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COMMUNICATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REGARDING MRS. BLACK'S REQUEST TO RETAIN 6' FENCE ON PROPOSED STREET. The Committee feels no recommendation can be made regard- ing fence from the City's standpoint until street has been constructed and placed in operation. When the volume and character of traffic is determined and the traffic pattern developed, a further study and recommendation c an be made. Councilman Brits - chgi moved that a copy of this letter be forwarded to Mrs. Black, seconded by Council- man Royer and carried. SHRINE CIRCUS COMMITTEE LETTER OF APPRECIATION. Warren A. Slack, General Chairman, Shrine Circus Committee, expressed appreciation for cooperation received from City Council and all Departments. Letter was ordered filed. LETTER FROM GOVERNOR KNIGHT'S OFFICE REGARDING RECENT VETO OF OMNIBUS PARK BILL. Communication indicates that the Governor disapproved the entire State Park program because he felt that many of the problems had not been adequately considered by the Legislature. The matter will be submitted again at the session next March. Council- man Bristchgi moved that another letter be addressed to the Governor requesting that he attempt to stop the cutting of the redwood trees in Butano Forrest until a final decision can be reached, copy to be forwarded to Assemblyman Richard Dolwig. Motion seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. LETTER FROM SOCIAL SERVICE SUPERINTENDENT SIMMONS REGARDING COUNTY RECEIVING HOME CHILDREN USING SWIMMING POOL WITHOUT CUSTOMARY CHARGE. Councilman Spillers moved that this matter be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for their recommendation, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS Councilman Stout reported on his proposal that an assessment of $25.00 be made on each new residence or new subdivision, the money to be used for recreational purposes. After discussion as to the method of handling such an assessment, it was decided to set this matter for study when the Council next meets to consider annexation problems. Councilman Royer reported that the Real Estate Committee had inspected Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Homestead Addition and set a value of $500.00 with the provisions that: 1. The front 30' of Lots 1 and 2 owned by Mr. F. Giannini be deeded to the City. 2. The front 30' of Lots 3 and 4 be retained upon the sale of same. 3. No building would be constructed on Lots 3 and 4, the property to be used as a yard area for a duplex located on Lots 1 and 2. The Committee recommended the sale of property subject to the three restrictions providing Mr. Giannini was the successful bidder. Councilman Royer so moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COUNCILMAN ROYER requested that City Engineer bring the Canyon Road project up to date. City Engineer advised plans had been checked and returned, deed description had been furnished City Attorney for acquisition. Councilman Royer moved that the City Attorney take the necessary steps to start proceedings, people of the area to be informed action of the Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COUNCILMAN Granger reported on the committee findings in regard to the Union Cemetery. Approximately 100% of the people interested opposed the conversion of the cemetery to a Park. The Committee recommended and Ordinance establishing a 5 -year limitation to further burials providing the State would offer no objections. In regard to the future use of the area, the Committee had no recommendation. Councilman Granger then