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

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ENGINEER REPORT ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION LOTS 2 & 3 BLOCK 220 OAK KNOLL MANOR UP- 211 �pND READ. Mrs. Zimmerman appeared and th4 problems of sewage and assessment distridst e discussed• She was told by the County Health Dept. that they should try to be Der werexed to the City on account ofthe bad sewage condition and they would not issue permit ann for another septiJ& tank. Cit Engineer stated he could not give an estimate that she asked for until he knew how many might be interested in the annexation and it would have to be determined where connections should be made. It would, reduce the cost, of the individual ass- essment if others would come in at the same time and share the expense. If more than 1.2 were interested this would o ldntecessitate write boldin an election. 90uncilman Granger suggested that the Countyers people in this area stating the existingcon- were unhealthful. They w ould more readily apply for annexation' if the had ths in - "'n on. Mrs. Zimmerman was to circulate a petition to enlarge the area for yannexation . formation. Nr, Jain wrote a letter stating this would be a diifficult area to serve with sewers and the annexation would involve that of a vera; irregular area. RgWOOD CITY COMMUTERS CLUB REQUESTED PERMISSION TO OPERATE A RETAIL CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOT PROCEEDS TO GO TO BOY SCOUT TROOP. The lot would be under adult supervision. Nec- essary insurance would be included and fire precautions observed. They asked that the customary licesne fees be waived. They expected to have a location on E1 Camino Real near Hopkins. Councilman Royer moved that permit be granted, they to assume all re- sponsibility to clean up the lot, money to be deposited for clean-up and a pro -rata fee charged for sales, seconded byo Councilman Spillers. Mr. E.* James Smith, President was present and this was agreeable to him. Motion carried. CARPENTER' S UNION REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO BUILD SIDEWALK ON CASSIA STREET ENTRANCE. Letter was signed by J. J. Kelley, Ree. Seely. They had built a new hall a# Brmadway and Cassia Streets and wished to build a sidewalk, curb and gutter to City's specifications,'but they wanted to be assured they woild not be charged again for the. same work in an assess- ment district.. City Eng. Jain had no objeftions, but would recommend only if pavement was put,in adjacent to protect curb and gutter. With curb only, and people parking in the mud Mr. Jain was afraid the curb would have to be done over, as this had happened in the City in other locations. Redrock put in next to the gutter would prol3ably 'suffice. City would spread if they bought the redrock in order to save their curb and gutter. Mr. Raugeberg was present and thought something could be worked out in re the rock. Mr. Jain did not approve any guarantee on the part of the Council that it would not have to be done over at the time of the Broadway -Marshall Improvements and he also thought the street skould be oiled. Councilman Spillers had moved that permit be granted, seconded by Coun- cilman Morgan, and later maker and second accepted amendment suggested by Councilman Royer that permit be granted to put in sidewalk, curbs and gutters with no guarantee that they would not be assessed in the future if necessary. Councilman, Herkner suggested a letter be written to Carpenters Union explaining the Council's position, including the motion that was agreed upon with Mr. Haugeberg and with some -reference to the proposed Broadway Marshall project. Motion carried. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS REQUEST 0100 BE SET ASIDE FOR VETERANS BUILDING MAINTENANCE. They owed a bill to Holmquist Hardware of approximately X7.00 and respectfully requested that the Council set. aside 010.0 to be available for this. account. Letter was signed by- Fred yFred R. Priest, Comdr. Councilman Morgan moved that this be drawn against General Govt. on the suggestion of City Manaher Rolison, seconded by Councilman' Spillers. Maker and second accepted an amendment by Councilman Granger that all bills be submitted to the City for approval, and if approved would be charged against the 0100. Bills for the year were not to exceed the 0100. Motion carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDG. COMMITTEE RECO14MENDATION PARKING METERS EL CAMINO REAL, JAMES AND BROAD- WAY. In response to the Council's request the Committee studied this matter and recom- mended that Council secure the State's approval and then pass an ordinance authorizing installation of meters between James -and Broadway on E1 Camino Real, NE side. Councilman Spillers moved that ordinance be prepared by City Atty, introduced at the next meeting and then submitted to the State for approval, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. Hing D, MITCHELL 2361 BROADWAY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO AUTO AT BREWSTER AND EL CAMINO REAL. Claim to.al• dated Nov. 27th was submitted for illedged damage due to damaged condition of curb. Front and he fender and full right front side was caused to be damaged to an estimated cost of $100. i' Mr. Mitchell requested that a copy of Police Officer's report be made a part of this out report. (Pol. Report #8796)"Curbing on Brewster opposite Yelo Cab office is broken off a ins• causing vehicle to hang up on the curb while he was attempting to pack. Councilman Spil- dSap. lers moved claim be denied and referred to insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman send Moegan and carried. Mayor Britschgi euggested that City Eng. check the area. Ter NRS, J. W.- 2831 WHIPPLE AVE. SUBMITTED LETTER OF PROTEST ON THE WHIPPLE AVE. IMP'VT. JOB. It had been weeks since they had been able to drive into the street and most diffi- ad cult to et in and out from the Property on foot, claiming her family and tenants had rethar ruined pairs of shoes crossing the muddy road. Contractor L. C. Smith had made no effort indif to put boards across for the residents. She had called the City Engs office and was told le the would tryand do somethingabout it. Since the problems of Whipple Ave. had come up Nov, early in the vening and had ben taken care of, Councilman Royer moved that letter be to made a part of the minutes and that a letter be directed to Mrs. Manter, seconded by 'tt9' Councilman Herkner. Motion carried. 'o' REi1T DECONTROL. HEARING. Councilman Royer suggested a date be set and it was decided to their announce the hearingfor December lith on Monday. Mayor Britschgi stated this was to 1# hear both sides on hether or not to decontrol rents. It. was to be an open meetings QUESTION OF PARKING METERS ON JEFFERSON BETW. R.R. TRACKS AND MIDDLEFIELD ROAD BESIDE CHURCH, 'd Cow CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND BOURQUIN MOTORS. Councilman Royer wanted to know if there was any reason why parking meters should not be installed. He moved that this be referredtothe ;he Trafthis + Motion Fact Findg. Com, seconded by Councilman Man an. Committee had been stud; ing 'ot, cal Motion -carried. I