BOOK 20_1945-05-21 to 1946-09-03

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haw 1 D sentatives of the taxi companies objected to the fact that the ordinance did not provide that a definite place of business be established in the business district. There was a great deal of discussion in regard to this point, some of the councilmen being eunwilling to force a man with only one cab to establish a business office. Chief Collins was opposed to the Chief of Police being designated to allot parking spaces, being of the opinion that should be left to the Traffic Study Committee. Councilman Armstrong offered introduction of the ordinance with the amendment to Section 2, Subsection a, .paragraph 1. providing for name and address of applicant, established place of business subject to being located in the business district, including curb space for cab, and also that the license fee be set at.$25.00 per cab. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fletcher. Councilman Britsohgi offered an amendment to the motion so that the Chief of Police shall desig- nate curb space subject to the approval of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty. A roll call vote on the amendment to the motion was as follows: Ayes and in favor of'.the amendment: Councilman Britsobgi, McNulty and Mayor Hilton. Noes and against the amendment to the motion: Councilmen Armstrong, Fletcher and Granger. Councilman Granger changed his negative vote to the affirmative. The introduction of the ordinance as amended passed unanimously. City Attorney McCarthy advised the Council that the camp wagon on property at 154 Opal Street had been removed and that abatement proceedings could be dropped. City Manager Blom reported on proposed improvements to Beech and Lathrop Streets. He advised that Lathrop Street was in need of resurfacing and armor coat. The cost of improving this street from El Camino Real.to Beech Street was estimated at $3,100 including two portions of new curb and gutter; If placed on an assessment basis, the average assessment would be $1.60 per front foot. In regard to Beech Street, the estimated cost of scarifying, reshaping, new base material, armor coat was placed at t.en cents per square foot or $5400 for five blocks. Councilman Armstrong moved that.the proper t.dministrative officials be instructed to prepare a preliminary resolution of intention to improve Beech and Lathrop Streets. Councilman McNulty ob- jected to proceedings being instituted on Lathrop Street. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong that proceedings be instituted with respect to Beech Street from El Camino Real to Stambaugh Street. Motion passed unanimously. Street Superintendent Punter stated that Lathrop Street. was definitely in need of major repairs to which City Manager Blom agreed and did not believe it could be repaired for less than the $3.100 estimate. Mayor Hilton asked if repairs could wait until July and provide for them in the next budget. City Manager Blom advised this could be done. Inasmuch as there was some question as to the responsibility of paying for the repairs on this street, Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that r� the matter be placed on the agenda and a report be had from the City Manager 219 i