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cooperated in ari attempt to remove all creek obstructions. Further widening and ��`� deepening of the creek, however, would endanger the remainder of his residence �hich has no pertnanen� foundation. City Engineer Jain suggested the possibili�y of the Cit� acquiring the lot and building at a reasonable figure and the further possibility oP the trading of this property for one of the tax desded lots �hich the City occasionally advertises for sale. After further diacussion, Councilman Britschgi mov�d the matter be � referred to the Real Estate Comrnittee for study, seconded by Councilman Spillers and � carried. CITY COLLECTOR PERRIN RECOI1+�IdDS AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE ATo. 689 requiring opening of the Collector�s office three Saturdays preceding delinquency dates for payment of taxes. ''�"` Mr. Perrin reported that during the three Saturdays preceding the collection of the � first installmant there were but seven people appearing on November 21st, s�ven on November 28th, and on December 5th after the article appearin� in the 1oca1 paper, 26 people availed themselves of this opportunity to pay taxes. In the City Collector� s opinion and in view of the fact that the County had discontinued this practice of keeping ! open on Saturdays was nvt considered necessary he a�ked that the ordinance be amended eliminating Saturday oper�ing. Councilman Spillers moved that the City Attorney prepare the necessary amendment, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORTED ON THE RECENT REQUEST OF SHORELINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION F0� A RESOLUTION supporting the present practice of utilizing oil royalty monies for Beaches and Parks. Mr. Currie was of the opinion that this ac�ion was not feasible at this time and the Clerk was directed to file the communication. �,,, CITY MANAGER ROLISON BRQUGHT UP THE SUBJE.CT OF THE PROPt�SED SIDEW.AL�S ON BROAI�iVAY between � Main and Chestnut Streets. City Engineer Jain had recommended that these sidewalks be constructed under an assessment district which �rould require a 6/7th Council vote to overrule a ma�ority of protests. City Attorney Currie stated that the City Engineer could be directed to go ahead on preparing plans and specifications after which the neceasary legal procedure could be commenced. Councilman Britschgi then moved that tha City Engineer proceed with the plans and specifications and that the Auditor be author- ized to adnance the necessary funds from the General Fund to be replaced frvm the Qsaessment, seconded by Councilman Spillers. In order that the thoug�ts of the Council might be on record regardin� this ordering of the work dons, a roll call vote �ras re- corded indicating a unanimous consent to the above proceedings on the part of the Council. CITY MANAGER ROLISON DISCUSSED THE MATTER OF S TREET LIGHTS ON EL CAMINO REAL from Five Points south to a point opposite Selby Lane. The lighting on the City side of El Camino Real � appeared to be satisfactory, however, the County side vras being lig�ited by the Menlo �.� Lighting District. Contact with the Pacific Gas 8c Electric Company resulted in the suggestion that the District mig�it increase the size of the li�ts if requested to do so by the City Council. Councilman Spillers then moved that the City Manager contact the '""" proper parties and attempt to have the lighting improved as noted above, seconded by �.� Councilman Britschgi and carried. This xas placed on the agenda for February 15th. ZT3E PACIFIC GAS 8c ELECTRIC CONiPANY SUBMITTED A BILL IN THE AMOtTNT QF �212.71 against the Citg arising out of a fire at the City Dump on October 21}th, 1953• The City Attorney� s office has forwarded a copy of the bill to �Ir. Joly with recommendation that he refer same to his inaurance company with directions to pay the same. COMMUNICATIQN RECEIVED FROM DOUGLASS & WOODHOUSE REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT JOB ON STAMBAUGH