1931-06-02 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, .
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 2ND, 1931.
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock with Council- president Henning presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Leydecker, Murray, Schaefer
and President Henning, (5) were noted present. Absent: None.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 19th, 1931 were approved as read
with the exception of the words "until the next regular meeting" contained in the
third line of Paragraph 41, Page 324. Upon the request of Councilman Murray and
there being no objection on the part of the other members of the council these
words were stricken from the minutes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
2.V/ Mr. Brodersen moved on behalf of the Publicity and Convention Committee
that an appropriation of $150.00 be allowed to the Alameda Gladiolus Society
out.of the advertising fund for the coming gladiolus show, the expenditures
to be made under the supervision of the City Manager. Mr. Murray seconded the
motion and on roll call carried unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
• // The following communications were received: -
3.V From the City Attorney advising of hearing before the Railroad Commission
on the application of the Key System Transit Company in the matter of rates. Order-
ed filed.
From the cities of Albany, El Centro, Berkeley and Town of Emeryville
advising appointment of Committee to meet with the Committee on Transportation
of the City of Alameda, on the Key System Transit Company's intention to to
abandon certain street or and bus lines. Ordered filed.
5•1 From George B. Clough, relative to transportation rates to Alameda Airport.
Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be filed, seconded by Mr. Murray and
carried.
6.1
From the Harbor Barge and Tug Company offering use of boat for tour of
the Estuary on Sunday, June 14th, 1931. Mr. Brodersen moved the offer be
ry;�yp accepted, seconded by Ur. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
From the Central Council of Civic Clubs, requesting the use of the council
chambers for a meeting to be held Tuesday evening, July 14th. Mr. Brodersen
moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Murray and carried unanimously.
8.v From Thomas R.
Jones of the Alameda Athletic Association, requesting
permission to use the clubhouse in McKinley Park for the club's regular weekly
meetings. Mr. Leydecker moved that permission be granted for use of the clubhouse
after June 14th. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
9•\ _From Alameda Post, No. 9, American Legion, requesting that space again be
slotted to the City Historian for the purpose of completing his work. Mr. Schaefer
moved that space be given the Historian in accordance with the request. The motion
did not receive a second. Mr. Brodersen oved that the matter be referred to a
meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and
carried unanimously.
10./ From Barrett Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, inviting the Council to
Memorial Day services. Ordered filed.
11/ From the Mayor, advising of the appointment of Mr. Frank Smith as arbi-
trator to consider the terms of the lease executed between the City of Alameda
and Alameda Airport, Inc.
12./i From the Mayor advising of the appointment of L. C. F1nch; and T. Mazzini
as the Memorial Day Committee.
13.J From Wm. Higby, tendering his resignation as a member of _.the Golf Com-
mission. Mr. Leydecker moved the resignation be accepted with thanks for the
services Mr. Higby has rendered. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and
carried unanimously.
14.1 From Dr. Harold A. Miller, President Alameda Free Library Board of Trustees
relative to new library building in the West End. Mr. Brodersen moved that the
matter be referred to the City Manager for consideration at the time of the pre-
paration of the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unani-
mously.
15.x/ From Cottage Baths and Neptune Beach owners, requesting the abandaament
of Sixth Street, south of Central Avenue. Mr. Schaefer moved that the communication
be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer to report back at the next meeting
of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and same carried unani-
mously.
16. From various citizens requesting that a Board of Harbor Commissioners
to act without pay, under the City Manager, be appointed as soon as possible.
Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be referred to a meeting of the Com-
mittee of the Whole, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
17.
From various citizens requesting further consideration by the Council
relative to purchase of E. K. Taylor and Franklin Park properties. Mr. Schaefer
moved that the Council at this meet ing go on record as favoring the purchase of
the land at the south end of Pearl Street, to be known as E. K. Taylor Park, also
the purchase of the balance of the property at Franklin Park; the purchase price
to be,ra se either through the 1932 budget, or through issueance of bonds during
1931 as per the Acquisition and Improvement Act of 1925, and also that the pptions
covering the purchase of these properties be renewed. The motion received no
second. The council was then addressed by Messrs. Harry Davis, A. C. Agnew,
James Kirby, Leo S. Robinson and E. R. Neiss, in support of the petition filed.
Discussion followed after which Mr. Schaefer again re- introduced his motion.
There being no second the motion was lost. Further discussion followed, . after
which President Henning requested Messrs. Davis, Agnew, Kirby, Robinson and
Nei ss as representing the petitioners to meet with the Council, sit ti rg as a Com-
mittee of the Whole, for the purpose of further discussion of the matter.. Such
was the order.
18.E From the Mayor advising the appointment of A. R. Linn, Frank R. Neville
and L. C. Finch, as member of the Transportation Committee. Ordered filed.
19.x` From the Island City Tennis Club, requesting resurfacing of tennis
courts at Washington Park. Mr. Leydecker moved that the communication be re-
ferred to the City Manager and City Engineer to report back at the next meeting
of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unanimously.
20. ° From the Alameda Airport, Inc. advising receipt of notification of the
appointment of Councilman Otto A. Leydecker to replace former Councilman Latham
/ as a Director of Alameda Airport, Inc. Ordered filed.
21.1 From the Alameda Improveanent Club, relative to employement of persons
in the Street Department, who are residents of Oakland. City Engin3 er Hamilton
stated that there was no employee in the Street Department who was a resident of
the City of Oakland. Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be filed and the
Clerk notify the Improvement Club accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Leydecker and carried unanimously.
22., From the City Manager, relative to action of the council at its last
meeting pertaining to his recommendation for the improvement of Mound Street , between
the north line of Clay Street and the south line of Calhoun Street. Mr. Brodersen
moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted, and that a thirty
day notice be forwarded to dissenting property owners. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Leydecker and same carried unanimously.
23 From E. J. Probst, requesting that he be granted his annual vacation of two
weeks. Mr. Schaefer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
24. From Councilman Wm. F. Murray, requesting leave dr absence from June
15th, to August 1st, 1931 inclusive. Mr. Brodersen moved that the request be
granted, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
25.\/\ From the City Manager and Mayor recommending the payment to City Clerk
W. E. Varcoe,the difference between his salary as City Clerk and the salary of the
City Manager during the time he was acting in such capacity.I Mr. Schaefer moved that
the report be adopted, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously.
26. Councilman Murray submitted a partial report for the Insurance committee
of the Council. The Clerk was instructed to mail a copy of thess ame to each of the
councilmen and the communication was ordered filed.
27. The matter of the loss by C. R. Smith of certain personal property
during the recent fire in the City-Hall was discussed by the Council. Mr. Brodersen
moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager to investigate as to whether any
recoverage could be secured from the insurance companies under our present policies.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
28./
The report of the Health Officer and City Engineer relative to sewage conditions
in the Estuary in the vicinity of Fernside Tract was taken out of the Committee of the
Whole and referred to the City Manag :er and council for budget consideration.
29. °4 The matter of the construction of additional tennis courts in Lincoln Park was
taken out of the Committee of the Whole and referred to the City Manager and Council for
budget consideration.
30: In the matter of construction of additional fencing in Lincoln Park, this was
taken out of the Committee of the Whole and filed.
31.E In the matter of the further consideration by the council of the claim of the
Municipal Electric Light Plant against Benj. Walters, postponed from the meeting of
May 5th, 1931, City Attorney Silver rendered a verbal report that judgment against
Benj. Walters had been obtained but there was doubt as to any recovery under the judge-
ment. The communication was filed and the Communication from the Board ofPublic
Utilities of May 1st, relative to the matter was then filed.
32 From the City Manager and City Engineer, relative to the reconstruction of the south
tennis court at Lincoln Park, stating that W. H. Larson was the low bidder and recommending
that Plan "A" be adopted, and also that the work be delayed until the adoption of the
new budget. Mr. Brodersen moved that the recommendation as contained in the communica-
tion be adopted and that certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Murray and on roll call carried unanimously.
33:x° Mr. Brodersen moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids
on road oil and rock and screenings for the Street Department's requirements for
the year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and same carried unanimously.
344 Mr. Brodersen moved that it be the sense of the Council that radios be in-
stalled in the automobiles used by the Police Department for patrol duty,to work
in conjunction with the boardcasting station to be installed by the City of
Berkeley, with the understanding that there be no expense for the radio broadcasting
service as given by the Berkeley Police Department, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and
carried unanimously.
°R7SOLUTIONS:
35. Mr. Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1603.
Closing that Portion of Park Avenue lying South of
Otis Drive and Running Southerly to the State Tide
Land Line, all in the City of - ,Alameda, County of
Alameda, State of California."
Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1604.
Prohibiting the Employment of Married Women."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it
was adopted and passed by the following vote, to wit:- Ayes: Councilmen
Brodersen, Leydecker and President Henning, Noes: Councilmen Murray and Schaefer,
(2). Absent: None.
Mr.
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•FILING:
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers had been
filed : -
37.V Affidavit of Publication, Res. of Intention #97, N.S. re closing
Park Avenue.
38.✓ Affidavit of Posting Notices, Resolution of Intention #97, N. S. re
closing Park Avenue.
39.V Affidavit of Posting Notice, of Resolution of Intention #98, N. S.
closing Ferndale Court.
40.'7 Bond of B. Y. Gibson, Secretary, Board of Public Utilities.
41.E Bond of Vern Smith, as Chief of Police.
42. Oath of office of E. C. Maillot as Sanitary and Plumbing Inspector.
43. "" Oath of office, Tom Carpenter, V.S. as City Veterinarian and Food
Inspector.
44.vv; Oath of office, R. W. Sanders, M.D. as Health Officer.
45.'.° Oaths of office, Rena Kimball, Olive Nagel, Helen Franklin,
and Grace Birch as Play Directors.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $4067.38; Police
Department, $52.30; Fire Department ; $173.30; Street Department, $1740.28;
Health Department, $153.15; Recreation Department, 41091.79; Golf Course
Department, $1855.27; Store Department, $92.63; Social Service Department, $167.20;
Initiative Relief Fund, $129.00; Compensation Insurance Fund, $239.95; Spedial
Election (Fennside) Fund, $270.04; Pension Fund, $1662.80; Street Improvement
Fund, $267.76; and East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund $2482.49 having
been approved and audited by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as
follows:-
Agraz, E.
Alameda Times Star
Alameda Times Star
Bancroft- Whitncy Co.
Beetle, Loreme R.
Borle, C. A.
Boyce, Dorothy
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
City Market
Croll, F. J.
Elster Printing Co.
Encinal Press
Franck's
Heck's Window shades
Henning, Wm. H.
Johnson Co., S. T.
Mazzini, L.
McCarty, J. H.
General Departments
Pony for May Fete
Advertising ordinance
Advertising and printing
Book
Services
Services
Services
Desk model
Inspection
Bon Ami
Automobile allowance for May
Printing
Rental and cartage of Piano
Shades
Mayor's allowance
plebe' oil
Wire
Painting and papering
2.50
9,62
43.74
10.00
20,00
165.00
5.00
171.50
3.00
.60
25.00
15.50
11.50
10.00
30.00
50.00
37.35
1.95
48.00
Municipal Electric Light Plat
n f!
Office Equipment Co.
Pierson, Neil B.
Roebke, H. W.
Schergen, Marilla
Seeley, Esther
Simonson, E. R.
Traver, C. L. & Son
U. 5. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Police
Electricity
City Lighting
Envelope Sealer
Auto upkeep
Music for May Fete
Services - May Fete
Services - Assessor's office
Services - Assessor's office
Ins. Premium - Guaranty Bond
Premium on bond
Paper
Department
Total . .
Alameda Times Star
Alzina, Hap
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
California State Auto Assn.
Fuller & Co., W.P.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Fire
Anderson Manufacturing Co.
Associated Oil Compan
Cox - Wellman Co.
Dennen Co., V. W.
Lewis, R. E.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Seagrave Corporation, The
Steinmetz, W. T.
Signs
Servicing motorcycles
Ammunition
Street sign
Traffic White
Supplies
Total • • •
Department
Supplies
Gasoline
Supplies
Rags
Chlorox
Electricity
Miscellaneous supplies
Revolving fund
Street
Total . .
Department
Labor
.Associated 011 Company
Bay Belting & Supply Co.
Cairock Asphalt Company
Chanslor & Lyon Store, Inc.
Clark & Sons, N.
Engineering News Record
Ford, N.
Jenison Machinery Company
Kellogg Express Company
Motor Tool Specialty Company
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Powell Brothers
Richfield Oil Company
Southern Pacific Company
United Iron Works
Western Auto Supply Co.
Health
Gasoline
Belts
Calrock
Mazdas
Pipe
Subscription
Envelopes
Chain tightener
Express charges
Tools
Power and light
Brick
Oil
Freight
Drive shaft for sweeper
Bulbs
Total . •
Department
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Braun - Knecht- Heimann Co.
Burke M.D., Alice
Burns, Mrs. V. G.
Carpenter V.S., Tom
Cossitt & Company
Hamilton M. C., J. K.
Hieronymus, M.D., Arthur
Hodgkins, Jesse
Michelbacher, Martha
Prendable, William
Sanders M. D., R.W.
Recreation
•
Key
Supplies
Services
Assisting in Conference
Transportation
Certificates
Services
Transportation
Assisting in laboratory
Money for guinea pigs
Laboratory services
Transportation
Total . .
Department
Alameda Repair & Supply Company
Associated Oil Company
Bickford, F.
Birch, Grace
California Mill & Lumber Co.
California Nursery Company
Fauth, Celia
Ferry -Morse Seed Company
Friedman & Company, M.
Kimball, Rean
Window -light
Gasoline
Services
Services as play director
Lumber
Supplies
Services as play director
Seed
Paint, etc.
Services as play director
$ 108.32
2865.80
70.00
25.00
70.40
50.00
110.00
82.53
7.50
8.75
8.82
$ 4067.38
12.95
2.15
17.05
10.00
7.80
2.35
52.30
10.09
24.00
29.07
5.25
3.10
64.90
23.60
13.29
173.30
$ 1360.74
36.80
2.00
168.30
1.43
7.55
5.00'
6.75
16.25
1.36
8.29
.04
7.75
39.20
42.12
31.50
5.20
1740.28
0.35
41.50
5.00
5.00
35.00
11.25
15.00
9.68
8.05
12.00
5.00
5.32
153.15
3.25
16.00
65.16
12.00
44.69
180.25
3.00
2.83
15.30
45.00
KronkeBrampton Co.
Lovett Spray Painting Oo., H.°
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Paulin, D.
Piatt Photo Company
Siegler, L.
Skelly, Sam
Versailles Pharmacy
Weeks-HoweEmerson Co., Inc.
ou
Repairing flagpole
Painting, Lincoln Park
Hardware supplies
Service - Park Department
Services as gardener
Prints
Springs for lawn mower
Hardware supplies
Drug supplies
Tennis net
e De
Total . . .
Labor
Associated Oil Company
Bass-Hueter Paint Company
Boyle Manufacturing Co.
Dietz Motor Company
Mazzini, L.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Ough, J. M.
'Pacific Coast Aggregates, Inc
Powell Bros., Inc.
Skelly, Sam.
Zellerbach Paper Company
Store
Gasoline
Paint, etc,
Pails
Parts
Cane
Light and power
Water consumed.
Lime
Hardware supplies
Carton towels
Total • .
Department
A sociated Oil Company
Crocker Company Inc., H.S.
Dietzgen Co., Eugene,
KlingDawers Stationery Co.
Pierson, Neil B., City Manager
Smith Brothers
Alameda Times-Star
Borden's Farm Products
Encinal Press
Filipelli Brothers
Loop Lumber & Mill 00.
Municipal Electric
Penney Company
Smith, Chas.
Typewrite/ -Guy
Ben's Grocery
11
Gasoline
Store supplies
Paper
Pencils
Money advanced for stamps
Store supplies
Total . .
ervice De artment
Bowles Cash Grocery
Camicia, J.
Economy Market & Grocery
Goodman, Roger
Hagy's Meat Market
Jude,-C. F.
Loyoe, Mr.
New Alameda Market
Star Fruit Market
Alameda aanatorium
Bickford, F.
Flatow & Son, P.
Olsen, O. M.
Stowe, M. D., 0.P.
•
Print
Envelopes
Shoes and repairs
Lumber
Plant Servicing and electricity
Merchandise
Repairing leak
Inspecting typewriters
*a ive Re
Groc
Rent
Groc
Rent
Meat
Groc
Rent
Groc
Total . •
lief JJ'und
eries, Fehman
Erlebach
Morena
eries Livesey
- Croswell
eries
eries - Doty
Lindquist
Total • .
Gom.ensatlon Insurance
Operating Room, etc.
Services
Drugs
Services
Services
Total . .
0 89.40
368.00
32.05
99.03
65.00
1.86
0.75
17.95
14.29
15.98
091.79
867.50
16.75
4.40
7.15
1.43
7.50
449.06
419.25
16.02
1.00
60.02
5.19
1855.27
20.16
15.72
1.90
2.35
50.00
2.50
92,63
5.00
9.72
27.50
2.90
2.94
84.42
29.97
1.00
3,75
167.20
11.00
2.00
9.50
15.00
12.00
25.00
2.00
16.00
17.50
10.00
9.00
129.00
16.00
64.84
66.43
62.68
30.00
239.95
2pecial Election (Fernside) Fur
Alameda Times-Star J.
Ford, N. 0.
Elster Printing Co.
Schmidt, Edna B.
Printing
Services
Printing
Printing
Services
Total . . .
106.79
25.00
52.50
49.25
47.50
270.04
°Asian Fund
American Trust Co. Interest and premium on bonds $ 1662.80
Street Irnprovement Fund
Labor 267.76
East Bay Municipal Utility
District Pairnonts Fund
East Bay Mun.Util.District
TT TT
Ready to serve charge
Water main extensions
Total . •
2426.94
55.55
2482.49
M. Schaefer moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Murray
and on roll call carried unanimously.
Mayor Henning and Mr. Brodersen stated they wished to voice their protest
relative to the payment of bills of the East Bay Municipal Utility Distriet.
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to
meet in regular session Tuesday evening, June 16th, 1931, at 8 o'clock P.M.,
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.