1932-05-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA,
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 17TH, 1932.
The meeting, convened at 8 o'clock with Coancil-president Murray presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Shanly and President
Murray, (4), were notedTpresent.- Absent: Cpuneilman Sclnefer, (1).
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 4th, 1932 were approved as read.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
The following communications were received:
10/ From the Alameda Dahlia Society requesting an appropriation of '4,150.00
for the annual Dahlia Show. Mr. Shanly moved that in view of the existing con-
ditions the request be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Morris and same
carried unanimously.
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From Mr. Medus, relative to unleashed and stray dogs. Referred to the
City Manager for attention.
From E. R.Giles, requesting permission to solicit for soap orders in
a house to house canvas. Mr. Shanly moved that in .view of previous action of
the Council in similar requests, the application beadenied. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Morris and same carried unanimously.
From the City Planning Commission, recommending reclassification of
the southwest corner of High Street and Central Avenue, to a Residential
Dis trict, Class ij. Mr. Leydecker moved that the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Morris and same carried
unanimous ly.
From Oakland Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; requesting per-
mission to use a portion of Government Island as a base for operations in sea
scout work. The communication was referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report.
From the City Manager, recommending that all allowances for use of personal
automobiles for city business be disContinued. Mr. Shanly moved that the re-
commendation of the City Manager be adopted, seconded by Mr. Morris and carried
unanimously.
7.1 From the City Manager, recommending that the stenographer in the City
Manager's office, now on a per diem basis, be classified as. Secretary at a
salary of p135.00 per month. Mr. Morris moved that the recommendation of the
City Manager be adopted, seconded by Er. Leydecker and carried unanimously.
From the Alameda \Tomen!s Civic Club, in appreciation and advising
their reconsideration of their request for use of the council chambers as
granted at the last meeting of the council. Ordered filed.
From the Alameda Improvement Club, relative to need of a roadway to
connect with the western waterfront. Referred to the City Manager for attention
and report.
10/ , From the City Planning Commission, recommending enlargemant of Industrial
area. Referred to Committee of the Whole.
11.V/ , From the Alameda Laprovement Club, asking the Council to withhold
approval of enlargement of Industrial Area. Referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
12A/ - From the Alameda Improvement Club, re establishment of a restricted
industrial zone. Referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole.
13.V - From the Mayor, advising the appointment of Dr. Harold A. Miller
as a member of the Board of Free Library Trustees. Filed.
14-.V From the Mayor, advising the appointment of Wm. H. Hitchings as member
of the Board of Education, to succeed J. B. Lanktree., Filed.
UNFINISHED BusTwEss:
15.V, From the City Manager, recommending the denial of the request of the
Melrose Rifel Club to establish a rifle range in the building at the north end
of Bay Street. Mr. Leydecker moved the recommendation of the City Manager be
adopted, seconded by Mr. Shanly and carried unanimously.
16/ Report of City Planning Commission, on letter, of Alameda Improvement
Club, relative to creating Industrial zones and types of buildings therein.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole-.
In the matter of the removal of the dilapidated buildings at 533-535
Central Avenue, was again presented and further action of the Council was
postponed until its next regular meeting.
NEW B BINESS:
18. Mr. Leydecker moved that the budget allowance, Expense Account No.70-L,
Unemployment) be increased from $19,000.00 to $21,500.00, and that the additional
$2500.00 thereby created be paia out of the balance of the City Manager's Re-
volving Fund on hand, as required by the Unemployment Bureau, Mr. Morris seconded
the motion and on roll call carried unanimously.
RESQLTJTI ONS:
ig.V Mr. Leydecker introduced and, moved the adoption of
"RESOLUTION NO. 1666.
Transfer±ing $4213.04 from the Electric Light Fund
to the General Fund."
Mr. Morris seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was
adopted and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES INAN0E FOR INTRODUCTION:
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under a
of the Charter:-
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provision
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Reclassifying Property.
(Southwest corner of High Street and Central Avenue)'
"Ordinance No.
New Series.
Regulating the Distribution. of Handbills and Other
Notices and Advertisements."
The clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers had
been filed:
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BILLS:
Oath of office, Harold A. Miller, meniber of Board of Free Library Trustees.
Oath of office, Wm. H. Hitchings, as member of the Board of Education.
Claims against the General Departments amounting to $ 1184.98; Police De-
partment $250.45; Fire Department, b205.37; Street Department, $2055.35; Health
Departnent,$111.34; Recreation Deportment, $425.37; Golf Course Department; $547.15;
Store Department, $123.79; Social Service Department, $123.42; Street Improvement
Fund, $890.33; Compensation Insurance Fund, $78.651 Maitland Drive Improvement Fund,
$1610.79; and East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, $1.41; having
been approved by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
General Departments.
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Steam Laundry
American City
American Law Book Co.
American Trust Co.
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Barker's Alameda Furniture Co.
Beatie, Loreme R.
Bryant, Ralph M. City Manager
Crocker Co., H.S.
Croll, F. J.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Holdal Richardson
Jones & Co., Ed.
Konigshofer's
Otis Elevator Co.
Maguire, E.W.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Peterson Tallow Co.
Smith, Charles
Veteran's Manorial Bldg. Com.
Western Union
Alzina, Hap
Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg.
Dietz Motor Company
Donaldson Printing Co.
East Bay Service Co.
Elster Printing Co.
Encinal Press
Ford, N.O.
Janusch, John H.
Morton Super-Service
Pacific Engineers Exchange, Inc.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Piatt Photo Company
Repairing door check
Towel service
Subscription
Vol. 57, Corpus Juris
Rental, Safe Deposit box
Law books
Hall tree
Services
Reimburing Revolving Fund
Repair of mimeograph
Incidental expenses
Water
Adcountant's services
Dog tags
May day supplies
Motor bearing oil
Services-Assessor's office
Rental and tolls
Disposal of dead animals
Repairs
Alameda's share of expense
Clock rental
Total
Police Department.
Motorcycle repairs
Co. Targets
Repairs and service
Targets
Auto repairs
Printing
Auto repairs
Tire repairs
Lead and tin
Rental and tolls
Supplies
2.00
7.00
4.00
7.50
15.00
12.85
7.50
50.00
506.00N\
7.50
13.78
20.31
45.00
25.00
102.42
.80
75.00
25.93
25.00
4.50
226.39
1.50
$ 1184.98
17.70
4.50,
22.82
10.00
15.00
9.50
11.75
8.00
1.50
1.05
14.47
21.75
5.30
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Railway Express Agency
Smith, Vern
Stewart, S.
Western Union
Alameda Steam Laundry
Ansel's
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
French Oxygen Co.
Municipal Electric Light Plant,
Stilisbury, A.C.
Standard Oil Company
Western Union
Labor
Associated Equipment Company
Clark & Sons, N.
Collins & Zanazzi
Hamilton, Burnett
Haynes, M. '
Inter-Urban Express Corp.
Irvine & Jachens
Lietz Company, The A.
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Riechel & Bredhoff
Standard Oil Company
Texaco Super Series
Union Oil Co.
United Iron Works
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
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Alameda Steam Laundry
Itrrow. Towel & Laundry Co
Benjamin, F. M.
Burke, Alice M.D.
Burns, Mrs. V.
Ellis, James A. MD.
Encinal Coal Co.
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Fox Water Co.
Island City Ice Co.
Martin, J.A.
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Pauline, Rosemarie
Perryman's Grocery
Prendable, William
Standard Oil Co.
Wetman Chevrolet Co,
Winberg, Mrs. G. H.
Alameda Repair & Supply Co.
Baler, HaMilton & Pacific Co.
California Mill and Lumber Co,
California Wire Cloth Co.
Cobbledick-Kibbe Glass Co.
East Bay Iviun.Utility Dist.
Fuller & Co., W.P.
Goff, Thomas
Municipal Electric Light Plant
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Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Paulin, Dan.
Smith, Chas.
Police Department (Contd.)
Expressage
Contingent fund
Dog food
Clock service
Fire
Total
Departaient.
Linen service
Repair electrid range
Water
Oxygen
Electricity
Arrow hand soap
Pearl oil
Clock rental
Total
Street Department.
Parts for Sweeper
Pipe
Solid tires
Incidentals
Repairs
Expressage
Zinc street signs
Tracing paper
Electricity and power
Rental and tolls
Materials
Repairs sidewalk
Gasoline
Repairs, etc.
Penn oil
Steel runners for sweeper
Supplies
Total
Health Department
Laundry
Towel service
Services
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Hay
Alfalfa
Water
Ice
Services
Laundry
Rental and tolls
Services
Clorox
Sorvice
Zerolene
Auto repairs
Services
Total .-
Recreation Department
Repairs '
Spades, hoes, etc.
Lumber
Wire netting
Glass
Water
Putty
Services
Flood lights etc,
Electricity
Rental and tolls
Services
Supplies
Total
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$ 1.06
100.00
4.55
1,50
$250.45
62.50
6.25
36.82
6.00
84.55
2.50
5.00
1.75
05.37
$1586.25
99.58
32.69
50.00
21.17
2.50
.35
3.75
3.75
.48
3.10
96.41
12,50
46.88
2.25
24.45
34.50
15.15::
19.59
$ 2055.35
11.45
4.94
6.00
10.00
5.00
10.00
3.00
3.85
2.50
.80
16.50
5.48
9.25
10.50
1.75
4„.50
.66
2.16
5.00
3.50
11.78
8,84
5.52
5.45
104.50
.74
24.00
122.50
56.10
19.24
60.00
3.50
425.37
Golf Course Department
Labor
Alameda Welding Works
Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Bishop Company, G.F.
Crane Co.
Cranston, A.R.
East Bay Service Co.
Merchf.nts Express & Draying Co.
National Lead Co,
Oakland-California Towel Co.
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
Standard Oil Company
Western Auto Supply Co.
Western Meat Co.
Brynt, Ralph M. City Manager
Crocker Co., H.S.
Hovet, Harold
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Neal-Stratford & Kerr
Standard Oil Co.
Welding
Sprinkling cans
Worm eradicator
Plumbing supplies
Repairs to water pipe
Reseal and charge battery
Drayage
Glass
Towel serrice
Rental and tolls
Gasoline
Water pump'
Ford plugs
Fertilizer
Total . .
Store Department
Money advanced for stamps
Supplies
71
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Gasoline
To
Social Service Department
Alameda Cycler3r Repair door check'
California Dairies Milk
Frost, H. G. Clorox and bon ami
Municipl Electric Light Plant Electricity
Wetmore Chevrolet Co. Servicing and oil
Heafey-Moore Co.
Loop Lumber & Mill Co.
Powell Bros., Inc.
Standard Oil Company
Transit Concrete, Ltd.
Alameda Sanatorium
ft
Hittenberger, Emil J.
Security Drug Co., Inc.
Heafey-Moore Co.
ft
Powell Bros., Inc.
Transit Concrete, Ltd.
Total . .
Street Improvement Fund
Road oil
Lumber
Materials
Gasoline
Screenings
Total . • .
Compensation Insurance Fund
Mai
Services
X-ray
Knee cap
Drugs
Total
land Drive ove ent Fund
East
Road oil
It TT
Materials
Screenings
Total . • -•
Bay Municipal Utility District
Payments Fund.
East Bay Mun. Utility Dist.
Supplemental charges Water
extensions
Mr. Morris moved that the claims as listed be paid, seconded by Mr.
roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business to transact the Council'adjourned to meet in
regular session, Tuesday evening, June 7th, 1932 at 8 o'clock.
444.50
9.50
1.96
12.50
6.39
3.75
1.50
2.76
.84
17.29
8.50
16.25
3.76
5.40
12.25
$ 547.15
50.00
19.50
6.00
1.57
1.59
45.13
123.79
4F.
tip
.50
21.97
3.45
95.40
2.10
123.42
182.54
13.63
642.26
25,00
26.90
890.33
49.00
22.50
2.75
4.40
78.65
389.23
989.76
145.17
86.63
$ 1610.79
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Shanly and on
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Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.