1932-09-06 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR P"-i'PTING OF THE COUNCIL OF TriE CITY OF ALAMEDA
TUES= EVENING, SEe'TEMBER 6, 1932
The meeting convened at 8 o'clock P.M. with Council President Murray presiding.
The roll was called and Councilmen Leydecker, Morris, Schaefer, Shanly and President Murray
(5) were noted present. Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 16th, 1932 were approved as read, also the
minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 23rga 1932 were approved as read.
WRITTEN CCMMUNICATIONS:
1. From the Mayor, City Manager and Auditor, reporting that they had counted the money and
securities in the City Treasury on August 16th, 1932 and found there was under the control
of the City Treasurer the sum of 564,455.21, which. sum agreed with the Auditor's accounts.
The Pension Fund contained 450,200.00. Compensation Insurance Fund; 418,750.00, Municipal
Electric Light and Power; 4120,400.00 in bonds. The report was without objection ordered
filed and copies forwarded to the members of the Council.
2./ From the City Planning Conenissionr recommending the denial of the petition for the re-class-
ification of the southwest corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Grand Street from a residential
district Class I to a business district Class V. On motion of Vila Schaefer, seconded by
Mr. Morris, and after Mr. hsra Cox and Mr. H.iJ. hooley had addressed the Council in favor
of the petition, the recommendation of the City Planning Commission was accepted and the
petition denied by a unanimous vote.
3. / From the City Planning Commission recommending that the petition be granted for the re-
classification of the property known as 1704 Central Avenue, from a residential district
Class 1, to a Residential district Class II. Mr. Shanly moved that the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission be adopted, seconded by Mr. Schaefer and carried unanimously.
4.1 From the Alameda Improvement Club, requesting an audience with the Council, sitting as a
Committee of the Whole. In view of the fact that it would be impossible for the Council
to grant all similar requests, and that it would not be proper to make any exceptions,
Mr. Shanly moved that the request be denied, seconded by Mr. iViorris and carried unanimously.
5. 1 From the Northern California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, expressing appreciation
to the Council for permission to conduct their annual Harvest Ingathering Campaign. There
being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
6.i Ida Elliget, requesting future financial assistance from the Council in future floral
displays. There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
7•' From the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, enclosing copies of resolution to the State Toll
Bridge Authority, requesting provision be made covering the costs of laterals, etc, to give
Alameda and Oakland proper ingress and egress to the proposed San Francisco-Oakland Trans-bay
Bridge. Without objection, the coernelication was 'ordered filed.
8. / From the League of California Municipalities in reference to municipal exhibits at the
coming convention of that organization to be held in San Diego the last week in September
There being no objection, the communication was ordered filed.
From W.H. Christie, Mayor of Emeryville, urging all cities to send delegates to the coming
convention of the League of California Municipalities, to be held in San Diego. There being
no objection, the caiimunicatiOn was ordered referred to the City Manager and City Clerk.
10.e From "Western City", a publication soliciting advertisements for bids. There being no
objection, the communication was ordered filed.
11./ From Leroy Krusi, accompanied by a copy of a letter to the Chief of Police, protesting
against the method of house to house convasses in the City of Alaneda. There being no ob-
jection, the communication was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
12. From the City Manager, transmitting budget for the fiscal year 1932 and 1933, recommending
that the tax rate for said fiscal year be fixed at 41.45 per 4100.00 assessed valuation.
Without objection the budget was ordered filed.
13"/ From the former City Clerk, W.E. Varoce, expressing his appreciation for the gift presented
to him by members of the Council on his retirement from office. There being no objection,
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the communication was ordered filed.
14. From Mrs. Maybell V. Powell, Chairman Safety Committee, Alameda Public Schools, calling at-
tention to the splendid work being performed by the Junior Traffic Police, and requesting
the Council to assume one half the annual. cost of 4150.00 in equipping the boys engaged in
traffic work. Mr. Schaefer moved that the request be granted and the sum of 475.00 be donated
for the purpose outlined, seconded by Mr. Morris, and on roll call carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
15.' Mr. Leydecker referred to the approaching expiration of the contract with the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company, for furnishing electric power to the City, and expressed himself as
being not in favor of renewing the contract unless a reduced rate be obtained, and if not,
would be in favor of the construction of a new plant to manufacture electric energy, stating
that, thatwas his platform and that he desired to stand by it. City Manager Bryant also
spoke on the subject in his capacity as a member of the Board of Public Utilities. President
Murray pointed out under the charter, the City Council had no power to enter into such a
contract, for the purchase of electric energy, and its only power would be to approve of
disapprove such contract, after such contract had been entered into by the Board of
Public Utilities.
RESOLUTIONS
16. Mr. Schaefer introduced and moved the adoption of
1'7.
"Resolution No. 1681
Rescinding Resolution No. 1535 authorizing
the payment of 435.00 por month to the Chief
of Police for use of hisautomobile."
MX. Morris seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
hill'
Morris introduced and moved the adoption of
Mr. Shanly
and passed
18. Mr. Shanly
"Resolution No. 1682
Requesting cancellation of bond on behalf
of officers and employees of the City of
Alameda executed by fidelity and deposit
company of Maryland, August 6th, 1931."
seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
unanimously.
introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1683
Resolution of appreciation to the San
Bar Pilots' Association
Francisco
on
Mr. Morris seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
19. Mr. Shanly introduced and moved the adoption of
"Resolution No. 1684
Determining the rate and levying the tax
1932-1933
Mr. Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution and on roll call it was adopted
and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
20, The following ordinance came up for passage and was read by the Clerk:
"Ordinance No.
"Authorizing Sale and Exchange of Property"
Mr. Morris moved that the Ordinance, as read, be adopted, seconded by MX. Shanly and on
roll call carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
21. The following ordinance was introduced and laid over under a provision of the
Charter:
FILINGS
"Ordinance No.
"Reclassifying Property at 1704 Central Avenue"
The Clerk stated that since the last meeting the following papers have been filed:
22. Copy of Order of the Railroad Cannission of the State of the State of California
extending time for construction of spur tracks across Fernside Blvd., Versailles Avenue
and Pearl Street in the City of Alameda, County of Alameda, State of California.
23. Budget of the fiscal year 1932 and 1933.
24. Oath of Office of C.E. Cocks, member of Police and Fire Board of Appeals.
BILLS
Claims against the General Departments amounting to 41,291.28; Police Department,
.4254.47; Fire Department, 4147.52; street Department, 42,135.99; Health Department, 4261.60
Recreation Department, 4111.34; Golf Course Department, 4944.04; Store Department, 4170.80;
Social Service Department, 4149.10; Initiative Relief Fund, 412.00; Compensation Insurance
Fund, 4121.50; East Bay Municipal Utility District Payments Fund, 42,451.10. having been
approved by the proper officials were listed by the Clerk as follows:
Addressograph Company
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Times-Star
Ala. Veterans' Memorial Bldg.
Anderson, Janice
Bancroft-Whitney Co.
Bender-Moss Co.
Bryant, Ralph M.
Bryant, Ralph M.
Dennen, Co. V.W.
Encinal Press
Ford, N.O.
Hermann Safe Co.
Johnson Co. S.T.
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Mun. Electric Light & Power
Murray, William F.
Oakland Safe & Lock Co. 5
Otis Elevator Co.
Pac. Gas & Electric Co.
Patrick & Moise-Klinkne
Peterson Tallow Co.
Seeley, Esther
SMith, F.J.
Storey, Grace
Strom Electrical Co.
Thomas Sanitary Supply Co.
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
Alameda Cyclery
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Trimm Shop
Alzina, Hap
Ansel's
Carlisle, A. & Co.
Curtis, L.N.
Dietz Motor Co.
Ford, N.O.
George, Charley
Neal, Stratford & Kerr
Pac. Gas & Electric Co.
Platt Photo Co.
Smith -Bros.
Texaco Super Service
Vosburth Hardware Co.
Bearing Specialty Co.
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
Hart, P.R.
Merchants Express & Draying Co.
Pac. Gas & Electric Co.
Salisbury, A.C.
Standard Oil Co.
Labor
Austin-Western Road Mach. Co.
Berg Co. A..
Chanslor & Lyon Stores, Inc.
E.E. Mun. Utility District
Inter-urban Express Corp.
MacKenzie, George
Moreland Sales Corp,
Oakland Spring Works
Standard Oil Co.
Texaco Super Service
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United Iron Works
Union Oil Co.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Alameda Steam Laundry
Alameda Times Star
BQnjamin, Froda M.
Braun-Knechy-Heimann Co.
Burns Mrs. V.
Cossitt & Company
Elster Printing Co.
Encinal Coal Co.
GENERI4L DEPABTMENTS
Ribbon for add2essograph
Repairing door check
Printing
Share, upkeep of building
Services
Law book
Las book
Reimbursing Revolving fund
Paper towels
Printing reports sheets
Printing warrants, etc.
Vault door
Oil
Supplies, dater, etc.
Chair cushion
Lamps
Ma'yor's allowance,August
Chancing combination on vault
Servicing elevator
Gas, city hall
Rubber stamps
Disposal of dead animals
Services, Auditor's office
Ex. incurred in arbitration
Services, City Clerk's office
Wiring in vault
Case of detergent
Screen Hangars, etc.
Total - -
POLICE D'gPARTYIENT
Repairing door, etc.
Laundry
Auto top, repairing
Repairing motorcycle
Batteries & lamps
Arrest register
Face mask pad
Supplies and repairs
Envelopes
Painting traffic signs
Ruled cards
Gas Service
Photo supplies
Filing cabinet
Tires
Paint and brush
Total -
FIRE DEPARLENT
Bearings
Battery
Recharging batteries
Expressage
Gas service at fire houses
Band Cleanser
Gasoline
Total - -
STREET DE2ARTI,ENT
Rear axle for roller
Cable
Gaskets
Water used from hydrants
Express charges
Repairing sidewalk
Steering wheel
Ford front spring
Gasoline
Tires, tubes and rims
Tube repair and change
Shaft press gear and labor
Water pump grease
Valve lifter
Total -
HEALTH DEPARTill;;N
Laundry service
Printing ad
Services in laboratory
Cylinder, filter, etc.
Serv6ces, Well Baby Conf.
Birth & death certificate.
Birth record cards
2 sacks rolled oats
1.40
2.00
25.41
499.39
50.00
2.85
15.00
39.25
77.10t
6.10
18.50
60.00
175.00
38.03
2.08
3.43
7.14
50.00
2.50
5.50
4.00
2.40
25.00
110.00
20.00
27.50
14.80
6.40
.50
1291.28
3.50
.31
12.00
.80
7.42
78.75
2.50
33.63
3.75
55.00
22.00
1.11
9.00
13.50
10.65
.55
254.47
58.32
29.50
7.00
.50
18.70
2.25
31.25
147.52
1814.50
85.55
2.44
1.44
8.93
35
•
4.80
11.85
3.65
84.13
86.02
.75
5.25
4.58
1.75
4 2135.99
a 5.13
1.82
208.90
4.07
2.50
10.63
6.75
2.30
Kuentz, Fred
Platt Photo Co.
Rosenthal H. & Co.
Skilling, L.E. (M.D.)
Winberg, Mrs. G.H.
Anderson Mfg. Co.
Baker, Hamilton & Pac. Co.
Goff, Tom
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Siegler, L.
Standard Oil Co.
Vivian Grinding "arks
Wanner Mfg. Co.
RECREAT
Services,
Frame
Buttons
Services,
Services,
laboratory
Well Baby Conf.
Well Baby Conf.
Total
DEPARTMENT
New plunger for pump
Rope and sash cord
Services, Recreation Dept.
Gas service at parks
Sharpening chisels, etc.
Gasoline
Sharpening, crosscuts
Felt monograms
Total
GOLF COURSE DEPARTMENT
Labor
Baker-Hamilton & Pacific Co.
Carter, H.V. & Co.
Crane Co.
Ford, N.O.
Garratt-Callahan Co.
Municipal Electric Light & Power
Roebling's, John A. Sons Co.
Standard Oil Co.7
Vosburgh Hardware Co.
West Disinfecting Co.
Buckey Ribbon & Carbon Co.
Kling-Dawers Stationery Co.
Neal-Stratford & Kerr
Smith Bros.
Standard Oil Co.
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Bordens Farm Products
California Dairies
Golden State Co. Ltd.
Penney co., J.C.
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Shuey, R.A. Creamery
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Wetmore Chevrolet Go.
Central Market
Perryman's Grocery
Alameda Sanatorium
Bischoff Surgical Co.
Hall, Charming, M.D.
E.B. Mun. Utility Dist.
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Lawn sprinkler, etc.
Breaker points for mower
Supplies
Printing and envelopes
Rust eradicator
Lamps
Jersey netting
Gasoline, grease, oil & spray
Copper toilet ball
Latherol
Total
STORE DEPARTMENT
Carbon paper
Clips, pencils, pads, etc.
Penholders
Blotters
Gasoline
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Total - -
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARMa;T
Milk
Clothing & shoes
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Milk
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Labor and parts
Total ------
INITIATIVE RELIEF FUND
Meat
Groceries
Total
COMPANSATIUN INSURANCE FOND
X-rays and surgery
Linen elastic hose
Services
EAST BAY 1ENIC
Payments
Total
5.00
.90
1.10
10.00
2.50
261.60
4 16.75
27.06
20.00
5.03
1.50
28.00
4.00
9.00
4 111.34
9 788.50
4.05
1.83
8.64
2.75
38.09
15.78
16.64
58.12
.45
9.19
9- 944.04
24.50
14.11
.40
3.67
29.38
98.74
40_70.80
$ 10.05
13.40
20.64
35.98
43.18
10.05
10.05
149.10
UTILITY DIST;
Fund
Public use charge
Pipe line installations
Total
Mr. Shanly moved that the bills as listed be paid, seconded by Mr. Morris and
ly.
There being no further business to transact, the Council adjourned to meet in
Tuesday Evening, September 20th, 1932 at 8 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk.
2.00
10.00
12.00
37.50
5.00
79.00
121.50
2438.62
12.48
$2451.10
passed unanimous-
regular session