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

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372 On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, Ordinance No. 1105 making it unlawful to park or permit automobiles to stand upon the alley in Hawes Park was unanimously adopted. Phillip Marlow asked the Council whether or not unsightly buildings near the corner of Roosevelt and Ramona could be removed as a client of his desired to put up some attractive buildings nearby. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Christensen, the Building Inspector was asked to see the owner per- sonally or by mail and notify him to put the property in suitable condition because of the intended improvements. After some discussion, it was decided to "lay on the tables further consideration of the old Central School building as a City Hall, on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Hohn. In the same connection, the City Manager was asked to give consideration to the enlargement of the present City Hall or a new building adjacent to it. The attorney reported he was in touch with the title company about the title to the library property and thought he could give a definite answer at the meeting of March 21. The City Attorney also indicated that he was not ready to present an ordinance con- cerning termite control, but that at the next meeting he thought he could pro- pose proper measures to take, either by passing an ordinance or adopting the uniform building code. The Building Inspector reported concerning the old building near Stambaugh and Cedar Streets, and indicated that one of the owners seemed willing to cooperate with the city. On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Eva, the Mayor was asked to appoint a committee to see this owner and try to reach some satisfactory arrangement. As chairman of the committee, the Mayor appoint- ed Councilman Christensen, with Councilmen rletcher and McNulty to act with him. According to report, it seemed likely that the owner of the property near the corner of Woodside Road and Union Avenue, where the eucalyptus trees seemed to be some- what of a hazard, intended to have the trees topped or taken down altogether. So, further action was postponed until the meeting of April 4. The question of any decision concerning the harbor festival was laid over for six weeks. Councilman Fletcher suggested that it might be a good idea to paint a pedestrain lane across the Highway at Jefferson Avenue, and the City Manager said he would take care of it. Councilman Eva spoke of traffic hazards at the corner of Brewster and Elwood and also at Hudson and Whipple, and the City Manager was asked to investigate.