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

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that the work would go in this year. City Attorney Currie explained it would takeJ;ap- proximately two months to start the project after plans and specifications were approved by the City Engineer. On motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Britschgi City Clerk Dodge was directed to notify Mr. Joe Di Bono, 1206 Ruby Street when plans have been delivered to the City Engineer and approved. Motion carried. NIR. RALPH C. ECKLES, 707 UPTON STREET appeared regarding KENSINGTON SQUARE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENTS. A petition was presented approximately 4weeks ago. City Engineer Jain explained i he was attempting to coordinate plans with the Sterling Tract in order to work out the best method to eliminate excessively steep grades. Mr. Jain suggested that the project be broken up into smaller units with the thought that much time would be saved over one contractor doing the entire job. He stated further that there were still some rights of way to be secured on Alameda which would take some additional time. In answer to question as to whether revision of plans and specifications could be farmed out, Mr. Jain stated the work of revising plans would not present too great a problem, but farm- ing out would add considerable cost. In his opinion, the project could be broken up without prohibitive additional cost. Councilman Britschgi requested a report from the City Engineer on all jobs under way, including those farmed out, how far along with the thought that the Council, with such information, could reject any further projects until those on hand had been cleaned up. Mr. Watson, who appeared, was assured that Crompton Road had been included in the project, even though only 45% of the property owners had signed the petition. Further discussion was laid over until the Council had received the report from Mr. Jain. STAMBAUGH STREET SEWER HEARING REOPENED. Mrs. Penna of 632 Pine Street and W. J. Benton re- quested information as to why they were included in the assessment inasmuch as they already had sewers. Mr. Jain stated the possibility they were connected to a temporary line, however, if it developed they had a suitgble main sewer and same had been paid fro, there would be no assessment. AWARD OF BID, STAMBAUGH STREET SEWERS. It appeared that award could not be made at this meeting due to some possible irregularities which the City Attorney wished to check. On motion of Councilman Spilllers, seconded by Councilman Herkner, the matter was duly and regularly continued to Monday evening, May 12th. MR. HAYWARD BAKER, one of the bidders, claimed he had been given incorrect information as a result of which he had added to his original bid. His contention was that had he been correctly informed, his would have been the low bid. The procedure for bidding on 1911 Act projects was explained to Mr. Baker, it being furhter explained that proceedings covered by Page CD 24 covering payments to the City for incidentals had been in vogue for many years with no previous difficulties. After considerable discussion regarding possible rejection of all bids and readvertising, etc., Councilman Britschgi moved rejection of all bids, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Motion was lost on roll call, Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers voting Aye. The last motion failing to carry, the original motion to carry over to Monday, May 12th was still in effect. MARSHALL STREET IMPROVEMENTS. It was decided to hold a meeting next Monday night, postcard notices to be mailed to property owners interested. This meeting will be held immed- istely after further consideration of sewer bids noted above, or approximately 9:00 P.M. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON CONDITION OF SIDEWALK 602 DOUGLAS AVENUE. Councilman Herkner stated that this condition was about the same as that on 10th Avenue, and moved that the Street