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

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whole street. It was explained that the reason for changing the name of the street was to avoid confusion with streets with similar names in other parts of the city. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, to proceed with the contemplated action to change the name of Chilton Street to Winslow Street. Councilman Granger asked to have included in the motion that Chilton Street be renumbered and residents notified. City Engineer Wilson advised that it would be logical to renumber Winslow Street rather than Chilton but that it would prove inconvenient and more expensive because of business houses on Winslow Street. Councilman Granger withdrew his request. The motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from 21 Miramontes, City Collector, advising there Councilman Granger asked if the city had a right to accept the bid when it was received a check in the received. City Attorney McCarthy advised that the city had an agreement with from the County Controller the county to pro rate between the city and the county whatever was received ' for the lot however, before this could be done Mr. Weiner redeemed the , , proper- , y, ty from the county. If the offer of Mr. Millington is accepted, the city would lose $945. After more discussion, Councilman Britschgi moved that the 1 Lt City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to meet with Attorney Millington i and his clients to see if a compromise of at least 50% could be reached, sec- onded by Councilman Werder. Motion passed unanimously. A Mr. W. G. Paul appeared before the Council protesting the change of the name of Chilton Street to Winslow. He based his objections on the fact that there was a jog in the street and also that it would necessitate renumbering the whole street. It was explained that the reason for changing the name of the street was to avoid confusion with streets with similar names in other parts of the city. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, to proceed with the contemplated action to change the name of Chilton Street to Winslow Street. Councilman Granger asked to have included in the motion that Chilton Street be renumbered and residents notified. City Engineer Wilson advised that it would be logical to renumber Winslow Street rather than Chilton but that it would prove inconvenient and more expensive because of business houses on Winslow Street. Councilman Granger withdrew his request. The motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from Nelle -L. Miramontes, City Collector, advising there had been received a check in the amount of $2469.28 from the County Controller as the city's share in the sale of certain lots. The amount had been credited against delinquent taxes and bonds. It was necessary to cancel $91.43 on Bond Assessment M-1 on Lots 20-21, Block 13, West Redwood. Approval was asked to do this. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the recommendation of the City Collector be accepted and the outstanding assess- ment owed Series M-1 be cancelled. Under the question, it was asked if this had the auditor's approval to which City Auditor Dodge replied that it had. Motion passed unanimously. Petittion was received from residents on Westgate asking for street improvements. The petition was referred to the Engineering Department for a report at the next meeting particularly as to what percentage of front footage is represent- ed by the petition and a rough estimate of the cost of the project. Application for permanent dance permit was received from Fong's Iroquois Village. Some of the councilmen had inspected the premises and it was their opinion t that in order to have a separate room for the dancing it would be necessary to continue lattice work to the ceiling. Councilman Werder moved the permit be granted subject to completion of full•lattice work from the top of a booth to the ceiling to more clearly divide the bar from the dining room and dance floor and subject to the approval of the fire inspector. The motion was sec- onded by Councilman Swift and passed unanimously. Mayor Armstrong introduced Mr. Leonard J. Cleminshaw of the firm of J. M. Clemin- shaw and•Co., an appraisal firm. City Manager Blom advised that when the