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

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94 %• l IF in here garage was considered. She had applied for'a-permit to the City Collector and had been referred to the Council. Although this section was zoned for commer- cial, it was observed that many were. attempting to turn garage space into business and using street for garage space. She previously had enjoyed a license in Menlo -Park. Councilman Morgan moved that the permit be denied, seconded by Councilman Granger, and carried. 7-1 CLYDE'L. OLDEN, SUPERINTENDENT OF SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL, requested the use of the Council Chambers for the purpose of conducting a Student Body Government meeting once a month for a three-hour period from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon. Councilman Holmquist moved that this group be authorized to use the'Council Chambers, time schedule to be worked out subject to prior use of the Chamber by the City government, and seconded b Councilman Morgan. Motion carried. ^' to be responsible for any damages, Y g M. R. OESER, 630 Roosevelt Avenue, protested the double sewer rental, because of the bath in the detached garage. Councilman Granger moved that the Water Department be instructed to charge one rental as this was for a single family dwelling and the garage was not occupied by another family, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. City Attorney Currie concurred in this. MISS ANNIE OFFERMANN, 1018 Main Street, protested that a pit on.Jefferson Avenue had not been removed from the sidewalk as promised by the P G & E. She stated she was told by the P G & E that City Engineer Jain had plans or map. City Engineer Jain stated that they had no plans, also, that the parking area should be kept free from gas and water lines. It was the opinion of the Council that this was to have been taken care of to Miss Offermann's satisfaction, that the P G & E had not P followed the ruling and had not been granted a permit to place the pit at this ' point. Councilman Swift moved that the P G & E be notified as to the sentiments of the Council and requested to move the pit to the original location, seconded by Councilman Granger. Motion carried. MISS OFFERMANN ALSO PROTESTED THE SEWER RENTAL FOR UNOCCUPIED HOUSES IN WHICH WATER WAS LEFT ON AS A MEASURE'OF SAFETY, but did not think she should have to pay for sewer rental on these houses. She had brought this to the attention of the Water Depart- ment. Assessor Brophy stated that it would be impossible to keep up with similar situations and there were a great number of them, that it was a question of inter- pretation of where to draw the line. Councilman Morgan moved that this be taken under advisement at a later date, that this situation was a larger problem than at first appeared, and time was needed for further study before taking action, seconded by Councilman Granger. If water meters were removed there would be no sewer rental charge. Motion -carried. Miss Offermann was advised to pay the water and sewer bill until such time as this was brought back before the.Council again. REPORT OF REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE, Councilman Holmquist, chairman, reported on Lot 43 Block 4. Stambaugh Street Addition. C. W...Diel had offered 0360 provided the City deliver a title free and clear of encumbrances. The Committee stood on their former report that the title"clear and free of encumbrances was not guaranteed on sale of any tax delinquent lot. City Attorney Currie stated Mr. Diel requested clear title but did not think he expected the City to pay for this, but that the property would not be encumbered by delinquent taxes. Councilman Holmquist moved that the property be sold to Mr. Diel for $360 with no guarantee to clear title, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried.