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

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342 I; c' resented by•Mr.-Thomas•. Jill requesting that Elwood PETITION SIG 'BY' RESm ITS OF ELtiY00D STREET P Street be 1 repaired similar to other streets in the vicinity. Street Foreman Chester explained that the street would be taken care of as soon as certain maherials were obtained. There is no intention to overlook IT _' '!' this street. ?4atter referred to proper authorities for handling, to be carried on the agenda until tom. pleted, on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Jonas and carried. LETTER FROM JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COI�iERCE REGARDING PROPOSED REMOVAL OF SOUTIiERN PACIFIC CO. TRACKS, was read by Ij until, City Clerk. The consensus of op I, inion was that moving o£ tracks was beyond the scope of the Council, Councilman Spillers moved that a copy however, they would welcome any solution that might be offered. of Councilman Granger's report on meeting with the Southern Pacific Company be mailed to the Junior motion which carried. Councilman Granger reported that in addition Chamber. Councilman Morgan secondedIT to the subjects covered in his report, the signals at Jefferson Avenue were also discussed, and the J, f I.:V Southern Pacific Co. would give this matter some thought. LETTER FROM FROM FRIENDLY ACRES IMPROVEMENT CLUB THANKING THE CITY FOR ASSISTANCE DURING THE TIIZ THEIR If if WATER SUPPLY WAS CUT OFF, was ordered filed. MR. P. SORENSEN ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL RE BROADWAY—MAR PROJECT AND WAS ADVISED the proceedings were not 1, '4.�,,,j.�l� ; being dropped. Frost & Brian have been retained to respread assessments after making certain changes 1' ±i and deletions. City Engineer is to confer with Frost &Brian and work out the method of assessment, IT On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Royer, matter is to be carried on the agenda, ii,'�il and in the meantime, records were to be searched, the results to be drawn to the attention of the City ;!T Engineer. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN HERKNER COMPLIMENTED THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AUXILI.ARY POLICE FOR THE EXCELLENT JOB HAMLING THE CRO'rIDS AT THE RODEO WITH RESULTING ABSENCE OF ACCIDENTS. City Manager Robson called attention to letter from Chief Wood noting that there were accumulated during the four days the following overtime in the department: Rodeo celebration time, 930 hours, holiday time, or time accumulated by officers who worked the holiday, 2222 hours; 81 hours of time was noted for officers from neighboring cities and hours for State patrolmen during the parade. Chief Wood is writing letters to the neighbors who I�+ assisted. i': RESOLUTION 11000MPLIMENTING THE LOCAL DEPARTMENT AND THE AUXILIARY POLICE was offered by Councilman Herkner who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried on roll call. COUNCILMAN ROYER ASYED INFORMRATION REGARDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NEW FIRE HOUSE. City Manager advised Al # Mr. Lehman had been zway, however, plans were now under way and details now being worked out. Ilil I 11 �! SUPERVISOR WM. VIERDER WAS CALLED ON BY MAYOR BRITSCHGI. Mr. Werder asked present status of the California Square matter. City Attorney advised matter was ready for trial, waiting only for trial date to beset. He expected this to be set at late August or early September. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by I. I,{ Councilman Royer, that letter be addressed to County Clerk advising him of the present status. ?lotion carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER COMMENTED ON RECENT REMOVAL OF TREES AT BRAY MOTOR CO. SITE calling attention to agreement to replace these wsth other trees. He moved that Mr. Bray be communicated with calling attention to this Royer., agreement, seconded by Councilman.Ro and carried. Copy of letter to be forwarded to Parks Y Department. Councilman Granger also commented on trees recently trimmed by property otimer on El Camino 1 Real. He moved that a letter be written to property owner calling attention to the fact that tripling of trees must first be approved by the Parks Department. Motion seconded by Councilman Royer and carried ;Ir t BRANCH LIBRARY TAFT SCHOOL.. Minutes of the Libra Board indicated a branch library g s4 Library ry was being conducted on certain days iia. o£ the wreck at the Taft School. Councilman Granger asked if the Council had lost all diction over such matters, he being of the opinion that the Council should be consulted. City Attorney will report back on this matter. Agenda.