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

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147 City Attorney -Currie stated that this iVould require bids and also the insurance must be considered. Councilman Weiss moved that this be referred to the City Manager for a complete report and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. REQUEST PERMIT T,0 CONDUCT PARTNERSHIP LIQUIDATION SALE, GOLD AND GLUSKIN. The Clerk read, the letter and reported that everything was in order as required by the ordinance. The City Attorney stated that he had talked to the attorney for Gold and Gluskin and this is a legitimate operation, one of the three partners was leaving the firm and they are going to hold the sale to raise the cash to by out his interest. The bi.siness,will continue. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Weiss moved that they: be authorized to hold the sale provided that the word liquidation be eliminated from their advertis}ng. City Attorney Currie ruled that if this motion carried the City should refund the money and Gold and Gluskin can conduct this the same as a regular sale. This was followed by discussion after which the motion lost for lack of a !!!! second. Councilman Weiss moved to grant the sale and in lieu of the word "liguidation" the, term "disillusion of partnership" be used. This motion lost for lack of a second. Councilman Granger moved to take the recommendation of the City Attorney and allow the sales seconded by P Councilman Herkner. The Council did not look favorable on the word liquidation in regard to this sale. The motion carried with Councilman Weiss voting No on the basis that liquidation does not give the public the true picture of this sale. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A CLERK PRO—TEM DURING THE ABSENCE .OF THE CITY CLERK Councilman Granger offered RESOLUTION 2034 APPOINTING THE ASSESSOR—AUDITOR AS CLERK PRO—TEM DURING THE, CITY CLERK'S 1956 VACATION and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call, Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent.. looks favorably on the use of the building at the time of the request, and, since this is sponsored by the Sequoia Adult School, the Council feels that the school should participate in the share of the cost, and that the Building will be made available at the time requested and will not effect any other use of the building, and in the evening the building will be made available for use by the Boy Schouts, subject to permission and approval of the proper Department Heads that the building is safe, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discussion in regard to notifying the Park and Recreation Commission of the Councils action and whether or not their approval should be requested. Also under discussion was the subject of whose jurisdaction this building falls under. The motion carried. Councilman Weiss .asked to obstain from voting on this until he had more information. This brought up the discussion as to the legality of abstaining from voting. The City Attorney read the following section from the Charter:. Section ].5. Legislation: All members present at any meeting must vote unless disqualified, in which case the disqualification shall be publicly declared and a record thereof made. Councilman Weiss stated that he stood corrected and asked for a roll call vote. The motion carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. Councilman Stout moved that this matter be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Granger. This was followed by discussion as to why this communication should be written. Councilman Herkner stated they are just referring this letter for their information only. Councilman Stout stated that this was not so, it was for their recommendation. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen - Granger and Herkner and Mayor Royer voting NO and Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. Councilman Herkner moved that this information be given to the Park and Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. COUNCILMAN STOUT REPORT ON ANNEXATION AND SUBDIVISION CHARGES. Councilman Stout reported that in the past he REDWOOD PLAY CENTER REGARDING POSSIBLE USE OF VETERANS BUILDING, WARREN AND STANDISH, FOR NURSERY SCHOOL. The r Clerk read the letter which was followed by discussion. Councilman Granger moved that the City Council looks favorably on the use of the building at the time of the request, and, since this is sponsored by the Sequoia Adult School, the Council feels that the school should participate in the share of the cost, and that the Building will be made available at the time requested and will not effect any other use of the building, and in the evening the building will be made available for use by the Boy Schouts, subject to permission and approval of the proper Department Heads that the building is safe, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discussion in regard to notifying the Park and Recreation Commission of the Councils action and whether or not their approval should be requested. Also under discussion was the subject of whose jurisdaction this building falls under. The motion carried. Councilman Weiss .asked to obstain from voting on this until he had more information. This brought up the discussion as to the legality of abstaining from voting. The City Attorney read the following section from the Charter:. Section ].5. Legislation: All members present at any meeting must vote unless disqualified, in which case the disqualification shall be publicly declared and a record thereof made. Councilman Weiss stated that he stood corrected and asked for a roll call vote. The motion carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. Councilman Stout moved that this matter be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Granger. This was followed by discussion as to why this communication should be written. Councilman Herkner stated they are just referring this letter for their information only. Councilman Stout stated that this was not so, it was for their recommendation. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen - Granger and Herkner and Mayor Royer voting NO and Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. Councilman Herkner moved that this information be given to the Park and Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. COUNCILMAN STOUT REPORT ON ANNEXATION AND SUBDIVISION CHARGES. Councilman Stout reported that in the past he