BOOK 27_1957-06-17 to 1960-07-25

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It has been called to our attention that labor rates have increased approximately 9 7%, and material prices about 3% within the .past 12 months. Further material price increases are anticipated, and wage rates are scheduled to be increased again on IJanuary 1, 1958 and July 1, 1958. We are also advised that if the project is delayed, excavation and other costs will increase due to the necessity of performing certain items of work during the winter months, which work was anticipated to be done during this summer season. Councilman Stout moved that this be referred to the City Engineer for a report in two weeks, July 15th, seconded by Councilman Weiss who asked that they include engineering costs and any other costs so they will know what the total cost will be. ' The Mayor asked that they also include item five in the motion (introduction of f ordinance providing for bonded indebtedness of 35009000 for Water Bonds) and continue this together with the report. This was agreed to by the maker and second of the motion. The motion carried. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE REVISING WATER CONNECTION CHARGES. Councilman Weymouth moved that this matter be carried on the agenda for one week, July 8th, and members of the Council be given a copy of the proposed ordinance, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. +Councilman Stout offered ORDINANCE 600.79 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 600 TO REZONE PORTION OF LOT 9, BLOCK I, WOODSIDE ACRES, FROM R-2 DISTRICT TO C -1-H DISTRICT and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Granger. The affidavit of publication was ordered filed and the Clerk was asked to read the title of the ordinance. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Weiss voting No and Councilmen Herkner and Spillers being noted absent. . REQUEST OF CITY ENGINEER TO AUTHORIZE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT FOR PRELIMINARY GRADING OF PARKING LOT AREAS IN STULSAFT PARK. The Clerk read the letter from the City Engineer wherein he recommended that permission be granted to rent the necessary equipment to perform preliminary grading and excavation in the first unit of Stulsaft Park. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Stout moved that the Engineer's report be accepted and he be authorized to proceed, seconded by Councilman Weiss. The City Attorney asked that the proper insurance be furnished by the operator. This was included in the motion. Councilman Granger asked that the record show that the money came from a good source (Cinnabar Mining operation). The motion carried. LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM THE P.G.& E. FOR COOPERATION RECEIVED FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT DURING THEIR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. The Clerk read the letter. The.Mayor asked that the letter be made a part of the record and Councilman Stout asked that a copy of the letter be sent to Alfred Morton. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED GRANTING PERMIT TO MOVE HOUSE FROM FRTONT TO REAR OF LOT, A REVIGLIO, 7440 WOODSIDE ROAD (Lot 11, Block H, Woodside Acres No. 1). There were no protests at the Planning Commission meeting. Councilman Granger asked that the rdcord show that the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief approved this permit. Councilman Weiss asked if it was the intent of the people to place a store in the front of their property and moving the house to the rear. The Building Inspector stated that that was their intent. The property adjoining Mr. Reviglio's property has 'a store on it. The motion:was seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF F. ANDERSON'S REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW