BOOK 18_1939-01-03 to 1942-08-10

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reference to subdividing certain lots in Block 2, Oak Knoll Manor. On account of this property being before the Recreation Commission as a possible park and recreation site, on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Granger, and carried, the matter was continued to the meeting of November 4, 1940, at S P. M. A letter was received from Mr. White, Oak Knoll Drive, relative to the traffic situation at the corner of Brewster Avenue and E1 Camino Real. Mr. White suggested that an automatic signal be placed at that corner and synchronized with the Broadway signal. Mr. Dimmitt, the City Manager, reported that this matter was now under consideration and that he was to have a confer- ence with Col. Skeggs of the State Highway Department concerning this and other matters.. The letter was referred to him to discuss and report back at -the -next meeting. Letter received from Lawrence Scudder & Company, City Auditors, requesting re- employment for the 1940-1941 fiscal period, and requesting that their fee be fixed at $600 with the understanding that if the time consumed did not amount of $600, the city would receive credit for any balance. The pres- ent fee is between $425 and $500. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, sec- onded by Councilman McNulty, and carried, they were re-employed to do the auditing for the present fiscal year with the understanding that any amount of their fee over and above what they are now receiving to make up the $600 should be paid by the Water Department. Another letter was received from Lawrence Scudder & Company stating the results of their examination of the city's cash and bond accounts on October 2 and October 9, 1940, and the same was on motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried, ordered filed. A letter was received from the Boy Scouts of America stating that they had secured a boat that they desired to place at. the Yacht Harbor in the next berth to that occupied by the boat they now have. On motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, the matter was referred to the Recreation Commission with the statement that the City desired to waive the fees in connection with the berth rental. Councilman Christensen, Chairman of the bus committee, reported on the same. Mr. Martin spoke on the matter. Mr. Moore of the Commuters Club and Mr. Clegg of the Commuters Club also spoke. The matter was referred.back to the committee for further study and a report at a later date. Mr. C. Mish spoke complaining that a house had been constructed on Jefferson Avenue at the corner of Hawes and was occupied, but that no sidewalk had I I 1