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

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e.54 (d) Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting City from commencing abatement proceedings in accordance with the pro- visions of Ordinance No. 303 and completing same, provided that actual physical razing or demolition of the structures will not be ordered to commence prior to January 31, 1952.• This letter is intended to confirm the agreement reached as a result of the meeting with the committee from your honorable Council and the undersigned on June 15, 1951• Yours very truly, (Signed) A.'.G. Frank (Signed) Betsy Frank On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Clerk was directed to address a communication to the Franks expressing the Council's appreciation for their cooperation. Motion carried. Councilman Granger moved that a letter be written to the McCormics attaching copy of the Frank agreement and calling attention to the verbal agreement to go along With the proceedings. Motion seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. CALIFORNIA SQUARE PLAQUE. Councilman Granger made committee report recommending an appropriation not to exceed $250 with which to select an appropriate plaque to be placed in California Square to commem- orate the donors of the property to the City many years ago. Councilman Granger moved authority be granted to the Committee, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. TIDEGATE STRUCTURE. Mayor Britschgi advised plans and specifications were completed and stated his thought that Council should take the necessary steps to start the project. Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Royer to authorize advertising for bids. Motion carried. City Engineer Jain explained the advantages of the gates, and pertinent information for the people in the audience. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEARING ON PROPOSED RATE INCREASE, PENINSULA TRANSIT LINES. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Morgan, City is to be'represented at the hearing. Council- man Granger suggested protest against the practice of the Bus Lines in charging an additio0al 10¢ where passenger rides beyond the Southern Pacific Depot. For example, passenger entering bus at Charter & Middlefield pays.a 10¢ fare. Upon leaving the Southern Pacific Depot for a point beyond, the passenger is assessed an additional 10¢. Motion carried. COUNCILMAN' MORGAN APPOINTED ACTING MAYOR FOR THE PERIOD August 17th to August 20th or until the next re- gular Council meeting when the Council can select any member they choose to officiate. while MayoF Britschgi is away on vacation. MEETING ADJOURNED, AFTER WHICH MEETING WILL BE HELD WITH PROPERTY O4YNERS TO DISCUSS_ INFORMALLY PROPOSED CREEK COVERING FROM .PtIDDLEFIELD'TO BROADIiAY, on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. r ADJOURNED'at 8:15 PM. R. S. DODGE City Clerk .11, - • . BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Monday, August 13, 1951, 10:00 A.M. I� ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilman Floyd D. Herkner, Paul JOPO31 I. oy Granger, Sidney D. Wm- H. Royer, Mayor Carl A. Britschgi and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were City Manager 4 I E. A. Rolison, City Attorney C. B. Currie, Auditor -As 1` sessor J. J. Brophy, City Collector P. E. Donner Perrin, Administrative Assistant Richard D. Miller Appraiserg Sam Knight and Field Clerk James