1933-07-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF TEE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 18th11933
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Vice-president Eschen presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Shanly and Vice-president
Eschen, (4), were noted present. Absent: President Murray, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 5th, 1933, and the minutes of the
special meeting of July 10th, 1933, were read and approved.
WRITTEN COM-AUNICATIONS:
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/1. / From the Street and Electrical Railway Employees of America, Division 192, rela-
tive to transbay rate agitation. The communication was, without objection, ordered
filed.
/2. From the Street and Electrical Railway Employees of America, Division 818, rela-
tive to transbay rate agitation. The communication was, without objection, ordered
filed.
/3. / From Mr. B. F. Lamborn, in reference to transfers of funds from the Electric
Light Fund to various other funds. Communication ordered filed.
/4. it' From California Municipal Utilities Association, in reference to taxation of mun-
icipal receipts. The communication was referred to the City Manager for attention.
I/5.7 From Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, requesting attendance of the
Building Inspector to the conference to be held in Monterey, California, August 23
to 26, inclusive. On motion of Councilman Shanly, seconded by Councilman Morris and
on roll call unanimously carried, the Building Inspector was authorized to attend
the conference and an allowance of $50.00 authorized for his expenses.
/6.',/ From Mr. T. A. Pack, a War Veteran, requesting a gratuitous license to sell hand
made flower stands in the City of Alameda. On motion of Councilman Morris, seconded
by Councilman Leydecker.and unanimously carried, the petition was granted.
y77.7. From the City Assessor, submitting the assessment figures for the City of Ala-
meda for the year 1933. The communication was, without objection, referred to the
City Manager.
/8./ From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting information concerning the present
status of the new municipal code for the City of Alameda, which is in process of be-
. ing compiled. The City Clerk was instructed to answer the communication, giving the
desired information.
A. From J. Catucci, requesting permission to construct sanitary sewer with necessa-
ry branches and laterals, etc., and certain improvements within the ALAMEDA MARINA.
On motion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Shanly and unanimously carried,
permission for the improvements was granted, subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
v/10./From R. F. Dickey, presenting charges against the Chief of Police. On motion of
Councilman Shanly, seconded by CoUncilman Morris, the City Clerk was instructed to
return the charges to Mr. Dickey, as the Council has no jurisdiction. The motion
carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Shanly and Vice-president
Eschen, (3)Whoting: Councilman Leydecker, (1). Absent: President Murray, (1).
NEW BUSINESS:
7'11: On motion of Councilman Morris, 'seconded by Councilman Leydecker, the following
applications for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages were approved:
B. F. Gibson - On and Off license - 1211i Park Street
Ernest E. Boyd Off license 1532 Buena Vista Avenue
Sophia Frichette Off license 1518 Buena Vista Avenue.
The motion was unanimously carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
/-12. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
.
"Resolution No. 1775
Transferring $7500.00 to the Library Fund
and $1500.00 to the Initiative Relief Fund
from the General Fund."
Councilman Shanly seconded the motion and on roll call it carried unanimously.
V13. Councilman Shanly introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1776
Transferring $5,000.00 per Month to
Unemployment Fund."
July 18, 1933.
Councilman Morris seconded the motion, and on roll call carried by the following
vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morris, Shanly and Vice-president Eschen, (3). Noes: Coun
cilman Leydecker, (1). Absent: President Murray, (1).
v7 14. Councilman Shanly introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1777
Transferring All Surplus Moneys to the General
Fund."
Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call it carried unanimously.
V 15. Councilman Shanly introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1778
Opposing State Taxation on Sales to or by
Municipalities, or upon Receipts of Mun-
icipal Corporations."
Councilman Morris seconded the motion and on roll call it carried unalimously.
16. Councilman Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1779
Requesting County of Alameda through its Board
of Supervisors to Join the City of Alameda in
Proceedings before Railroad Commission for
Purpose of Securing Reduction of Transbay Ferry
Rates."
Councilman Shanly seconded the motion and on roll call it carried unanimously,
ORDINANCE PASSED:
vi 17. The following ordinance was presented for passage:
"Ordinance No. New Series
RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY
(Northeast corner of Park and Central Avenues)"
Councilman Shanly moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Councilman
Morris and on roll call carried unanimously.
ORDINAECE INTRODUCED:
The following ordinances were introdaced aid laid over under provision of the
Charter:
18.
V 19.
"Ordinance No. , New Series
An Ordinance Providing for the Erection of
Traffic Stop Signals on Both Sides of Santa
Clara Avenue Between Webster and. Third
Streets at all Intersecting Streets, and
Requiring the Drivers of All Vehicles to
Come to a Full Stop at Street Intersections
Before Crossing Said Avenue."
"Ordinance No. New Series
Providing for the Reorganization of the Fire
Department of the City of Alameda, and.
Specifying the Two-platoon System, and Re-
pealing all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith,
Including Ordinances No. 180 N.S. and 491
N.S.fl
FILING:
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the Council the following
paper had been filed:
20. Resolution of Board of Supervisors of Alameda County, giving
canvass of vote of election of June 27th, 1933.
BILLS:
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $4,188.68; Police Depart-
ment, $186.99; Fire Department, $209.61; Street Department, $1,668.24; Health De-
partment, 41,575.38; Golf Course Department, $1,066.61; Recreation Department, $1691.89;
Store Department, 4336.87; Street Improvement Fund, $610.51; Compensation Insurace
Fund, $382.19, having been approved by the pfoper officials, were listed by the
Clerk for payment:
Alameda Printing Company
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times-Star
Ansel 's Electric Shop
Bryant, Ralph M., City Mgr.
Bryant, Ralph M., City Mgr.
Bryant, Ralph M., City Mgr.
Bryant, Ralph M., Gity Mgr.
Bryant, Ralph M., City Mgr.
General Departments
Tax Notices
Laundry supply, City Hall
Charter Amendments
Repairing vacuum
Reimbursing Revolving Fund
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13.50
-2.00
78.63
2.15
598.00
59.00
208.50
34.85
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General
Bryant, Ralph M., Gity Mgr.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
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Cal.Mill and Lumber Co
Doster Typewriter Co.
East Bay Blue Print Co.
East Bay Mtn.Utility Dist
Elster Printing Co.
Ford, N. O.
Ford, N. O.
Gardner, U.S.
Home Insurance Co., N.Y.
Hunt Jewelry Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
McKenna, Eleanor
Mun.Electric Light & Power
Mun.Electric Light & Power
Munroe, J. A.
Oakland Safe & Lock Co,
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Go.
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paula Furniture Co.
Peterson Tallow Co.
Postmaster, Alameda
Recorder Printing & Pub.Co
Santa Clara Cyclery
Smith. Chas.
Smith, Chas.
Starr, C. C.
Stewart Mantel & Tile Go.
Transit Concrete, Ltd.
Thomas Sanitary Supply Co.
Thomson's Letter Shop
U. S. Post Office
Werly, Cliff L.
Western Union Tel, Co.
Wetmore Chevrolet Go.
Yawman Erbe Mfg. Co.
Alameda Garage
Alameda Garage
Ala.Repair & Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alzina, Hap.
Bryant,- Ralph M., City Mgr.
Dietz Motor Co.
Eastman Kodak Stores
Elster Printing Co.
Noy, R.H.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Smith's Restaurant
Tabulating Machine Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Brown, William
Dennen Co., V.W.
East Bay Mun.Utility Dist.
Macmillan Petroleum Corp.
Mun.Electric Light & Power
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paula Furniture Co.
Union Oil Co. of Cal
Departments, Continued.
Reimbursing Revolving Fund
Chairs, Auditor
Servicing machines
Lumber City Hall
Rental of machine, budget
Blue prints
Water, City Hall, fountains
Bills
Tax receipts, printing
Printing City maps
Paints, etc.
Premium on policy
Clock dials
Picture frame
Services
Electricity, City Hall
Street lighting
Refund for license
Safe
Service, City Hall
TV ft
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TV
July 18, 1933.
Curtains
Disposal of dead animals, 2 mos.
Envelopes, stamped, Treasurer
Subscription, City ,ditty.
Key
Installing sink
Plumbing work
Trimming leather, chair
Tile
Materials
Detergent
Mimeographing, etc.
Envelopes, auditor
Servicing auto
Telegrams
Oil
Guides
Total
Police Department
Bal. of "Plymouth"
Greasing cars
Repair handcuff
Laundry
Servicing motorcycles
Chief's contingent fund
Auto service
Photographing supplies
Printing
Dog feed
Telephone
Heals for jail
Rental of machine
Total
Fire Department
June linen
Rubber stamps
Waste
Water
Gasoline
Electricity
Telephones
Repairs to chairs
Oil
Total
Street Department
Labor
Alameda, Times-Star
Baker-Hamilton-Pacific Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
Collins & Zanazzi
Dieterich-Post Company
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Mun.Utility Dist
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Fuller & Company, WP.
Home Ice Fuel & Supply Co.
Industrial Home for Adult Blind
Linde Air Prodacts Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Ifrir.tni1101^1 Dea-T-nn1 ea,1111
Notice of Right to Appeal
Files
Parts for sweeper
Tires for sweeper
Blueprint paper
Lining
Water used from fire hyfrants
Water, Corp.Yd.
Paint
Coal
Brooms
Oxygen and acetylene
Lumber
sP
68.25
49.00
25.20
30.55
3.00
7.00
24.16
2.55
42.50
6.25
1.45
1.86
3.50
9.74
50.00
116.90.
2165.61
15.00
82.50
18.55
5.35
6.47
25.00
50.00
44.64
18,00
.25
2.10
116.62
2.00
9.57
27.74
6.27
23.71
107,74
8.65
3.65
1.00
6.70
50.00
15.30
.75
.67
10.95
50.00
.81
2.70
20.85
2.67
6.57
19.72
6.00
186.99
35.56
1.70
5.50
40.75
9.34
58.80
8.92
22.50
26.54
209.61
1134.91
12.92
6.16
20.21
185.00
1.26
.75
12.42
2.32
5.60
4.25
36.00
8.96
24.13
July 18, 1933.
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Texaco Super Service
Union Oil Go. of Cal.
Transit Concrete, Ltd.
Alameda Garage
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Scavenger Assn.
Anderson Mfg.Co.
Ans.el's Electric
Braun,Knecht-Heimann Co.
Burns, Mrs. V.
Campe, Henry
City Market
Fox Water Company
Fuller & Co., W.P.
Globe Roofing Company
Guerra, M. D., A.L.
Island City Ice Co.
Kuentz, Fred
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Martin, J. A.
Mun.Elect.Lig]:It & Power
Nicol & Darcey
O'Brien Sign Co., W.B.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paula Furniture
Pauline, Rosemarie
Peerless Stucco Co.
Siegler, Louis
Skelly, Sam
Smith, Chas.
Winberg, Mrs. C.H.
Labor
Alameda Steam Laundry
Associated Oil Company
Cal.Nursery Company
Crane Company
Dietz Motor Company
Ford, N.O.
Hockwald Chemical Co.
Macmillan Petroleum Co.
Mun.Elect.Light &
Pacific Nursery
Pac. Tel. & Tel.
Rhodes & Jamieson, Ltd.
Labor
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Cal.Nursery Co.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Mun.Utility Dist.
Fuller & Company, W.P.
Hallisey, Miss M.
Kalen, Mrs. Ruth Kalen
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Mun.Electric Light & Power
Fac, Tel. & Tel. Co.
Skelly, Sam.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Baker-Hamilton-Pacific Co.
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Crocker Co., H.S.
Envelope Corp.The
Hansen, C. Ed.
Industrial Home for Adult Blind
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Macmillan Petroleum Corp.
Schaefer, Victor L.
Street Department, Continued
Telephone
Battery water
Kerosene
Materials
Total
Health Department
Servicing car
Emergency hospital upkeep
Garbage service
Repair centrifuge
Labor and material
Supplies
Services
Rolled oats
Supplies
Distilled water
Paints, etc.
Asphalt and gravel for ,roof
Services
June ice
Laboratory services
Screens
Exterminating rodents
Electricity
Cement wash
Signs for Health Center Bldg.
Telephone
Tapestry, rug., etc.
Services in laboratory
Stucco wash
Bolts
Carriage bolts
Plumbing in Health Center Bldg.
Services, conference
Total
Golf Course Department
Laundry
Oil
Shrubs, etc,
Parts, pipe, etc.
Parts
Printing Golf books
Soap
Gasoline
Light and power
Plants, etc.
Telephone service
Materials
Total
Recreation Department
Windows
Trees
Retainer
Water
Paint, stain
Services Play Director
Services
Snarol
Lumber
Light
Telephone
Saucers
Spark plugs and tire boot
Total
Store Department
Hardware supplies
Valves
Store supplies
Envelopes
Chamois, sponges
Brooms
Cards
Gasoline
Store supplies
Total
$ 3.20
1.00
6.25
125.47
$1668.24
$ 2.20
575.00
2.40
10.00
132.05
11.66
2.50
4.00
3.04
3.00
15.52
49.00
10.00
1.05
5.00
6.30
40.00
55.80
67.00
94.75
36.18
57.50
7.35
54.10
2.40
1.50
321.08
5,00
01575.38
1.37
1.23
2.35
58.40
11.41
4.58
34.75
2.48
44.42
409.77
6.00
3.25
16.60
$ 1066.61
$ 736.75
3.75
611.55
.30
178.65
10.65
39.00
39.00
2.50
5.55
52.52
7.80
2.60
1.27
1691.89
129.97
7.44
4.50
26.75
40.33
3.25
15.00
62.99
46,64
336.87.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Street Improvement Fund
Materials
( Compensation Insurance Fund.
Alameda Drug Co.
Alameda Sanatorium
Alameda Sanatorium
Athens Athletic Club
Blach, John J.
Kimberlin, M.D., L.O.
Stephens Brooks P.
Labor - Cain, Street Department
Prescription
X-rays, Conant, Cain
Coombes
Dues, Gully
X-rays - Brooks
Examination, etc., Brooks
Services 7 Gully
July 18, 1933.
610.51
.25
26.00
5.00
7.85
15.00
15.00
279.75
33.34
Total ....... ........... 382.19
Upon notion of Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Shanly the bills as listed
were,.on roll call, passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Morris, Shanly
and Vice-president Eschen,(3). Noes; Councilman Leydecker, (1). Absent: President
Murray, (1).
Councilman Leydecker commented upon various items included among the bills as listed.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
,regular session on Tuesday evening, August 1st 1033 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
i1Clerk