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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04121937393 City Hail, Palo Alto, California,. April 12, The Council of the City of Palo Altos et in regular _ :s;.on on this date at 7:30 P.M., with Mayer Judson presidingi eoli call as follows: Present: Blois, Bonham,, Collins, Costello, Goddard, Judvson, Mosher, Richards, Salsman, Stephens, Thoits, Thomas, Wood. Absent: Mitchell. The minutes of the meeting- of :+larch 8, 1,937, were, ao:.roved. • Initi e ,ive Petition subm.i tti n-: Ordinance Soliciting and Peddling Aninitiative petition was presented, signed by 275 uaiiT led electors, submitting a proposed ordinance relative: to soliciting and peddling, and, demanding that this ordinance be seed vvithout alteration by the Council or submitted to the electorate at the next general municipal election. A certificate ..as submitted by the City Clerk certifying that the number of _ealifiea signatures is more than ten per cent of the number of votes cast at the last general municipal election. T he, _`roeosed ordinance was read. ' F report on this .matter was received from Committee 2, advising that, according to the provisions of the charter, the Council is required to pass the ordinance or to submit it to the voters. The committee recommended that the ordinance. b€ submitted to the voters, but that the Council' go on record as being opposed to the proposed ordinance in principle. An ordinance calling a special election for iihe purpose submitting the proposed ordinance to the voters, this special election to' be veld in conjunction with the general municipal glee Lion on lay 11, 1937, was read. The City Attorney ,ained that he had changed the words "Town of ?alo Alto" in z e proposed ordinance to read "City of Palo Aito", and had capitalized the words "Chief of Police". i,e advised that ;,he Council must either adopt the initiative ordinance without alteracion or submit it to the electorate; also that the Council ,.as the authority to submit any amendment it desires to the eeectors at the same time that the proposed. ordinance is submitted. lr. George H. Whisler and Mr. B. W. n:artman addressed Hee Council. The City Attorney explained the legal points e et out in the . discussion. It was pointed out that a ordinance, in effect at Green River, .'oming, had been by the Supreme Court of the United Ste'Les. On motion of Tholts and Mosher, the ordinance calling speciel election for the ourpose of subratttinE the pro:,.osea .nance on soliciting and peddling to the voters 3rdinance 'r0�}, was aaoeted by unanimous vote on roil call. On motion of .,ocher and Thomas, the r ecotl1y,.'endation : Comlittee No. 2 that the Council eo on record as being opposed :G e proposed ordinance in principle was approved. • :wiherirOk .imrAf.. Petition Against Parking Area a t Co.mmunit Centex A petition was received from a number of property o+P hers on Harriet Street and on Hopkins Avenue, protesting against the proposed parking area in the rear of the Community Center facia Harriet Street. A letter was also received from J. B. Sears objecting to the development of this parking area. This matter was referred to the Planning Commission and to the Board of Public ►forks with the request that these bodies report back to the Council, with the ;understanding that the work of developing the parking area would not proceed until action on this matter has been taken. Rey, ues t of Subway Committee of Mayfield Service Club A:letter was received from the Subway Committee of the riayfield Service Club (Donn L. Ingram, R. '}u. Stenbit and J. C. . Freedman) .asking the Council to consider the matter of canstructLaz a ve itle subway under the Southern Pacific :tracks at California Avenue and Alma : Street. This was referred to the Board of €fit Biic' V orks.. Traffic 'COndi tIonS at Embarcadero Underpass Councilman Thomas called attention to the hazardous traffic conditions at the anoarcaaero Underpass during certain against periods of the day, and expressed the opinion that a study sholald 444 Uni- be`'made to determine what c.n be done in the way of changing t::e for brut physical set-up at the easterly end of the underpass in order to this was promote safety. He suggested that police control be established teat te,e at:the underpass during peak periods of traffic, and also Council. pointed out that there is no "school --go slow" sign along Emba;cadero Road in the vicinity of the underpass. reiativ River t City of resolut Housing communii invi t i :" 1,237, oz and A c ui a float Prc On motion of Thomas and Goddard, the Board of Safety was requested to take immediate steps to es tdblish temporary measures to control the traffic a.z the Embarcadero Underpass, and tio, undertake immediately a study in order to determine what physical alterations should be made at the easterly end of the underpass to reduce the traffic hazard. It .g&S directed that this information be transmitted to the Board of Safety within the next twenty-four hours. Resignation of E. L. Grant G1A y l:Iso_nvsaene to Board of V,,orks communication v,�as received from Prof. B. U. vrant tendering his resignation as a 41ember of the Board of 'ub_ic to take effect on this date, April 12th. On motion of Richards and Thoits, the r esyg na tio:. y;a accepted with regret and the City Clerk was directed to exprE.s: to Prof. Grant the thanks and appreciation of the Council for his services while a member of ;,he Board. The Council then proceeded to ballot for the electi c:: of a ..member of the Board of Works to fill ' the vacancy caused by Prof. Grant e s resignation, for the term ending June 30, 11-J39. Councilmen Collins and Wood were appointed tellers. On the first ballot, J. 6. ;~'ells received 8 votes, and Charles A. ' Dobbel one vote, four blank ballots being cast. ' Wells s having received a majority of the votes of_ the Coehcl_ �r -- 'LT was declared elected to membership on the Board of Public „o.ks. Street, claims i damages during ri these CL pr^,e s en tec whit n the oak tree that a c apprecAat r.as autnc 4Pprova.l. Pa t U i:, Was rec:ei on at • tiI afety ary ass, P end . irectea ty on . was -xpress for 395: Letter from Waterford Irrigation District A. letter from -the Waterford Irrigation District relative to its rights i i relation to the waters of the 1'uoiumne River was received -and placed on file. Letter from Housing Committee of Cleveland A letter was: received from the Housing Committee cif the City of Cleveland, asking' the City of Palo Alto to adopt a resolution petitioning Congress to enact the United States - Housing Act of 1937. Qn Motion of Collins and Salsman, this communication was placed on file. invitation from Berkeley two Opening of Yacht arbor. A communication was received from the Mayor of Berkeley inviting the Council to participate in a celebration on May 8 and 9 i 37, on the occasion of the formal opening of their Yacht Harbor and Aquatic Park, and requesting the City of Palo Alto to place float in a parade on the evening of May 8th. Protest of R,py B`.Lausten_ against LoL:L:..: ng Toni: A letter was received from Roy B. Lausten protesting against the loading zone in front of his place of business at ._44 University Avenue, ` and offering , suggestions relative to tags for traffic violations. On motion of Salsm< .n and Richards, t :is was referred to the Board of :Public. Safety •with the request t at the Board investigate the matter and report back to the Council. from Sam •. ' Hil J s and -F. R. Rills A letter was received from Sam u'+. hills, 2591 Cowper treet, and from r'. R. Hills, 2581 Cowper Street, submitting claims in the amounts of w25O.00 and 4-a50.00 respectively,. for dam es ,to property and furniture- on account of flood` conditions daring recent rains. On motion of Sals man and Richards, these claims were referred to the City Attorney. or Community Center The Council was informed that Mr. Pedro de iJemos has presented to the City'- a large sign- for the Community Center, which -the Community Center- Co iii ssion wishes to hang on e large- caX tree on Middlefield Road in' front of the Community Center. - On Motion of Thomas and Richards, the Council directed that a communication be •sent to Mr. de Lemos expressing Lp_.reciation for his work -and admiration for the sign. It was pointed out —that- -that- the Community Center Commission aas authority to hang the sign and does not need the Council's' approval. Letter from National Clean Up and Paint Uo C amj aign Bureau A letter to the: Mayor from the National Clean Up and. i nt tip Campaign Thlreau -in regard to its activities for 19.3'7. ,`�.s received and placed on file: Letter from Constitution Sescuice ntennial Commission 4 letter to the Mayor from the United States Constitution Sescuicentenm al Commission relating to the observance of the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Constitution., to be held from Sept. 1'7, 1937 to April 30, 1939, was read. The Mayor was requested to reply to this communication. Conference of California Sewe e Works Association Li communication from the California Sewao e Works Associationconcerning its Ninth Spring Conference to be held in Stockton on April 23 and 24, 1937, was referred to the oard. of Public Works. %'te uest tor Refund on Cowper Street Widening - Assessment A letter was received from Hazel M. Young, 467 .mi to- Avenue, requesting a refund of $6.00 which she paid in December, 1930, as an assessment in connection with the widening of Cok;per Street, which procedure was never carried out. This was of erred: to Committee No. 5. koorooriations to Chamber of Commerce A communication was received from the Cta:.jber of Commercerequesting an appropriation of $150.00 from the Publicity Fund for the purpose of naving suitable photographs and pictures made for publicity and exhibition purposes; also requesting the Council to approve an order for 2000 city naps at a cost of $49.00 plus sales tax. report was received from Committee -\io. 4 r ecomme:,eiez, tat . these appropriations be made .from. the Publicity = uria, as requested. On motion of Richards and Thomas, the recom:r.e •datie of Committee No. 4 was approved and the appropriations authorized from the Publicity Fund, by' unanimous vote on ao:i Letter from E.C.La ;'uontµgne re .unicipal Natatorium A letter was received from E. C. La :lontagne referria� to the Council's action at the last feetin,:; in placing on file the matter of a municipal natatorium, and requesting that a committee be appointed to investigate during the next few months the needs, costs and possible revenues of such a p ro;;ect• r referred \ � r ,rte +, � Councilman Collins .. e.� err ed to a previous eugge..,l 1 made by Mr. La Montagne that a citizens' committee be appointed to make such an investigation, and pointed out that if any of citizens is .interested in such a project it is within t ei: province to constitute themselves as a committee and. :::&tie study and report on ;,he matter if tb.ey so desire. was requested to reply to Mr. La ontagne' s letter a_or: o_ ...— suggested by Mr. Collins. Southern • y . Penee r .. n -J Agreement with . wci:.�c; Co;n.�ar� �.- ..��.=1•- Y, eommunication was received from the Southern Pacific Company enclosing an agreement terminating the agreement of September 16, 1929, relative to the pedestrian sublay at Embarc;adero Road, requesting that the former agreement be terminated as of February 20, 1936, ::hen the old ,pedestrian was removed. This was referred to Committee No. 1. Request of ti+;oneni s Service :,eaue for Aooro'eriaLion. A letter was received from the WoMents Service League concerning , its need for financial aid _ to enable it to continue its 0i_ from refer J. . « of an_ fo r m Co :m:i t recoa.:1 direct 12 3O Works be loc• attemp and aci. now O The Be: preiii i ' r . use of latter, aar o t.,: ,. . r e No. 4 r u.a ero and e[rh:: on te x e••iode departm of he. e swn balanoP 0.. roi .. mi.tti or th'. vCi the Lou: imorovEu approva'c r ecommer $4OO.0 aooroor project, bservant;e eid...,. Board apts- lso �:aps =ending • as endation roj eC t. j.t,�i'd CGS' n Pacific e of ce Tian subaY 397 s r.ork, and requesting an appropriation of $25.00 a month from the City. As this involves a matter of policy; it was referred to Committee o. 3 and the City Attorney. L e t per from Veterans' 'uiedin_? Oommission A letter, addressed to the Mayor, was received from Byxbee, Charles A. Dobbel and Stanton Gria f ing, members of the Veterans? Building Commission, requesting that the ' Commission be dissolved, with an explanation of their reasons :or making such request. This matter was referred to Committee No. 1. Purchase of Arkush Pr ooerty. Project. ror Arw Public corks Beiidine anc. Remodelinz, Cit�'i Hall A report was received from the Board of Public Works, recommending that the property of E. J. Arkush on .c�amona Street pirectly across from, the city hall be purchased at a cost of vi2,030.00, and that an application be filed 14i th the ±ublic Administration on a proposed new public works building to by located. on the Arkush property. The Board advised that an e ttempt would be made to secure a transfer of whatever preference end additional consideration the City may have in the application now on file for the proposed remodeling of the city hall. The Beard also transmitted Bulletins Nos. 78, 79 and 87, with reli:a inery plans for the construction of a new public works b-iiding and for the remodeling of time present city hall for the use of ogler departments. A report was received from Committee 1 on this Getter, recommending the approval of the recommendation of the Board of Works to purchase the Arkushproperty and to submit the ?WA application on a new public works building. Committee No. 4 .recommended that $12,000.00 be appropriated from the onaopropria ted balance for the is urchase of the Arkush property, aidaed tire; a revised application be made to the h'.A for a project or the construction of a new public works building and for the r eroC eIing of the present city hall for the use of other departments. On motion of 6alsman and Thomas, the recommendations of the Board of Works and the committees were adopted, and t'_e sum of $12,000.,00 was appropriated from the unappropriated balance for the purpose -of Purchasing the Arkush property, oe roli call vote, all voting Aye except :`roster, who voted ,No. zulLetin on Community Center aintc nano ti A report was received from the Board of orrs trans ,r,i „ting Bulletin No. 82 relative to Co; :uni ty Center : a ntenance o+ the consideration: of the budget committee in preparing the 19e7 -,3o budget. This was referred to the budget committee. ' PA Project for Improvements to Veterans Buiidin A report was received from the Board of V:orks advising Council that it approves the Yc'PA project proposal for eeprovements to the Veterans Building. Ooamittee I also approved this project. A report on this matter was submitted by Committee 1lo.4, recommending that the sums of $175.00 from Account 825-99, •400.00 from Account 176-17 and $100.52 from Acco nt 176-49 be a ppro br iated. to aid in financing the City, s share of this: pre j ect, and that an additional amount of ;x,806.48 be aptr.opriated from the Contingent Fund to make up the contribution of the City as 'sponsor. On motion of Richards and Coste 2'i o, the' recoma:enda- tions were adopted and the appropriations authorized as recozz .ended , by ' Committee No. 4, by vote on roll call, all voting Aye except Blois and Mosher who voted NO. Purchase o '° New Billing Machine A report was received from the Board of VV;or.ks trans- mitting Bulletin No. 86 concerning the purchase of a second billing_ machine, and recommending the maachine be orderea immediately. Committee No. 5 recommended that this billies machine Hbe purchased Committee No. 4 recommended that $2940.00 be transferred from the unappropriated balance in the Otility funds to a special fund to cover the cost of purc asinz themachine, and that the Board of Works be authorized to place the order. On motion of Thoits and Mosher, the recommendations were approved and the transfer of $2940.00 %as authorized as recommended by Committee No. 4, by unanimous vote on roll call. r Sidewalk at Librar A -report was received from the Board of Yorks s. erov - ing• the request of the ;ibrary Boaad t ha. „ the sidewalk in front of the iLibrary on Hamilton Avenue be constructed to the _T-41:1 width of 12 feet, with temporary steps to afford a pro ;er : 1. proach to-the'entrance. A report vas submitted by Committee No. 1 recommending that the full width sidewalk be constw• sled Committee No. 4 recommended that an appropriation of .190.00 be made from the Contingent Fund for the purpose of constructing the full width sidewalk, including removal and reconstruction of the stairway. On :notion of Thoits ;:end Collins, the recommendations were approved and the appro_3riat..J authorizedby unanimous vote on roll call. Improvements in Lewis S ad? vi_ ion A report was received from the Board of Works advising the Council that it held a hearing on this date, April 12, 1937, for the purpose of hearing protests against proposed improvements in the Lewis Subdivision; that no protests against said improvements were made. The Board recommended to the Council that the improvements be made in accordance with Improvement Plans No. 53 and that they be done under the provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911, except the installation of water and gas mains, hydrants and valves, which improvements are to be made directly by the Board of Public Works. The City Attorney presented a resolution overr aira3 the limitation of assessment provisions of the Special Assessment; Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest act relative to certain improvements to be made under Improvement Plans No. 03. He explained that a four -fifths vote was necessary for the adoption of this resolution. A moti o was made by Thoits, seconded by Thomas, that the resolution be adopted, but after further discussion, the motion was witndra ,r. and the resolution referred to . Committee No. 1 " for study. Bill for Signs at Subv,avvr A report was received from the Board of Safety i „tg a bill in the am p unt of ; 19 :22 from the California at the Eb appropri.t On motion the ap.erop. Real rescindi ag that a ccel of the firE :.all be <<l; no,: approvE bell tower the recomme that the pr C appropriate, the bell to be. authoriz and Salzman appro eriat+ reccmmendia; drii + tov. er Mayfield TA.z plans submit frame constr constructio. prepare an e .c.i, Committee :'t0 in' pr'eparj?.`. its consider indicated an r,ecommen in zone in frcn establis , Y c. of . « the Palo . permitting ti zone in ;'roam+ TYi' Circle, a rep and a 1 e s o l u presented an 4 � V taken on he information r_. tr a-lia and a zones PINWOgeWUMMWOiihigei.4 744-01 kz trans second- _rte billing chat Ice in the purchasing _d to 4. ,,44.00 was nimous ly eC?alk :be' rks ca. -. against - no Board ade in hey be.: done except nd valves, o:rd of overruling ial rotest Act ^.1' rovemeft ewas r motion solution: be as withdraW California State Automobile Association, covering signs installed at the r.barcadero Subway. Committee £o. 4 recommended that 4119.72 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund in payment of this bill. on motion of Richards and Salsman, the report was approved and ;,he appropriation authorized by unanimous vote on roll call. Replacement of Bell Tower A report was received from the Board of Safety rescinding its recommendation to the Council of November 2, 19.36, that a concrete drill tower be erected in the .;ark at the rear of the fire station and that the bell now installed on the city, hall be placed in the drill tower; the Board of Safety now approves the - recommendation of -t4 Board of Works that the bell tower on the city hall be replaced by a steel tower. =1 report was submitted by Committee No. 1 approving the recommendations of the Board of Works and Board of safety ;hat the present bell tower be replaced by a steel tower. Committee No. 4 recommended that ;900.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund for the purpose of replacing t e bell tower by a steel tower, and that the Board of Yorks be authorized to erect the new tower. On motion ` r �^'t �li �d of i:ichdi''(d,~-) I nna Saisman, the recommendations were adopted and the approeriation authorized, by unanimous vote on roll call. Plans for Combination Fire -Station • 1/1 rill Tower A report was received from the Board of Safety recommending the construction of a combination fire station and drill tourer on the site on Park Boulevard now occupied by the Mayfield Fire Station, the new structure to be similar to }tans submitted by. the Fire Chief; that the tower be of steel frame construction and the station of wooden frame, stucco type construction, and that the Board of Works be requested to ,'reparean estimate of cost on that basis. • The matter was referred to the Board of Works and Committee No„ 2, with the understanding that the Board of Works, in Preparing estimates of cost, is not obliged to restrict its consideration to a•special type of construction, as indicated in the Board of Safety's report. Resolutions Establishing Loading Zones ti. report was received from the Board of Safety recommending for adoption a resolution establishing a loading zone in front of the University Hotel, 107 Circle; a resolution establishing a loading zone for the use of the public in front of the Palo Alto Hotel, 403 Alma Street; and a resolution permitting the exchange of taxi stand with the existing loading zone in front of 113 Circle. Two resolutions establishing loading zones on the Circle, a resolution: establishing a loading zone on Alma Street and a resolution establishing a taxi stand on the Circle were presented and refer red:to Committee No. 2, Councilman Thoits suggested tbat,hefore action is taken on the establishment "c f loading zones in front of hotels, it 'ormc. tlon should be furnished as to the probable amount of ;raffle zzc and number of hotel guests making use of such loading zones. - - rYoncilman Thomas suf0:ested that the narking problem ._ a ail lag zone situation be rei. er edi t, the PiL n.iDg Co"1"ni ssion Board. of e� tlnat the 5 `� "' C a Qu: � r1�, `qh ,�. 1 5 9c�yY 7.1..1,-t, 1, rea �' �Co c �, • of �Y :r: e of the endA *Illiag, to ses complete o 'e e i, s Gam G e } ^ � not r a� a. 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(�.g, 6 - r. k e ses 'tint t3�et o d. se n �1�.'io�'on i recG VasIlles ACC° a�• ��� axe in �, � Board ;of uch. a study 1. ng to vote g privileges of making referred to of .qty advising by the een 'inco n :.at it has on of n nigh Street . 2 =mission vision N0. 2 Board of Works an. agreement vision. C and that a.greeMent. Act 14'J. 47, on of T'hoits 1. and the l eld City sub - Road ommission . en Lots 6 and 7,! ock 78; and be closed.- inanc e - Commission Section 1011-E Committee No. 1 nded its -1 of the _1 of Thoits . by unanimous Ordinance Oo.Lmission Sections 1000, all minor es, defining C;f; for 401 incidental business uses in, the third residential zone; also suggesting that the Board of Works be conferred with in regard a amending Section 4402 of the Building Code so as to provide .n connection with, minor businesses in the third, residential zone that signs be restricted to not more than the =front line of e buildin A oropoeed ordinance amending Sections 1000, 1002 and 100LL of the Zoni ng Ordinance was given first reading, and referred to Committee No. 1. In this connection, a memorandum was submitted by .iieos. Katharine W. Treat, who some months ago protested, wi th other . ro;;erty owners, against the operation of a nursery school at aec Palo Alto Avenue, outlining activities at this school, and c Giving that it is a children's boarding house and as such is a violation of the zoning ordinance. The oroposed ordinance amending certain sections of the Zoning Ordinance, together with he memorandum from Miss Treat, was also referred to Committee No.2 Ort Lnance Changin7 Setback Lines r A report was received from Committee ado . 1, in regard to ;he proposed ordinance changing a n tuber of setback lines on P_e initiative of the Ply;. ruing Commission, advising that the coeolittee sees no objection to the proposed changes of setback eines in so far as they affect public works. Ordinance No. 706, changing setback lines on the :C::itiative of the Planning CowimiSsion, was given second reading, anton motion of Richards and Mosher, was adoeted by 'unanimous vote on roll call. Ordinance on Use of Trailers A report was received from Committee No. 2 recommending proposed ordinance relating to the use of. trailers be The ordinance was given second reading and discussed. The Council felt that the first section of the proposed ordinance should be amended to permit a person to use a trailer c:: his own property; that the use of trailers should be prohibited or y on vacant lots, public streets or public property. The ordinance was referred back to the Board of Public Safety. aeeuest of Calif. Mission Trails Association Denied A report was received from Committee No. 4 recommending eclat the request of the California ifornia Mission Trails Association for an appropriation of $25.00 toward its support be denied. motion Collins On of Coli and Bonham, this recommendation was approved. A 'pr o [3r ais pt p, ion to AtAttornezs Six f �? �e r report was received from Committee ago. 4recommending t= at the sum of $5O.00 be appropriated to Account 118,,-99 'egoipment Account of the Attorney's office, this to be taken from o e unappropriated balance. On motion of Richards and Sal swan, this recommendation was was approved and the appropriation authorized L. 1 —limo us vote �,•, . _. on roll call . .. Certificate e Funds for Library Pro;; eCt report was received from Committee ,Co. 4 recommending the Auditor be authorized to certify , t2"1e City of Palo Alto has on hand 1iy to the PWA � .authorities and sufficient f icien unencumbered 2aas, as required in the P A application on the project for �!i tt ors and alterations r to the Licrar . ,ai.Le,a in an amount not exceeding $16,000.00 as the City's contribution. Resolution No. 1136, authorizing the Auditor to certify to the PWA authorities as recommended, was read, and on motion of Thomas and Collins, was adopted by unanimous vote on roll call. Ordinance Establishi.rv; Setback Lines, Ordinance No. 707, establishing setback lines o:, Oregon Avenue, Middlefield Road and Ross Road, in Laumeis ter Subdivision i\o. 2, was given second reading, and on motion of. Mosher and Thoits, was adopted by unanimous vote on ro_Ll call. Plan for Retirement System A report was received from Committee » o .4 recommending that the adoption of an ordinance submitting to the voters the question of establishing a Palo Alto City __the Retirement System be posteoned until a future meeting of the Council, in view of the fact that the committee has not y e t entirely agreed upon certain aetais of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Thomas, Chairman of. Committee lac. 4, explained that the committee has received certain suggestioleo in: regard to the plan previously submitted to the Council and feels that it should give the matter. further study before it is finally submitted; t ha t the matter is of sufficient importance to justify the calling of a special election later on if it is not possible to nave the matter _settled in time to be placed on the ballot at the Hay else tlore The matter was referred •back to Coami ttee . _. Reports of Officials The reports. of the Department of Public Works, Department of Public Safety, Auditor and Treasurer for the month of .March, 1937, were received Gnd placed on file. Bill for Insurance Policies A r.e'port was received a from Co.a'1mittee i. rccon.Mendi.ng tnat payment t of the bill of $278.09 from Cornish &Carey covering premiums on fine insurance joiiciez on .the Mayfield Branch Library he deferred pending f1�th consicer.a:Zzon by the committee. It was- so ordered. - Monthly Bills On motion of Mosher and Stephens, the following bills .were a provec and warrants authorized in payment of same by unanimous vote on roll call: The -American City Ia3azine 2.C3 Bancroft -Whitney Co. 2.94 Bank of America 25.03 n City o"a Palo Alto 20.00 Congdon & Crome International City Managers Assn. 5.0 Mayor C. r. ju.dsof 25.0 Modern Office .Machines Co. 10.0 7.21 37. 1'. A. S 1i uu r 1+ Travelers insurance` C r on 7.YrIE commie on tie any ordine 0 _h use the s e to par. tomee- Attest: tor to read, and n.i.mous .i es on ,e.umeister 1 motion on roll a it bting to City . uture re details L,uggeSt .Ons v o unc i1 Judy - o. special e : is 4 ter election . 4. ; or acs, for the file.:. rcra e policies further a. it o wing 'men of tine 4.2.00 2.94 25.00 20.00 1.03 v 5.00 25.00 10.00 7.21 37.34 34.46. Approved: Weekly Law Digest $ 8.76 Frank E. Wilber Co. 42.49 Foster & Reynolds Co. 100.00 Palo Alto Hospital 184.-50 Ather.i'can City Planning Inst. 3.00 :• eccdif cat o Ci ty ©� C ty Ordinances The City -Attorney reported that work is progressing D., the r•ecodification of city ordinances. The Council directed that the vsrious boards and commissions be informed that the City Attorney is working on the recoa.if'icaticn of the ordinancaes e.nd would welcome any sug estions in regard to desirable cnanges it the present ordinanc;es. Official- ici.al- Parking Tapis The Mayor requested that all couneilmembers, whose cars are: hot -equipped with official perking tags, secure- these- official tags .from: the Mayorts office to permit them to park their-• cars on'.. the city hall grounds. Adjournment to. May , 1937 On motion'of Mosher and Sal sman, the Counc? l adjourned to meet on Monday, May 3, 1937, at 7:3.0 P.M. in the city -hall. i ttes t: ity Clerk