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

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34 what portion of the entire project was for the storm drain. It was decided that Mr. Ernest Wilson would write to this protestant:and also to a Mr. Cusumano who claimed he had not received a notice of the improvements, explain - Ing to them the manner in which the assessments were obtained It was pointed out that notices had been sent to all property owners of record as of March 4, 1946, and if new owners had not received the notices the publication in the newspaper and posting on the property was sufficient legal notice. Counoil- man McNulty moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the time for receiving protests be closed in regard to improvements in Redwood Terrace No. 1; that those protests now received will be considered by the Council; and the matter of overruling protests and determination of low bidder for the construction of improvements be continued to the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Britsongi moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, filing of affidavit of publication of ordinance establishing zoning and setback lines in Redwood Terrace No. 1 and 2. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Britsongi offered adoption of ordinance establishing zoning and setback lines in Redwood Terrace No 1 and 2, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Ordinance was unanimously adopted with Councilman Armstrong and Councilman Werder absent. City Manager Blom reported on zoning system controlling taxi fares. He stated that lir. Cuthbert Currie, attorney for the taxicab companies, had presented to him a map on which the proposed zoning was designated. A careful check had been'made in checking the zoning rates with those as provided in the ordinance under the meter plan and, in general, the rates from the central business district to all of the zones are practically the same under both systems. The major difference lies in making trips from one zone to.another. Under the meter system, the customer would pay for only from the point of beginning to the point of unloading While under the zone system the charge would be higher. Under the meter plan, the taxicab company would pay for the "Deadhead" trips to the zones from the central business district. It was proposed under the zoning system to post maps in all cabs showing the rates. It was the sugges- tion of Mr. Blom that if the Council wished to give the zoning system plan a trial, it might be approved for use until July let and if it develops that the patrons are being overcharged or the plan is not working satisfactorily, the Council could require that meters be installed. Attorney Currie appeared before the Council and advised that the taxicab companies objected to the cost of the meters and also to the fact that they can't.oharge for going from one zone to another. The meters are very expen- sive and necessitates laying off a car whenever the meter is in ;need of re- pair. He believed that if the Council did not allow the zoning system, the companies would ask for an increase in the meter rates inasmuch as they were operating very cheaply and the meters are so expensive. He suggested the zoning system to tried until July 1st and if not working to the benefit of the public the Council could require meters. Councilman Britschgi did not believe that a date should be set but that the zoning systerm be given a fair trial. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the recommendation of the City Manager to permit the use of the zoning Cl