All decisions
about 180 Board decisions about Charles Albert Murdock, in date order. Each links to its printed page.
- Murdock's resolution asking for a study of public retail markets to curb high food prices was adopted, with Brenner named to report.
- Resolution asks the Education Committee to list unused school department lots that could be leased to raise city revenue.
- Board postponed action one week on Bill 273, which would ban overhead poles and wires citywide, after gas and electric companies objected.
- Property owners' appeal over the Fair Oaks Street sidewalk assessment was referred to the Streets Committee and City Attorney.
- The Board adopted Resolution 1795 appointing supervisors to standing committees, with the first-named member as each chairman.
- Board urges police to strictly enforce laws against intoxication and disorder during New Year's Eve celebrations.
- The Board asked the Streets and Judiciary committees to investigate whether steam and street railroads illegally occupy city streets.
- Committees were asked to study employing idle men to clean and repair streets.
- Supervisors adopted a resolution asking the Building and Finance Committees to provide humane care for Almshouse inmates in Building No. 3.
- Murdock's sealed-package liquor dealer licence bill was laid over one week so he could offer a substitute.
- Bill No. 427, a proposed licence for liquor sold in sealed packages, was withdrawn and referred to the License Committee.
- Supervisor Murdock presented a resolution expressing the Board's appreciation for W. G. Stafford's services as supervisor.
- The Board resolved to express respect for the public services and character of late Ex-Supervisor Joseph J. O'Neill.
- Supervisor A. A. D'Ancona was appointed chairman of the Artificial Lights Committee, replacing the resigned Lippman Sachs.
- Neal Publishing Company was awarded the contract to print and bind the 1907-8 Municipal Reports at $2.34 per page.
- Sutter Street Railroad's horsecars on Market Street sent to committee
- Bill to rename the Great Highway passed for printing
- New automobile boulevard proposed to be named Junipero Serra Boulevard
- Board adopted a resolution honoring the late former Supervisor William G. Stafford.
- Public Works asked to contract for fitting up a building for the Board of Health at Seventh and Mission.
- Supervisor Murdock proposed an amendment requiring Board of Police Commissioners permits for roller rinks and parlours; referred to the Police Committee.
- Rules proposed for street railroads to protect the public
- Nickel-in-slot machine license bill passed for printing; Connolly's license fee increase amendment was defeated.
- Board adopted a resolution asking the Street Committee to study the uncleanly condition of public streets and report remedies.
- Connolly's street traffic bill and proposed amendment were recommitted to the Police Committee.
- City Attorney asked to advise whether the City can lease a building built by private investors.
- Resolution asking the City Attorney whether the city could acquire a privately built municipal building by paying rent was adopted.
- Murdock's motion asked the Judiciary Committee to draft rules for public hearings before the Board, and it was ordered.
- A building committee was tasked with engaging two rooms in the Mechanics' Savings Bank Building for the City Engineer.
- Supervisor Murdock's resolution asking that bond-issue school classrooms avoid north-only lighting was referred to the Public Buildings Committee.
- A resolution asks the Legislature to enact a law suppressing bookmaking and poolselling; the outcome continues on the next page.
- Frederick Street and H Street to be renamed Lincoln Way
- Board approves the Portola Festival and asks the Mayor to proclaim October 19 to 23, 1909 as its first observance.
- Daniel O'Dea and others protest the fire limits reaching Franklin Street
- Board urges citizens to help Associated Charities relieve unemployed men through jobs and donations.
- Senate amendment putting county offices under civil service endorsed
- Board resolved to thank those who helped secure federal legislation for the Tuolumne (Hetch Hetchy) water supply.
- Almshouse Road to be renamed Laguna Honda Road
- Moving picture show rules sent to the Police Committee
- Board adopted a resolution mourning City Architect Newton J. Tharp, who died out of state while studying hospital construction.
- Stable permits granted to Paul Boissiere, Rowley Investment and Marks
- Supervisor Bancroft presented proposals for constructing City Hall; the outcome continues on the next page.
- Petition by John Campbell to close saloons near Golden Gate Park was referred to the Police Commissioners.
- The proposed $40,000 purchase of the County Line Water Company's works was referred to Public Utilities and Health committees for water analysis.
- Pacific Taximeter Cab Company's request to amend the taxi stand limit was sent back to the Police Committee for a bill.
- Supervisor Connolly's proposed ordinance regulating theatrical exhibitions and public entertainments was referred to the Police and Judiciary committee.
- Supervisor Murdock's motion to make the street-names report a special order for November 15 was ordered.
- Bill to change the names of certain streets and avenues was taken up out of order; outcome not yet shown.
- Bill proposing to rename certain streets and avenues in San Francisco passed for printing.
- Bill proposing to rename certain streets, avenues, places, lanes, alleys and courts in San Francisco passed for printing.
- Supervisor Murdock moved that Matt Harris take the committee seats vacated by Henry Payot; ordered.
- Board passed for printing a resolution granting Anne M. Spaulding a revocable stable permit for four horses at 353-5-7 Tehama Street, over parish objections.
- Proposed Charter amendment on city acquisition of public utilities and bond issuance was amended and adopted.
- Recommitted to committee the contract to lithograph Geary Street Railroad bonds, with H. S. Crocker Company's $620 bid pending.
- Proposed charter amendment adds a chapter on tunnels, subways and viaducts under accepted or unaccepted streets; outcome continues on next page.
- Board adopted a resolution expressing appreciation to the Committee on the Causes of Municipal Corruption for its work.
- Resolution urging voters to back both 1910 water-supply propositions was refused, 7 ayes to 11 noes.
- Board adopted a resolution asking officials to use competitive bids and setting a reasonable rate for printing briefs and transcripts.
- Supervisors thanked Eldredge, Madden and Aiken for their unpaid work on the commission that changed street names.
- Mme. L. A. Sorbier protested restoring former street names in the Richmond and Sunset Districts; the protest was referred to committee.
- On Supervisor Murdock's motion, the Lake Eleanor water rights purchase agreement was put off until March 21, 1910.
- Board adopted a resolution of condolence for former Mayor Edward B. Pond, who died in April.
- Proposed charter amendments on electing Supervisors were referred to the Charter Amendments Committee on Supervisor Murdock's motion.
- Water rate ordinance for fiscal 1910-11, introduced by Supervisor Nelson, was laid over one week.
- Supervisor Hayden introduced a minority bill allowing asbestos shingles as fireproof roofing in the city's fire limits.
- Board orders cemetery association officials subpoenaed to appear July 13, 1910, and show why cemetery land assessments should not rise.
- Property owners' petition to allow class D construction west of Powell Street was recommitted to the Building Laws Committee.
- Property owners west of Powell Street asked to allow class D construction in the fire limits; the Board recommitted the petition to committee.
- Board let the Assessor's valuation of the First Federal Trust Company building stand, refusing its requested reduction.
- Board let the Assessor's valuations stand for the other summoned office buildings and hotels, including the Palace and St. Francis hotels.
- The Board voted to proceed on its inspection trip to Hetch Hetchy Valley and Lake Eleanor, with the press invited.
- Charter amendment to raise the dollar rate of taxation and add a special tax levy for improvements and sanitation was moved.
- The Clerk and H. A. Mason were instructed to prepare statements on the effect of proposed charter amendments.
- Board urged the Legislature to adopt constitutional amendments permitting the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
- Charter amendment on acquiring property subject to existing bonded debt or mortgage adopted, to go to voters.
- Charter amendment allowing official advertising in the Municipal Record and cutting newspaper notice to four days, adopted.
- Proposed ordinance on roof sign heights was sent back to the Electricity Committee.
- Award of Municipal Water bond printing to H. S. Crocker Company failed after a minority report was adopted.
- Supervisor McLaughlin proposed stopping street openings for steam pipes by two light companies until a franchise is secured.
- Supervisors' gratitude resolution to Madame Tetrazzini for her Christmas Eve concert was referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board protested the planned scrapping of the sloop Portsmouth and asked the Navy to refit it and keep it in San Francisco.
- Printing Committee was authorized to receive bids for Assessor's maps through the Stationery Department.
- Murdock's motion asks Spring Valley Water Company to submit terms for extensions that would give San Franciscans better water service.
- Mitchell & Savage is to receive $3,841.31 for sewer construction on San Bruno and nearby avenues.
- The Board adopted a resolution extending a cordial welcome to the American Institute of Architects meeting in San Francisco.
- A bill to amend the traffic ordinance on automobiles stopping behind street cars was recommitted to the Police Committee.
- Board of Education lease of a Bush and Taylor streets school lot to E. F. Burns was laid over one week.
- Resolution accepting the League of California Municipalities invitation to its Santa Barbara convention, October 23-28.
- Election Commissioner Geo. Uhl was granted sixty days' leave of absence from his post.
- Resolution urges the Board of Public Works to prioritise pupils' health and comfort in designing school buildings.
- Bucket shop ordinance to prohibit bucketing and bucket shops was deferred for two weeks on Supervisor Murdock's motion.
- Bill providing full acceptance of Cortland Avenue roadway was recommitted to the Streets Committee at Supervisor Murdock's motion.
- Board adopted a resolution limiting municipal building cornerstones to the building name and date, unless the Board authorizes more.
- Resolution urging the Assessor to list property at full cash value was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Board urges that California marble be preferred in public buildings, including the Hall of Justice, where cost allows.
- Murdock proposed hiring Chicago engineer Bion J. Arnold as consulting street transportation engineer; the resolution was referred to committee.
- Murdock's resolution offers the old City Hall site to the Panama-Pacific Exposition for a permanent auditorium; adopted.
- Board urged the Chief of Police to strictly enforce all laws on New Year's Eve, regardless of offenders' social standing.
- Stable permits for H. Mitchell and B. Pope are opposed by neighbours, including the Mission Promotion Association, and remain undecided here.
- A condolence resolution was adopted for the late Supervisor Matthew Harris Sr.
- Contract for two police patrol wagons at $4150 to Reliance Automobile Company was sent back to the Police Committee.
- Henry C. Hummel's dyeing and cleaning permit at Willard and Turk streets was recommitted to the Fire Committee.
- Board adopted the minority report, denying Morris Levy's $1,200 refund for a professional boxing license.
- Supervisor Murdock's motion struck the $1,100 Dental Assistant salary from the Department of Public Health budget, carried.
- After Yates and Company protested, the painting supplies contract award was rescinded, all bids rejected, and new bids advertised at city cost.
- Southern Pacific Company's request to use San Francisco moving pictures for a Chicago exposition was referred to a special committee.
- Resolution introduced by Supervisors McLeran and Hayden to amend Rule 33 of the Board's rules was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- Supervisor Murdock's resolution letting city employees obtain salary certificates for bank loans was referred to the Public Welfare Committee.
- Ordinance amending the Tax Collector's expert accountant appointment rules was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- Board creates commission of city officials to consider adopting an official lot and block map for all city property.
- City departments and boards were urged to cooperate on efficiency and economy; the resolution was referred to the Supplies and Efficiency committees.
- Assessor, Tax Collector, Recorder, City Engineer and City Attorney are to consider an official lot-and-block map.
- Murdock's resolution asking Public Works for concrete curb specifications was referred to the Streets Committee.
- Ordinance letting the Tax Collector appoint cashiers and fixing their pay was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- Clerk John S. Dunnigan and other Board staff appointed at set monthly salaries, on probation subject to efficiency.
- The Board adopted its rules of proceedings, setting up standing committees and defining each committee's duties.
- Progress payments to contractors building Lowell, Girls' and John Swett schools were passed for printing after reconsideration.
- Board adopted a resolution honouring the memory of Supervisor James Blain Bocarde, who died November 29, 1911.
- Murdock's resolution urging city departments to co-operate on efficiency and economy was referred to committee.
- Murdock introduced a bill setting how Board-granted permits are issued and charged fees; referred to Judiciary Committee.
- The Board added Supervisors Payot and Murphy to the Committee on Efficiency and Civil Service.
- Proposed bill requiring applicants to pay a fee for Board-granted permits was laid over one week.
- Board authorized the Public Utilities Committee to set 5 per cent interest on City Hall, Civic Center and Exposition bonds.
- Committee advised against the Geary Street Railroad company's request to buy a new cable and recommended ceasing operation when the old cable breaks.
- Resolution to print 500 copies of the revised Building and Plumbing Laws, with $300 appropriated, is referred to committee for a builders' meeting.
- Board asks City Attorney whether paying school building contracts with unsold city bonds instead of money is legal.
- Board adopted a resolution of sympathy to Supervisor Byron Mauzy on the death of his mother.
- Part of Turk Street between Masonic and Parker to be closed
- The Board adopted a resolution reaffirming that city salaries must be just, fair and based solely on the value of services rendered.
- Board adopted a resolution directing the Clerk to set up a Municipal Reference Library and asked for $100 for books.
- Memorial for late judge Robert Ferral approved
- Supervisors instructed the Finance Committee not to exceed the $2.10 tax rate in the budget.
- Board adopted a resolution honouring the late Lippman Sachs, a merchant and charity supporter.
- Supervisor Murdock introduced a bill creating a Bureau of Efficiency under the Civil Service Commission, passed for printing.
- The Board adopted a resolution directing department heads to give detailed statements supporting their budget estimates.
- The Board adopted the Assessor's arbitrary list, which had been moved by Supervisor MunJock and carried.
- An ordinance repealing Section 7 of an earlier ordinance on the Bureau of Efficiency was passed for printing.
- Mayor's proposal to buy Spring Valley Water Company's works for $38,500,000 was referred to the Public Utilities Committee.
- Resolution approves the form of salary warrants prepared by the Bureau of Efficiency for the Auditor and Treasurer.
- Board directs the Efficiency Committee to study whether aged or disabled civil service workers impair Street Cleaning Department efficiency.
- Supervisor Murdock's resolution asks the Streets Committee to study extending Post Street westerly to Clement Street in the Richmond District.
- Murdock proposed abolishing the Committee on Public Efficiency and Civil Service and moving its duties to Public Welfare.
- Proposed ordinance amends Section 1 of Ordinance 1650 on the Sealer of Weights and Measures office and its salaries.
- Private clinic at 682 Commercial Street forbidden to call itself Municipal
- Supplies Committee authorized to make extra changes to the printing contract with Brown and Power Printing Company.
- Board adopts resolution thanking Curtis H. Lindley for his service as chairman of the Advisory Water Committee.
- Board's endorsement of State Assembly Bill 747 for a Mount Tamalpais game refuge lost and was referred to the Public Welfare Committee.
- Department heads told to require signatures on city pay checks
- Memorial for late deputy tax collector Frank Foley approved
- Motion carried directing the Water Rates Committee to discuss city water metering with Spring Valley Water Company.
- Murdock's resolution creating an efficiency committee to investigate the Street Cleaning Department was adopted.
- A damage claim by Granfield Company against the Municipal Railway was referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.
- The Board carried a motion thanking the San Francisco Examiner for its special edition supporting the Hetch Hetchy bill.
- Murdock proposed printing contract award rules under charter; the resolution was referred to Judiciary Committee.
- Judiciary Committee asked to report its recommendations on the November constitutional amendments as soon as possible.
- Board endorses the proposed City Planning Exhibit and urges public support and attendance.
- Board expresses sympathy to Congressman William Kent on the death of his mother.
- Board adopted a resolution expressing respect for former Supervisor Thomas Magee and his public service.
- Board referred a resolution asking the Committee on Expositions to recommend a city exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
- The Board asked the Committee on Public Welfare to study and report on measures for relief of the unemployed.
- Board adopted a resolution appropriating $1,000 toward bringing a city planning exhibit to San Francisco.
- Buying the Cowell land to ease Ferry traffic sent to committee
- Board's Auditor extension of the assessment roll stays at $5,000 after a $1,000 increase was defeated.
- Funding of $3500 for kindergartens was added to the budget and approved.
- Supervisor Murdock asked the City Engineer to estimate the cost of an esplanade along Ocean Beach; the request was referred to committee.
- Board adjourns in memory of Father Terrence B. Carraher
- Electricity Department may exchange about 12 tons of old cable for materials under the Standard Underground Cable contract.
- Board asks police to enforce the vacant lot cleanup ordinance and urges owners to clear lots before winter.
- Planting urged on Southern Pacific's embankments along San Jose Avenue
- Board adopted a resolution in memory of former Supervisor Charles W. Taber, who died at his home in San Francisco.
- The Board adopted by rising vote a resolution of respect for the late Public Administrator Michael J. Hynes.
- Board adopted a resolution thanking Curtis H. Lindley for his unpaid service on the Advisory Water Committee.
- Property owners appealed acceptance of street work on Folsom Street between Cortland and Eugenia Avenues; the hearing was held.
- Bill 3730, amending city employee vacation rules, was sent back to the Public Efficiency and Civil Service Committees.
- Proposed rules limiting vacations and emergency leave for city employees were laid over one week.
- The Board adopted a resolution of sympathy to Supervisor Frederick Suhr Jr. on his mother Anna Suhr's death.