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

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that this transfer was necessary to provide necessary funds to operate the swimming pool, 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, Council man Herkner stated he had inspected this sidewalk and was of the opinion that condii, did not warrant the application of the black material and suggested this be held ove 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 deni and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Coun- oilman Royer and carried. PROGRESS ESTIMATE #1 WEED ABATEMENT, C. J. SIMS, in the amount of $482,40 was approved fo. 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 #3, STEVENSON PACIFIC-HENDERSON, FIREHOUSE #3, in the amount of 414r940 was approved for payment on motion of Councilman Royyer# seconded by Councilman Herkn and carried: FURTHER DISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGERt.S REQUEST FRO TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER SWIMMING POOL OPERATION. Councilman Jones moved that City Manager obtain from Mr, Morton a list o 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 CPM INO REAL FROM BROADWAY TO BREWSTER* City Engineer advised plans were practically 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 OPINIC THAT LEFT HAND TURNS INTO THE PURITY STORE AT THIS LOCATION BE PROHIBITED AND mored, seconded by Councilman Herkner, that this matter be referred to the State for their consideration, COUNCILMAN GRANGER CALLED ATTENTION TO MR, FRANK DE PATTAtS REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO IN. STALL, SIDEWALK ALONG SIDE OF HIS BUILDING, He suggested City Engineer advise Mr. Ds 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 FIRE HOUSE #1 AND REQUESTED THAT CITY ATTORNEY CONTACT REDWOOD MATERIAL COMPANY in an effo to have this.practlee discontinued. COUNCILMAN ROPER ASKED WHETHER' OR NOT PROPERTY OWNERS ADJOINING 25 FT. LOTS WERE CONTACTED I ? WHENEVER BUILDING PERMITS WERE SOUGHT BEFORE THE PERMIT WAS ISSUED, There followed al i' discussion as to the ordinance controlling the building of correct specifications, I p. correct garages, etc. Building Inspectdr was requested to investigate how other biles• Cities in this vicinity are handling the matter of housing automo