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

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that•he� had checked with Mr. Rolison as well as some outside engineers and the concensue o'f opinion was that it would require 60 to 90 days to prepare complete plans and specifications and it was their joint recommendation that the project not be started until after the rainy season. The question of installation of water lines at the same time, also the matter of widening and paving of both Jefferson Avenue and Alameda de Las Pulgas as major streets should be considered at this time. After considerable discussion in which the Council concurred in the rec- ommendation of the Engineers and City Manager not to start this project before spring, Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Swift that the engineers start preparation of plans and specifications, the City Attorney Currie to prepare necessary legal papers so that the job could be advertised for bids, work to be done in the spring. It was understood that even though the Engineering Department could prepare a complete plan at this time any part of the improvements could be eilimi- nated at a later date if necessary. Motion carried. MR. T. E. LOWE, MR. 0. SALISBERG, MR. 0. OLIVERS APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNERS IN t THE AREA REQUESTING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ALLEYS. Mr. Jain explained that he had re- ceived petitions bearing a majority of property owners signatures in 5 of 12 blocks " r involved stating that it would be more satisfactory if the remaining 7 blocks'could be included in the improvement district. It was explained to the gentlemen above mentioned that it would be impossible to complete these improvements before the y rainy season set in. Therefore, the Council thought it advisable to have theplans and specifications worked up as well as the legal work so that the job also could be handled early in the spring. Some of the property owners present requested some relief in the way of redrock or gravel so that cars could be driven into garages ' facing the alleys during the winter season. Mayor Werder explained that the City would do all possible to help in this condition. MR. HARRY BURLAND, PENINSTTLA DELIVERY SERVICE, APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL REQUESTING that he be allowed some leeway in double parking on Broadway during his delivery ; hours. He stated that in recent weeks the Police Department had been putting pressure on him but due to the fact that part of the stores on Broadway had no back entrance it was necessary to stop on Broadway to make emergency deliveries. City Manager Rolison stated that he had ordered the Police Chief to stop double parking especially during the period of rush traffic. It was explained to Mr. Burland that the American Railway Express, Post Office trucks, etc., were allowed to park next to the curb without inserting coins in the meters but that the Council had never sanctioned double parking. After further discussion Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the matter be referred to the Traffic Study Com- mission for their recommendation. REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE REPORT. Councilman Holmquist reported that the committee had met with the City Manager and Chamber of Commerce officials and they felt that inas- much as the Chamber of Commerce is an advertising agency for the City and the building would be built and paid for by the Chamber of Commerce for the use of the public, the City should allow them to locate on the property known as the Robinson property. It was thought, however, that before assigning any particular site a study should be made of existing conditions, an effort to establish and straighten property lines which might make 'it necessary to enter into a discussion with the owner of the Poole property. The Real Estate Committee will continue to act in the �