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

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that We -g6 on �rebord ag'approving this action; sdtanded,by Obuncilfhan Spiller.s' and 35 carried. COUNCILMAN ROYER WAS EXCUSED and left the metting at 1OZ30 P. M. MAYOR GRANGER CALLED ATTENTION TO COMMENT FROM MERCHANTS ON MAIN STREET regarding a recent disturbance at a Main Street bat. Police Chief Wood reported this had been satisfac7 torily handled by his department. FLAG DAY. Mayor Granger called attention to the fact that on Flag Day, the response by all departments of the City had not been satisfactory. He suggested that hereafter steps should be taken by the proper authority to correct this condition. STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT. Councilman Herkner reported that the Committee had considered the recommendations of the Pacific,Gas and Electric Lighting Engineer and had concurred in his suggestion that lights be replaced in the area of Marshall, Hamilton Streets, Etc.. City Manager Rolison has a copy of the P. G. & E. recommendation. On motion of Coun- cilman Herkner, seconded by Councilman Jones, proper authority was directed to notify the P. G. & E. of the Council's desire to proceed. Motion carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS 135 BUCKEYE STREET. Letter from Mr. James O'Keefe, Jr. representing the estate of the former owner, requested an extension of an additional 90 days to enable the administrator to dispose of the property, was read by the Clerk. A request for an extension was denied on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and oarried. RESOLUTION 01' PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS ON OAK AVENUE, No. 1271 was offered by Councilman Spillers, who moved adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried on roll call. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONES IN RECENTLY ANNEXED TERRITORIES, at present unclassi- fied. Ordinance introduced on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. RESOLUTION No. 1272 REMOVING RACIAL RESTRICTIONS IN CERTAIN AREA. Councilman Herkner offered resolution and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried on roll call. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE TO AA,hTNHARD & COMPANY TO INSTALL STREET CLOCK. Councilman Jones moved introduction, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried. In regard to the liability insurance referred to in proposed ordinance, it was suggested that 1,1r. Rheinhard carry property damage of $5000 and liability insurance of $25000 to $50,000. INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN GATES, BROADWAY CROSSING. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack re- ported on the 'receipt of a letter from the Southern Pacific Company advising the City's share of installation would be $2,925 representing 50% of the actual cost, however, they would not revise the agreement to guarantee the amount specified. Councilman Spillers moved that execution of agreement be authorized as drawn, seconded by Council- man Britschgi and carried. CLAIMS Nos. 8297 to 8415 inclusive totalling 077,790-45 were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. OAK AVENUE IMPROVEP,!ENTS. City Engineer Jain reported on the amount necessary for the City to pay to clear City owned property included in the assessment, would be as follows: Hawes Park, 03,849.00, Hetch-Hetchy right-of-way 01,313.00, 40% of storm drains $1,869.00. Total $7,031-00. On motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Herkner, City Engineer report was accepted and the amount necessary will be made part