BOOK 17_1933-01-03 to 1938-12-29

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Councilman Fletcher asked the Superintendent of Streets to check up on the painting of the names of the streets at the curb, and he was assued that the matterwould be taken care of. It was suggested that the new property purchased by the city, known as the Gillespie property, and to -be held by the city as a park, be given a name. The Clerk was instructed to refer this matter to the City Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Eva, the Treasurer was instructed to pay the current taxes on the Gillespie property recently purchased by the city for a park. The City Manager explained about the present status of the lease on fire equipment from the City of Berkeley, that it was decided by the City of Berkeley to increase the lease charge from $1.00 to $50 a year. No definite action was taken, but Councilman McCartIT agreed to see the City Attorney of Berkeley and later report to the City Manager and the City Attorney. r The City Engineer reported the result of the traffic sign survey, and recommended that signs be installed as follows: Jefferson Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue, Maple Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, and Brewster and Arguello Streets. He also recommended that reflecting signs be installed on the north side of Harrison Avenue facing Cleveland Street, atthe end of Harrison Avenue on the west side of Cleveland Street and at the end of Fulton Street on the north side of Jefferson Avenue. Also that he was planning to install an illuminated painted sign where Brewster Avenue leaves the Bayshore Highway. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, the recommends— tions were approved and the installations ordered. The departmental reports were ordered filed. The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Jones. Adjournment. BEM:MR City 103