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

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31 In accord with the recommendation of the City Manager, following receipt of request from the Frank J. Reilly Co. for an extension of 30 days to complete its contract for the construction of the City Hall, 1991-F, resolution granting 30 days ex- tension was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Jones. In accord with the recommendation of the City Manager, following receipt of request from Miller Construction Co. for an extension of 30 days to complete its contract for the construction of the Wharf and Warehouse, 1895-F, resolution granting 30 days extension was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Jones. .Alfred Morton, recreational director, appeared -before the Council to request that the new playground near 'Five Points be given a name, and he proposed that the name be °The Herman Fleishman Playground", and it was so ordered on motion of Councilman Pletcher, seconded by Councilman Jones. The City Attorney reported that he had written Attorney Frank V. Kington to offer him $3200 in full settlement of the Ruellan claim, but that Mr. Kington had replied the plaintiffs had. refused to accept the offer. Mr. Mansfield was authorized, therefore, to arrange with Mr. Kington a settlement of the case for the payment of $3500 cash, on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. (Note: $3500 paid and Release secured) There was considered application of Vernal C. Kelly and Fred Chaves for on sale distilled spirits license at 2025 Broadway, a transfer from Louisa Francis. No protest was ordered. Mr. Kelly was present and requested that he be permitted to establish a beer garden or dancing pavilion with barbecue conveniences at the back of this property on a space approximately 40 x 60 feet. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, permit, revocable at the pleasure of the Council„ was given with the understanding that week -day dancing cease at 10 P.M., Saturday nights at 12, and no dancing Sundays. John E. McCarthy, contractor, discussed before the Council the seeming confusion re- lating to the 4 foot setback from property lines, especially where a fireplace chimney extended from the side of the building. It was decided this should be cleared up and the matter, therefore, was referred to the City Planning Commissipn. A letter from the Carpenters Local requesting that a temporary baseball field be pro- vided was referred to the Recreation Commission. The request of the California Mission Trails Association for contribution of $150 toward an advertising program was referred to the City Manager for possible inclusion in the 1939-1940 budget. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the Clerk was instructed 4