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

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A MAYFAIR MARKETS. Regarding opening of'mew market, Jul el-" 1,952",, and inquire regarding paving of Gity Parking Lot; City Manager Rolis6n advised that the Engineering Depart- ment had been preparing the necessary plans for the City parking lot which were near- ing completion. Councilman Royer moved that Mr. Rolison contact the Mayfair Market and advise them of the present status, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO OPERATE 2 RIDES FOR SMALL CHILDREN THREE DAYS, JULY 31, AUGUST 1 and 2, AT MAYFAIR OPENING. Location on store parking lot. Councilman Royer moved that permission be granted, license to be waived as long as no charge was made, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. RESOLUTION 1313 SUPPORT .OF RECENT ACTION OF AMERICAN LEGION, 26th,DISTRICT, URGING THE COMPLETION OF THE BAYSHORE HIGHWAY was offered by Councilman Britschgi, who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried on roll call., City Clerk was to furnish copy of this resolution to the Interim Committee of the California Legislature meeting in Long Beach on July 2kth. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER OF PLANNING COMMISSION., Councilman Britschgi asked that appoint- ment of member to the Planning Commission be placed on the agenda for the August 4th meeting.. City Clerk was directed to check on commissions for any other possible expirations of terms. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI STATED THAT THE LIBRARY MINUTES RECENTLY RECEIVED WERE SOMEWHAT LATE and asked that something be done so that minutes be received more promptly. Councilwoman Tanney, chairman of Library Committee, will contact Miss Harper. COUNCILMAN ROYER left the meeting. „ COUNCILMAN SPILLERS REQUESTED CITY MANAGER TO TAKE STEPS to complete improvements at Hawes Park - fences, toilet facilities, etc., which were in the new budget. COUNCILWOMAN TINNEY COMMENTED ON FREIGHT TRAINS BLOCKING CROSSINGS IN SOME INSTANCES holding up traffic for as long as 20 minutes. Protests have been made in the past, however, .Mayor Granger was of the opinion that letter should be written to the Presi- dent of the Southern Pacific Company in an effort to got some action in the matter. Councilwoman.Tinney so moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY ENGINEER JAIN RETURNED WITH THE BIDS WHICH HAD BEEN CHECKED AND ADVISED that he was ready to make his report. Mr. John C. Steele again requested the Council to recon- sider their previous vote overruling protests suggesting the possibility of changing the type of culvert in an effort to reduce the cost. After further discussion Coun- oilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION No. 131k and,moved adoption AWARDING BID TO S & Q CONSTRUCTION COMPANY at $7,645.50, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried on roll call. Councilmen Britschgi and Herkner voting No, Councilman Royer noted absent. I RESOLUTION No. 1315 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR OAK AVENUE TO DOUGLASS & WOODHOUSE at 015,544.12 was offered and moved for adoption by Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilwoman Tinny and carried on roll call. Councilman Royer noted absent. RESOLUTION No. 1316 AWARDING CONTRACT TO McCAMMON & WUNDERLICH COMPANY at $48,54o.65 for Junipero Avenue Improvement was offered by Councilman Spillers, who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried on roll call. Councilman Royer noted absent. CLAIMS No. 8626 to 8676 inclusive in the amount of $156,1166.72 ordered paid on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. ISETING ADJOURNED AT 11;05 P. M. to July 28th. RALPH S. DODGE, City Clerk .(�Y2$th toe53A for