BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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102 and, Section 15.1 be amended.by adding subsection (g) as follows: (g) No "circus, carnival, amusement park, open air theatre, race track, private recreation centers or other similar establish- ments, involving large assemblages of people and automobiles shall be established in any District unless and until a use permit is obtained for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of such use, Councilman Granger moved that recommendation be approved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried, Mayor Werder voting Nay. City Attorney Currie stated the ordinance would be prepared -for introduction at the next meeting. RESIGNATION OF MR. DON WILSON AS COMMISSIONER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WAS ACCEPTED as Mr. Wilson was moving to San Carlos, -his resignation to be effective February 1st, 1949. Councilman Morgan moved that a letter of appreciation for service on the Commission be written along with the CouncilIsacceptance of resignation, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried -i PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PETITION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY"for a variance from provisions of Ordinance 600, so that t::ey might grow flowers and other crops on their undeveloped land in Redwobd Terrace, permit to be granted for one year. Councilman Holmgnist moved approval of recommendation, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. CLAIM FOR ALLEGe INJURY BY KATHERINE ACRES, due to fall through floor of grandstand, at Hawes Park, August 2nd, 1948 was denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. Claim was for $10,000 presented by Cosgriff, Carr, McClellan & Ingersoll. BILLS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT BY ALFRED MORTON, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, FOR TEEN-AGE CENTER, in the amount of $128.26 for soft drinks from Kist Bottling Company. Councilman �i Granger thought the bills should be presented in proper form with other claims and approved by City Manager Rolison and City Auditor Brophy. It was explained that Procedure for Payment of these bills had been established by Resolution. Council- man Granger moved approval of bills with the understanding that they be certified by Auditor Brophy as to legality, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. DOUGLASS & WOODHOUSE REQUESTED AAI EXTENSION OF 9Q days time for completion of improve - menta on Johnson Street. City Engineer Jain stated there was some delay on account of rains; that some redrock could be laid now and recommended that 30 days exten- sion be given at this time; bad weather interferring gave them an'automatic ex- tension. Councilman Holmquist moved approval of 30 day extension, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED RED CROSS BE GRANTED THE USE OF FACILITIES OF the Community Center Building in the event of disaster, but that no permission be given for storage of their equipment as there was no storage space. Council had approved a request presented at June 21st, 1948 meeting, but had referred it to Recreation Commission for a reply and approval. Although their reply had been delayed, it was now approved. Councilman Granger moved that their recommendation be approved, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. PROPERTY OWNERS IN REDWOOD VILLA PARK PROTESTED DRAINAGE CONDITIONS;•correction had not been made by the contractor, Peter Sorensen, which he had promised over a year ago in a Council meeting when assessment was approved by the Council. Gutters off -grade at southwest corner of Center & Cypress Streets. Councilman Holmquist moved that as Mr. Sorensen agreed to repair this to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, I