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

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396 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. Councilman Royer moved that the Chamber of Commerce be paid half of their budget as they have in the past, seconded by'Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Granger was approached by some citizens in the Friendly Acres area in regard to the mater of speeding and deaths. Robert Masters, a painter and a member of the Friendly Acres Improvement Club, reported to Councilman Granger that their Club would be willing to pay the expense of putting up signs in their area to help cut down the accidents. Councilman Royer noted that there are several areas in town where the night parking situation could also be worked in with the safety sign. Councilman Granger moved that the Council take the initial step and the Friendly acres Improvement Club be notified to meet with the Council and the Traffic 'Study Committee. Motion seconded by Councilman Royer who requested they add to their cam- paign to keep the cars off the street as much as possible. Motion carried. Councilman Royer moved that the matter be referred to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee to come up with the solution in regard to all night parking of cars, seconded by Councilman Britschgi with Councilman Spillers voting "No" on roll call. Councilman Stout noted absent, motion carried. Councilman Britschgi brought up the question of islands on Whipple Avenue near the Sequoia Hospital. He stated that it spoiled the looks of the Hospital to have the unpaved streets. He felt that ice plants could be planted or the street paved. The City Manager was directed to look into the matter and check with the County to see if they will pave -the street. Councilman Britschgi made the motion that the City Clerk,write a letter to Cap Grant, County Engineer, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Granger spoike in regard to the sewers in the unimproved area of Upton Street. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack stated that he had been informed by the District Attorney's office that the Supervisors will form a Sewer Maintenance District and we will render bills for services rendered. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack asked that the Council take steps to annex the Brewster Reservoir area. Councilman Spillers offered Resolution of Intention 1910 to Annex the Brewster Reservoir Territory, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Councilman Stout noted absent. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED AMENDING ORDINANCE 600 REGULATING SWIMMING POOLS, HEIGHT OFFENCES AND HEDGES. Councilman Britschgi moved that this be held over for one week, seconded by Councilman Granger and. carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REC APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF PETE SMITH FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW SFT. REAR YARD FOR CAR PORT (CORNER LOT AT 3232 PAGE STREET)SUBJECT TO CITY ENGINEERfS APPROVAL OF DRIVEWAY. Councilman Britschgi movedapproval of the Planning Commission recommendation, seconded by Councilman Royer. City Engineer Jain stated that. he would give his approval for the driveway if the Council will approve the car port. Motion carried. Councilman Britschgi offered Resolution 1911 for a Variance to Allow 5 ft. Rear Yard for Car Port at 3232 Page Street and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on roll call, Councilman Stout noted absent.