1931-07-21 Regulsr CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
.TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 21ST, 1931.
The meeting convened at a o'clock with Council- president Henning presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Brodersen, Leydecker, Schaefer and
President Henning, (4). Absent: Councilman Murray, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 7th, 1931 were approved as read.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
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The following.communications were received:
Applications for appointment of Insurance Advisor were received and read
from Tom Howen and H. M. Wooley. There being no objection the consideration of the
applications was referred to unfinished business.
From Mullin- Action Company, recommending W. J. Justin for position of
Insurance Advisor. There being no objection this communication was referred to
unfinished business for consideration.
3.J From the Board of Education advising vacating its offices in the City Hall.
Ordered filed.
4.+v' From the City Attorney, City Manager and City Engineer reporting as to
petition of Bay Farm Island Residents requesting the council to improve certain
roads thereon. There being no objection the Clerk was instructed to file the
communication and notify the signers of the petition in accordance with the opinion
rendered.
From United States Department of
Government Island, requesting an easement
Inasmuch as the necessary papers granting
the communication was ordered filed.
g.✓ From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce in appreciation
poles and wires along Webster Street. Ordered filed.
Agriculture, Bureau of Public Roads,
for roadway and double track railroad line.
this easement have already been executed
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or the removal a
From George D. Lunt, relative to sand, newspaper and bonfire, nuisance on the
property of Mr. A. E. J. Duchesnay, at the south end of Park Avenue. Mr. Brodersen
moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager with instructions to
have the condition corrected. The motion was seconded by Mr.Leydecker and same
'carried unanimously.
.�' From C. H. Moody, in appreciation of his reappointment as a member of the
Alameda Golf Commission. Ordered filed.
9.v/ From the East Alameda Improvement Club, relative to the appointment of
the Club Transportation Committee and of Mr. L. C. Finch as Chairman. Mr. Brodersen
moved that the Club be advised of the appointment of the Council's Transportation
Committee and that this committee has been advised of the appointment of Mr.
Finch as Chairman of a like committee to represent the East Alameda Impravement
/Club. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
10.1 From the East Alameda Improvement Club, re purchase of apiece of property
at the east end of Encinal Avenue. Inasmuch as a similar communication is before
the Council for budget consideration the communication was ordered filed.
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From A. W. Rapp, requesting a position in the Municipal Electric Light
Plant. Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be referred to the Board of
Public Utilities,, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried.
12.+ From the Oakland Bank, requesting permit to construct and maintain certain
spur tracks. Mr. Brodersen moved that the motion granting the Southern Pacific
Company a permit to construct, maintain and operate railroad tracks in the vicinity
of Fernsi de Boulevard, Versailles Avenue and Pearl Street, Dressed by the council
at its meeting of July 7th, 1931 be rescinded. The motinn was seconded by Mr.
Leydecker and carried unanimously. The application of the Oakland Bank was then
referred to the order of business under Resolutions.
13.E From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting the installation of electric
lights in the neighborhood of Third Street, between Pacific and Central. Avenues.
Mr. Brodersen moved -that the communication be referred to the Board of Public Utili-
ties.for investigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and'carried unani-
mously.
14./ From Barrett Camp #29, United Spanish War Veterans, inviting the Ccu:ncil
to attend their annual corn feed. Mr. Brodersen moved that the invitation be
.accepted, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
15. From Assessor, F. J. Croll, submitting the assessment figures for the
year 1931. Mr. Leydecker moved that the communication be referred to the City
Manager for btldget use. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried
unanimously.
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From O. A. Wilson, re loss of position with the Municipal Electric Light
Plant. Ordered filed.
From B. Ray Fritz, Manager, Department of Electricity, relative to dis-
charge of Mr. Wilson. Ordered filed.
From the Mayor, Auditor and City Manager, re count of money. Ordered filed.
From the City Manager advising the willingness of the Southern Pacific
Company to deed land to the City of Alameda for street purposes at the east end of
Encinal Avenue. Mr. Brodersen moved that the communication be referred to the City.
Attorney for recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried
unanimously.
Reports of Committees:
20.1 Mr. Brodersen moved that the action of the City Manager in assigning Room
8 to the City Historian be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and
carried unanimously.
Unfinished business:
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The Clerk stated that in response to advertised notice to bidders for sale
of real property, no bids had been received relative to the sale of 1 /14th interest
owned by the city in the proposed lands to be purchased for the E. K. Taylor Park.
A communication was received from the City Manager containing report on
request of M. R. Blankenship for 40 minute parking limit on Central Avenue, between
Webster and Page Streets. Mr. Brodersen moved that the recommendation of the City
Manager as contained therein be adopted and that 40 minute parking signs be erected
in the space fronting the property operated by Mr. Blankenship. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
A communication was received from City Manager Pierson, reporting as to the
request of the Veterans' Welfare Board re cancellation of certain taxes. Mr.
Brodersen moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for legal
opinion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen moved that the partial report of the Insurance Committee, now
in the Committee of the Whole be taken out of the Committee of the Whole and filed,
and that Mr. H. M. Bradley be appointed as Insurance Advisor and broker of the City
of Alameda with compensation therefor of 40% of the premiums involved and that the
balance of 60% be distributed to bonafide agents maintaining offices in the City
of Alameda, the list of such agents to be submitted to the council for approval
before distribution is made. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried
unanimai s ly.
Various applications for the position of Insurance Advisor presented at this
meeting and at "previous meetings and referred to the Committee of the Whole, were
taken out of the Committee of the Whole and upon motion of Mr. Schaefer, seconded
by Mr. Brodersen ordered filed.
A communication was received from Building Inspector Rogers, requesting,
the appointment of a Board of Examiners and Appeals, as required by the Uniform
Building Code, previously referred to the Committee of the Whole was taken out of
the. Committee of the Whole and thereupon Mr. Leydecker moved that the request be
denied, seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
27.V Various communications were received re allocation of space to the City
Historian, previously referred to the Committee of the Whole, were taken out of the
Committee of the Whole and ordered filed.
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A communication from the East Alameda Improvement Club, re appointment of
Board of Harbor Commissioners, previously referred to the Committee of the Whole,
was taken out of the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Schaefer moved that the communi-
cation be filed and that the City Clerk be instructed to notify the East Alameda
Improvement Club that the duties of such a proposed Commission are now vested in
the City Planning Commission, under Ordinance No. 226, New Series. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Brodersen and carried unanimously.
A communication was received from the City Manager requesting additional
time, relative to the adoption of an ordinance regulating retail meat markets.
Mr. Brodersen moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and
carried unanimously.
30.V A :communication was received from the City Manager, requesting further time
re proposed purchase of property for Franklin Park and Park to Willow Tidelands.
Mr. Brodersen moved that the request be granted, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried
unanimously.
New Business:
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Mr. Leydecker moved that the Transportation Committee be allowed the sum of
$100.00 to cover necessary expenses in connection with their work; this amount to
be spent under the jurisdiction of the City Manager. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Brodersen and on roll call carried unanimously.
32. Mr. Brodersen moved that the Superintendent of Recreation, Mr. A. C. Benton,
be allowed $35.00 monthly covering the use and all expense in connection with the
operation of his automobile for city business. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Leydecker and on roll call carried by the following vote:- Ayes: Councilmen
Brodersen, Leydecker and President Henning, (3) . Noes: Councilman Schaefer, (1) .
Absent: Councilman Murray, (1).
President Henning stated that he had been advised there was a deficit in the
funds for the Harbor Day celebration recently held in the city in an approximate
amount of $50.00. Mr. Ryder, President of the Chamber of Commerce was present and
stated he knew there was a deficit, but was unable to state the amount. After
further discussion, Mr. Brodersen moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney
and. City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Leydecker and carried unanimaisly.
Resolutions:
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Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution. No. 1615.
Transferring All Surplus Moneys to the General Fund."
Mr. Leydecker seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll
adopted and passed unanimously.
35.17- Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1616.
Transferring $7500.00 to the Library Fund and
$1500.00 to the Initiative Relief Fund from the
General Fund."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
call it was
call it was
"Resolution No. 1617.
Transferring $1590.00 from the General Fund to
the Acquisition and Improvement Fund."
Mr. Leydecker seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1618.
Awarding Contract for Re-surfacing the
Tennis Court at Lincoln Park, Alameda."
Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and
adopted and passed unanimously.
38.V Mr. Brodersen introducedi and moved the adoption of
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"Resolution No. 1619.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to
(Bay Island Avenue Extension)
Mr. Leydecker seconded ,the motion to adopt the Resolution and
adopted and passed unanimoasly.
Mr. Leydecker introduced and moved the adoption of
South
on roll call it was
Recordation.
on roll call it was
"Resolution No. 1620.
Resolution of Acceptance and Consent to Recordation.
(Bay Island Avenue Extension)."
Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1621.
Permitting a Spur Track Across Industrial Highway."
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen
introduced and moved, the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1622.
Granting a Permit to the Oakland. Bank, a Corporation,
Its Successors and Assigns, to Construct, Reconstruct,
Maintain and Operate Railroad Tracks upon, along
and/or across Fernside Boulevard, Versailles Avenue,
and Pearl Street in the City of Alameda, County ar
Alameda, State of California, and to Operate with
Steam or Electric Motive Power along the 'Routes
Hereinafter Described."
Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1625.
Fixing Salary of the Superintendent of Recreation."
Mr. Leydecker 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, (3). Noes: Councilman Schaefer,(1) Absent:
Councilman Murray; (1).
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Mr. Brodersen introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1624.
Transferring $7,651.35 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Leydecker seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1625.
Transferring $5,000.00 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Leydecker seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
45./ Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved t1 adoption of
"Resolution No. 1626.
Transferring $5,000.00 from the Electric Light Fund
to the Municipal Bus
Mr. Brodersen seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
Ordinance for passage:
46/ The following Ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk:-
"Ordinance No. 477.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southeast corner of San Jose Avenue and Chestnut.
street."
Mr. Brodersen moved that the ordinance as read be adopted, seconded by Mr. Leydecker and
on roll call it was adopted and passed unanimously.
Filing:
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The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers
had been received and filed:-
Various Oaths of Office as special police officers for Government Islani.only.
Oath of office of A. C. Benton as Superintendent of Recreation.
Affidavit of publication of Notice to Bidders, Sale or Heal. Property.
Affidavit of publication of Right to Appeal re Removal of Weeds.
Copy of Executed Agreement with Berkeley Police Department re police radio.
Copy of Executed Right of way, re Government Island.
Report of Alameda Belt Line for May, 1931.
Oath of Office of E. M. Kenney as member of Golf Commission
Claims against the'General Departments amounting to $885.12; Police Department,
1 456.36; Fire Department, $415.18; Street Department $2780.52; Health Department,
113,19; Recnetion Department $445.70; GolfCourse Department, $1002.63; Store Department,
175.83; Social Service Department, $259.22; Initative Relief Fund, $151,70; Compensation
Insurance Fund, $45.75; Street Improvement Fund, $337.50 and. East Bay Municipal Utility
District Payments Fund, $40.001 having been approved and audited by the proper.;! officials
were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times-Star
Bancroft-Whitney Company
Beetle, Loreme R.
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
City Market
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Elster Printing Co.
Encinal Press
Holdal & Richardson
Pao. Coast Bldg. Officials Conf.
Pao. Gas and Electric do.
Pac. Tel. and Tel. Co.
Peterson Tallow Co.
Record Printing and Publishing Co.
Rucker-Fuller Company
Slater, E. B.
Slater, E. B.
Tallman and. Hoepner
U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co.
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West Disinfecting Company
Western Union Tel. Co.
General Departments.
Laundry service
Printing
- Justice Court
Notice to bidders
Law books
Services
Servicing machine
Bon Ami
Water
Printing tax bills
Printing re Ala. Gladiolus Society
Audit for May
Membership dues
Gas, City Hall
Telephone service, City Hall
Disposal of dead animals
Subscription
Repairs and keys
Money advanced - Ala. Glad. So .
Signs
Premium on policies
Premium
$ 7.00
4.50
130.50
11.15
12.85
52.50
9.45
.60
24.56
68.00
124.90
45.00
10.00
4.00
25.09
25.00
18.00
4.00
6.05
11.20
225.31
15.00
5.00
Supplies 35.15
Clock rental and telegram 10.31
Total . . .
$ 885.12
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alzina, Hap
Collins, Harry R.
Certified Laboratory Prod.
Ford, N. O.
French Oxygen Co., F.W.
George, Charley
Pac. Gas and Electric Co.
Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Postal Telegraph Co.
Smith; Vern
Stewart, S.
Strom Electrical Co.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry ,
Associated Oil Company
Cox-Wellman, Inc.
East Bay Mun.Utility District
French Oxygen Co., F.W.
Oakland. Blue Print Co.
Pac. Gas and Electric Co.
Pac. Tel. and Tel. Co.
Seagrave Corporation, The
Specialty Sales Co., J.S.
Western Union Tel. Co.
Labor
Acme Grocery
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda Welding Works
American Rubber .. Co.
Associated Oil Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Dieterich-Post Company
Dietz Motor Company
East Bay Mun. Utility District
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Fageol Motors Sales Co.
Fuller'& Company, W. P.
Furey, Harry D.
Haynes, M.
Heafey-Moore Co.
Jenison Machinery Co.
Maffei; A.
Morton, J. W.
Pac. Coast Aggregates, Inc.
Pac. Tal. and Tel. Co.
Pac. Tool and Supply Co.
Park Street Garage
Powell Bros., Inc.
Santa Clara Avenue Cyclery
Siegler, Louis
SperbeCk, George
United Iron Works
Police Departrneit
Landry for jail
Repair motorcycle
Tires
Inhaler bag
Printing - Theft cards
Oxygen
Labor - painting signs
Gas - pound
Pone
Telegram
Chief's contingent
Pound feed
Flash light batteries
Clock3ental
Total . .
Fire Departmeat
Linen and towel service
Gasoline
Labor and material, Eng. #4
Water service
Oxygen
Blue prints, etc.
Gas service
Telephone service
Strainer
Door check and labor
Time service
Total . .
Street Departnest
Lye
Printing - Notice
Concrete permits
Welding on sweeper
Conveyor belt
Gasoline - diesel fuel
Pipe, etc.
Blue print paper
Parts
Water for Corporation Yard
" Street Department
Repairs
Concrete
Repairs to sweeper
Wheels
Road oil
Parts for sweeper, wire
Laying sidewalk
Money advanced
Materials
Service for Corporation Yard
Bolts
Solder gas line
Materials for June
Keys
Repairs, etc.
Money advanced
Machine work, etc.
Total . • •
Health Department
Alameda County Agricultural Com
Alameda Steam Laundry
American Surgical Sales Co., Ltd.
Burke, 'Alice, M.D.
Burns, Mfrs. Victor
Cossitt & Company
Doster Typewriter Co.
Ellis, M. D., James
Fox Water Company
High Sfreet Coal Yard
Hodgkins, Jesse
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Konigshoferts
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pao. Tel. & Tel. Co.
Rosenthal & Company, H.
Thalium
Laundry
Scissors
Services
Certificates
Rental
Service
Distilled water
Alfalfa
Services in laboratory
Guides
Merchandise
Gowns
'Phone
Merchandise
$'
$ 62.50
39.00
238.12
35.53
3.00
2.65
19.98
.40
7.00
5.25
1.75
$ 415418
1.12
17.40
14.22
4.10
12.50
.6.00
66.00
1.20
17.55
A..02
300.00
4.55
9.27
1.50
456.36
$ 1540.50
4.35
12.18
14.75
21.50
154.25
110.35
7.28
1.04
3.32
1.31
14.50
5.98
.70
12.84
61.00
98.34
234,56
95.00
.75
99.69
4.10
.37
.50
214.06
.50
6.35
.55
59.90
$ 2780.52
.75
16.49
1.36
10.00
7.50
9.28
4.00
5.00
2.50
4.25
12.43
2.24
11480
3.49
9.20
12.90
Total . . . $ 113.19
Acme Grocery
Alameda Vulcanizing Works
Birch, Grace E.
Calgrow Fertilizer Co.
Carter Co., H. V.
Doty, J.
East Bay Mun. Utility District
Encinal Press
Furey, Harry D.
Goff, Tom
Leydecker, Geraldine T.
Pac. Gas and Electric Co.
Pac. Tel. and Tel. Co.
Pauline, Dan
Powell Bros.
.Siegler, Louis
Spalding & Bros., A.G.
Zenith Mill & Lumber Co.
Labor
Alameda Times-Star
Alameda Welding Works
Associated Oil Company
Dietz Motor Company
Koerber Fuel & Feed Co.
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Oakland Spring Works
Pee, Tel. and Tel. Co.
Perryman's Grocery
Western Auto Supply Co.
Associated Oil Company
Crocker Compaxy, H.S.
Grand Prize Carbon Paper Co.
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Kronke-Brampton Co.
Patrick and Moise-Klinkner Co.
Smith Brothers
Recreation Department
Saniflush
Repairs, etc.
Services as play director
Sacks Calgrow
Repairs and parts, mower
Services aa gardener
Water - Recreation Dept.
Printing - warrant blanks
Repairs
Services as gardener
Services as play director
Services - Lincoln and Wash Pks.
Telephones
Services as gardener
Sand
Part for mower
Plate and goals
Shavings
Total . .
Golf Course Department
Printing
Welding and repairing
Gasoline
Cable
Supplies
Towel service
Repairing seat spring
Telephone
Bon Ami
Patches
Total . .
Store Department
Gasoline
Store supplies
Typewriter ribbons
Paste
Flags
'Stamp
Store supplies
Total . . .
Social Service Department
Alameda County Tuberculosos Assn. Care at Del Valle
Arnold, A.E.
Borden's Farm Products
Central-Shuey Company
Clifford, Jewell
Hickman, Geo. W.
Penney Company, J. C.
Rosenthal Co., H.
Strom Electrical Company
Typewriter Guy
Wold's
Astley, Mrs. A.
Bowles-Cash Grocery
Boynton's Grocery
City. Market #2
Hagy's Meat Market
McFaul, J.
Reardon, J.
Saum, G.L.
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Alameda Sanatorium
Stowe, M. D., 0.P.
Milk
Milk
Milk
Services
Clorax
Merchandise
Repairs to compressor
Inspecting typewriters
Shoes
Total . . .
Initiative Relief Fund
Rent
Groceries
Meat
Rent
Groceries
- Reid
Brunn
Wilton
Dobbins -
Allstead
Domenco
Lavin
Total . . .
Compensation Insurance Fund
Rooms - X-ray
Professional services
Total .
2.75
1.75
45.00
6.00
6.00
60.00
135.08
6.50
6.90
31.00
42.00
5.37
2.75
60.00
11.85
1.00
15.75
7.00
$ 445.70
$ 813.25.
55.20
42.50
38.35
.57
14.70
18.93
4.20
9.40
4.25
1.28
$ 1002.63
$
70.33
20.56
3.50
3.33
55.56
5.40
17.15
$
175.83
$ 97.00
25.92
20,52
21.11
33.00-
1.80'
45.27'
1.50
2.75
3.00
7.65
259,52
20.00
38,85
12.00
2.00
8.00
4.00
9.00
20.00
22.00
15.85
$ 151.70
14.50
31.25
45.75
Asphalt Pavement Planing Co.
Street Improvement Fund
Rental of planer $ 337.50
East Bay Municipal Utility
District Payments Funds
East Bay Municipal Utility District Pipe line installations $ 40.00
Mr. Schaefer moved that the claims as listed by paid. Mr. Brodersen seconded the
motion and on roll call carried with the following vote: Ayes: CouncImen Brodersen,
Leydecker, Schaefer and President Henning, (4). Noes: None. Absent: Councilman
Murray (1).
There being no further business to transact the Council adjourned to meet in
regular session Tuesday evening, August 4th, 1931, at 8 o'clock.