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

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R 31 north of Bayshore is to be done at the City's expense. If accepted, cost of this item should be estimated by the City Engineer and included in the 1952-53 budget. Mr. Louis Cohn addressed the meeting at length in the capacity of representative of most of the property owners in the area. Mr. Cohn was of the opinion that the City would metotiate with the owners of property on the North side of Bayshore to dispose of the drainage through their property. In his opinion, the pumping plant under consideration would be adequate to drain the entire area under consideration. Councilman Herkner stated he had talked with one of the owners of the property on the north side of Bayshore and they stated that if the City dumped additional water through their property they would expect the City to stand at least a portion of the expense in enlarp,01iing the canal. Mr. Oleson, Mr. H. A. Beeger, and Mr. Rosenwald, representing Stecher-Traung appeared and stated their views on the matter. The latter asked that they be notified of any meeting which might be called to discuss the details of the proposed improvement, In regard to Frost & Brian's suggestion that they be appointed as Engineers of Work, City Engineer Jain advised that the engineering firm had prepared the preliminary plans'and'assessments and performed the work to bring the project up to the present status. They could not be expected to proceed further unless some kind of an agreement were executed. Councilman Britschgi moved that the matter be hold over to the next regular meeting, the Council to study the entire matter, decide policies, etc., after which a meeting would be called by.the City Manager at the pleasure of the property owners to come to a decision before proceeding. Motion seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. DOROTHY ROBERTS "STARS OF TOMORROW benefit for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. Mrs. Roberts turned the check for the proceeds of the two performances amounting to 076j.4l over to Mayor Granger to be forwarded to the Cancer Fund. Councilman Herkner moved that a vote of thanks be extended to Mrs. Roberts and her group for their excellent performance. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. Mayor Granger expressed the sentiments of the entire Council in complimenting the past performances of this group. in their appearances before hospitals, benefits, and many other civic programs. The City Clerk was directed to forward the check to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund with a copy to Mr. Walter Winchell who was, before his illness, very active in promoting this Fundis activities. TAXI -CAB LICENSES. Letter from the Luxor Cab Co. protesting the number of cab licenses issued to the Yellow Cab Co. in relation to the number of cabs in operation, was read by the Clerk. Police Chief Wood submitted a report indicating the cabs, license numbers, etc., for all cabs in operation within the last 45 days. Mr. R. C. Jennings, Manager of the Yellow Cab Co. addresses the Council and requested that all cab operators be given 45 days to work out all provisions of the ordinance. Councilwoman Tinney moved that City Manager, City Attorney and Police Chief study the present ordinance to report back to the Council. Councilman Herkner offered an amendment to the motion establishing a time limit of 30 days which was acceptable to the maker of the motion and the second. Motion carried. i. ADOPTION OF ORDINA�qn No. 600.24 REZONING LOTS 10 to 20, BLOCK 6, REDWOOD INDUSTRIAL 'TRACT No. 2- from M t6 C -2-H district. Affidavit of publication was ordered filed. Public hearing held. Councilman Spillers moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner, and carried on roll call. RESOLUTION No. 1263, DETERMINATION TO MKE IMPROVEMENTS AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING