BOOK 23_1950-05-15 to 1952-04-21

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TRAFFIC FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE submitted letter signed by City Manager signifying intentiono COO, V Y ; making traffic count on Bayshore in Whipple -Brewster area im ediately with idea of peti. eco tioning the State for additional stop lights. City Attorney's opinion was requested %,01 on whether or not City had jurisdiction over 5th Ave. intersection. Matter carried on the the agenda on motion by Council an Spillers, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried, Com YOencilm TRAFFIC FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON'BICYCLE RACK LOCATIONS. No new installs,, tions were to be placed in middle of block but at corners off Broadway similar to University Ave. in Palo Alto. It was suggested that funds be allocated in next budget for purchase of racks. Question was raised as to status of racks for Fox Theater, Ttr, Miller stated it was his understanding that' Lieutenant Faulstich was working with the theaters on this problem. Councilman Morgan moved that recommendation be accepted to this point, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. oil ROLL Wm, REPORT OF ASSESSOR JOHN BROPHY ON TITLE TRANSFERS, requested by Councilman Granger, Was read, Current transactions were up to date since the City began subscribing to a photograpic service supplied by a local businessman. Records were never more than 2 weeks behind, by Councilman Granger was concerned over old transactions before present Assessor took office. City Attorney said these errors or omissions would be discovered in time, but to make an overall survey at this time would be difficult, and the gain would not be commensurate with the expense involved. Councilman Spillers moved that matter be dropped from the agenda, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. ABATEMENT OF MICHEL PROPERTY, 1416 MAIN ST. Councilman Royer moved that property be posted, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. APPLICATION FOR CLOSING OUT SALE SUBMITTED BY G. CALIC, accompanied by inventory. Councilman Morgan moved that 60 day permit be granted to sell the inventory listed, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Second was made on the condition that the ordinance had been complied with. On the question, Councilman Granger, Spillers and Mayor Britschgi voted No. City Attorney pointed out that application was notarized but not verified, and further discussion took place as to legal implications. Councilman Morgan finally moved that previous motion be withdrawn and action rescinded, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Councilman Morgan'then moved that check be returned and Mr. Calic advised that he should contact City Attorney if he wished to make a proper application, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. J. 1 by REPORT 0 manl rou tho' hav, $25 the Sk4 prY rel ma' an TRANSFER OF NAMES ON LIQUOR LICENSE AT 814 MAIN ST. Councilman Morgan moved this be dropped our from the agenda, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. ' FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BIDS WATER PIPE. It was determined by City Engineer that Pacific ML EQ States Cast Iron Pipe Company had the lowest and best bid, and it was recommended by Engineer and Manager that hid be accepted for a total of $22,415.45 if all tar coated pipe were purchased or $23,386.34 if all cement lined pipe were bought, City Idanager to be authorized to order appropriate types of pipe and fittings depending on the use I and location. Councilman Spillers moved that recommendation be accepted, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried, PROPOSED WATER RATE INCREASE by S. F. Water Department. Councilman Jones moved that City Manager be requested to write S.F. Public Utilities Commission urging that rate increase be equalized and pro -rated among all water consumers, instead of the announced plan to increase only those outside the City and County of S.F., seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried.