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�- � it proposes to tu.rf and improve. Motion carried. City Attorney Currie called �� attention to a problem which had arisen regarding ths partieular 300 feet. The City and County of San Francisco had forwarded a revocable agreement �rhich would result in giving certain rights back to the City of' San Francisco. The City Attorney would prefer con- tacting the City of San Francisco officials to discuss t�he matter further before accept- � ing the agreement. Councilman Royer so moved, seconded by Councilman Stout, City Attorney � to report back �vithin one week and bring in the results of the conference. LETTER FRf}M H. S. STOUT RESIGNING F�tOM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. �ouncilman Britschgi moved aeceptance, City Clerk Dodge to write the usual letter of commendation, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. � CITY MANAGER ROLISON REVISION dF SEWER RENTALS FOR SCHOOLS. City 1Vfanager Rolison explained � the proposed rates were prepared on the daily attsndar�ce of schools. The Clerk was directed to forward copies of City Engineer� s formula to the City Council and the matter was placed on the agenda for May 3rd for further action. Then it was further suggested that the achools be given an opportunitq to consider this matter. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY REPORT COMPLETION OF MODERNIZATION QF OVERHEAD STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM. Councilman Granger was. still of the opinion that certain areas, especially E1 C amino Real from Finger Avsnue below Five Points, shoul.d be brightened up with greater capacity lights. Councilman Stout suggested the matter be referred to the committee for further study. Councilman Granger was of t he opinion that the Pacific Gas & Electric Company had never received the necessary work order to clean up E1 Camino Real. City Manager Rolison stated that the Paeific Gas & Electric Company had been authorized °'�" to go ahead on the�ir own initiative with the modernization program. Councilrr�an Granger .�,.� then moved that the Street Light Committee confer with the Cit�r Manager and report back at the maeting of May 3rd. Motion was seconded by Councilman Britschgi and earried. REQUEST TRANSFER OF �319.30 FROM POLICE MOTOR VEFiICLE TO CAPITAL OUTLAY. RESOLUTION No. 1686 was offered by Councilman Spillers who moved adop�ion, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call. Councilman Jones no ted absent. CITY ATTORNEY�S REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO SFCURE APPRAISERS FOR KEN3INGTON SQUARE No. 5 PROPERTY. It appears that the Kensington Square No. 5 pro�ect can not proceed until certain ease- ments have been acquired. The Real �state Cormnittee has not as yet made a recommendation on Lot l, Block 9, Kensington Square. Lot l, Block 8, came up because of the old house which would have to be moved or torn down. Councilman Spillers moved the City Attorney be authorized to hire an appraiser, seconded by Couneilman Britschgi and carried. ,,,�, RECOMMENDATTONS AND SUGGESTI�NS BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT I3EA�5. Councilrnan Spillers �� offered a suggestion that stop lights of the push-button type be installed at the Willow and El Camino Real intersection. The Traffic Study Cormnittee had discussed this matter at the last meeting and it was their opinion that improved ligY�.ting of the intersection would improve conditions in this area. It was doubtful whether or not the State would � agree to another stop light so near the Five Points signQls. The matter �ras referred � back to the Traffic F act Findin� Committee for a report within two weeks. Captain Faulstich atated that the State probably wo uld a�ree to a signal at this point if tY�e City would assume the cost of approximataly ��.,000. COUNCIL1t2AN BRITSCHGI REPORTED that the commuter parking at the Southern Pacific Depot has be- come critical. He stated that the Council muat act quickly and secure proper lease soon. The Mayor appointed a committee as follows: Councilman Granger, chairman, Councilmen Britschgi and Royer to follov� this matter to a conslusion. � .m.. . _ . � . ,.�„�.,�..�,.�,�,_ ._. _.. ._�....v.:yv..._..�..,..�..,.� ..�. _.. .. _ ,AM .w._.v�.� .��..,�._e.�.,.�...�.��.�.,..�_�. _.am..�._n �.�„ . .r.... . . .. ., _, . ..