BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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0 u 0 The City Manager stated that the figure should be corrected 100' x 5001 and not 200, x 5001. The figures in his report should be out in half. This was followed by discuss. ion. Councilman Royer was of the opinion that there was seed and materials on hand and the Park Department would supply labor only. Councilman Royer moved"that the City Manager authorize the proper authorities to put in sprinklers and turf 100' x 250' area. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Royer changed his motion to read that the area be .turfed and sprinkler system put in the 1001 x 2501 area with the understanding that the Chestnut Street P]aygnwnd also be turfed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY MANAGER REPORT ON ESTIMATE COST OF DEVELOPING MASTER PLAN FOR STULSAFT PARK. City Manager Rolison stated that he had figures which he would like turned over to the Committee for their decision. Councilman Jones moved that this be turned over to the Committee for their recommendation. There wasn't any second to this motion. After the Clerk read the letters from Rodney Strauss, Fred L. Hector and Larry Wise, Councilman Britschgi moved that the Council Recreation Committee, The City Manager and a Park and Recreation Commission Committee - meet and discuss this matter with the three planners, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. The Council Recreation Committee consists of Councilmen Spil]ers,Stout and Royer. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, MR. BABCOCK, ASSOCIATED OIL -COMPANY AT THE CORNER OF EL CAMINO•AND BROADWAY. Mr. Babcock stated that the station has been there approximately 35 years. Now the Planning Commission wants the driveways cut down 25' and there is nothing to be gained in the way of parking spaces b eing made available. City Engineer Jain stated that this matter came before the Traffic Committee sometime in June, and he was of the opinion that this should be referred back to the traffic Committee for consideration in getting the driveway further back from the intersection. One ,additional parking space could be provided on E1 Camino Real and it would provide three spaces on Broadway instead of the one parking space. If there is any drastic change to be made, the matter should be referred to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee for consideration. After considerable discussion Councilman Royer moved that the driveway be .left as is on E1 Camino Real and the Broadway driveway be referred back to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee for further study, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, ROBERT 0. WILHELM, ATTORNEY FOR REDWOOD HOME AND SUPPLY COMPANY - Fire- stone,Store, stated that his clients were asking permission to hold a liquidation sale. The Redwood Home and Supply 'Company has been closed since September and his creditors have forced him to sell the store. Mr. Wilhelm was of the opinion that a good deal of the inventory stock could be sold in fiteen days since It was mostly Christmas items. This was followed by discussion regarding possible outlets for the merchandise. Council- man Royer stated council was of the opinion that they would not allow any of this type of sale during Christmas Season. Councilman Britschgi stated that the Council has asked the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance stopping this type of sale during the holiday seasons. Councilman Britschgi moved that the request be denied, seconded by Councilman Granger, who stated that this store could have sold their wares b efore and now waited until the 'Christmas season to hold the sale. This was followed by discussion after which the motion .carried on roll call. COUNCILMAN STOUT REPORT ON BRANCH LIBRARY. Councilman Stout reported that he talked to Mr. Spinas and he had been informed that the school property can be leased to the City on