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

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EL REAL. Counoilman•Morgan.stated some citizens h ad asked for more crosswalks across Street to CBC$SWA1XS treat El Camino Real. The State must approve any such installations. Traffic Audy Commjttee is Consid— erlook ering this matter. ntil com_COUHCIII!AN MORGAN CALLED ATTENTION TO MOTORISTS TAKING RIGHT OF PLAY DRIVING OVER CROSSIPALKS 17ITHIN THE CITY• He asked that the Police Department watch this"matter closely and issue traffic citations s read bY when observed. Mayor Britschgi also commented on jay walkers crossing street in the middle of the ncil block, he being of the opinion that this practice should he stopped. s a copy COUNGIL1dAN JONES ADVISED TAR. JETTSEN THAT ASSISTANT ENGINEER PIAS ON THE AGENDA, that the City had been nior - attempting to secure the services of such an assistant for some time. He also noted that City 343 i addition Manager would answer any questions during the absence of the City Engineer. the ACCUMULATION OF OVERTITIE, POLICE DEPA�RTIAENT. Councilman Jones was of the opinion that it was unfair for the department to assume the burden of overtime such as that experienced at the recent rodeo. 'HEIR He was of the opinion that provisions should be made in future budgets to take care of this situation. City Manager called the attention of the Council that it had been. decided both by the Personnel Board fere not and the Council that no further payments for overtime should be allowed. TAr. Sorensen expressed his ;hanges appreciation for the assistance of the Police Department in the Friendly Acres area during progress iment. of street improvements. agenda, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS. Councilman Granger called attention to the question of quali- she City fications of assistant or deputy City Engineer. In an effort to obtain the services of the best type for the job, his thought was to specify that only licensed or registered engineer should be consid- 3 HANDLING ltion to - vertime in ars who s and 9 ho n Herkner advised be set. died by IMotion agreement to Camino carried. ;- on - on all juris- Attorney ered. General discussion brought out the fact that registered 'engineers would not be attracted by the salary offered, however, an attempt will be made to secure the services of such a man. APPOINTMENT OF CAPT. S. E. DOUGLASS 14653ER OF CIVIL SERVICE COT,RAITTEE. Mayor Britschgi announced that Employees Association had recommended two names for the appointment. Captain Douglass was to be Advised of his appointment. CLAIIS 1103. 5762 to 5816 inclusive totaling $81,005.53 ordered paid on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. CO@JCILMAN SPILLERS MOVED ADJOURNMENT TO July 30, 1951, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Adjournment 10:35 P. Li. ' City Clerk TAINUTES OF REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING F.ED1700D CITY COUNCIL TAonday,"July 30th, 1951, 8:00 P.Li. 03RO11 CALL the following were present: Councilman Floyd D. Granger, Sidney D. Herkner, Paul Jones, Robt. V. Spillers, Mayor Carl A. Britschgi and City Clerk Albert H. agorgan,Jr., 17m. H. Royer, Re Be Dodge. Also present yore City Manager E. A. Rolison, City Attorney C. Be Currie, City Engineer Glenn Me Jain, 14ater Superintendent H. L. 'hinter, Police Chief S. D. Hood, Civil Engineering Assistant Art Eskelin and Administrative Assistant Richard D. Miller. FJBLIC HEARING - CIRCLE ROAD IMPROVETI1ENTS. Regular hearing was duly and regularly continued from they Tegular meeting of July 16, 1951- Affidavit of publication ordered filed. City Engineer Jain advised Plans had been redrawn in line with changes suggested at the last Council meeting. City w."' pay $1650 towards the storm drain and relocation of curb and gutter and paving between. Bulb will be constructed at e ach and at the Hopkinsentrance. Discussion followed as to possibility of completing advertised for the the work before rains. It was decided to go ahead with the proceedings? bids to be meeting of August 20th at which time the people in the area would be given the opportunity to decide