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

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433 CITY MANAGER REPORT REGARDING SOUTHERN PACIFIC CROSSING. Clerk read a-letter•that City Manager Rolison wrote to the Southern Pacific Company in regard to the lack of progress being made in the repair of various street crossings in accordance with a field survey made by a representative of the Southern Pacific Company and the City Engineer's office several months ago. In his letter of September 7, 1955, City Man&ger Rolison also stated that the protective devices, particularly at the Jefferson Avenue crossing were not being operated in the most efficient manner. Mr. Rolison asked for an immediate reply. To date he has not received a reply to his letter. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Royer, that the matter be placed on -the agenda for the next regular meeting, September 26th. Motion carried. Councilman Granger stated that a report was to be ready for this evening in regard to rezoning of the Southern Pacific'property. City Manager reported that several letters had been written by the City Clerk and the City Attorney. On June 27, 1955, the, City Clerk wrote a letter to Mr. J. J. Jordan, Superintendent, S. P. Company, in regard to inspection of the S. P. Company freight shed located on Perry Street between Broadway and Brewster Avenue by representatives.of the Building Inspector's office, Fire Marshal and County Housing Sanitarian. One of the conditions' noted was that the structure was built entirely of wood and.as such could not be made to comply to the No. 1 Fire Zone in which it is located. On July 1, 1955, Mr. Jordan.wrote thanking Mr. Dodge for his letter and stated that they, were arranging to have these conditions checked and will promptly correct any found to be hazardous. Building Inspector Kreiss reported to the City Manager that to date nothing had been done in regard to the freight shed. Councilman Spillers stated that the 60.days were up and the building should be posted. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that perhaps the letters have not been going to the proper person. The President of the Southern Pacific Company should be -contacted and made aware of the present situation. Councilman Spillers moved that the building be.posted, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Royer stated that they didn't want the building repaired, and the Southern Pacific Company might want to fix the building. Councilman Spillers questioned the Building Inspector in regard to the condition of the building. Building Inspector Kreiss stated that the building was,not.in good condition and could not be fixedp, After further discussion, Councilman Stout made an amendment to the motion, a letter is to be -written to the President of the Southern Pacific Company informing him of the letter recently written to Nr. J. J. Jordan and tell him of the council's wishes in the matter. If these are not carried out the building will be posted in 30 days. The amendment was seconded by Councilman Granger. This was again followed by discussion after which the Mayor pro -tem called for a roll call vote which carried,, Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers voting "No" and Mayor S. D. Herkner noted absent. Councilman Spillers moved that this matter be. carried on the agenda for 30 days, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. City Manager read letter in reference to rezoning. The last letter that the City Clerk wrote was addressed to Mr. E. F. Widdas, Manager, Real Estate Department, Southern Pacific Company. In this, letter, the City Clerk reported that the City Council was of the opinion that sufficient time had elapsed to allow the Southern Pacific Company time to reach a final decision in the matter. They were given an additional thirty day