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

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156 Councilman Granger was of the opinion that they should consider this an appeal and he so moved, 18r. Jacobs to appear before the Council in two weeks, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. DIVISION OF HIGHUAYS REQUEST CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON THREE PARCELS. Councilman Herkner moved -that the request be granted, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. ROBERT WILHELM REGARDING PROPOSED BRIDGE AT REAR OF 71ILLIE'S ALUI8II.- In regard to the bridge to the rear of Willies Alumni, located on James Street, the request of the City Engineer has been submitted to the Lessees. Following are their decisions on the request: 1. They are willing to construct a fence to give maximum safety to the users of the bridge. 2. They are willing to allover any and, all persons to use the bridge. A 3. They are willing to provide adequate insurance to cover any public liability for use of the bridge. 4, They are not willing to pay the rent of three parking meters located on the parking lot opposite the entrance to the bridge. The City Engineer stated that there were a couple of items that are not mentioned above and must also be agreed to. The traffic Committee recommended the following also: Owner should provide adequate floodlighting on the rear of the building adjacent to the foot bridge and creek in order to eliminate the hazard to pedestrians. A public easement should be granted to the City, by all property owners whose buildings face on James Avenue, to guarantee public access to.the rear entrances of all of these buildings from this foot bridge. An agreemsntshould be entered into between all owners of property facing on James Avenue and the City, guaranteeing that easem6nts and foot bridge will be maintained for public use, said agreement and easements to be recorded as an obligation upon all future owners of the affected properties. This was followed by discussion in regard to the moving of the three parking meters to Franklin Street, the possibility of installing parking meters on the entire block of Franklin Street between James and r_ Jefferson Avenue, and establishing a loading zone on James Avenue, Councilman Britschgi moved*to have the three parking meters in question removed and installed on Franklin Street and permission be granted for the foot bridge, seconded by Councilman Spillers. The City Attorney stated that the letter did not state that permission had been given to public access at the rear entrances of the buildings in the area. Councilman Britschgi moved that permission for the bridge be granted as per the Traffic Committeels recommendation with the exception of recommendation number 2. Councilman Herkner recommended a change that a block of meters be moved to Franklin Street from James Avenue. Mayor Royer suggested that this be turned over to the Traffic Fact Finding Comnittee. Motion carried. Councilman Herkner moved that the Traffic Fact Finding Committee study the proposal of additional meters on Franklin Street in addition to the three meters which will be transferred and a recommendation as to how many meters should be installed, seconded by Councilman Stout. The motion carried on roll call with Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers voting NO. C0189 NICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGH'AYS REGARDING PROPOSED TRDSENG OF EUCALYPTUS TREES IN THE VICINITY OF WOODSIDE ROAD AND GORDON STREET. They ackno=wledged our letter transmitting a petition from property owners in the vicinity of Woodside Road and Gordon Avenue for the removal of eucalyptus trees or for the reducing of height. This matter is now being investigated and the Council will be advised further in the immediate future. This did not require any Council action. The letter will be filed with the City Engineer. CHAnEBER OF COMMERCE LETTER OF APPRECIATION FOR PLANNING PROGRAM SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT—CF VTAY. The Clerk read the letter. No Council action was necessary. LETTER FROM PAUL JONES IN APPRECIATION OF ACTION NAMING STREET JONES COURT. The Clerk read the letter. This was followed by a short discussion after which Councilman Granger moved that this letter be referred to the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. t ' i(.. 14