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L1r > USE PERMITS GRANTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 1. To H. G. Sweet, to allow 6111 amateur radio antenna tower at Ito Garden Street. 2. J. Soloman, to allow sales and installation of auto parts at 75 El Camino Real. 3. to T. E. Davis, to allow auto repair at 858 Jefferson Avenue. The above mention use permits did not require any,Council action. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, MR. ALEXANDER KENNEDY spoke for himself and his neighbors and reported that they are having drainage trouble caused by a new subdivision being developed on Eaton Avenue. The subdivision is in the County, however, all the mud and silt is washing down in front of their comes and causing drainage problems. The Mayor asked the City Engineer to check with the County Engineer to see if there was anything the County could do and if necessary offer the City's help in conjunction with that of the County to clear up this matter. w.rr Mr. Kennedy stated that he would like to circulate a petition for improvements if someone would give hime a copy of the type of petition that should be circulated. Mr. Kennedy stated that he did not know how soon he would be able to return the petition. The City Attorney was asked to prepare a preliminary petition for street improvements and mailed it to Mr. Kennedy. Councilman Granger moved that this be referred to the City Manager, he in turn to contact the Board of Supervisiors and the County Engineer, if it is a short cut, and cover this situation in as much as it is a City—County problem, and also the City Attorney to prepare and send out a petition to Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Councilman Stout. Mr. Jain stated that the City should not go on record-that they will keep the pipes clean. The City does not approve of these types of culverts. The motion carried. Mr. Kingsley, 456 Eaton Avenue, asked the City to fix the driveway in.front of his home because he has had trouble ever since the City dug up the street to put in a sewer line. Mr. Vallenti, 446 Eaton Avenue, has been having trouble where the City dug up the street to put in a water main. The City Engineer was asked to check into this matter. Claims 21853 through 21960, totaling $45,133.73, were ordered-paid on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Granger moved that the proper authorities be authorized to replace the two flags in the Council Chambers, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. Councilman Weiss stated that some time ago they received a report from the City Manager in regard to apportionment of gas tax money to Cities and Counties. He was of the opinion that this should be set for a study meeting. The Mayor said that he would set this for a study meeting later. There will be nay study meetings this week. Councilman Weiss asked for a report from the City Manager in regard to the grade crossing protection of Jefferson and Maple Streets. The City Manager stated that he could make his report now rather than _ wait one week. He stated that he wrote a letter to the Public Utilities Commission and they sent mow hime a list of the dates indicating the installation of crossing gates. The Southern Pacific Company called up before that time and requested the information to assist them in checking their records. This info has been forwarded as requested. The Mayor asked the City Manager to follow up on this matter. ..r CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, CAROLYN JONES, 3521 Hoover Street. Councilman Spillers moved the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Spillers moved that the meeting be adjourned to March 11th at the hour of 8:00 P. M., seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Meeting -adjourned, 10:55 P.M. R. S. D•dge, City C;erk