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

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474 that this transfer was necessary to provide necessary funds to operate the swimmini Pools the items were of a -non-recurring nature and expenses which could not be anticipated at the time the current budget was prepared. After a check of list attached to the letter and further discussion matter was held up for further infor, mation on motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. LETTER FROM S. A. MOSSMAN REGARDING CONDITION OF SIDEWALK AT 602 DOUGLAS AVENUE. Counej man Herkner stated he had inspected this sidewalk and was of the opinion that condi did not warrant the application of the black material and suggested this be held o0 until the first meeting in May to see if there would be any further developments. .CLAIM OF FRANCES FRANKLIN SHOP, 19 JAMES AVENUE, ALLEGED DAMAGE CAUSED BY FLOOD, was den and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Coun- cilman Royer and carried. PROGRESS ESTIMATE #1 WEED ABATEMENT, C. J. SIMS, in the amount of $482.40 was approved f payment on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Royer, ,Inasmuch as this payment covered the cost of removal of rubbish from vacant lots, cost of which will be assessed against the property owners, it was decided that property owners hereafter should be notified and given the opportunity to clear their own lots, Motion carried, , PROGRESS ESTIMATE #39 STEVENSON PACIFIC-HENDERSON, FIREHOUSE #3, in the amount of $14,94 was approved for payment on motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Herb and carried: FURTHER DISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGERI-S REQUEST FRO TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER SWIMMING P00] OPERATION, Councilman Jones moved that City Manager obtain from Mr. Morton a list items over expended in the Recreation Department and bring back report at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried, COUNCILMAN GRANGER INQUIRED AS TO PRESENT STATUS OF INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS ON EL CAM INO REAL FROM BROADWAY TO BREWSTER, City Engineer advised plans were praeticalll complete and soon would be submitted to the State Highway Department, On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Jones, this was placed on the agenda for the next meeting, Motion carried, COUNCILMAN GRANGER DISCUSSED THE SITUATION AT MAIN AND MIDDLEFIELD, HE BEING OF THE OPIN] THAT LEFT HAND TURNS INTO THE PURITY STORE AT THIS LOCATION BE PROHIBITED AND moved, seconded by Councilman Herkner, that this matter be referred to the State for their consideration, COUNCILMAN GRANGER CALLED ATTENTION TO MR, FRANK DE PATTAIS REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO IN- STALL. SIDEWALK ALONG SIDE OF HIS BUILDING. He suggested City Engineer advise Mr. De Patta by letter what can be done in this area it being understood that there is a possibility sidewalk would be torn out in the event that street goes through. COUNCILMAN ROYER CALLED ATTENTION TO THE DUMPING OF CONCRETE IN THE CREEK ADJACENT TO FIR HOUSE #1 AND REQUESTED THAT CITY ATTORNEY CONTACT REDWOOD MATERIAL COMPANY in an Off to have this practice discontinued, COUNCILMAN ROYER ASKED WHETHER' OR NOT PROPERTY OWNERS ADJOINING 25 FT. LOTS WERE CONTACTE WHENEVER BUILDING PERMITS WERE SOUGHT BEFORE THE PERMIT WAS ISSUED. There followed discussion as to the ordinance controlling the building of correct specifications, correct garages, etc. Building Inspectdr was requested to investigate how other Cities in this vicinity are handling the matter of housing automobiles.