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

Browse Search

m 8 J . --- --- -- - ---- .._,. �� �4J see #. of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. REQUEST ANNEXATION LOT,B, BLOCK 19s OAK KNOLL MANOR. Mre Ernest Riff appeared before the Council and explained that the County would not allow him to have a septic tank. He had applied for annexation but the Planning Commission turned him down because they said it would create an island. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Spillers moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for a report in one weeks seconded by Councilman Stout* Councilman Granger asked Mr. Riff if he would agree to paying for the sewer and allowing people to later tie into his lines he in turn to be reimbursed for the tiein. Mr. Riff agreed to this. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION CF KOHNE, DURHAM AND PETERS TO RESUBDIVIDE PORTIONS OF LOT 6, BLOCK 24, OAK KNOLL MANOR,,(Canyon Road) SUBJECT TO DEED FOR WIDENING AND SEWER EASEMENT. The Clerk reported that he was in receipt of the deeds. Councilman Spillers.moved approval of the Planning � -Commission's recommendation,,seconded,by Councilman Britschgi and carriede Councilman Spillers moved authorization of the City Clerk to accept the deeds, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. TRANSFER $600 FROM UNBUDGETED RESERVE TO RECONSTRUCT AND RELOCATE "CLIMATE BEST" SIGN AT CLAREMONT AND EL CAMINO REAL. Due to the fact that the Standard Oil Company is remodelling their servicestation at Clarement and E1 Camino Real, it will be necessary for the City to relocate and reconstruct the "Climate Best by Government Test" sign which is on their property, to conform to their new layout. Councilman Britschgi offered resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that the sign could be moved to the sidewalk at the curve of Claremont Avenue. The•Pe G. & Ee would have to move their lines and poles. This was followed by discussion in regard to moving the sign and the P. G. & E. moving their power lines. Councilman Britschgi withdrew -his motion. Councilman Jones was of the opinion that maybe this sign could be put on the Southern Pacific propety at the entrance to the City. Mrs. Vera Eskin was of the opinion that the sign could be put up at Bayshore and Main Street. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that,the sign could be put at the sidewalk property line on E1 Camino Real at the Standard Station.. This was followed by more discussion. Councilman Britschgi moved that this matter be turned over to the City Beautification Committee for their recommendation to the Council, seconded by Councilman Royer. Mrs. Eskin reported that the meeting will be held next Tuesday in the Chamber of Commerce building. ,Motion carried. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT DEED ON CANYON ROAD. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Clerk be authorized to accept the deed of Emily R. Goldsmith f or a protion of Lot 3, Block 30, Oak Knoll Manor, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. CLAIM OF EVELYN ROJO FOR ALLEGED INJURIED, FALL OVER METER BOX AT 620 PINE STREET. City Attorney stated th4t this was not a claim against the City. The claim has already been filed, this is a complaint for damages and no action should be taken by the Council. Councilman Spillers referred the natter to the insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. r CITY ENGINEER JAIN RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF STERLING HIGHLANDS NO. 5 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS subject to the 4 following conditions: 1. Satisfactory realignment and shaping of creek channel adjacent to the Temple Beth Jacob property between Fernside Street and Alameda de las Pulgas, before release of the performance bond. 24 Correction of all defects in materials and workmanship which might appear within one year from this date. 3. Payment by the subdivider of all engineering and inspection charges due the City, before release of the performance band. Councilman Spillers moved approval as recommended by The City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE LETTER REGARDING PROPOSED HIRING OF TRAFFIC EXPERT. The Clerk read the following letter: , "The matter referred to the City Manager regarding the possibility of hiring a Traffic Expert was discussed at the meeting of the Traffic Fact -Finding Committee this date.