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

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0 0 0 .by Councilman Morgan, and carried.-- " - -141. BIDS ON 500 GPM FIRE ENGINE. Fire Chief Lodi recommended bid be awarded to low bidder, P. E. Van Pelt with a figure of $13,011.69 with sales tax included, as they had met specifications fully. The budget allowance was $12,500 which meant that appropria- tion was $199.19 short of the lowest bid. He believed the shortage could be made up within.their budget at the end of the fiscal year without going to any other funds. Councilman Morgan moved approval of - recommendation, seconded by Councilman Swift, Mayor Werder suggested that the word "nets" be clarified for future bids on automotive equipment so that model would be stated by bidder, such as a "new 1941" or "new 1949". This was a suggestion passed on from outside dealers and not a criticism. This was the latest model according to a letter received from Mr,. Van Pelt for fixe truaeks. Motion carried after discussion. Mr. P. E. Dallas, Sales Manager, Oakdale, thanked the Council for their approval of recommended .award of bid to them. Auditor Brophy reported that funds would be encumbered as soon as the order was placed. INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN ON FORCE ACCOUNT BASIS TO INCREASE VOLUME AND PRESSURE IN Edgewood Park. Permission was requested by City Manager Rolison to'proceed with this installation, 811 main to connect at intersection of Alameda de las Pulgas and Blandford Boulevard to intersection of Edgewood Road, and Melrose, approximately 3400 feet at a cost of $18,000; 811 main to connect at intersection of Alameda,de las Pulgas and Whipple Avenue to intersection of Whipple and Nevada Street, approximately 750 feet at a cost of $2,000. Water Department had material on hand and this was in accord with the work program submitted with the current 1948-49 budget. Councilman Granger moved that a request be granted, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. SIGNALIZATION - Whipple Avenue to Woodside Road on El Camino Real. City Engineer Jain reported on communication from the State Highway Department on revised estimate of cost of proposed signallzation. It had been recommended that all conduits be placed underground so as not to interfere with future street lighting and to eliminate the placing of additional wooden poles along the west side of the street.. Revised esti- mate had increased for the City's portion from $17,000 to $22,453.60. If the con- duit should be placed overhead the estimated cost would be $19,802.35. It was recommended that the project be approved at the estimated cost of $22,453.60, so that a memorandum of agreement could be prepared for the work. It was proposed that additional cost of approximately $5500 be borne from the 1949-50 allocation of the gas tax fund. Councilman Britschgi moved this be placed on the agenda for further study by the Council, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Mr. Jain stated the memo should be prepared for the State in two weeks. The motion carried on roll call, five to two, Councilmen Granger and Holmquist, voting Nay. MR. F. J. CURTIS WAS APPOINTED TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD, AND MR. EMIL G. STEINEGGER APPOINT= ED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. They were sworn in by City Clerk Dodge to the Loyalty .Oath . Mayor Werder expressed sincere thanks on part of Council for their acceptance to these appointments. Mr. Steinegger appreciated the confidence placed in him. MR. C. J. COLLIGAN, COLLEN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, 1720 Woodside Road, appeared and requested the final inspection and tags of final approval for buildings on Lots 16 to 25, inclusive, Block 2, Redwood Terrace No. 1, as the homes were ready for public utility connections. Building Inspector Duncan stated he was asked to hold up tags on account of no water connection for homes. Mr. Colligan had taken out permits