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J� CQUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI AGAIN BROIIGHT UP THE MATTER OF BROKEN SIDENiALKS ad�acent to the Hetch- Hetchy right-of-way in the �estwood area. Ha stated that Mr. Oddstad claimed he had not been contacted, however, the City Engineer stated that the9 haee discussed this matter with the Sterling people. City Manager Rolison was directed to contact Sterling and get the sidewalks repaired and report back to the Council within one week. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI REPORTED ON T HE PRESENT STATUS OF THE PROP(}SED CHANGES to the amendment .� of the �og Ordinance. City Attorney advised that the amendment would be ready for ,,,� introduction at the May 3rd meeting. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI REFERRED back to the matter of a Drug Company dispo�ing of garbage in a disposal unit �hich results in ground garbage draining into the sanitary sexers. It � developes that several homes have been inatalling disposal units and it is thought that � this might present a problem some time in the future. This matter will be given some thought and will be discussed at a later date. ' COUNCILMAN GRANGER REFERRED T 0 THE MAYOR�S REMARKS earlier in the evening regarding the items removed from the tentative agenda and turned over to the City Manager for handling. In his opinion when communications were received addressed to the Council such communi- cations should be brought to the Council� s attention. Mayor Herkner stated that all such items were eonsidered at a meeting in the Cit� Managerts office every Friday at 1:30 P. M. and any member of the Council was welcome to sit in at th3.s meeting. The object of this meeting is to take some work off the Council and in his opini,on the City Nlanager is responsible for all administrative matters and should be �iven the opportunity to answer such corarnunications w ithout referring to the Council. It was decided that people should be notified of any action taken either on the part of t he Gity Manager or � of the City Council. �+ COUNCIZMAN ROYER DISCUSSED THE MA3'TER OF THE SON OF T HE LATE RICHARD DRIVON, Fire Marshal, who is anxious to get out of the service. Councilman Royer believes this merits the assistance of the Mayor or the City Council and suggested that the Mayor write a letter asking consideration. This program is being carried on in connection with other hard- ship cases. Councilman Granger stated he had advised the boy as folZowa: First to get a letter from his doctor outlining the condition of his wife. Second, secure a letter from two jud�es. Third, secure a letter from the Fire Chief and the Mayor. Fire Chief Lodi has already prepared such a letter. It was decided that everything possible would be done to assist the young man. COUNCIZMAN ROYER REP�RTED that Mr. Spinas and himself looked over the Goodwin property and requested that the City En�ineer sketch possible sites on the School map. � COUNCILMAN STOUT RE�,UESTED that the Yacht Harbor Committee, which has already besn appointed, ,�..� expedite the proposed program as soon as possible. APPOINTMENTS TO TI3E PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Mrs. Louise Tornell has been recommended by the City Manager to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Elouise Campbell, expiration �� date April 12, 1�58. He also recommended the appointment of Mr. Alyn Beals for the , .,� unexpired term of Mr. Hiram S. Stout, expiration date April 12, 1955� and Gerry Verssen for the unexpired term of I�r. Ralph Case, expiration date April 12, 1958. Recommendations were approved on motion of Councilman Spillers, seeonded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. APPOINTMENT TO THE PORT COMMISSION. City Manager�s recommendation of Mr. Myron Evans Harman to the unexpired term of Mr. Howard P. Anderson, term to e�ire on July 5, 1955• �.._,�ti.��w� .1 � � �e��.�� .�.