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

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the middle land because of their spaces being'ocoupied. He stated that over `• S 5000 cities are now using parking meters as a means of relieving the parking situation and that, while there was some opposition to them at first, the i general trend was approval on the part of the public. There is considerable revenue from the meters which can be placed in a fund to provide for off-str- set parking or in any fund which the city may desire. It was his firm's --` recommendation that the Council give consideration to parking meters as a part solution to the curb parking problem. He presented a sketch showing the proposed area to be covered by parking meters, which called for a total of 809 meters. It was the general consensus of the Council that parking meters were necessary to help solve the traffic problem, Councilman Granger express- ing himself as in favor of them and pointing out the fact that the meters would be put in on a trial basis and if not satisfactory would be removed at no cost to the city. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the City Manager be requested to confer further with the Master Planners to draw plans and specifications as to the number of meters and streets to be involved. Motion passed unanimously. It was also recommended that parking be eliminated on both sides of Perry and California Streets. City Manager Blom advised he had visited the Williamson Fertilizer Plant earlier in the day with Mayor Hilton. He advised that the situation is improved in some respects and worse in others. He has his manufacturing equipment in operation and is turning out some fertilizer. Raw material has been accumu- lated. Doors of the building were wide open and there were numerous flies ®j and the odor was quite strong. It was Mr. Blom's opinion that the city officials had been very lenient with Mr. Williamson but he was convinced that the present owner of the plant would be creating a nuisance unless he changea his method of operation. It was his recommendation that Mr. Williamson be notified that he is not to receive any more raw manure until he is in a position to operate his plant as he agreed to operate, i, e., dry each day's raw manure. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the City Manager be instructed to act according to his recommendation. Motion passed unanimously, City Attorney McCarthy advised he had discussed with Mr Davidson at the League of California Cities the proposed change in the present business license ordinance in regard to charging itinerant photographeres a larger fee than resident photographers Mr Davidson advised that he did not believe it would be legal to charge itinerant photographers $100 a quarter and $3.00 a quarter for resident photographers. It was his recommendation that if any change were made a fee of $25.00 per quarter might be considered reasonable. It was the opinion of the Council that the whole license ordinance should be studied for further changes and it was suggested that a committee be appointed to study t this ordinance. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that a committee be appointed to study and report back on the license ordi- nance rdi-uance and that the present ordinance exist as is until a full new ordinance is adopted. Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance establishing a Traffic Safety Commission. Copies of this ordinance had been presented by the City Manager to the Council at the last meeting. City y`