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

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344 M and carried. Councilman Stout moved that all other bids be rejected, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PUBLIC HEARING - A. RUKAN application for rezoning lots 12 to 14, Block 15, Lenolt from,R-1 to R -!t. Mr. J. P. Jensen, 331 B Street appeared to protest rezoning, representing the property owners in the immediate area. Mr. Jensen presented a petition bearing 32 signatures, all opposing the rezoning. Communication was also received from Mr. H. He Weiner in oppostion. Mr. A. Rukan appeared for the owner and for the General Petroleum Corp. who are desirous of establishing a service station on the location. Mr. Rukan referred to previous application which -came to the council last July and was denied pending receipt of Land Use Plan which is being prpared. He stated that the property was unsuited for residential use, and due to its proximity with the recently completed Industrial Way, and the commercial activities on the opposite side of Whipple Avenue, was suited for commercial use. Mr. Rukan had been advised that the land use plan contemplates the future use of lots 12 & 13 as R-4 and for 14 & 15 as C -1-H. Mr. Tom Tuite spoke at length against further spread of commercial zoning. Hearing was closed on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Councilman Spillers stated his opinion that because of traffic on Whipple Avenue and Industrial 'Nay and the fact that future traffic from Bayshcre Highway would be diverted to Whipple Avenue that the property in question was not fit for residential purposes. Councilman Spillers motion to approve Planning Commission recommendation died for lack of a second. Councilman Stout then moved denial of Planning Commission recommendation, seconded by Councilman Britschgi who stated that in his opinion the rezoning of these lots would establish a bad precgdent. s Councilman Weiss called attention to the land Use Plan Which had not as yet been presented to either the Planning Commission nor the Council for final decision. He stated his feeling that action at this time would be premature. Councilman Herkner disqualified himself inasmuch as property under consideration was to be used for service station construction. Councilman Granger thought the time had not yet arrived f or action, and would suggest holding up action until Freeway was completed and established. Motion to dieny carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers voting NO. REPORT - BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT MEETING. Councilman Weiss prepared a very complete report covering the November 19th meeting held by the Senate Interim Committee which was attended by himself and City Manager. After discussion, Councilman Stout moved acceptance of report, copy to be furnished council- men for study, seconded by Councilman Spillers. City Attorney Costello presented copy of resolution from the City of Vallegjo and also a proposed resolution which will be considered by the County supervisors at their Tuesday meeting. Clerk was instructed to forward copies of Council committee report and also copies of Vallejo and County resolutions for further study. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2146 AUTHORIZING TREASURER'S SIGNATURE BY FACSIMILE, INDUSTRIAL WAY IMPROVEMENTS was offered by Councilman Spillers who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. In answer to query from Councilman Granger, City Treasurer indicated he was in accord. Carried on roll call. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS, POLICE BUILDING. Councilman Spillers moved introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO COVER BALANCE OF FUNDS NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT POLICE BUILDING. City Attorney stated bids for bonds would not be opened until the December 17th meeting at which time resolution awarding contract to low bidder for the construction of building could be adopted. Councilman Granger questioned that, inasmuch as three weeks must elapse before decision will be reached regarding the sale of bonds, it might not be appropriate to readvertise for bids in an effort to receive a better bid. He called attention to the fact that originally it was thought the building could be built for $150.,000 whereas low bid was in excess of S204,000.