BOOK 24_1952-04-21 to 1953-10-05(missing 1953-10-05 to 1954-02-15)

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10 authorized execution was approved subject to confirmation of the above figures. Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 15DIINUTE PARKING ZONE in front of Social Welfare Building at 619 Bradford Street, and in front of School Department Building on the west side of Jefferson Avenue, north of Bradford Street. The Ordinance was introduced on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney, and carried. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 699 ESTABLISHING LOADING AND NO PARKING'ZONE ON PORTIONS OF WALNUT STREET. Affidavit of Publication was ordered filed by Mayor Granger. Coun- oilman Britschgi moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 700 AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 687 RELATING TO PARKING REGULATIONS ON PORTIONS OF JEFFERSON AVENUE. Affidavit of publication ordered filed by Mayor Granger. Adoption moved by Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried on toll call. City Attorney Currie advised this could not be made an emer- gency ordinance without republishing. LETTER FROM PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDING ANALYSIS AND REVAMPING PRESENT MERIT SYSTEM. Councilman Royer moved that the matter be referred to the Council Civil Service Com- mittee for-atudy and report back, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. City Manager Rolison suggested the possibility of the Committee meeting with the Board at their meeting Wednesday evening, May 7th, REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE REPORT - ACgUIRE LOT 2D (Lot 2, Block G.) Woodside Acres. The Committee requested additional time to complete their study. This was placed on the agenda. I REAL ESTATE, COMMITTEE REPORT ON PROPOSED SALE OF Lot 14, Block 6, West Redwood. Council- man Rerkner reported additional time was required to permit City Collector Perrin to contact adjacent owners. Councilman Herkner moved this matter be placed on the agenda seconded by Councilman Royer, and carried. 4 MR. L. LODI, APPEARING FOR ALFRED ALOE, 1015 VALOTA ROAD. Mr. Lodi explained that Mr. Aloe had purchased a home on Valota Road which had been constructed several years ago. It later developed that the sewer was on the adjacent lot, and the owner was willing l to allow connection to his line. City Engineer Jain stated the policy was to disallow i two services on one line, however, it would be permissable to make an exception if hardship is shown. Mr. Jain explained the reason for the policy was to avoid future troubles should a stoppage occur. Councilman Spillers moved that the City Engineer be authorized to make the connection, it being shown that the new owner was willing to grant the connection. Motion seconded by Councilman Royer, and carried. MR. JOE DI,BONO, 1206 RUBY STREET, appeared in behalf of the OAK, VIRGINIA AND RUBY STREET PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Jain stated the engineering work had been farmed out to outside firm, and that plans and specifications were nearly completed. It was ex- s plained that work could not be started for approximately two months, however, it was understood that work would be done this year if possible. Mrs. Snell also appeared i and recited the hardships in the area during the past winter. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Jones that the City Engineer instruct the Street Depart- ment to go into the area and make the streets passable as a temporary measure. Motion carried. MR. BOB SCHISLER ALSO APPEARED REGARDING THE RUBY, OAK, VIRGINIA AREA, asking assurance