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IS COUNCILMAN STOUT SUGGESTED THAT THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK OVERTIME IN ORDER TO COMPLETE SEVERAL PROJECTS NOW IN PROGRESS. Councilman Stout moved that this mat- ter be referred to the Personnel Board for consideration, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER REQUESTED INFORMATION OF CITY CLERK DODGE REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF FRANKLIN II STREET. Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that a letter was received from the Southern Pacific requesting further information and copy of proposed Ordinance. Matter is being followed and will be expedited all possible. COUNCILMAN GRANGER INFORMED THE COUNCIL THAT LEAGUE MEETINGS FROM MARCH 31st, 1955, will be of more interest and urged attendance. COUNCILMAN GRANGER ASKED, "WHO'S AFRAID OF THE GARAGE ON MAIN STREET ? ", referring to the Michel building on Main Street which should be abated. The Fire Chief informed the Council that the building will be inspected in due time, the department concentrating on buildings with occupants first. Councilman Jones informed the Council that when the building was origin- ally posted, action was limited to old ordinance which has since been amended, and which will now support an abatement. Councilman Jones then moved that the Michel Building be inspected, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND REZONE PINE AND STAMBAUGH AREA FROM R -3 TO R -4 (OWN INITIATIVE). Letter from Planning Commission read recommending the rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, t 9, 10, 11, 12, Block 1 Eastern Addition. Councilman Spillers moved a 5 � P approval of the recommenda- tion, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Fire Chief Lodi recommended that this be placed in Fire Zone No. 2. The necessary ordinance will be prepared for presentation. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND STOP SIGNS ON BROADWAY AT FIFTH AVENUE. Letter from City Manager recommending the stop signs was read. Councilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION 1855 and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND ESTABLISH TWO HOUR PARKING ZONE VICINITY NEW SAFEWAY STORE, ARGUELLO AND BREWSTER. Letter from City Manager recommending the stop signs was read. Councilman Spillers moved approval of recommendation, seconded by.Councilman Royer. Councilman Britschgi asked Captain Faulstich if this was a sound move, and was informed by Captain Faulstich that this has been in consideration for some time and the building of the new Safeway Store made it more of a necessity. Motion carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: HEIGHT OF FENCES ON CORNER LOTS. Letter from City Manager read, requesting that consideration be given to the following points: 1. That six foot fences be allowed on the street side of a corner lot along the street side of the property line to within thirty feet of the front property line or corner. 2. That three foot fences be allowed on the street side of a corner lot along the street side of the property line where there is reversed frontage or where there is a lot facing the side street. After discussion regarding the height of fences Councilman Granger moved that this be re- ferred to the Planning Commission for consideration, seconded by Councilman Royer and II carried. A. SPINAS REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO DISPLAY "PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK" BANNER ON BROADWAY. Letter from Mr. Spinas read in which he stated that he will comply with any regulations which govern such banners. Councilman Royer moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Stout. After some discussion regarding the insurance aspect of the matter, the motion carried with stipulation that rules and regulations be complied with.