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

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56 had be sted and the vote was divided on each'.name, that he would not like to have a non -paid member of this Board come in on a split vote. Roll call vote on the motion was 4 to 3, Councilmen Granger, Holmquist,. and Morgan voting °Aye°. Motion was lost. City Attorney Currie,stated a 5/7 vote was required to elect a s member to the Board. Councilman Spillers suggested Howard J. Cahill, 35, who lived on 15th Avenue, was employed by San Francisco News in charge of 75 or 80 men, formerly in charge of production in Department of Agriculture, and was now study- ing law at U.S.F. Councilman Britschgi moved that nominations be' closed, seconded by Councilman Swift. The opinion of part of the members of the Council was that they would be fortunate to have a good man on the Board who would be willing to .donate his time, they did not wish to cast a "No" vote, but thought in fairness to anyone to be considered that the Councilmen should have an opportunity to meet the proposed member before taking a vote. On roll call vote the motion was lost 4 to 3, Councilmen Granger, Spillers.and Shift noting "Aye". Mayor Werder thought in to the men to be nominated the Council should consider them at a study meeting after meeting them individually. Councilman Granger explained that Mr. Cooney did not seek a position on the Board and he felt that after the discussion Mr. Cooney would prefer that his name be dropped, although.he had been willing to help serve on this Board. It was finally decided that names should be submitted by Council members to Administrative Assistant Miller and he in turn, would notify persons nominated and the Council members for interviews. ORDINANCE No. 605. PAGE PLACE TO SIXTH AVENUE. Councilman Britschgi moved that affida- vit of publication be filed, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 605 changing street name of Page Place to Sixth Avenue. Coun- oilman Britschgi, and carried on roll call. QUESTION OF SELF-SERVICE GAS STATION INSTALLATION. City Arrorney Currie stated he had contacted a number of people and read some cases (1) Some cities prohibited them. (2) Others prohibited them indirectly -by requiring an operator. (3) If permitted, fire control could be installed. Councilmen Morgan suggested that a committee be .appointed to meet with the Fire Chief and other officials who might be interested. Mayor herder appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Swift, Chairman, Coun- cilman Britschgi, Fire Chief Lodi and City Attorney Currie to study this matter. COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST STATED THAT SEVERAL MONTHS AGO he had questioned heavy trucks traversing City streets. Assistant Fire Chief Leslie stated that Chief Lodi had been working on this with City Engineer Jain in regard to load limits of 501000 gallons, and also stated that the tanks were hermetically sealed. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE READ LOYALTY CLAUSE, PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR NMI EMPLOYEES AND PRES- ent employees to take oath of loyalty to the City, State and United States. Coun- cilman Granger offered introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. ABATEMENT 615 Bradford Street, Benedict & Angela Assenza, 734 Menlo Park Avenue, Menlo Park. Manuel Lopez, tenant, requested an additional 30 days time, as the time had expired October 31st and produced receipt showing down payment for the house at 455 Fifth Avenue, which will be ready in two or three weeks. Councilman Holmquist moved that time be granted, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Motion carried. ABATEMENT 537-541 Middlefield, Benedict & Angela Assenza, 734 Menlo Park Avenue, Menlo Park. Councilman Spillers moved that proper authorities be authorized to abate fl 4