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

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224 COMMUNICATION,WAS RECEIVED FROM THE TWELFTH NAVAL DISTRICT,"OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT, requesting a site on which they can erect a quonset but for the purpose of giving instructions in electronics. It was the opinion of the Council that this matter should be turned over to the Port Commission and Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the Twelfth Naval District be advised that the matter has been turned over to the proper authorities who will communicate with them. Motion passed unanimously. iF, ATTORNEY PAUL A. McCARTHY appeared before the Council on behalf of his client, Herbert A. Close, requesting permission for an exclusive franchise to erect concrete benches at various.bus stops throughout the city for the purpose of placing advertising matter r r on the benches. The benches would be solid concrete with reinforced steel. It was estimated that there would be from 50 to 100 benches which would be installed in places to be designated by the City Manager. He offered to pay $1.00 per month per bench. Similar benches are being erected in various peninsula cities. Mr. Close would furnish a bond to the city to indemnify it against any liability. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the matter be turned over to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. MR. HARRY JAMIESON appeared before the Council requesting that action be taken to repair Chestnut Street. City Manager Blom reported that some work had been done on this street but that it had not been too successful. The subsoil is very soft and heavy trucks tear the pavement out. It was his opinion that the block in question should be repaved. Councilman Granger suggested that the cement companies whose trucks use the street. There was some discussion as to what funds could be used to repair rI+ the street. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the matter be referred to the City Manager as to ways and means of fixing Chestnut Street and that the cement companies be contacted for donation of material., Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Hilton questioned city employees being used to work on California Square parking lot. It was his opinion that the contractor was to do all the work. City, Manager Blom advised that it had been the intent to use city forces to take care of resurfacing the pavement adjacent to the new curb inasmuch as it is a very indefinite item to place in a contract. IN REGARD TO MINIMUM RATES TO BE CHARGED BY TAXICABS, City Clerk Dodge advised that he had written the cab companies asking them to' reach a decision as to the rate they believed should be charged but that the Yellow and Sequoia Cab Company had not 1-4 advised their recommendation. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the taxicab companies be ordered to show cause why the taxicab rate now in effect should not be changed. Motion passed unanimously. CITY CLERK DODGE READ OPINION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR DUNCAN IN REGARD to erection of temporary buildings in Fire Zone 1, which stated that in his opinion the ordinance'�I does not allow a temporary wooden structure in Fire Zone 1 for advertising purposes. -y Mr. Charles Parks, who had made application at the last meeting for a permit to erecta prefabricated cabinette in the Fire Zone 19 appeared and again requested that he be permitted to erect the building. Plans of the building were presented and studied by the Council. Fire Chief Lodi was asked for his recommendation and he stated that a frame building was not allowed -in Fire Zone 1 under the ordinance. i