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

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main with the understanding that Mr. Colligan pay the bill, work to start immed- 155 istely, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. SELF -SERV GAS STATIONS. Councilman Swift stated an attempt had been made to get the com- mittee together, that they will meet next Friday when Mr.. Harrison Call would be there, and hoped to have a report for the next meeting. Placed onwthe agenda. REQUEST FOR TAXI PERMIT, PAUL CESARE. Councilman Morgan reported that the committee had voted three to one against granting of permit. The Council decided to study this further at the meeting on Monday, March 29th. Mr. Millington appeared on behalf of Mr. Cesare stating that he had met all the requirements of the ordinance. He was invited to attend the meeting the following Monday evening, and City Clerk Dodge was to notify those interested to appear at the study meeting. Councilman Morgan re- ported that in considering the request, necessity for public transportation was considered. REPORT ON STA14BAUGH STREET AREA. City Engineer Jain reported on the proposed improve- ments in this area. Proceedings for this area were started some two or three years ago, however, City Engineer Jain requested that the Council advise what action should be taken at this time, whether complete nervy plans should be prepared or whether the original plans for which approximately $2600 had been expended should be abandoned. Councilman Granger and Holmquist stated that several persons in this vicinity were definitely interested in improvements and suggested that they be contacted in an effort to establish limits of an assessment district. Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers that the matter be referred back to the interested parties and a report made at the next regular meeting.. Councilmen Granger and Holmquist agreed to contact several of the residents in the area and report back at a later meeting. Motion carried. CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON TRANSFER OF FUNDS, $150,000 bond issue for sewage treatment plant was complimented by the Council. A copy of the report was sent to each Councilman. Councilman Holmquist moved that the report be accepted, seconded by Councilman Morgan. Mr. W. J. Mc Keegan asked if the Council had the right to cancel bonds voted in 1944. City Attorney Currie stated that because of the time element this method was used to save a loss of 60 or 90 days and that action was legal. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER MOVED THAT CITY ENGINEER JAIN BE INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED on agreement with the Division of State Highway according to his previous recommendation for underground conduits, El Camino Real Signals between Whipple Avenue and Woodside Road, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. RECREATION COMMISSION'S 0014MITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE OF ENGINEER'S OFFICE, recommendation for Stafford Park: Swing set (six swings) $193.00 Baby Swing Set (four swings) 139.75 One - 12 foot slide 122.00 One - 5-1/2 foot slide 42.50 0497.25 It would be necessary to transfer funds from the Unbudgeted Reserve for this purpose. Councilman Granger moved approval of recommendation of City Manager Rolison, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS, STREET WIDENING, SOUTH KENSINGTON SQUARE. Councilman Morgan moved acceptance of following deeds, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried.