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

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00 of the latter, Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORT, MEETING WITH STERLING TERRACE 00. Councilman Royer reported that after a meeting, Sterling had agreed to submit a letter signed by the officers of the cor- poration and bearing the corporation seal in which they would contract to either installpumps or would pay the $3000 or $4000 to cover the installation. There having been no letter received to.date, Councilman Royer moved City take no action until letter has been received. Motion seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. COMMITTEE REPORT, MINIATURE RAILROAD. Councilman Royer advised Recreation Commission had agreed to recommend to the Council an agreement for one more year similar to the last agreement. It was the thought of the Commission that inasmuch as Mr. Layton had operated the miniature railroad for one year without a profit, he should be given an opportunity to recover part of his investment. Councilman Royer moved LJ that the City Attorney prepare a new agreement along the same lines as the one accep- ted last year. Motion seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. COMMITTEE REPORT, PROPOSED ABANDONMENT PORTION OF STEINBERGER STREET. Councilman Herkner reported meeting with Mr. Solomon, President and Frank Marcus, VicerPresident of the Frank Tanning Co. The Committee was, not ready to recommend abandonment until such time as the State would indicate their intention regarding the freeway plans in this area. Councilman Hoyer moved the matter pe put over for two weeks, seconded by Coun- oilman Britschgi and carried. COMMITTEE REPORT, HAZARDOUS CONDITION STORM DRAINS WOODSIDE ROAD., Councilwoman Tinney reported she had looked the area over and found the conditions were somewhat danger- ous to small children. She also inspected the drqin at Crompton and Carson Streets, however, City Engineer advised this drain had already been corrected. Condition of Woodside Road drains had been referred to the State some months ago, however, their opinion was to the effect that no hazard was present. Councilwoman Tinney moved that the matter again be referred to the State with the request ttat they do some- thing to remove the hazard, or allow the City to proceed. Motion seconded by Coun- cilman Jo4es and carried. ADOPTION ORDINANCE 703, ANNEXATION OF PESSAWO TERRITORY. Affidavit of publication was ordered filed. Public hearing held. Councilman Spillers moved adoption of ordinance seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried on roll call. CITY MANAGER REPORT PROPOSED MARSHALL STREET IMPROVEMENTS. City Manager Rolison submitted letter commenting on Frost & Brian Proposal addressed to Mr. Louis Cohn who represented the majority of the property owners in the area. Mr. Rolison called attention to the items which the Council had been requested to delete from the proposed improvement. which in his opinion were deviations from established policies: 1. Elimination of sidewalks on the southerly side of Marshall St. between Chestnut and Maple and on both sides of Maple between Marshall and Bradford and on both sides of Broadway. 2. Elimination of electroliers with the understanding thht street lamps be attached to PG&E poles, similar to the arrangement applicable to Redwood Industrial Tract No. 2. Mr. Rolison also called the attention of the Council to the request that none of the area included in the proposed assessment district be re -assessed in the future for drainage purposes. This is to be submitted to the City Attorney who will determine if such an action would be within the power of the present administration. City Manager also noted that the cost of providing a satisfactory outlet for all drainage I I