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

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22 HIGHLANDS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATION REQUESTED PERMISSION TO HOLD A MEETING IN THE ,+ COUNCIL CHAMBERS on Thursday night, October 21st for a general meeting of association members and of Emerald Lake residents to discuss further the ways and means of form- ing a utilities district. Councilman Morgan explained that some weeks ago when he met with their committee he had offered, subject to the approval of the members of the members of the Council the use of the Council Chambers inasmuch as the City was vitally interested in the water problem at Emerald Lake. On motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Swift, the Council Chambers were made available. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER RAISED THE QUESTION REGARDING the use of addressograph equipment which the Highlands District Association expressed the desire to use in the mailing of notices to the people of the area. It was explained that this courtesy was granted for the first meeting and inasmuch as machines would be operated by our own personnel it was decided on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the Water Department employees address the envelopes for the meeting of October 21st. Motion carried. 0014MUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM PENINSULA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION and the Building and Construction Trades Council of San Mateo County, registering their dis- approval of the City's Electrical Department installing electroliers at Redwood Terrace No.2. City Manager Rolison explained that the City had agreed some two years ago to install from 15 to 20 electroliers, the Land Development Company to furnish the material, the City to furnish the labor. He stated that this construction job was an unusual one and would probably not be experienced again inasmuch as future ' u installations of electroliers would be paid for by an assessment district and con- ■11 tracts would be let. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, communications were referred to City Manager Rolison to reply and to offer to discuss the matter with them. It was thought that their explanation would be satisfactory to the parties protesting. Motion carried. A PETITION WAS RECEIVED SIGNED BY SOME 16 peoperty owners requesting street lights at the intersection of Jefferson & Topaz, and Madison & Topaz. Mrs. H. Meyers, 644 Topaz, spoke on the subject stating the need of lights in this territory. On motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Swift, communication was referred to i Electrical Department, Mr. Lodi to bring back an estimate at the next regular meet- . ing. This was to be put on the agenda. � ; COMMUNICATION FROM PERSONNEL BOARD was read by City Clerk Dodge recommending that the f position of Assistant Appraiser be allowed to remain in the salary plan. Council- man Granger stated that he had no objection to allow that position to remain in 1° the plan. However, he did not feel the title covered the position wished to be filled, namely, that of "Field Clerk", for want of a better name at this time. He suggested that recommendation be made to the Personnel Board that a new posi- tion be set up to cover, the type of job which they had in mind. After City Attor- ney Currie explained that the title, Assistant Appraiser, be allowed to remain in s the ordinance without effecting the situation and stating further the fact that the job classification appears in the ordinance did not necessarily mean that the 1 job would have to be filled. Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager be directed not to employ an Assistant Appraiser, and further, that recommendation be made to the Personnel Board to set up new position mentioned above. Motion..