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

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213 In answer to your direct question as to 'whether or not the books and accounts were found to be in satisfactory condition°, we are pleased to repeat the comment on page five of our report that "during the years we have audited the cash collec- tions of the former City Collector, it has been our observation that the accounts and records of this office were maintained conscientiously and with integrity, and while there have been differences between the control and subsidiary accounts, they have been accounted for by correction of bookkeeping errors or failure to furnish j information relative to adjustments of subsidiary records". s All recorded cash receipts were accounted for and no irregularities were dis- closed in the accounts of Mrs. Miramontes, City Collector, and Mr. Ralph Dodge, City Treasurer and Auditor, as a result of our examinations. Adjusting journal entries have been submitted�by us to.be recorded in the general books and all adjustments effecting the tax and assessment control accounts were based on balances which were accepted by the new City Collector. If the transferring procedures, recommended by us and approved by the City Mana- ger, had been fully followed out, the former officials would be automatically cleared -� and the new officials, in turn, would automatically accept the balances as reflected s by the "clearance receipts". As far as we are concerned, Mrs. Miramontes' collections as City Collector have been satisfactorily accounted Por, and with our compliments, and Mr. Dodge has main- tained the position of Auditor with integrity and in a conscientious manner, and in our opinion, the accounting records are in such condition that the new officials are in a position to accept full responsibility. Yours very truly, Nwelviilr��F ��iOtl CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE-REQUESTED THAT THE REPORT ON TAXI STANDS AT THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC STATION be carried on the agenda inasmuch as he had been unable to find any informa- tion on the matter. It was so ordered. CIT` MANAGER BLOM REPORTED ON THE REDWOOD CAB -COMPANY REQUEST FOR EXTENSION of time to fill fifth permit. 'He had asked City Clerk Dodge to check the records and Mr. Dodge reported that five licenses had been paid for but only four cabs were operating. There was no record of the cab company having applied for'an extension within the 45 day period provided in the ordinance. Councilman Werder believed the extension should be granted but the attention of the cab company called to the provision of the ordinance. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the request of the Redwood Cab Company be granted. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WERDER, FILING OF AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLI- CATION OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PIKE PROPERTY. Motion'passed unanimously. ATTORNEY JAMES T. O'KEEFE OFFERED AN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE SUBDIVIDERS of the-Pike- property he Pike property offering to assume their share of the present bonded indebtedness of the city. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, adoption of ordinance annexing -property known as the Pike property. On roll call, ordinance was unanimously adopted with Mayor Hilton and Councilman Britsohgi absent. JAMES CARTER AND BURL WEAVER APPEARED BEFORE THE -COUNCIL REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS ON THE CURBS throughout the city. Mr. Carter explained that they had painted numbers on the curbs in several cities and that it was done on a voluntary basis insofar as payment was concerned, the householder paying only if he wished and as much as he wished. The numbers were painted with a chrome paint which illuminated at night. Councilman Swift moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that permission (, be granted as requested but that the applicants confer with City Manager Blom before J the work is begun. Motion passed unanimously. CITY MANAGER BLOM REPORTED ON THE PURCHASE OF THE REDWOOD VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM. He advised that the Utilities Commission of the State of California has approved pur- chase of this system and that the city would take over the system on July 16th in