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

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At:&� ? 30 the Redwoed Industrial Area due to the fact that the,U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company had informed the City that delivery could not be made until December 15th on the 900 feet of 12 inch cast iron pipe required by the Water Department to complete this source of supply to the Redwood Industrial Area. Councilman Holmquist moved that City Manager Rolison be authorized to advertise for bids, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. IN REGARDS TO REMOVAL OF DEAD OAK TREE NEAR THE CORNER of Whipple Avenue and Woodstock Way, City Manager recommended that while the City was not legally responsible, it would seem since the tree presented a public hazard and the larger portion was located in the sidewalk area, that the City would be justified in assuming payment of $140 or two-thirds of the cost of removal, Mr. Carrington to pay the balance of the $210 estimate. Councilman Granger moved that City Manager Rolison contact Mr. Carrington and suggest prorating of removal of tree, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, Councilman Granger asked if a bid could be invited on this wood if cut. Alfred j Morton stated that some wood had been set aside for the fireplace at the Community Center. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR SEWER CONNECTION BY ALBERT & MARY A. VALENTI, COUNTY SIDE FACING EATON AVENUE between Frances Land and Clifford Avenue was discussed. City Engineer Jain stated that some time ago he was instructed that no more connections would be allowed out- side of the City. Mr. Valenti appeared and stated that inasmuch as his lot sloped up toward the rear a septic tank could not be used and there was not enough footage in front to put one in. City Manager Rolison stated that various other applications had been received. Question before the Council was wheter or not to set a precedent and reverse their previous decision. Councilman Spillers moved that permission be jI granted to connect with the City sewer line, but was lost for want of second. Coun- cilmanBritschgi moved that the request be denied in line with the City Engineer's report on the Council^s previous decision, seconded by Councilman Swift. Mr. Valenti was instructed that he could apply for annexation to the City. Motion carried. RESIGNATION OF GENE HOFFMAN, MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD, was read by City Clerk Dodge. Mr. Hoffman stated that because of other duties, he regretted that he was not able to give the time required for this position. Councilman Granger moved that his resignation be accepted with regret and expressed appreciation for past services rendered, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and cArried. Mayor Werder asked that the Council members give consideration between now and the next meeting for the appointment of someone to fill the position. PLANNING COMMISSION, RECOMMENDED DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATION OF H. Triano to resubdivide Lot 1, Block C, Woodside Acres No. 1, as re -subdivision would make all lots under size and without proper access. Councilman Britschgi moved that recommendation be upheld, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF APPLICATION OF MARY Mac ADAMS for resub- division of Lots 1 and 12, Block 1, Oak Knoll Manor (290 Nevada) to provide one lot 54.94 feet wide by 85 feet deep, with a total area of 7,225 square feet. Action had been taken on this at a study meeting of the Planning Commiaaion. For this reason Councilman Spillers moved that this be placed on agenda for the next meeting with the understanding that the people be so notified, seconded by Council - man Granger, and carried. i