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� �4� _ K. �+ to whether the people would be saved wherever possible. . In ans�rer to Councilman Granger�s question as to whether the peopls could legally contraet to have the street oiled and screened, City Attorney Currie stated that if done he questioned whether or not the City cauld assume maintenance and whether or not a precedent would be estgblished which w ould affect other areas. Councilman Gran�er was of the opinion that the property owners should ^� be allowed to spend their own money on this street if they should so desire. The property �r owners stated their belief that full improvements would result in too heavy assessmsnts. After further discussion Councilman Stout moved that the �City Engineer complete his in- vestigation and advise the people what the cost would be to bring the street up to mini- mum requirements. Thirty days would be allowed for this investigation, Mr. Jain to not- � ify the people interested and they then can come before the Council and make known their "'� desires. Motion seconded by �ouncilman Britschgi and carried. CITY MANAGER ON MONTHLY COST MAIN TENANCE 300 F'EET TURFED HETCH-HETCHY. City �Manager submitted the followin� report: Man hour�, l�72 per month � �1.869 �88.78 ( Includes 4 hours per week watering, 1 hour "mowin , and miscellaneous � maintenance.� Anerage monthly cost of water �26.00 Equipment rental (cost of operating mower) � 1.50 Supervision and incidentals such as occasional �11.63 fertilizing and reseeding 10� Total monthly maintenance cost - - - - - - - - - - - �127.91� These costs are taken from the records of the Park Department, as submitted by the Park ,,,,,,�, Superintendent. Councilman Britschgi had questioned the long hours per week for water- � ing, however, it was thought that due to the fact that the lawn was new, extra time was needed to manipulate the sprinkler heads. It was expected that time would be cut here- after. Report was ordered filed. CITY MANAGER ROLISON�S REPORT ON JUNK CONDITIONS ON BAYSHORE FROM 5TH AVENUE TO MARSH ROAD. Captain William Faulstich has contacted the parties involved. Eight junks have been re- �.oved and the rema.ining wrecks will be hauled out very shortly. CITY NIANAGER ROLISON�S REPORT ON CHESTNUT AND FLEICHMAN PLAYGROUNDS. City Manager Rolison reported the two Playgrounds were inspected and both the Park Superintendent and the Rec- reation Director report same in good condition and properly maintained. The matter of turfing should be considered in next Cit� budget. CITY MANAGER ROLISON'S REPORT ON PLAY E�UIPMENT TAFT SCHOOL. Regarding playground equipment for ��, Taft School, a committee comprised of Recreation Commission and P.T.A. felt it was adequate � � for this area. Councilman Spillers moved that the letter be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for their information. Seconded by Councilma.n Stout and carried. APPROVAL REZONE BLOCR BaUNDED BY HEMLOCK, EL CAMINO REAL, CENTRAL AND LINDEN FROM R-�. to C-1-H-F. Mr. James Jensen, Jr. of 325 Linden Street stated his opposition due to the �� narrowness of the street arid parking problem in the area. He also ob�ected to turning the m � � resident�.al area into a commercial zone. The City Attorney advised that the ordinance could be prepared after proper description is furnished which would result in a public hearing, at which time the people in the area would be able to state their views. Coun- cilnran Britschgi stated his ob�ections, as in his opinion this was a good residential area and should be preserved as such. In the discussion as to� whether or not the expense of