BOOK 25_1955-08-01 to 1955-11-28 (missing 1954-02-15 to 1955-08-01)

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414 PLANNING'COMMISSION LETTER RE R. KILBORN REQUEST TO REZONE LOTS 14 AND 15, W. W. & M.• FROM R-2 TO R-3. REFERRED BACK TO COMMISSION BY CITY COUNCIL. The Planning Commission ad- vised that they are unable to assist the applicant in working out his problem. Councilman Royer commented on the fact that the people in the area apparently did not object to the building of three dwellings on two lots but did object to Mr. Kilborn's request to rezone the area from R-2 to R-3. Councilman Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to check into and report back at the meeting of Augzst 29, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. BAY BRIDGE SALES CO. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO OPERATE NEW AND USED MERCHANDISE STORE AT 2001 BAYSHORE. The applicant has deposited $50.00 to cover the license fee for one year. The new organization will replace the firm of Inter -Island Trading Company .I who operated in the same location. Councilman Granger questioned the fee of 650.00 as compared with the $p100.00 license deposit which is required of all retail types of business. City Attorney explained that this $100.00 deposit was a six-month guarantee and w as returned to the retailer at the expiration of the six-month period, whereas, the $50.00 deposited by the Bay Bridge Sales Co. was a license fee retained by the City. This request for a permit is in accord with "new and used merchandise" ordinance. City Attorney was requested to report on this matter at the next meeting. Councilman;Britschgi moved approval of the application for license, subject to the proper fee, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. MISS DOROTHY ROBERTS presented First Place Trophy #30 won by the "Stars. of Tomorrow" at the recent Alameda County Fair at Pleasanton. Mr. Dave Schutz of the Tribune accepted the trophy for the Recreation Commission. j W. W. SPROUL PROPOSED RESOLUTION -TIDE GATES TRUCTURE. Mr. Sproul'sproposal was to appoint him as Superintendent of Construction under the City Engineer's supervision, to have full charge of the construction work such as buying materials, selecting and hiring men and machines, and the installation of the pumping system. He guaranteed finish of the work within 100 days from the date of acceptance of his proposition subject to penalty of 25% should he fail to complete the job within the specified time. He agreed to do all of this work for the sum of $40.00 per day for 100 days. Mr. Sproul addressed the Council presenting details of his proposed offer claiming that he would be able to save the City some $p40,000 if his plan were accepted. 9I Councilman.Britschgi questioned the legality of the proposal explaining that the City's operations were governed by Charter and by State Codes. Councilman Brits- chgi complimented Mr. Sproul on his interest in the matter but called attention to � the fact that the City has an Engineering Department which has responsibility of_� preparing plans and specifications for such engineering programs. He suggested that Mr. Sproul's proposal, including any drawings or information, be turned over to the City .Engineer. BIDS ON BONDS. Mr. Ernest Filson reported back that he had checked the bids and found the 1 bid of Gross, Roger & Go., as noted above, was the best bid and he recommended award to that firma Councilman Royer offered Resolution No. 1916 awarding contract to Gross, Rogers & Co. and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Jones, carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers noted absent. Councilman Britschgi then moved that all II i other bids be denied and the certified checks be teturned to the unsuccessful bidders, I motion seconded by Councilman Jones and carried.