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

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question -whether or not the property was contiguous to the City and the possiblility that approval from other cities within three miles must be secured. He stated further that in his opinion City Engineer should examine the matter and advise further. Councilman Spillers withdrew his first motion with the consent of the second and then offered another motion referring the matter to the Engineering Department, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried. REPORT ON OPENINGS INTO STORM DRAINS, WOODSIDE ROAD. City Clerk read letter from the State Highway Department in which they advised that these openings would be furnished protection by placing of 'a bar in front of each curb inlet in response to the request of the City Engineer. Councilman Herkner moved that a letter of thanks be written to the Division of Highways, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. LETTER PROM DAMON RUNYON MEMORIAL FUND REGARDING RECENT CONTRIBUTION, 0767.41. BY DOROTHY ROBERTS SCHOOL AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Councilman Britschgi moved that a letter be written to the Memorial Fund requesting that citation be sent to Mrs. Dorothy Roberts, also that a copy of their letter be furnished Mrs. Roberts. MR. WALT MALONEYfS LETTER WAS READ BY CITY CLERK DODGE expressing appreciation for work of Police Department during the recent Rodeo and celebration, which was ordered filed. RESOLUTION No. 1303 APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, STAMBAUGH STREET SEWERS, was offered by Councilman Spillers who moved adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried on roll call. LETTER FROM RESIDENTS OF EAGLE HILL TERRACE REQUESTING ESTENSION OF WATER LINE AND A FIRE HYDRANT. Water Superintendent Winter stated that this area was served with a small 2 inch line and the pressure tested around 30 pounds at the meter. He stated further that the nearest take -off at the Hatch-Hetchy line was at Vera Avenue. After dis- cussion Councilman Britschgi moved that City Engineer and Water Superintendent make a study and bring back a report, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. RESOLUTION No. 1304. City Attorney Currie explained the resolution was authorizing' issuance of a deed to property adjacent to Firehouse No. 1 to Mr. J. Poole, who in turn would deed property the City is interested in to the City. He further suggested that in line with understanding City Manager be authorized to write a letter to Mr. Poole agreeing to his occupying building for six months rent free and the succeeding six months at 01100 per month rental, it being understood he would occupy the building only as long as necessary to allow completion of his new building. City Attorney Currie also advised that the amount of purchase price of $?27,500 should be made In 48 -take his opidign Council should time to check into the matter further. Councilman Jones moved that the matter be placed on the agenda for adjourned,meeting of July 26th to allow the Council more time for further study, seconded by Councilman Brit- schgi and oiried. PLANNING COMMISSION'S R,ECOI4MENDATION APPROVAL, PETITION OF H. GERSMEIER TO REZONE ,NORTH 20 ft. portion of Lots 8 and g, Block 8, Dillers Addition, (132 Wilson) from C-2 to C-3. Two public hearings were held.. Councilman Spillers moved approval of recommen- dation and City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary ordinance, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO ANNEX PORTION OF Lot ,, Block 19, Oak Knoll Manor per request of R. J. Clark, owner. Councilman Spillers moved approval of recommen- dation seconded by Councilman Jones. City Attorney Currie stated that there was a question -whether or not the property was contiguous to the City and the possiblility that approval from other cities within three miles must be secured. He stated further that in his opinion City Engineer should examine the matter and advise further. Councilman Spillers withdrew his first motion with the consent of the second and then offered another motion referring the matter to the Engineering Department, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried. REPORT ON OPENINGS INTO STORM DRAINS, WOODSIDE ROAD. City Clerk read letter from the State Highway Department in which they advised that these openings would be furnished protection by placing of 'a bar in front of each curb inlet in response to the request of the City Engineer. Councilman Herkner moved that a letter of thanks be written to the Division of Highways, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. LETTER PROM DAMON RUNYON MEMORIAL FUND REGARDING RECENT CONTRIBUTION, 0767.41. BY DOROTHY ROBERTS SCHOOL AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Councilman Britschgi moved that a letter be written to the Memorial Fund requesting that citation be sent to Mrs. Dorothy Roberts, also that a copy of their letter be furnished Mrs. Roberts. MR. WALT MALONEYfS LETTER WAS READ BY CITY CLERK DODGE expressing appreciation for work of Police Department during the recent Rodeo and celebration, which was ordered filed. RESOLUTION No. 1303 APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, STAMBAUGH STREET SEWERS, was offered by Councilman Spillers who moved adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried on roll call. LETTER FROM RESIDENTS OF EAGLE HILL TERRACE REQUESTING ESTENSION OF WATER LINE AND A FIRE HYDRANT. Water Superintendent Winter stated that this area was served with a small 2 inch line and the pressure tested around 30 pounds at the meter. He stated further that the nearest take -off at the Hatch-Hetchy line was at Vera Avenue. After dis- cussion Councilman Britschgi moved that City Engineer and Water Superintendent make a study and bring back a report, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. RESOLUTION No. 1304. City Attorney Currie explained the resolution was authorizing' issuance of a deed to property adjacent to Firehouse No. 1 to Mr. J. Poole, who in turn would deed property the City is interested in to the City. He further suggested that in line with understanding City Manager be authorized to write a letter to Mr. Poole agreeing to his occupying building for six months rent free and the succeeding six months at 01100 per month rental, it being understood he would occupy the building only as long as necessary to allow completion of his new building. City Attorney Currie also advised that the amount of purchase price of $?27,500 should be made In