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

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ti 58 McCarthy advised that the property is zoned as industrial property but that the Council has the right to say that the industries will not be a nuisance. Both owners of the Reno Club appeared and stated that the odor was still bad and re- quested that no new fertilizer plant be allowed in this location. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the permit granted by the Council to Mr. Williamson for a fertilizer plant be revoked. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Granger suggested that Mr. Williamson be informed that if the property is sold the purchaser be informed that fertilizer plants are prohibited at that location unless the Council grants a permit. Mr. Harold Sanders appeared before the Council and stated that sawdust from the Hess Lumber Company was ruining his equipment. Councilman Werder moved, see- �= t onded by Councilman Britschgi, that the proper authorities be instructed to investigate the complaint of the protestant and a report be had at the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom reported that the proprietor of the vegetable stand located:on E1 Camino Real between Nipa Hut and Darrell's Auto Shop and which is in violation of the zoning ordinance for that fire district had agreed to remove the stand. The matter was carried on the agenda. City Attorney McCarthy advised that the petition to annex the Alden Subdivision had not been received and the matter was carried on the agenda. Appointment of city auditor was next discussed. Cbuncilman.Granger and Mayor Hilton indicated they were not ready to make a decision in the matter and suggested that it be carried on the agenda. City Manager Blom stated that, ifKill possible, he would like the Council to make a decision inasmuch as if his recom- mendation was approved the change in positions should be made on January 1, 1947. It was the opinion of Councilmen Armstrong, Britschgi and Werder that the recommendation was very worthwhile and should be accepted, Councilman Armstrong stating that he did not believe the positions as now incorporated was advisable. Councilman Granger asked if the City Manager planned to create a department head out of the position of City Collector. City Manager Blom replied that he did, that the position would be a responsible one. In regard to the salary to be paid for the position, he recommended 0375 for auditor and assessor and $325 -to $350 for City Collector. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Armstrong, that the recommendation of the City Manager accepted; i.e, that the positions of City Clerk and Treasurer be combined, City Assessor ami Auditor be conbined and a new position of City Collector be created; the Ell: appointment of John J. Brophy to the position of auditor to conform to the City Manager's appointment to assessor; and that the salary of the City Col- lector would be included in the personnel system. City Manager Blom replied that it would be, but that he intended to make a temporary appointment to the position before holding an examination. Councilman Granger believed that the Board of Review should study and recommend specifications and salary for this position. It was agreed that these matters would be referred to the Board of Review. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom advised that bids for construction of water mains in Redwood Terrace No..2 and on Madison Avenue from Quartz Street to the city limits had