1930-02-18 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1930.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council-president Schaefer presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Latham and President
Schaefer, (4) were noted present. Absent: Councilman Henning, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th-,.1930, were amended as
follows:
Line 1 of Paragraph 33, Page 133, was amended by striking out the
wordz"of the council".
Line 2 of Paragraph 20, Page 131, was amended by adding afrer the
words "'Fourth Street" the followingri. "to a lot located on the
north side of Pacific Avenue, one hundred and fifty (150) feet
more or less east of Second Street".
The minutes were then approved as amended.
NEW BUSINESS.
1.1 Mr. Latham moved that an amount of $100.00, out of the advertising fund, be
appropriated for the purchase of a permanent golf trophy, as per communication
filed by Mr. Will Crockett i the trophy to remain at the Club House on the Golf
Course and the winners name to be inscribed thereon each year. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously. The Mayor appoint-
ed Councilman A. Latham to serve as a member of the committee to purchase this
trophy.
2.1 Mr. Brodersen called attention to the fact that proper precaution should be
taken to protect bathers from a deep hole on property owned by Neptune Beach, and
moved that a sign sufficiently large to be seen from the shore reading "Deep
Water - Dangerous", be installed on the sopt. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham
and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager prepare and publish an annual report
at the close of this fiscal year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
carried uhanimously.
4.1 Mr. Calcutt called attention of the council to the fact that a large water
main through the tube had not as yet been installed. After discussion, Mr. Brodersen
moved that Mr. Latham be requested to report at the next meeting of the council as to
the status of this proposed installation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and
same carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1475.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 3 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution and Findings.
Re Objections and Protests Against doing the
work as an Entirety."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
6.v Mr. Latham introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1476.
In the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 3 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution and Finding's.
Re Objections and Protests As to Boundaries
of Districts and the Grades."
Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1477.
In the matter of Acquisition and Improvement
District No. 3 of the City of Alameda.
Resolution 0rderin the Work.
(Park Street
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting of the council the following
papers had been file d:-
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Bond of E. J. Silver, as City Attorney.
9. By-laws of Alameda Airport, Inc.
10.,/ Bond of E. S. Bottemiller, as house mover.
11./ Copy of Resolution from bounty Board of Supervisors, re installation of
, lawns and shrubbery at the Veterans' Mmeorial Building.
12. General Balance Sheets, Alameda Belt Line Railroad.
COMMIT IONS:
The following communications were received:
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From the Adjutant General of the State of California, acknowledging receipt
of Resolution No. 1473, Ordered filed.
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14aV 0_inion from City Attorney, E. J. Silver, as to bath house at Wadaington
Park. Mayor Schaefer and Councilman Brodersen stated they favored renting the
bath house to the highest responsible bidder. After discussion, Mr. Brodersen
moved that sealed bids for the operation of the bathhouse be called for. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried unanimously.
15. Opinion from City Attorney, E. J. Silver, relative to Third Street improvement.
Ordered filed. Mr. Orr was present and addressed the council in the matter. The City
Attorney was requested to report to the council as to the legal status of Third,
Cypress, Brush and Spruce Streets, as to public streets, and as to statements made
that houses and fences have been erected thereon.
161 From the Aeolian Yacht Club, requesting 450.00 as part of cost of advertising
booklet. Mr. Calcutt moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Latham and
on roll call carried unanimously.
17.V/ From C. L. Traver, protesting removal of a dilapidated building to a lot 16cat-
ed on the south line of Haight Avenue,east of Fourth Street. Ordered filed.
18a/ From A. E. J. Duchesnay, requesting the closing of Park Avenue south of
the south line of Bay Island Avenue. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that
the matter be referred to the City Manager to report back at the next meting of the
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
19/ From the United States Refining Company, requesting permission to use the
curb and sidewalk space on the north side of Blanding Avenue, along the side of
their property, for the purpose of an industrial spur track from the leader track
in Blanding Avenue. The communication was accompanied by a map showing the proposed
spur track insthllation. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that permission be
granted in accordance with the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen
and carried unanimously.
20:1 From Building Inspector E. H. Rogers, relative to dilapidated buildings
at 1562 Lincoln Avenue, stating the owner would appear at the meeting of the city
council, March 4th, 1930, for public hearing. Ordered filed.
The Clerk stated that petitions of protest had been filed with him relative to
the toying of the house which was formerly located at the northeast corner of Central
Avenue and Fourth Street. A number of protestants were -aresent in the council chamber
and were heard by the council. Estelle Gray, the applicant for the moving of the
house, was represented by Mr. Talbot. After discussion, Mr. Brodersen, upon the advice
of the City Attorney, introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1478.
Resolution Rescinding Moving and Building Permits."
Mr. Latham seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed uhanimously.
22.V A petition was received signed by various property owners requesting the council
to force pavement of the following streets:- Mound Street, from Calhoun south to Bay
Island Avenue; Bay Island Avenue, from Mound Street west to Versailles Avenue. After
discussion, Mr. Calcutt moved that the City Manager and City Engineer commence pro-
ceedings in accordance with the petition, and that plans and specifications covering
the work be prepared.
23.V City Manager Hickok rendered a verbal report relatite to the moving of the arks
on March 1st and stated that the City Attorney gave as his opinion that there were
many legal phases involved. Thereupon, Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Attorney
prepare a statement as to the proper litigation for the removal of the arks and submit
same at the next meeting of the council, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried unanimously.
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24a/ Building Inspector Rogers addressed the council relative to the dilapidated build-
ing at 1914 Webster Street, stating that he was read to proceed with its removal. After
discussion, there being no objections, the matter was left in the hands of Councilman
Brodersen and Building Inspector Rogers.
25." communication from Alameda Airport, Inc., for permission to fill in a section
of land in front of the Administration Building, between the roadway and the Southern
Pacific tracks, approximately two hundred feet, in lenth, to be used as a parking space
for airport traffic, was read; also for permission to move their present commercial
filling station into this parking area. After discussion, Mr. Latham moved that
permission to fill the section in front of the Administation Building, be granted, but
that the natter of moving the commercial filling station into this area be left in the
hands of the City Attorney and City Manager. Mr. Calcutt seconded the motion and same
carried unanimously.
26. Discussion was had relative to the installation of stop signs on Encirial and
Lincoln Avenue, as per the request of the Southern Pacific Company granted at the last
meeting of the Council. City Manager Hickok stated that it was their desire now to
install stop signs on Fernside Boulevard, and submitted a map covering all installations
referred to. Mr. Latham moved that permission be granted to install reflector type
stop signs, as per the map submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham moved that the council meet as a committee of the whole,
Tuesday evening, February 25th, 1930, at 7:30 p. m. in the City Manager's
office. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Department amounting to $1470.08; Police
Department, $263.76; Fire Department, $653.81; Street Department, $2187.05;
Health Department, 0256.45; Recreation Department, $6868.48; Golf Course
Department, $1061.80; Social Service Department, $158.74; Store Department,
$75.56; Initiative Relief Fund, $58.50; Compensation Insurance Fund, $106.39;
Street Improvement Fund, $328.07; and East Bay Municipal Utility District
Payments Fund, $2395.43 having been approved and audited by the proper officials
were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments.
Adams, C.C. Premium
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Ader & Mathebat
Alameda Land Company
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times Star
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Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Baird, Ina M.
Banta, C. F.
Beatie, Loreme R.
Breed, Burpee & Robinson
Carlisle & Co., A.
Clark, Herbert D.
Conly, Clifford
Dickie, R. F.
East Bay Mun. Util. District Water
Goggin, W.W. Premium
Hargrave, Fred J.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Hickok C. E.
Hoover's Real Estate
Howen, Thos.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Klitgaard Agency, Inc.
Mehrtens, Clifford G.
Neville, F.R.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Recorder Printing & Pub. Co.
Ritchie, Mrs. L.E.
Roeder, Elizabeth E.
Shaw & Lunt
Tallman, Hoepner & Hughes
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Tuttle, Jessie M.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Zellarbach Paper Co.
Towel service
Advertising ordinances
Printing - Receipt books
Printing and binding reports
Gasoline
Premium
Services
Services - Servente & Sevina matter
Copy of 1929 Street Imp. Act.
Premium
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Alzina, Hap
Encinal Press
Fuller & Co., W.P.
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High Street Coal Yard
Pacific Coast Shredded Wheat Co.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Perkins, Dudley
Smith, F. J.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Rug Works .
Alameda Steam Laundry
Associated Oil Company
Barkers Alameda Furniture Co.
Hoyle Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Carnie Company
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
French Oxygen Co., F.W.
Janusch, John H.
Pacific Gas & Electric Go.
Paula Furniture Co.
Rubin, E. S.
Salisbury, A. C.
Seagrave Corporation, The
Seller oo., M.
Western Union Tel. Co.
,Rock
Incidentals
Premium
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Fuel Oil
Premium
Gas
Copies of code amendments
Premium
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Clock rental
Paper towels
Total
Police Department.
Tires, oil and repaire
Printing
Traffic paint
Kindling
Dog food
Gas
Motorcycle repairs
Meals for prisoners
Paint brushes
To] grams and clock rental
Total
Fire Deicartment.
Repairing mattresses
Linen service
Gasoline
Cots and mattresses
pails
Tarpaulins
Water
Oxygen
Repairing fenders
Gas
Chairs
Dusters
Hand cleanser
Supplies
Sponges
Clock rental
Total
2.50
4.40
40.50
32.40
7.00
7.81
8.75
5.00
3.60
32.40
32.40
16.25
50.00
4.28
48.60
40.50
32.40
18.19
32.40
16.20
366.75
2.94
32.40
32.40
91.10
32.40
32.40
24.30
5.58
4.70
16.20
40.50
32.40
72.90
190.83
40.50
5.42
10.78
1470.08
41.75
9.50
62.50
62.50
1.20
5.50
1.44
12.71
60.80
2.00
3.86
263.76
7.75
50.00
57.80
192.00
6.15
107.10
34.00
6.00
7.50
38.11
68.40
48.00
2.50
4.70
22.05
1.75
653.81
Labor
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Calrock Asphalt Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Diets Motor Company
Bast Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Kotz, H. B.
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Oakland Blue Print Co.
Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.
Pacific Electric Motor Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Southern Pacific Co.
United Iron Works
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Arrow Towel & Laundry Co.
Braun-Knecht-Heimann Co.
Bischoff's Surgical House
Central City Chemical Co.
Doctors & Nurses Outfitting Co.
Flatow & Sons, P.
Fox Water Co.
Hodgkins, Jesse
Island City Ice Co.
Lassen, F.C.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Perryman's Cash Grocery
Strom Electrical Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, W.K.
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Goff, T.
Grodem, J.J.
Heritage, & Son, John
Kimball, Rena
Koplin'Roofing Co.
Koster, W.H.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Piatt Photo6ompany
Siegler, L.
Vickers, Ben
Western Auto Su-ply Co.
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Gardner, U.S.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Kronke-Brampton Co.
Lee, Samuel
Oakland-California Towel Co.
West Disinfecting Co.
Street Department.
Gasoline
Calrock
Sewer pipe
Parts
Water
Rubber belting
Iron
Blue line prints
Materials
Repairs
Materials
Freight charges
Parts
Total
Health Department.
Gas and oil
Laundry
Cream Balance
Counting chamber
Fumigators
.Smocks
Clinic supplies
Distilled water
Services
Ice
Rat poison
Repairing car
Supplies
Batteries
Wrapping paper
Total
Recreation Department.
Gasoline
Sharpening saws
Supplies
Water
Services
1st payment on bath house
Papering McKinley Park house
Services
Repairing roof
Services
Gas
Album and prints
Repairs to ladder
Doctoring oak tree
Battery
Total -
Go1± Course Department.
Gasoline
Supplies
Labor and rent of equipment
Flags
Alterations
Towel service
Disinfectant
Total
Social Service Department.
Alameda Times Star
Cal. Conference of Social Workers
Collins & Kearns
Bodge'Co., F. A.
Frost, H. G.
Newcomb, Chas. A.
New Method Laundry
Pacific Protective Assn.
Pittsburg Water Heater Co.
Smith, Chas.
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Printing
Dues
Tube
Supplies
Work organizers
Laundry
Board and care of children
Servicing heater
Repairs
Rent of typewriter
Total
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1750.25
17.40
206.40
1.51
9.16
5.61
25.00
11.55
9.66
12.78
4.50
98.11
27.52
7.60
2187.05
11.58
3.50
38.00
9.31
55.08
15.68
91.94
2.30
9.19
1.75
2.00
11.96
.60
1.00
2.56
256.45
45.18
6.25
3.50
19.02
45.00
633000
80.00
27.00
27.75
60.00
4.50
1.51
2.00
207.55
9.22
6858.48
710.50
14.30
19.75
120.00
13.50
155.00
6.25
22.50
1061.80
716.50
10.00
1.68
55.80
4.72
9.30
1.79
40.00
12.00
1.95
5.00
158.74
Crocker Co., H. S.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Patrick Pi; Co.
Smith Bros.
Hickman, George N.
Switzer & Partridge
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Western Meat Market
Bischoff's Surgical House
Hoffinger, Sarah H.
Stafford, Douglas D.
Stowe, M. D. U. P.
Hutchinson Company
.Store Department.
Store room supplies
Money advanced for stamps
Stamps
Supplies
Total
Initiative Relief Fund.
Groceries
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Meat
Total
14.60
50.00
5.90
5.06
75.56
$ 20.00
8.00
12.00
14.00
4.50
Compensation Insurance Fund.
Illiac Belt with pad
Services of nurse
Services
Services - J. Conant
Total .v
eet Improvement Fund.
$ 58.50
5.39
46.50
5.00
49.50
$ 106.39
Asphalt patching $ 328.07
East Bay Municipal Utility District payments Fund.
East Bay Mun. Utility District Ready to serve charge $2395.43
Mr. Calcutt moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
on roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, March 4th, 1930 at 8 o'clock.
At the request of the City Clerk_ the council again reconvened and the following
councilmen were noted present:- Councilmen Brodersen, Calcutt, Latham and president
Schaefer, (4). Absent: Councilman Henning, (1).
28.4 The Clerk stated that at a meeting of the City Planning Commission held Thursday
evening, February 13th, 1930 a hearing was held upon a petition for the reclassification of
a lot situated on the north side of Santa Clara Avenue, 49 feet 10 inches westerly from
St. Charles Street to a Residence Deistrict, Class II. The petition being within the
apartment house district already agreed upon between members of the council and the
Planning Commission, the Commission unanimously recommended to the council the granting
of the petition. Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unaniMously. Thereupon, the following
ordinance was introduced and laid over under a provision of the Charter:-
" Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(North line of Santa Clara Avenue, 49 feet, 10
inches westerly from St. Charles Btreet.)"
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, March 4th, 1930 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,