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Councilman Stout spoke in regard to the railroad crossings. On his own initiative he wrote to the Goodyear Rubber Company in regard to rubber ties and received a letter in return quoting prices and pictures showing crossings with their ties installed. He asked to refer this and his letters to the the City Engineer to meet with the Southern Pacific engineers. Councilman Stout moved to place this on the agenda for 30 days, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Stout spoke in regard to the Parking Lot #1. The Committee will be happy to sit in with the property owners on Main Street in regard to finding a solution to fix the rear entrances of the stores. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Stout brought up the matter of annexation and subdivision fees. He stated that a report was supposed to be turned in within 30 days and he wanted to know if the report was ready. This was followed by discussion in regard to additional charges for subdivisions. City Manager Rolison stated that the information is ready and will be turned in next week. Agenda. Councilman Stout brought up the matter of the Yacht Harbor Committee Master Plan and he was of the opinion that the Council should adopt some sort of a master plan. Councilman Royer stated that the Committee is working on this project and he moved that this matter be turned over to the Committee for their recommendation in two weeks. Councilman Britschgi stated that the City is going to have to have help form the Port. Councilman Britschgi seconded the motion. This was followed by a very heated discussion after which Councilman xoyer changed his motion to have the report in 30 days. Motion carrried. 4 The City Manager brought up the subject of lighting in the vicinity of the Justice Building. The County wishes to be assured that they will receive credit in the vent that an assessment district is formed in later years, should they install the conduit at this time. The City Manager suggested that the County turn in an itemized list of any and all work done in regard to installing the underground conduit. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Granger moved that the proper authorities be directed to contact the Board of Supervisors in regard to this matter, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. The Clerk read the following letter submitted by the City Manager: Plans and specifications have been completed by the Water Department for the installation of the following water mains in the vicinity of the Hall of Justice; Broadway to Whipple Avenue via Middlefield, Bradford and Allerton: 3775 Linear feet of 12n Cast Iron Main 150 If If Bit it it n 375 it It 6n It It n 110 it n 4" If it It 10 Fire Hydrants This is in accordance with the recommendation made by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and is estimated to cost approximately $60,000. The City Auditor advises the $73,271.62 remains in the 1951 Bond Fund, from which this would be financed. Permission is therefore requested to advertise for the installation of the above listed water mains and appurtenances. Dance Permit was requested by John Torres to be held on Sundays starting April 1, 1956 at the Carpenters Hall from 2 to 7 P. m. Acting Police Chief Moudakas recommended against granting this permit stating the the City has had a great deal of trouble with similar dances of this type. Uouncilman Spillers moved approval of the Acting Chief's recommendation to dere}► the request, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Granger moved that the City Council refrain from holding a Council meeting on the 9th of April because of the work load in the Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried, Mayor Herkner voting NO. Councilman Granger offered RESOLUTION IN MEMORIUM OF SGT. ANDREW MORGAN.. dopy to be spread upon the minutes and a copy to sent to the family, and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. ON" G