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

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380 authorize the work to proceed in the following manner outlined by the City Engineer: 1, Mr, Paul L. Adamson is to proceed with plans and specifications for the following: a) That portion of Parking Lot VI between Broadway and Marshall Street in accordance with his preliminary, plan identified as Scheme 3-B to provide 107 parking spaces, and in which the main compressor station and gas piping system of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company is to be eliminated from the parking area. b) Construction of the reinforced concrete drainage culvert between the existing culvert north of Broadway and the northerly property line of Bradford Street, and open drainage channel between Bradford Street and Main Street, and the necessary extension of storm drainage and other facilities along Bradford Street to connect with the new drainage structure. c) The improvement of Marshall Street between Jefferson Avenue and Main Street as separate plans and profiles which could be adapted to an assessment district for the improvement of Marshall Street, if necessary. 2. Plans and specifications for the portion of Parking lot VI north.of Marshall Street to be deferred until all necessary property has been acquired. . rl, 3. The attorneys for this.project to proceed with acquisition of all property for the entire ��JJ Parking Lot VI, and all property necessary for the extension of Marshall Street between Jefferson Avenue and Walnut Street. 4, The City Engineer to prepare application to the State Highway Department for additional gas tax funds for the acquisition of right-of-way for Marshall Street between Main Street and Walnut Street. 5. Improvements on Marshall Street shall include a mercury vapor street lighting system. It is estimated that the total construction cost of the project proposed to be constructed immediately is $341,200 including the full improvement of Marshall Street with street lighting, between Jefferson Avenue and Main Street, at an estimated cost of $31,640. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the City Manager's recommendation.and the authorization to proceed be approved, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, Joseph J. Bonacina, representing J. Picarelli who is the masonry contractor on the Police Station Building. Mr. Bonacina stated that the Belle Haven Realty Company awarded the -sub- contractor bid for the masonary work to his client and they are now trying to substitute another -� subxontractor to do the work. The City Attorney reported that to date the City has not received any application for a substitute contractor and if Mr. Picarelli wil contact him in his office he will go over the whole matter and see what could be done. If an application.if turned in, the Council will hold the matter over and refer it to the City Attorney 'so he can contact Mr. Bonacina, ADOPT ORDINANCE, ESTABLISH YACHT HARBOR IMPROVEMENT FUND. The Mayor ordered.the affidavit of publication filed. Councilman Granger offered ORDINANCE 841 ESTABLISHING YACHT HARBOR IMPROVEMENT FUND, STATING THE PURPOSES THEREOF AND LIMITATIONS THEREON: AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE YACHT HARBOR IMPROVEMENT FUND AkU moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Weiss stated that he still agreed with the previous written statement he had submitted. Councilman Stout wanted to know if this allowed for improvement in the area surrounding the Yacht Harbor. The City Attorney stated that under certain conditions that the money could be used. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Herkner stated that they had plans for the proposed improve- ment and also plans of the area. The Committee is going to meet with the Port on Wednesday at 9:15 to outline the area. The Committee will make their report as soon as possible. Councilman Granger stated that he offered this ordinance on the condition the it includes Yacht Harobr property and all it stands for and that it will be to the benefit of the Yacht Harbor. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Weiss voting NO. �i ADOPT ORDINANCE, ESTABLISH RULES, REGULATIONS AND CHARGES, SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES. The City Attorney outlined the ordinance. Gerry Wagstaff, representing Sequoia Hospital District, addressed the Cogncil in protest of the ordinance and how it would effect the Hospital. The hospital is contributing over 1,000,000 gallons of sewage a month in the sewer system and they feel that they should be classified as industrial along with S & W Find Foods. He referred to the 30,000 gallons section set up in the ordinance. Mr. Wagstaff spoke at some length. The City Attorney outlined the ordinace to Mr. Wagstaff