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

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x.'75 moved that the Planning Commission recommendation be disapproved, seconded by Coun- cilman Britschgi, and carried. Collen Construction Company and petitioners to be so notified by City Clerk Ralph S. Dodge. PERSONNEL BOARD REC THAT POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT APPRAISER AND STREET MAINTENANCE FOREMAN be eliminated and not included in the Salary Ordinance for 1949-50 as these two: classes were not being used.' A saving of $18 per classification a year for exam- ination, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED PERMIT TO CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS TO OPERATE ON May 14th providing: 1. That all grandstande and bleachers be erected two (2) hours prior to opening. 2. That approval of the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Building Inspector be obtained prior to opening. Councilman Spillers moved approval of recommendation of the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DISAPPROVAL OF H014E REALTY COMPANY FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW reduction of side yard requirements from 5 feet to 3 feet on Lots 1.4 and 15, McCullogh Park (900 Block, Ruby Street). The Planning Commission was of the opinion that the builder should have checked the building laws before proceeding to obtain loans on the proposed houses. Councilman Britschgi moved.that the Planning Commission recommendation be upheld, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMI4ENDED APPROVAL OF Mr. Spinas, Superintendent of the Elementary School District, a request to abandon a portion of Willow and Hilton Streets so that they might be used as.•part of the site of the Hoover School. Councilman Holmquist moved that City Attorney Currie be instructed to prepare necessary resolution, sec- by Councilman Morgan, and carried. onded RECONSTRUCTION OF HARBOR BOULEVARD. City Manager-Rolison reported that he was advised by City Engineer Jain that estimated cost, including widening, would be 57,000, approximately $35,000 would be reimbi{r`sed by the Bureau of Public Roads; if plans were approved by the Council approximately 922,000 must be financed from other sources. A committee had been appointed at a caucus meeting January 24th to request financial aid from the Board of Supervisors. It would seem necessary for the Council and Port Commission to jointly determine the extent of this improvement, together with - method of financing any amount in excess of portion to be reimbursed by the Bureau i of Public Roads before the Committee would be able to appeal to the County for any specific amount of financial assestance. The deadline date for submission of formal is claims placed by the Bureau of Public Roads was as of September 30, 19+9 and an immediate decision should be made as to method of financing any excess cost. The o Port Commission would meet the following night (Tuesday). A committee appointed should have power to act and commit the Council's intention if joint meeting would be held with the County and the Port. If the City was willing to stand their share it was not known where the money would come from, but it would probably be from Gas Tax money. Councilman Granger moved that Mayor Werder be authorized to appoint a committee to meet with the Port Commissioners on Tuesday, the City to take their responsibility with the Port and County, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Mayor i Werder suggested the City Attorney, City Engineer, City Manager and Councilman Granger # for the committee. If necessary the Council could hold a meeting between this date and the next regular meeting to hear a report of the committee. Councilman Morgan �(' was of the opinion that the City should not spend any City funds on this road, that