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

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12.0 that four Cpuncilmen had been out -to the Community Center to review the proposed location for this building. Councilman Britschgi moved that,City Manager Rolison be instructed to proceed with the building in accordance with the plans_ as set up at the location decided upon, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. RESPONSIBILITY OF REMOVAL OF TREES, ROOTS BLOCKING SEWERS. City Attorney Currie reported that he found nothing in the Chapter to govern this situation. After discussion Councilman Granger moved that this be temporarily dropped from the agenda, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING, PAUL CESARE, TWO TAXICAB PERMITS. Councilman Britschgi moved that affidavit of publication be filed, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried: City Attorney Currie stated the public hearing was to determine whether additional permits should be granted and if a public convenience and necessity.- Councilman Morgan moved this be referred to a committee of two Council members appointed by the Mayor to act with the Chief of Police and City Manager�to determine if applicant complies with requirements set forth in ordinance, a report to be made at the next meeting if possible. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. (Mayor Werder later appointed Councilman Morgan, Chairman, and Councilman Swift.) CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE reported on collectable fees for signs under sign ordinate. Coun- cilman Britschgi moved this be placed -on agenda, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. STREET (BUS) BENCHES. City Manager Rolison submitted report. including Councilman Morgan's report of 42 bus benches, locations for the Council's consideration, none to be placed in residential area unless residents petitioned for them. The planning commission and Traffic. and Safety Division approved the scheme in general. Council- man Spillers moved acceptance, of City Manager Rolison's recommendation, City Attorney Currie authorized to enter into contract on franchise, agent to furnish necessary insurance, seconded by Councilman Granger, and carried. ADDITIONAL FIRE HYDRANTS FOR FRIENDLY ACRES. City Manager Rolison submitted report after study had been made by the Fire Chief and Water Superintendent and stated on advice by State Public Utilities Commission that the Friendly Acres Water Company, owned by Mr. Clyde Henry, had a rate schedule on file which would entitle the City to demand the installation of fire hydrants by this company on a rental basis. Subject to Council 's'approval attached letter was addressed to the Friendly Acres Water Company requesting this service, as the City would not be justified in making the necessary capital expenditure to make these installations, at an estimated cost between 06000 and $7000. Councilman Granger moved that City proceed along the line of the City Manager's letter to have hydrants installed, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. BID SUBMITTED TO DISMANTLE BUILDING, 2063 Broadway, By E. M. Dyal,• and E. P. Omernik, City to pay them $165, Councilman Morgan moved the bid be rejected, seconded by Councilman Spillers. On recommendation of City Engineer Jain and Building Inspector Duncan that this was a worth while bid as piling must be out off, motion was with- drawn by the maker with the consent of the second. Councilman Granger moved that the.City accept the bid; the contractor to put up necessary bond and insurance, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried, Councilman Britschgi voting Nay. ABATEMENT, POOLE PROPERTY, JEFFERSON AVENUE, Abraham George Frank and Betsy Frank, 90 Cedro Way, San Francisco. Councilman Granger moved this be duly and regularly U 6