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

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_T-777' Department make temporaryrepairswith asphalt, report to be made at the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Jones, and carried. Placed on agenda. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON STREET LIGHTS ON TOPAZ STREET. City Manager Rolison advised a •- comprehensive study had been madecovering street lighting conditions in general to- :..... th t d 0 it t l d a t ludin To az Street where new lights should gether wi a s u y o so a s ar.e snc , g p be installed, or increased candlepower. Mr. Rolison suggested meeting with the street lighting committee due to the fact that 1952-53 budget is now being prepared. 'Councilman Royer moved that the portion of the City Manager's report concerning Topaz Street area be eliminated, and offered the committee's recommendation that the in- ntailation of additional lighting facilities in the Topaz area be proceeded with at-6n6e.='Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Then followed a dis- it decided aussion as to the authority of the Special Street Light Committee'and was this committee would offer priority recommendations to the Council on any or all of the lighting program. REPAIRS TO EASTER CROSS. City Manager Rolison advised immediate repairs were necessary to avoid same being blown down and possible severe damage. This job cannot be done by the City as it required special equipment. The services of Mr. E. H. Bean were se- cured to do the work at a price not to exceed 10495, the materials such as cables, clamps and shackles secured for a cost of $367.20. Mr. Rolison asked authority to transfer, the amount of $862.20 from Unbudgeted Reserve to Miscellaneous Government Expenses. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION No. 12+7 and moved adoption, sec- ' ended by Councilman .zones, and carried. i CITY ENGINEER JAIN'S REPORT OTT MARSHALL STREET. This report will be studied at the meeting Monday evening May 12th. PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO ABANDON 18 foot strip on Fairview Avenue. Coon - oilman Royer moved recommendation of the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Motion was lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Royer -and Spillers voting Aye. REPORT ON FERRIER CASE. City Assessor Brophy advised he had received a letter from Execu- tive Secretary E. W. Chapman in which the entire case was reviewed. He advised further that the Industrial Accident Commission would set a special hearing soon. City Attorney Currie and Mr. Brophy will get together to study this case further. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS - 135 BUCKEYE STREET. This matter came up at the November 5, 1951 i meeting at which time Attorney O'Keefe asked for time to settle a probate hearing. Six months was granted and nothing has been done to date. Councilman Spillers moved that the building be posted, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. City Attorney Currie will contact Attorney O'Keefe regarding this matter. CONTINUATION ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS ON FRANKLIN MORTUARY, 926 Middlefield Road. This was carried over on the agenda for the meeting of May 19, on motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. APPOINTMENT OF M IBER FOR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. City Manager Rolison appointed, subject to approval of the City Council, Mrs. Catherine Brennan, tern to expire April 12, 1956. The appointment was approved on motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Herkner, and carried. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK DODGE TO ACCEPT DEED, 6' sewer easement through Black No. 1 in Sterling Highlands No. 3. So authorized on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney, and carried. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK DODGE TO ACCEPT DEED of easement from School District for street