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

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I Al Councilman Granger moved -that the permit be denied upon recommendation of the 225 Building Inspector and Fire Chief, seconded by Councilman McNulty. A roll call vote was requested and the following vote recorded: Ayes and in favor of the motion: Councilmen Granger, Holmquist, McNulty and Swift. Noes and against the motion: Councilmen Britsehgi, Werder, and Mayor Hilton. ON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI, seconded by Councilman Swift, adoption of the Master Plan was carried on the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. IN REGARD TO THE CONSIDERATION OF A PRE-CUT BUILDING FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT, City Manager Blom advised that this matter had been referred to the City Manager and City a Attorney for a report as to the ways and means of financing such a building and also an opportunity was given for those who had not visited the building at Bushrod Playground, in Emeryville to do so. It.was the opinion of the City Manager that the building was quite well planned although there were a few modifications which would be necessary if it were built here. As ,to the source of funds, it was his opinion that bond money could be used for the erection of funds, it was his opinion that bondmoney could be used for the erection of such a building at Community Park. Due to the fact that there is adobe soil, in this area, he believed the cost of the build - Ing would be increased to $50,000 rather than $42,000 as previously stated. He did not believe the building could be classed as a fully permanent one but did compare it to the boys' gymnasium at Sequoia High School. It was the opinion of Councilman Werder that if the building would have approximately thirty year span of usability, it could be considered almost. pernament. Councilman Britsehgi moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the City Manager be instructed to prepare the plans and specifications of a building to conform to the type of building at the Bushrod Playground in Emeryville and present them to the Council for approval at the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM BY THE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY was next discussed. City Manager Blom advised that he had presented this matter at the last meeting of the Council. He further explained that about 75% of the present system is in such condition that,it is in violation of the rules and regulations of the Railroad Commission. Councilman Werder was of the opinion that the Council should consider a proposal from the P. G. & E. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the City Manager.be instructed to contact the Pacific Gas & Electric Company to the effect that the Council is open minded on the subject and would be willing to listen to a bid on the street lighting system with the understanding that there is no obligation on the part of the Council. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMAN GRANGER ASKED FOR A REPORT IN REGARD TO THE THEATRES USING THE ARMORED CAR SERVICE. City Manager Blom advised that he had asked the Loomis Armored Car Service to contact the theatres and he believed that the service would be available. Coun- oilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the City Manager be instructed to contact the District Manager of the Fox West Coast Theatres with the thought in mind of asking them to seek other methods of transferring their money to the bank due to the shortage of police officers. Chief of Police Collins reported that the department is furnishing the same service to several businesses besides the theatres. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that if other businesses were receiving this service they should be'notified as well as the theatres or else the matter dropped.