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

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298 l W__") could be reached. City Attorney Currie suggested that caution should be excercised In paying this claim, in order not to establish a precedent. Councilman Granger moved that the matter be carried over to the agenda of the next Council meeting, in .order that the City Manager might contact Don Wilson, and get his version of any agree- ment with the property owner who removed the trees. Motion seconded by Councilman McNulty and carried. COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST PROTESTED THE ACTION OF THE GARBAGE COLLECTORS in starting collection in the residential districts at 4:00 A. M. City Attorney Currie advised the Council that the time permitted for collection is already covered by ordinance. The City Manager was asked to check on the requirements as set forth in the contract with the Garbage Collector. COUNCILMAN WERDER REPORTED NOTING VIOLATIONS OF ORD IN.ANCES govering: 1. riding of bicycles on sidewalks; 2., bicycles carrying more than one rider; 3. riding against traffic._ He urged that all regualtions covering above offenses be enforced. This opinion concurred in by Councilmen. COUNCIL14AN BRIGSCHGI asked Mayor Hilton if he planned on calling a meeting with the Pacific Gas and, Electric Company relative to lighting. He asked further if the City Manager had studied the matter, and if he Is now ready to meet with the Utilities group. The Mayor replied that the City Manager is working on the situation. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI REPORTED ON PRESENT STATUS OF PROPOSED Revised License Ordinance, advising that the new ordinance is nearly ready. City Attorney Currie stated that his office lacked sufficient typists to type the proposed ordinance, which is quite lengthy. Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager be authorized to get the necessary help in order to complete preparation of the Ordinance. Councilman McNulty seconded the motion, which carried. INSURANCE. In response to inquiry from Councilman Granger, Myron Harmon reported concerning Insurance, stating that property damage coverage is still in effect with the Mary- land Casualty Company. Councilman Werder asked for information regarding collision insurance of heavy equipment. He suggested that the City have a complete survey made, and was informed that the Hartford Insurance Company is in the process of making such a survey. COUNCILMAN GRANGER ASKED THAT ACTION BE TAKEN IN THE MATTER of removal of sign on the Bayshore Highway which had been ordered removed two months ago. City Attorney Currie will check with Ross Chamberlain regarding the removal of the sign. CITY ATTORNEY,CURRIE PROPOSED that meeting regarding annexation of Friendly Acres be held on Friday night, November 14th. Councilman Holmquist so moved, seconded by Council- man Britschgi. Motion carried. OAK RIDGE SUBDIVISION. City Attorney Currie advised that he had received agreement and bond in the amount of $92,043.72 from Mr. Murphy in connection with filing final map, subject to the approval of the. City Manager and the City Engineer. Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Swift noted absent. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE advised ordinance ordinance licensing amusement machines was nearing completion, and would be ready for introduction.at the next meeting. Agenda. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE brou�;ht.up the matter of a race clause in the deed to Lot S, Block 47, Map 2, Central Park. Title Company will riot insure, nor Bank of America make loan, while this clause is in effect. He recommended City Manager be authorized to execute a waiver of the forfeiture clause insofar as the Bank of America is concerned. u