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

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I p broad discretion in the meaning of*the section. Councilman Spillers movedTproval of clarificati�lh4 S of Veterans Section, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. , ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON AUCTION SAIF S by Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman.Morgan. City Attorney Currie explained that a portion of this ordinance seemed to overlap with Ordinance #437 on "Fire and Closing Out Sales", and that it might be well to combine the ordinances or repeal thione on Fire Sales. I Councilman Spillers withdrew his motion with the consent of the second and moved that this be placed on the agenda until the next meeting, seconded by Coiuicilman Swift andcarried. ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON ZONING "H" DISTRICT by Coucilman Spillers and seconded by Councilman,Morgan and �I carried. ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ON SUBDIVISIONS by Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. ORDINANCE INTRODUCED AMENDING AMUSEMENT MACHINE LICENSE ORDINANCE dealing with number of machines, was offered by Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. MYRTLE & JEFFERSON CORNER. Cit#ngineer reported that it would cost about $100 to °110 to enlarge the rddius of this corner plus the /moving of a fire hydrant and Pacific Gas &Electric manhole. Councilman Brit- schgi moved that necessary steps be taken to correct this, seconded by Councilman Morgan and c arried. REQUEST OF JOSEPH & PAS'QUALINA SODINI, CAN M- S OF 755 EL CAMINO REAL TO TRANSFER LIQUOR LICENSE LOCATED IN THEIR STORE AT EAST PALO ALTO. The Council had previously voted against this and the Trustees of Sequoia Union High School recotnendation was against re -issuance or transfer. Councilman Swift moved that license be denied and Board of Equalization be notified of Council's action in the matter, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. l' REPORT ON BID OPENINGS, ADDITION TO FIRE HOUSE #2. City Manager Rolison stated there were some complications �{{ on bids and should be checked in regard to legal aspects. Councilman Spillers moved that this be placed on agenda for further report, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. REPORT OF BID OPENINGS ON LEADERS AND GUTTERON CITY HALL AND LIBRARY. Superior Plumbing and IIeating had li low bid of $4250 with scaffolds. erected and j680 less or °$:3570 if the City erected scaffolds. Willis Maloney bid $4754.40 with scaffolds and $3890.40 excluding sca££olds« Bids were called for both ways and if bidder erected scaffolds they would be left up for•the painting of the buildings. Councilman Spillers moved that bid be awarded to Superior Plumbing and Heating Company for $4250 including the scaffolds being left erected for painting, seconded by Councilman Britschgi andccarried. REPORT ON BID OPENINGS, ROCK FILL FOR ANI?•'IAL SHELTER. The following were submitted: 1 - Sanders Construction Co. .89 per cu yd. 2 - Douglass & Woodhouse 401.23 " " " 3 — Peter Sorensen .0$1.50 Cityl,ngineer Jain recommended that low bid of Sanders Construction Company be awarded provided that legality of bid be certified by City Attorney. He did not sign the bid except as the company signature, not an officer of the company. The contractor signed the bid as of this date. City Engineer also asked for material samples, statement of financial responsibility, technical ability, and experience before contract was to be signed, evidence of adequate compensation, public liability and property damage insurance to be furnished the City Clerk. He also recommended, if legally possible, that bid bonds of other bidders be retained until after signing of contract with successful bidder. Councilman ■ Morgan moved this be placed on agenda City Manager to contact contractor and have him fill require- ments. Motion was lost for watt of a second. Discussion followed and Council did not want bids sub- , mitted for their approval in the future which werenot properly signed. Councilman Spillers moved that all bids be denied and new bids called, no bids were to be brought up before theCouncil in the future unless properly signed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Amendment of Councilman Morgan that advertise- ment carry the words "all bids must be signed" and "uniform bid forms" to be used was accepted by the maker and second. City Engineer stated bid forms were not used unless there were more than one item. Specifications could be included if the Council desire. Motion carried Councilman Holmquist voting "No"