1930-05-20 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF ALA
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 20TH, 1930.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P. M. 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 May 6th, 1930 were approved as read.
BUST SS:
la( The Clerk stated in response to advertised notice to bidders, he was in receipt
of two bids for the furnishing of rock and screenings. Mr. Latham moved that the
bids be received and opened, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried. Thereupon tho Clerk
opened and read the bids-as follows:-
From Powell Bros., Inc., accompanied by a certified check in
amount of $845.00.
:Crushed Rock
Price per ton at Bunker.... $ 1.70
" " Delivered ........ 2.00
Screenings
Price per ton at Bunker ........ $ 1.85
Delivered ........ 2.00
Birds Eye Screenings
Price per ton at Bunker. ........ 2.65
" " Delivered. ........ 2.75
From Pacific Coast Aggregntes, Inc., accompanied by a certified
check in amount of $900.00.
Crushed Rock
Price per ton at Bunker......... $ 1.64
" "
Delivered......... 1.93
Screenings
Price per ton at Bunker......... $ 1.89
" " Delivered......... 2.09
Birds Eye Screenings
Price per ton at bunker......... 2.69
" " Delivered......... 2.79
Mr. Latham moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for report, seconded
by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimaously. City Engineer Hamilton thereupon rendered
a report and recommended that the crushed rock bid be placed with the Pacific Coast
Aggregates, Inc., and that the screenings and birds eye screenings be placed with
Powell Bros., Inc. they being the lowest responsible bidder in each instance. Mr.
Latham moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted, and that
contracts be prepared accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and
carried unanimously.
2. The Clerk stated in response to advertised notice to bidders he was in receipt
of many bids covering liability insurance of the city. City Attorney Silver stated
that new specifications had been prepared by the League of California Municipalities
under which he was satisfied that a considerable reduction in the bid would be ob-
tained, and recommending the returning of all bids unopened and that the Clerk re-
advertise in accordance with new specifications. Mr. Latham moved that the recommenda-
tion of the City Attorney be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unani-
mously.
Mr. Calcutt moved that a sum not to exceed 200.00 be expended for the purchase
of a new flagpole for Washington Park. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
on roll call carried unanimously.
41 Mr. Brodersen moved that an American Flag on a staff be displaced in the council
chambers at each meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on
,roll call carried unanimously.
Mr. Latham called attention of the council to the motion passed at the meeting
of April 15th, 1930, at which time the sum of 0250.00 was appropriated out of the ad-
vertising fund for the purdhase of three perpetual golf cups for the Alameda Municipal
Golf Tournament to be held in September. He moved to amend this motion as follows;-
"That $20.00 be allowed to purchase cups and placques, the cups to remain in the
hands of the winners." The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call
carried unanimously.
Mr. Calcutt moved that the council order the purchase of an American Flag for
use at all veterans funerals and that Mr. C. E. Smith be charged with the responsibility
of its use and keep. The motion was seconded by Mr. Latham and on roll call carried
unanimously.
7a Mr. Latham called attention of the council to the fact that the streets front-
ing all railroad stations should be cleaned once a day. There being no objection this
was left in the hands of the City Manager.
Mr. Latham called attention of the council to Resolution No. 1491, passed by
the Council at its meeting held April lst, 1930, relative to employees of the City
of Alameda being residents, and moved that the time mentioned therein be extended
to September let, 1930. The motion was seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same carried
unanimously.
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers had been
filed:-
9.V. Affidavit of publication, Notice to Bidders, rock and screenings.
Affidavit of publication, Notice to bidders, Liability Insurance.
11./ Executed contract between City of Alameda and Heafey-Moore Co., re
road oil requirements.
12/ Grant of Alfred W. and Mabel J. Fye, covering option on Franklin Park
property.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received;
13./ From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and Park Street Merchants Association
relative to nuisances committed at the Strand Theater. Mr. Latham moved that
the City Manager be empowered to hire an additional police officer to attend all
performances for a period of three months. The motion was seconded by Mr. Broder-
sen and on roll call carried unanimously.
14.V From Mr. N. C. Price re telephone bills. There being no objection the
communication was ordered filed and the Clerk instructed to advise Mr. Price
that this matter was under jurisdiction of the State Railroad Commission.
15./ From the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company relative to telephone
bills. Ordered filed.
16.vi From the office of the Suprvisor of the Census advising official census
of the City of Alameda. Ordered filed.
170.7 From the City Planning Commission recommending the granting of a three
months temporary permit for the use of the property on the northeast corner of
Central Avenue and Park Avenue as a Used Car Sales Lot. Mr. Latham moved that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt
and on roll call carried unanimously.
18.7 From the City Planning Commission recommending the reclassification of
the lot situated in the gore at Central Avenue and Encinal Avenue, upon which stands
the Associated Oil Company's Service Station, to a permanent classification in
Class V. Mr. Calcutt moved that the recommendatton of the City Planning Commission
be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously.
19.17 From the City Planning Commission, recommending the reclassification of a
lot situated on the north line of Pacific Avenue, 206.25 feet east of Stanton
Street, to a Residence District, Class Mr. Latham moved that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call
carried unanimously.
20./
From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to conditions in the City
Jail. Mr. Latham moved that the communication be referred to the Committee of the
Whole for aonsideration in the preparation of the 1930-31 budget. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and same carried unanimously.
21.4' From Hutchinson Company, requesting permission to grade, curb, macadamize,
gutter and otherwise improve Bay Island Avenue, between Pearl Street and Versailles
Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, Mr. Latham moved that
permission be granted, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried unanimously.
From the Alameda Golf Club, in appreciation for appropriations made.
Ordered filed.
23.1/.
From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, relative to Government Island lease,
together with a Resolution attached thereto. Mr. Latham introduced and moved the
adoption of
"Resolution No. 1502.
Re Government Island Lease."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution. Messrs. Deon Barker
C.L.Traver, Capt. W.G.Tibbitt's, L. M. King and various government officials
addressed the council relative thereto. Mr. Calcutt requested that copies of
telegrams read be spread upon the minutes. The chair then called for the vote
of the council upon the adoption of the Resolution and the roll being called
the Resolution was adopted by the following vote;- Ayes: Councilmen Brodersen,
Latham and President Schaefer, (3). Nees: Councilman Calcutt, (1). Absent:
Councilman Henning, (1). Following are the telegrams referred to above:-
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May 12, 1930.
Congressman A.E.Carter.
Washington, D. C.
Kindly answer has Congress made any plans or appropriated
money to enlarge Coast Guard base in Alameda on Estuary
or is any major base appropriation being considered by
Congress." W. R. Calcutt.
10bunpilman'Oalcutt
Alameda, California.
No Appropriation made nor none contemplated for enlarging
Coast Guard Base in Alameda or Estuary Stop Have conferred
with Commandant of Coast Guard and There is no major base
appropriation being considered by Congress.
AlbertE. Carter, MC.a
"C. L. Traver, President
Alameda Chamber of Commerce Alameda, Calif.
Conferred wit 'n Chief Coordinator Stop No one in Government
can state at this time what development will take place on
fifteen acres as action of Congress necessary stop Coordi-
nator or opinion several federal agencies will desire space
on island and develop same according to their needs but can give
no definite assurances at this time as congress has final
decision. Albert E. Carter M.C.
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From W. J. Justin, requesting -oarmisaion to remove a house from
2315 Santa Clara Avenue to a barge at the foot of Oak Street, thence
to property on Bay ?arm Island. Mr. Calcutt moved that permission be grant-
ed in accordance with the request, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
A communication was received from.various insurance agents, relative
to the proposed liability insurance. The council ordered the communication
filed and the premium for the general liability insurance be distributed
among the agents of Alameda, similar to that required for automobile
liability insurance.
In the matter of the communication from Building Inspector Rogers,
relative to the height limit of a three-story building, Mr. E. H. Richardson
was present and addressed the council relative to same. Mr. Latham moved
that the matter lay over in accordance with the views expressed by the
Building Inspector, until the next meeting of the Pacific Coast Building
Conference. The motion was seconded bi Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
The following ordinances came up for passage and were read by the
Clerk:-
"Ordinance No. Ja
New Series.
Amending Section 1 of an Ordinance Entitled
"Ordinance No. 377, N. S. An Ordinance Regu-
lating the Parking of Vehicles on a Portion
of Webster Street and Also on Portions of
Encinal Avenue."
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance was read be adopted, seconded by Mr.
Brodersen and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Amending Section 1 of an Ordinance entitled
"Ordinance No. 314, N. S. An Ordinance Authoriz-
ing Annual Vacations for City Officials and
Employees."
After discussion, the passage of this ordinance was deferred and the matter waa
referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Authorizing Lease to R. C. Strehlow, Jr."
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by
Brodersen and on roll call it was adopted and pissed unanimously.
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
An Ordinance Providing for the Erection of
Traffic Stop Signals on Both Sides of Sherman
Street Approaching the Intersection with
San Antonio Avenue."
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by . Broder-
sen and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
"Ordinance No. ,..5
New Series.
Reelassifying Property.
(Southwest corner of Santa Clara Avenue and
Willow Street.)l
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Broder-
sen and on roll call it was adopted and passed uanimously.
32 V "Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(lot Nth line of Lincoln Avenue, 100 feet
east of Chapin Street.)"
Mr. Latham moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Caloutt
and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
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"Ordinance- No.
Nee Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(South-west corner of Lincoln Avenue and
Grand Street.)"
Mr. Calcutt moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, semnded by Mr.
Brodersen and on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a provisionof
the Charter:-
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot at Central and Encinal Avenues, upon which stands
Associated Oil Company Service Station.)"
36/
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Lot, North: line of Pacific Avenue, 206.25 feet.
East of Stanton Street.)"
The City Manager called attention of the council to the fact that inquiries
have been received relative to the purchase of the firehouse lot on Webster Street
and suggested that the City Clerk again advertise calling for bids at the next
meeting of the council. Mr. Latham moved the adoption of the recommendation
of the City Manager, seconded by Mr. Calcutt and same carried unanimously.
37.V7 Relative to the removal of arks, shacks and debris on city owned property
in the west end of Alameda in the vicinity of the Southern Pacific car shops,
the city manager stated that an offer had been made by Alfred Reed, in amount
of $950.00 for this work and recommended that the offer be accepted. Mr.
Latham moved that such be the order, and the Mayor enter into a contract for
their removal. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call
carried unanimously.
38:1
City Manager Hickok called attention of the council to the electric light
and power bills covering the Veterans Memorial Building, and stated the
Veterans organizations requested to be relived of their share in the payment
of these bills. Mr. Latham moved that inasmuch as the bills for light and power
for Company G, National Guard, is being paid by the City that the city assume
the responsibility of the payment of one-half of the bills for the Veterans
Memorial Building, the other one-half to be paid by the County. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt and on roll call carried unanimously.
39a/ The City Clerk, as Purchasing Agent, was instructed to obtain prices on
printing the necessary copies of the Transportation Report to be mailed with
sample ballots at the coming special election.
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40.v The City Manager stated that it was his desire to use a portion of his
vacation before the next meeting of the council and requested permission to do
so. Mr. Brodersen roved that the request be granted and that the City Clerk
act as City Manager pro tem during the City Manager's absence. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Calcutt and carried unanimously.
41.1/7 Claims were presented by the Indemnity Insurance Company of North America
through its agents, Ader and Mathebat, on the city's general liability insurance
for monthly covering notes, carried since December 4th, 1929, as follows:-
From Dec. 4,1929 to Jan. 14, 1930
" January 14, to Feb. 14, 1930
" Feb. 14,1930 " Mar. 14, 1930
" Mar.14,1930 " Apr. 14, 1930
" Apr.14,1930 " May 14, 1930
Total
$ 742.72
561.57
507,22
561.56
543.45
9 2916.52
Mr. Latham moved that these claims be paid and that an adjustment be made upon
the final covering note based upian the lowest bid submitted by any bureau company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call'carried unanimously.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 3391.85; Police Depart-
ment 0172.59; Fire Department, $299.89; Street Department, 02438.45; Health Depart-
ment $82.48; Recreation Department, $632.62; Golf Course Department, $1461.01;
Store Department, $107.11; Social Service Department, $276.19; Initiative Relief
Pund, $190.00 and Compensation Insurance Fund, $29.85, having been approved and
audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk a s follows:
General Departments.
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Times Star
TV TV TV
Alameda Vet. Memo. Bldg.Commission
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
American City Magazine
Beatie, Loreme R.
Bender-Moss Company
Crocker Co., H. S.
East Bay Mun.Utiilty District
Slater Printing Co.
Ford, N. 0.
Hamilton, Burnett
Hickok, C. E.
Kronke, Brampton Co.
Municipal Electric Light plant
TV TV a it
TV TV a if
Otis Elevator Company
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Probst, E. J.
Schergen Marilla
Simonson, E. R.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Union
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Towel service
Printing
Alameda's share maintenance
Gasoline
Subscription
Services
Book
Desk Pad
Water
Printing
Money advanced, Beach Inspection
Incidental expenses
Rental of tent
Lamps
Electricity, street lighting
TV Oity Hall
Service contract
Gas
Rental and tolls
Money advanced for May Fete
Services - May Fete
Servides - Assessor's Office
Scrub brush
Tel.and Clock rental
Paper towels
Total . . .
7.00
26.00
30.95
435.25
1.80
4.00
37.50
12.50
2.74
22.49
26.50
36.00
2.20
4.43
9.00
9.60
2461.77
87.47
7.50
3.75
17.48
20.00
25.00
86.60
.60
2.94
10.78
$3391.85
Police Department
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Alameda Vulcanizing ;Yorks
A lzina, Hap
Associated Oil Company
Flexml Sign Mfg. Co.
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Perkins, Dudley
Smith, F. J.
Stewart, S.
Strom Electrical Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Western Union
Alameda Steam Laundry Assn.
Associated Oil Company
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Baring Specialty Co.
Dennen Co., V. W.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Pyrene Manufacturing Co.
Seagrave Corporation
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Alameda Trim Shop
Alameda Vulcanizing 'Works
Associated Oil Company
Clark & Sons, N.
East Bay Mun. Utility District
TT TT TV IT IT
French Co., J. E.
Furey, Harry D.
Jenison Machinery Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Reno Co., L. G.
United Iron Works
Western Auto supply Co.
Acme Grocery
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times -Star
Alameda Vulcanizing Workd
Braun- Knecht- Heimann Co.
Cossitt & Company
Hodgkins, gesso
Island City Ice Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Armour, W. K.
Associated Oil Company
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Fuller & Co., W. P.
Goff, T.
High Street Coal Yard
Kimball, Rena
Merchants Draying 0o.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
11 IT
9 Tf
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Tel. & Tel. Co.
Platt Photo Company
Pioneer Rubber Mills
Powell Bros. Inc.
Laundry
Tire repair
Lubricating Oil
Gasoline
Traffic signs
Traffic paint
Electricity
Gas
Rental and tolls
Motorcycle repairs
Meals
Dog food
Batteries
Oronite thinner
Rental of clock and telegrams
Total . .
e Departme
Laundry service
Gasolin
Brooms
Bearings
Rags
Water
Electricity
Gas
Pyrene
Supplies - driving pinion and gear
Clock rental
1.13
3.38
4.50
36.40
20.00
2.50
.07
1.62
14.20
19.63
52.40
4.55
7.20
2.50
2.51
Total . . .
et Department
Curtain repairs
Gasoline, tire repairs, etc.
Gasoline
Pipe
Water
Water for gutter construction
Parts
Labor, fittings and parts
Broom wire
Lumber
power and light
Materials
Rental and tolls
Materials
Repairs to speedometer
1 steel spring
Battery
Tot a
Health Departme
. • •
Matches
Laundry
Advertising milk score
Ga s
Expressage
Certificates
Services
Ice
Rental and tolls
Total,. . .
Recreation Department
Gasoline
Saw repairs
15 gals Cycol
Water
Paint and stain
Services
Gypsum
Services
Expressage
Electricity
Fixtures and labor - Bathhouse
Gas
Rental
Prints
Rubber Hose
Lime
Total . .
172.59
$ 62.50
6.50
15.39
24.45
5.25
35.27
61.83
22.93
9.52
54.50
1.75
299.89
1851.50
4.00
27.63
72.15
5.67
3.33
23.17
12.94
35.56
117.50
25.07
.19
152.45
2.50
90.87
2.45
2.00
9.47
2438.45
3.25
18.55
12.88
13.13
.54
15.75
7.88
1.00
9.50
82.48
39.65
3.75
5.85
93.79
37.65
50.00
19.50
33.00
.50
34.52
277.05
5.88
2.55
1.06
25.87
2.00
632.62
Labor
Alameda ;gelding Works
Associated Oil Co.
Boyle Manufacturing Co.
Cranston, A. R.
Dennen Co., V. W.
Dietz Motor Company
Municipal Electric.
Oakland-California Towel
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Ucovich, John
Golf` Course Department
Repairing Ford Radiator
Gasoline
Water pails
Cleaning drains and sewers
Rags
Auto parts
Plant Electricity
Co. Towel service
Rental and tolls
Dirt
Crocker Co., H. S.
Hickok, C. E. City Manager
Neal, Stratford & Kerr
Smith Bros
Alameda County Tuberculosis
Alameda Shoe Renewing
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
American Creamery Co.
Arnold A. E.
Burroughs Adding Machine
Shuey Creamery
Chandler, . J.
Dodge Co., F. A.
Konigshofer's
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Nagle, Phoebe
Penney Go., J. 0.
Producers Milk Company
Rosenthal & Co., H.
Seagrave, Frank E.
Slocum, Elsie I.
Typewriter Guy
Sto
Department
Store supplies
Money advanced fctstamps
Supplie s
Total . . .
Total
Social Service Department
Assn.Care at Dell Valle
Repairs
Ga s
Milk
Collins, Florence
Harrington, Alice
Zanzzi, Retta
tr
Service
Milk
Hauling
Supplies
Electricity
Extras
Supplies
Milk
Supplies
,►
Salary
Rent of typewriter
om.e
Total .
ative Relief Fund
vices
Total . .
ion Insurance Fund
Hieronymus, Dr. Arthur Materials used on city case
749.50
3.00
36.40
6.82
29.15
5.25
2.95
386.83
16.01
5.10
220.00
$ 1461.01
7.40
50.00
4.80
44.91
107.11
117.00
1.85
22.95
11.70
3.90
2.50
16.08
8.00
1.62
4.68
63.00
5.38
18.52
35.81
9.00
9.70
37.50
7.00
376.19
105.00
60.00
25.00
190.00
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 meeting, Tuesday evening,June 3rd, 1930, at 8 o'clock.
Receptfully submitted,
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