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

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lo •y OR OTHERIfTSE AS TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE TAX DOLLAR. It was explained that as soon as the matter of salary increases were decided upon such breakdown would be prepared and the publicwould be informed as to how the City's tax money was being spent either in the form of an annual report or other means. COUNCILMAN GRANGER CALLED ATTENTION TO AN ARTICLE IN THE LOCAL PAPER REGARDING AMUSE- MENT MACHINES WHEREIN IT WAS STATED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS RESPONSIBLE -FOR CARRj€- ING OUT THE CONDITIONS OF THE ORDINANCE. He stated that he believed the article in the paper should be claridied and the people be informed as to where responsibility lies. City Attorney Currie was asked to prepare such a statement for the news- paper. Councilman Granger also objected to a recent statement in the papers regarding the use of office facilities by individuals. It was explained that the addressograph was used only for such agencies as the Community Chest, Red Cross,• etc., and it was decided hereafter that any request for the use of this equipment should be cleared through the Council. Councilman Granger objected to the City officials making in- correct statements to the press. City Clerk Dodge reported that the Community Chest had asked permission to have envelopes addressed for the forthcoming drive for funds This was authorized on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Holmquist and carried. COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST DISCUSSED THE MATTER OF TAX DELINQUENT LOTS ON KING STREET NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO COMMUNITY PARK, LOTS 100 11, and 12, Block 2, amended map of the Oaks Resub. of Lot 11, W. W. & M. Subdivision. He stated that the City should hold on to these lots as they could be added to the Community Park area and used for entrance purposes at a later date. Motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that City Collector will be notified not to sell these lots. Also he is to inform the County Collector that the lots should not be offered for sale. Motion carried. Councilman Holmquist discussed the matter of tearing down the old Robinson house stating that in his opinion this should be done at once. City Manager Rolison authorized calling for bids for razing of this building on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Granger, Mr. H. Robinson to be notified to remove certain items which were listed when negotiations were under way for the purchase of the property. Motion carried. REV. MARGARET ROEDE14A APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL REQUESTING PERMISSION TO HOLD A REVIVAL MEETING IN A TENT TO .BE ERECTED ON THE S W Corner of Avondale and El Camino Real. She stated the owner of the lot was donating the use of the lot for the two week period.. Also, she had contacted the neighbors, Mrs. Cooney and Mrs. Sabel and they had no objections to the revival meetings which were to be held for two weeks, Monday through Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. No night meetings were to be held on Saturday or Sunday. After considerable discussion permission was granted on motion of Councilman Swift, seconded by Councilman Granger. Motion carried. MR. M. C. McCLENEHAN OPERATOR OF GARDEN MOTEL ON BROADWAY STATED THAT HE.HAD APPEARED BEFORE THE PLANNING OOMf4ISSION AND was denied a use permit to erect an 8 x 16 directional sign along Bayshore. He stated that the Planning Commission would not allow a sign of this size, nowever, they decided upon a directional 5 x 10 and advised him to appear before the Council for their approval. City Attorney Currie A ',