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<br />Spillers moved that recommendation of City Manager be approved, seconded by Councilman Swift.
<br />Money for this project was to come out of Recreation Bond Funds, although not specifically
<br />allocated for sidewalks, there was sufficient money for the building to cover this. Motion
<br />carried.
<br />LETTER FROM PG&E IN RE TO MANHOLE IN SIDE14ALK AREA IN FRONrOF LOT �0, BLOCK 11, DILLERS ADDITION TO
<br />1. Extend the vent from the present pit along the curb line to a riser to be
<br />located on the property line between Lots 9 and 10.
<br />2. Install a round cast—iron manhole cover in place of the present sidewalk doors.
<br />3. The Company will agree with the City, in writing, that if Lot 10 is improved
<br />and the pit interferes with the use thereof, the Company will relocate the pit
<br />�., under the sidewalk at any point between Lots 8 and 12 inclusive, which may be
<br />designated by the City Engineer.
<br />It was further stated in the letter by Mr. T.W. Snell, Manager, San Jose Division th t Mr. Riesen,
<br />Division Gas Superintendent, would be glad to discuss the technical details of the problem with
<br />the City Engineer or any other representative if it was so desired. City Manager stated that
<br />original plan shows manhole in driveway. City Attorney believed that the City would have right
<br />to demand.that it be moved to different location. Councilman Holmquist moved that a copy of the
<br />letter be sent to the owner, that the matter be held in abeyance until such time as the property
<br />is to be improved or sold in which case the PG&E will be called upon to remove the pit to another
<br />location, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried.
<br />LETTER F 1.OM JACK POOLE, CHAIRMAN, PARK AND RECREATION CO`V.ISSION RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNCIL APPOINT
<br />SOME RECOGNIZED ENGINEER TO DRAW PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SVIWING POOL. The Commission
<br />recommended that the firm of John Kline and Company, designers o f the present recreation building
<br />do this job as they were specialists in the designing of swimming pools, and also recommended that
<br />the Council instruct the City Attorney to investigate the possibility of using funds set aside
<br />for the War Memorial Building for a Memorial Swimming Pool. Councilman Granger objected to money
<br />being set aside for 74ar Memorial Building being used for swimming pool. Mr. Poole stated that
<br />the intention was to borrow the money and pay it back as the pool would amortize itself in from
<br />ten to fifteen years. Mr. Poole and Mr. Morton both wished to get the project started as soon as
<br />possible. Councilman Morgan moved that the City Attorney make investigation if money could be
<br />used and for that purpose, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion carried. Councilman Morgan moed
<br />that the Council should take it upon themselves to find out whether or not it would be possible to
<br />use funds for other purposes than that for which they were set up and that the City Attorney check
<br />into this and report bank at next meeting, seconded by Councilman Granger, and carried. Councilman
<br />IF-- Morgan further requested and moved that investigation be made of bond funds earmarked for other
<br />purposes, and if some of such funds could be added to the amount of monies already available.
<br />Councilman Morgan moved that the whole subject be placed on the agenda and the City Attorney report
<br />back, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried.
<br />JOHNSON STREET PETITION. Mr. Don Russell, 237 Johnson Street, reported that Mr. Searcy would report later
<br />as he was not present at the moment.
<br />CHICKEN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Councilman Swift reported that due to vacations etc., nothing had been done
<br />on this and wished it to be placed on agenda.
<br />CHANGING OF CERTAIN STREET NAMES. Councilman Spillers reported there had been so many meetings that this
<br />committee had not met. Councilman Holmquist moved that this be duly and regularly continued to the
<br />meeting of August 16th, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried.
<br />RED!d00D CITY,
<br />(Jefferson Avenue), owned
<br />by Miss Annie Offermann. The letter contained several
<br />suggestions as
<br />to how the objections of
<br />the owner might be relieved:
<br />1. Extend the vent from the present pit along the curb line to a riser to be
<br />located on the property line between Lots 9 and 10.
<br />2. Install a round cast—iron manhole cover in place of the present sidewalk doors.
<br />3. The Company will agree with the City, in writing, that if Lot 10 is improved
<br />and the pit interferes with the use thereof, the Company will relocate the pit
<br />�., under the sidewalk at any point between Lots 8 and 12 inclusive, which may be
<br />designated by the City Engineer.
<br />It was further stated in the letter by Mr. T.W. Snell, Manager, San Jose Division th t Mr. Riesen,
<br />Division Gas Superintendent, would be glad to discuss the technical details of the problem with
<br />the City Engineer or any other representative if it was so desired. City Manager stated that
<br />original plan shows manhole in driveway. City Attorney believed that the City would have right
<br />to demand.that it be moved to different location. Councilman Holmquist moved that a copy of the
<br />letter be sent to the owner, that the matter be held in abeyance until such time as the property
<br />is to be improved or sold in which case the PG&E will be called upon to remove the pit to another
<br />location, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried.
<br />LETTER F 1.OM JACK POOLE, CHAIRMAN, PARK AND RECREATION CO`V.ISSION RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNCIL APPOINT
<br />SOME RECOGNIZED ENGINEER TO DRAW PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SVIWING POOL. The Commission
<br />recommended that the firm of John Kline and Company, designers o f the present recreation building
<br />do this job as they were specialists in the designing of swimming pools, and also recommended that
<br />the Council instruct the City Attorney to investigate the possibility of using funds set aside
<br />for the War Memorial Building for a Memorial Swimming Pool. Councilman Granger objected to money
<br />being set aside for 74ar Memorial Building being used for swimming pool. Mr. Poole stated that
<br />the intention was to borrow the money and pay it back as the pool would amortize itself in from
<br />ten to fifteen years. Mr. Poole and Mr. Morton both wished to get the project started as soon as
<br />possible. Councilman Morgan moved that the City Attorney make investigation if money could be
<br />used and for that purpose, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion carried. Councilman Morgan moed
<br />that the Council should take it upon themselves to find out whether or not it would be possible to
<br />use funds for other purposes than that for which they were set up and that the City Attorney check
<br />into this and report bank at next meeting, seconded by Councilman Granger, and carried. Councilman
<br />IF-- Morgan further requested and moved that investigation be made of bond funds earmarked for other
<br />purposes, and if some of such funds could be added to the amount of monies already available.
<br />Councilman Morgan moved that the whole subject be placed on the agenda and the City Attorney report
<br />back, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried.
<br />JOHNSON STREET PETITION. Mr. Don Russell, 237 Johnson Street, reported that Mr. Searcy would report later
<br />as he was not present at the moment.
<br />CHICKEN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Councilman Swift reported that due to vacations etc., nothing had been done
<br />on this and wished it to be placed on agenda.
<br />CHANGING OF CERTAIN STREET NAMES. Councilman Spillers reported there had been so many meetings that this
<br />committee had not met. Councilman Holmquist moved that this be duly and regularly continued to the
<br />meeting of August 16th, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried.
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