BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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133 radio. Councilman Armstrong asked him the additional cost of his insurance and was advised that a comprehensive policy would cost $395 per year. It was Councilman Armstrong's opinion that at this rate, $1200 per year would be out of keeping with the service rendered to the city and also that he did not believe the city should subsidize a private concern for a service that is already being furnished by the county.' Councilman Granger objected to having one service subsidized by the city and another service under jurisdiction of the county. He believed that if the service were subsidized the two ought to be under one control. Councilman Armstrong, for the benefit of the councilmen who were not on the Council when the ambulance company was previously subsidized by the city, county and other companies, explained the history of the case. He believed that,it was unwise to subsidize a private industry when public service is being given by the county and that if the county service is inadequate it.ought to be improved. Councilman Werder believed a report should be had as to whether or not the county service is adequate. County Super- visor Edmonds was in the audience and explained the service throughout the county and the cost of such service. Councilman Werder moved, seconded -by Councilman Swift, that the matter be referred to the proper administrative officials for a report at the next meeting as to whether the county is providing adequate ambulance service to the city. Motion passed unanimously. Recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone Oakwood Park No. 1 was received. At the same time, a petition ms. presented from residents of Oakwood Park No. 2 protesting at not being included in the rezoning. City Manager Blom pointed out on the map the area to be rezoned from second residential to first residential district and it was brought out by City,Attorney McCarthy that the Planning Com- mission's recommendation were accepted, the rezoned area would be surrounded on all sides by second residential district and he believed this might not be con- sidered good planning. It was brought out that the area to be rezoned has higher restrictions by deed than are necessary in the first residential district under the ordinance but that by rezoning the restrictions would be made permanent. In answer to Councilman Armstrong's question as to the Master Planners recommendation, City Attorney McCarthy advised they had not recommended rezoning this area in the plan but did believe it was a reasonable request. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission fqr consideration of the additional petition. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending disapproval of application of Coral Maxon to rezone Lots 7 through 12, Block 60, Eastern Addition from second residential to light industrial area. The area which was bounded by Cedar Street between Heller and the Southern Pacific tracks was pointed out on the map and City Manager Blom advised that it was reported at the Planning Commission meeting that the petitioners had dropped their plans for the industrial area and had not appeared at the meeting. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Council- man Armstrong, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. W. A. Van Buren appeared before the Council requesting permission to erect two ,signs at his used car lot at 1911 E1 Camino Real and presented sketch of the signs. Assistant Building Inspector Kreiss advised that the signs met the structural requirements of the Building Department. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by d 0 �i J 0