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, __ , � - _ 21.9 � sentatives of tne taxi companies o:qj to the fact that the ordinance did not provide tnat a definite place of business be established in the business district. Tnere svas a great deal of discussion in regard to this point, , some of the councilmen being eunwilling to force a man with only one cab to establish a businesa office. Chief Collins was onposed to the Chief of ' Police being designated to allot parking spaces, being of the opinion that ehould be Teft to the Traffic Study Committee. Councilman Arrnstrong offered introduction of the ordinance with the amendment to 8ection 2, Subsection a, paragraph 1, providing for name and address of applicant, establisned place of business subject to being located in the �ousiness district, including , curb space for cab, and also that the license fee be set at �25.00 per cab. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fletcher.' Councilman Britscagi offered an amendment to the motion so that the Chief of Police shall desig- nate curb space subject to the approval of the Council. Tne motion uuas seconded by Councilman McNulty. A roll call amendment to the � motion was ae follows: Ayes and in favor of::the amendmentc Councilman Britaohgi, McNulty and Mayor Hilton, Noes and against the amendment to the motion: Councilmen Armstrong, Fletcher and Granger. Councilman Granger changed hia negatiye vote to the affirraative. . The introduetion of the ordinance as amended pasaed unanimously. City Attorney McCarthy advised the Council that the camp wagon on property at 154 Opal Street nad been removed and tnat abatement proceedings could be ' dropped, City 4�anager Blom reported on proposed improvemente to Heech and Lathrop 3treets. He advised that Lathrop Street wae in need of resurfacing and annor coat, The cost of improving ihis atreet frocn E1 Camino Real,to Beech Street was esti�nated at �p3,100 including �vro portiions of new curb and gutter,. If placed on an assessment basie, the average assesement avould be �1.60 per front foot. In regard to Beech Street, the estimated cost of scariFying, • reshaping, new base material,. armor coat was placed at ten cents per aquare foot or �5400 for five blocks. Councilman Arcnstrong moved that.the proper :administrative o£ficials be instructed to prepare a preliminary resolution of intention to improve Heech and Lathron Streets, Councilman McNulty ob- jected to proceedings being instituted on Lathron 3treet. Councilman Britscngi moved, seconded '�y Councilman Armstrong that proceedings be ' inatituted with respect. to Beech Street from E1 Camino Real to Stambaugh 9treet, Motion passed unanimouely, Street Superintendent Pfinter stated that Lathrop Street.cras definitely in need of major repaira to whicn City Manager Elom agreed and did not believe ' it could be repaired for less than the �3,100 estimate. Mayor f?ilton aeked if repairs could wait until July and provide for them in the next budget. City Manager Blom advised thie could be done, Inasmuch as there wae some question as to tne responsibility,of paying for the repairs on this street, Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman b'letcher, that � the matter be placed on the agenda and a report be had from the City Manager \