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

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He advised that he concurred in the amount set for depreciation due to the fact that there is a great deal of obsolete equipment. According to a report of the 2235 Electric Department, 50% of the wire has poor insulation or no insulation, 25% of the poles are in need of replacing and 35% of the arms. He suggested that a committee be appointed to meet with the City Manager and Fire, Chief and representatives of the P. G. & E. to study the matter further. It was agreed that the matter would be handled in this manner. THIS WAS THE TIME SET FOR HEARING ON ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS. City Clerk Dodge advised that he had addressed communications to the Yellow Cab Company and Gray Thorning Lumber Company asking them to have a representative present at this meeting. A representa- tive of the Yellow Cab Company appeared and advised they were attempting to locate another garage and asked for an extension of sixty to ninety days. Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the abatement proceedings against the garage at 1135 Main Street be continued until the first meeting in October. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Lindsey Gray appeared in behalf of the Gray Thorning Lumber Company and advised that they wished to improve the appearance of the mill and hoped to operate it again soon. Councilman Granger asked if Mr. Gray would be willing to submit to the, Building Inspector a plan of improvements. This was agreed upon and it was moved by Councilman Granger seconded by Councilman Swift, that the matter be carried on the agenda,until such time as the plan is received by the Building Inspector. City Attorney requested a definite date be specified and the motion was changed so that the matter was carried on the agenda until the second meeting in .August,. Motion passed unanimously. In regard to proceedings against 1321 Middlefield Road, Building Inspector Duncan reported that this building was about three-quarters torn down. In regard to 524-526 Arguello Street, Building Inspector Duncan reported nothing .had been done toward tearing this building down. Councilman McNulty moved that the matter be continued until the next meeting and the City Attorney directed to pre. pare a resolution ordering its removal within the next thirty days. The motion was seconded by Councilman Holmquist and passed unanimously. In regard to 2202 Middlefield Road, Building Inspector Duncan advised that the owner was attempting to get a wrecker to tear the building down. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the matter be carried on the agenda and the City Attorney directed to prepare a resolution ordering its removal within thirty days. Motion passed unanimously. IN REGARD TO CONSIDERATION OF MINIMUM CHARGES FOR TAXICABS, two taxicab representatives were present but no decision had been reached between them as to the amount which they believed should be charged. The matter was carried on the agenda for a definite decision at that time. PLANS OF THE PROPOSED RECREATION BUILDING were submitted for inspection by the Council as well as a set of specifications. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that,the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for the recreation building. Motion passed unanimously. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE advised that it would be necessary to publish a notice of public _ hearing before the Master Plan could be adopted. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that in compliance with the State Planning Act a notice of