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

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75 device whatsoever". Councilman Granger stated that this was an inforement problem and. he feels that the ' Police Chief will take care of this matter and it should be referred to him. Councilman Granger so moved, seconded by Councilman Royer.. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Stout amended the Police Chief bring back a report in 30 days, seconded by Councilman Britschgi with the stipulation that they also report as to the number of pin ball machines in the City. City Collector Perrin stated that there are approximately 101 machines in the City. Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Jones being noted absent. REDWOOD HAT SHOP REQUEST OF $100 CASH BOND (ORDINANCE 447). The Clerk read the letter from Vera M. Seibald wherein she applied for a refund on her surety bond issued on November 17, 1955. The Clerk read the section of Ordinance 447 which applied to refund of license fee which reads as follows: Every person, firm or corporation who commences business after the adoption of this ordinance and who desires to pay the license provided for permanent classes of business shall file with the Council of said City a bond in the panel sum of one hundred dollars ($100) in favor of x .said City, conditioned that he will in good faith be permanently located in said City in such business for the period of six (6) months and in default of which condition he will forfeit to said City the sum of one hundred dollars ($100). City -Attorney Currie said there was no way in which the City could refund this money. Councilman Stout moved that the City Clerk be instructed to answer the letter as per the condition of the ordinance and the letter should be filed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY APPEAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION TO DENY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TWO SIGNS AT THEIR SERVICE STATION, BAYSHORE AND MIDDLEFIELD ROAD. The Clerk read the letter. -Councilman Spillers recommended that -the public hearing be set for two weeks, February, 27th, and the Mayor so ordered. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED EXTENDING PRESENT 20 MINUTES PARKING ZONES CN WARREN AND FULLER STREETS .(front of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company business office) FROM FORTY FEET TO SIXTY—FOUR FEET. Councilman. Stout moved approval of the Traffic Committees recommendations seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED COVERING OF HAWES PARK BLEACHERS. The Clerk read the following report: The Park and Recreation Commission wishes to recommend that the City Council consider the covering of the Hawes Park bleacher at Hawes Park #1, using a portion of the funds from the sale .of Hawes Park. The cost of the bleachers at:$2:50,,per''sgfmre.f6ot'iwi3l be?as' follows: lst base line, $3,085; scorekeeper behind home plate, $1,100; 3rd base line, $5,095. Total price $9,280. ,-We feel that the covered bleachers, greater attendance will be encouraged at the softball games. N We would appreciate your every consideration of this matter, so that plans ban be gegun as soon as possible* This was followed by considerable discussion regarding covering bleachers along first base, lights for the softball field, lights for baseball field, use of steel -and wooden poles for the lights and the elimination of the ,hardball field because participation did not warrant the lighting for both baseball lights and softball lights. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Manager call for bids, seconded by Councilman Spillers. After discussion Councilman Britschgi eahnged his motion to have the City Manager have plans and specs prepared for:Hawes Park #1, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Hoyer stated that he would like to add to the motion that the plans and specs be made and at -the same time get the City Manager to have the lights put in.and having the work done with the amount of money available. He also asked that they add to the final report the cost of softball lights at the new park. Councilman Britschgi added Councilman Royer's suggestions to his motion and the motion carried. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SWIMMING SCHEDULE FOR 1956 SEASON. The Clerk read the following letter from the Commission: .The�Park and Recreation Commission wishes to recommend to the City Council that a new swimming schedule be considered for the coming season. The Commission recommends that the pool be open from 1 P.M. until 3-P. M. for children 12 years old and under, and 0