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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12141936Oa 1.49, 25:00 6.44 38.63_ 100.00 10_:00 The Council oef the -City of Palo Alto met in regular sr.-si o a, o:� this date at' 7° "0 p , with Mayor u' ` on presiding.; .0 a . .. Judson ,. d�ng. l as followS-: Present: Bonha;:, Co"i inS, C;)$cello, Judson, iiitche1l s .SalSmai , StcphenS, ,.Tho:??a . !'t. f Bi:ois, .Cathcart, Goddard, .moo_:"her, ica.�:hrr.:s T'1G2 is W d ' The minutes of the meeting of November 9 r Absent: aeproved. Request of Veterans Council Bui d:ln A letter was received from the Building Committee of -Lhe United Veterans' Council requesting certain repairs and impre vements to the Veterans' Building, - report nay v.nC.�OS�,t').g a prepared by Col. William Be Radcliffe with estimates of cost for necessary repairs and desirable improvements, and also a sketch showing the proposed changes This matter was referred to the Veterans' Building -Commission for consideration and report. 'At the suggestion o$. Councilman Thomas, the 0Jrt1:rns ef the _letter and report whichdeal with the structural safety o. the building were referred to the Bard of Public 7orks. n y Ate from rom. Li eut-Governor Hatfield _ Br1,3.ee Toll I. communication from George J. Hatfield, -ie,zt :mart Cover'nor, a closing copy of letter sent to Governor =lerriam a ..o the California Toll Bridge Authority :C'.'�' ve to a y ,:. arce r ::ell ;. or passenger cars on the new San T�r. anc i sco-Oakle.nd. zAay. �r cge, ryas .received and placed on file. Gift of Palo Alto :Humane Society 0 letter was received from the Palo . ito Humane Society ecvising the Council that it is able to offer a further contribu- tion of funds through the generosity of one of its patrons at these funds are on deposit in a savings account in a local `e t, enu that the Humane Society has turned over to the ? oarc of Public V;orks its pass book on this account " a has given the e _rd authority tc draw on these funds ao to the amount of 49000.00. Mrs. ."rank Thomas, Super.in�endent of the Humane Society, was present and. � � y � that ,.�mu..�.. .. 4 �. e t,�.; , .,n.�ormea tine Co..incil that 5:.:ice this r ' ,r _ written the bids for.: the construction of the Propose:. -animal, s_ niter nave been opened 'And, all bids are in excess of the amount of funds available; . t � that .the prG,l@Ct have tv :ye , delayed until t:ae 7la'ns are revised or until further funds.are available. In this connection a report was received from the Works roc e. notify he. r of or�s �,a sung 'the Council to officially ciao.: rioT ' �`z v ' d t t the r one♦ 'from the Pala Alt :Iumane Soe7Tety 'teen 4-:uted and is available to the Board for the 4 „a. building dim of the eai„". ._ shelter. he 'Board .l>so' reported that a. :'etter ^ae ber_ n received from St .nford� Un�..'v rs�.t 'd .q >t ?,e zoo �,r t � ti�wy._� :.� n� .'� tic C of s • ees have ea.p^oroved "tne' ,p lar to. erect an , ni ;> l shelter on l anC leased from the University. 4 Oh motion of Mitchell and Bonham, the ,Counc l accepted the money donated by the Humane Society for deposit and placed the funds' at the disposal of the Board of Works, with the understanding that if the building is not erected the money is ro . b returned to the Humane Society. for Municipal Natatorium A communication was received from E. C. LaMontagre, suggesting that the Council give consideration to the matter of constructing and operating a Municipal Natatorium. Mr. LaMontagne was present and addressed the Council on this matter. The communication was referred to Committee No. 3. Claims > from Jamie Smith and ' e rvel Smith 1x claim for damages was presented, filed by M. Mitc::?1_ Bourqu_in, attorney for Jamie Smith, in the amount of ,20,CCC'.3 on account of injuries incurred by Jamie smith ,:hen struck city car driven by George Weber, also a claim made by a!{arve_ Smith, . mother of Jamie S mi cn, in the amount of $1500.00 for hospital and a.octor's bills of Jamie Smith. These claims were referred to the City Attorney for o.e L..icon and recommendation. Claim from 014ver L. Lewis d 1:ni tende Com:u i legia and. _- admin was a reade a pro the V Core.-_ recomr on Lod A claim for damages, filed by Ed�':aro 7. Hardy Inc ��s . Svoi' A ' C$rley, attorneys for jliver L • Le 4 is, in the amount of d iv2C': $51e4-..8.5 on account of injuries incurred in a fall on the Pro: e� pavement at the Circle, was referred to the City r ttorne:. for sser;.. This a op .pion and recommendation. Letter from Charles Ellet re Lamage to Sidev:alk A letter was received from Charles Ellet, cl aimine thatthe sidewalk in front of Lots 11, 12 and. 13, College Terrace, was damaged by city employees in lot cleaning work, and ; requesting that the City repair the sidewalk. This WaE referred to the Superintendent of Streets with request to repair the damage if found necessary. Request of Community Center Commission for Readj=nnt: and Additions to Budget A communication was received from the Community tee -^-t r Commission requesting certain readjustments, reductions and additions to its budget, including a request for additional ^ I-- - in the amount of $3,209.03 for furnishings and equipment new Children's Theatre :.nd for the purpose of employing one additional janitor. A report was received from CommittEe No. 3 on this :natter, approving in principle the request of Community Center Co r..is.sl.o.z for additional funds for t ^e of employing one additional janitor ,nd for furnishings end of the Children's Theatre. This matter Y:as re: - to equipment Uri Children's to Committee No. 4. Letter. from Boy Scouts A letter was received from A. L. Trowbridge, L_- er_ Chairman of the Boy Scouts, concerning the administration that portion:: of the new wing of the Community Center desi oy MS's. Stern as the permanent headquarters of the local Scouts. A report was received from Committee No. 3 aprr� el the policy of leasing quarters in the net wing of the Co: Center to: the Boy Scouts, the details of the lease to be out by Committee No. 1, the Board of Works and. City A ttor of Works lease The matter was referred to Committee No. 1, and', C ty 1,ttorney, ..*oA the Board Asses:: whicn 1936, refe-r req ues cause approv hereaf contra matter the r u recoapp�. _o:, bill, in g citizc in hoe; that w. i be mor Center 1 fundS o, t ne tee of til -o;zrc ose na -'ew errev Board 357 tommi smteuriondk l Councilman Wood came. at 8:05 .p.m. and was present ..aring the rest of the meeting. ' r esig na tion of Councilman- Thomas from Veterans. z ii1ding. Commission.,: A letter was:received : from Courncz mq; n Larl C. lhomas g w g the Veterans'Buildingresignationasamemberof Commission. Mr. Thomas explained that the combination of Legislative and ad: unistr .tiveduties was no;, satisfactory ana he felt it was not advisable for councilmen to serve on administrative boards or commissions. On motion of Mitchell and Sal'sman, the resignation was accepted with regret, and with thanks for the services endered. At this time the Mayor introduced for first reading a _proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 851 relative to the Veterans' Building Commission. This was referred to C.D .r.ittee No. 3 and the City Attorney. ecommendation of Assessor for Cancellation of Assessment A communication was received from the City Assessor recommending that the assessment of $750.00 (total tax i°7.60) on Lot 9, Block 119,. Crescent Park, be cancelled, in order to avoid double taxation. He pointed out that this lot was divided among three adjoining owners and the assessment was properly distributed, but by an oversight the original assessment on Lot 9 was not cancelled on the work sheets. This matter was referred to Committee No. 5. - - - T Rec u.est of Veterans' Welfare Board for Cence } l .tion of Taxes A petition was received from the Veterans' l?e1fare Board recuesting cancellation of taxes on part Lot 1, sue' ock 96. ..psassment No. 2256 (Tax Bill No. 2254 in the amount of x,16.50) which was deeded to the Veterans' Welfare Board on August 4, 193'6, and as state property is exempt from taxation. This was referred to Committee No. 5. Bill for Palo Alto Folders A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the bill of $403.55 from Sionaker r = erinting ;use: for reprint of Palo Alto 'olders and for Envelopes be approved and paid from the Publicity Fund, and advising that nereafter they will secure the approval of such items before contracting for them, as recently requested by the Council. A report was received from Commit' ee quo. 4 on this matter, recommending that this bill be approved end paid from e r'uc.iicit:y Fund. On motion of Thomas ana ' e of recommendation of the committee was approved and the eppro oriation made from the Publicity Fund in payment .o f t t.:.' s bill, } by unanimous vote on roll call. Naming of Park communication was received from Dr. James G. Sharp, -_� regard;;, to the petition • previously presented by certain CAtis ns asking that the, park near the Mayfield Depot be named ;_, aonor of Dr. Sharp, this letter relieving the Council of ..-my r ,asp3._sibility in naming the ,park as requested, but agreeing y,aat it should be named and suggesting other names V'.`hic^1 would ue more appropriate. The Board of Works, to which the petition, had bEe'^ referred, returner the petition eo the Council 'it h the infer Tr` ti.on that the Board had designated this park as " fayfield Perk" some years ago and felt that this name should be retained. A report was received from Committee No. 1, r ecomr,,n4- that, in accordance with the wishes expressed by Dr. Sharp in his letter of November 17th, the park opposite the Mayfield Depot be not named the "James Graham Sharp Park". The coal = t suggested that the question of naming the park be referred to the Planning Commission. The committee reported that it favors the name"Mayfield Park" as suggested by the Board of .';arks, _n order to perpetuate the name of lay. ield . This matter was referred to the Planning Co:imission. Resignation o.i Councilman Cct .cart A communication was received from Councilman . '. Cathcart, tendering his resignation as a member of the City Council, to take immediate effect, since he is changing his place of residence from Palo Alto to the Stanford Campus. The Mayor and members of the Council expressed reret that Mr. Cathcart's resignation was necessary and commented the value of his services while a member of the Council since his election to this body on April 29, 1918. It v.cs pointed o .t' chat Mr.• Cathcart had served on all the council committees and had been chairman of Committee No. 2 for many years, :end that he is the only member of the Council to have served 2 four- year term as Mayor, from. 1920 to 1924. On motion of Thomas and Bonham, the Council accepted Jr.i Cathcartts resignation 'vith an expression of warm feelinE and high appreciation for his long, faithful and intelligent services, and requested the Mayor to send to Mr. Cathcart letter conveying these sentiments to him. Transfer of Funds .A report was received from the Board of Works requesting the' Council for a transfer of $163.00 from Accoant 175-17 to Account 175-99, capital account, to pay a bill fro: Join L. Ingram for the installation of a bath tub in rce Ar No. 2. A report was also received from Committee No. 4 recommending that this transfer be authorized. On motion of Thomas and Salsxan, the recommendation was approvedend thE recomr. transfer authorized by unanimous vote on roll call. for a at El that t? A report was received from the Board of Works tr' "s- of M=t': mitt ing. Bulletin No. 35 relating to estimate of cost to re Mayor the present bell tov.er on the city hall by a steel tower. In this connection, Committee loo. 1 recommended the Board of Works be askedto prepare estimates of cost ter the construction of a drill tower, as recommended by the 7.Der= of Safety; if such a drill tower is erected, the ~yell =.o:', installed on the city hall would be installed in the drill On this matter Committee i o. 2 reported that it the .principle of erecting a suitable drill tower as reconr:-...r.',- by the Board of Safety, :it gout :maki.ng.:b. ;, recommendation F_s tolocation. Bell Tower - Drill Tov. er of qc - esti: apprc of e: for t on t:, Corpo recom Penin the r, + nPi r that aavis( the 1 Co r ! i also `: the pE Board r�5fir�-] :pit :in promos Employ cone er suffic Commit Buiidi: w a s so , approg to =0r City lecssa been <;..ti this re y � � regret t ed upon since` ,i�lted �ittees end a four- ece ted eeling igent y a L ccount from ,rehouse nd the trans- 1 `Nle^e. er. did that st for.. he Board '%J'v'ti rill tO €r•. On of Committee estimates of approved. motion of Collins and Salsman, the recommendation No.1 that the Board of Works be asked to prePare cost for the construction of a drill tower wa The, report of the Band of Works relating to es yimate of cost to replace the present bell tower on the city :_41? :was placed on file, pending submission of estimates of cost for the construC Lion ' of a dri:l.l tower and action by the Council on this matter. Extension of. Corporation_ yard Road Referring to the petition for'" exte nsi on of the Corporation Yard Road, which the Board of Works previously recommended be denied the Board transmitted e, letter from the Peninsula Burner and Uil Company objecting to the extension of the road which would pass over the concrete tanks which they lease from the City,, unless the City constructs new tanks for heir use at some other desirable location. The Board reported that these tanks are not designed to carry a street load, and advised that the amount of revenue now received by the City from the leasing of these oil tanks is $15.00 per month. The Ccuncil was informed that the Planning Commission, Committee loo. 1 and Committee No. 2, to which the petition was also referred, have not yet: made 'reports on the matter. At the request of Mr. Lewis Bayd Leve, attorney for the petitioners, who has been granted a re -hearing before the Board of Works, action was deferred and the matter was continued. P, 000sed Addition .,o Veterans' Bus"! din7 'or Employment Bureau A report was received from ,;;he B K of 7orks trens- e.itting Bulletin No. 35 relating to e .mate of cost for: a proposed addition to the Veterans' Building for the use of the Employment Bureau, ;ith a report from the Deputy City Engineer concerning the budget, item for this purpose which. is" not sufficient for the addition required. On this matter, Committee No. I recommended that it be referred to the Veterans' Building Commission for investigation and report. 'The _'natter ==s so referred e-orecment with Southern Pacific for Pi ce 'ine Cros siis A report was received from the Board of Vorks recommending that at an agreement with the Southern Pa.cir. i.L Company or e pine line crossing beneath the tracks and right of way t El Carmelo Avenue be approved. Committee No. 1 also recommende et the agreement be approved and that the Mayor ond u' Clerk a .7)e euthorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Onmotion of Mitchell and Thomas, these reports were o poroved end the 't`;yor nd City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement Plans for Alterations and Additions to City E,e11 A request was received from the Board of i,;orks for a appropriation of $750.00 for the purpose of -e=loving an architect e ). epa_•e preliminary plans for alterations and additions to the city :fail. The Council' was informed that prompt action is oau � 'ecessaAy in order totake advantage of the PTA grant which has teen z.1 -located for thiS purpose. A report was received from Committee 1 approving this request and recommending that the appropriation be granted. ,oee:1 tide No. 4 also approved the request and recommended that :he aooroor. attion be made from the Continr�ent zn.. � T d . d 360 On motion of Thomas and Salsman, the recommendations were approved and the appropriation of $730,00 was made from v re Contingent Fund for the purpose of employing an architect to prepare plans for alterations and additions to the city hall, all voting Aye on roll call except Costello, who voted No. Apo o6riation to. Re -locate Runway at Airport A report; was •.received from the Board of ”orks recoamen. ing that the appropriation of $290.00 previously requested for the purpose of eliminating one 83 -foot tourer near the Palo ' tc Airport; be appropriates for the purpose of re -locating the runway on the field. The Council was informed that this :,;:o L.4 be a great improvement"_ to the airport and wonld eliminate the hazard. now existing because of the tower. A letterwts read from the Associated Air Services relating to theadvantages in re -locating the runway and expressing; the desire that any appropriation on . made. by the Council be used for this.purpose instead of for the elimination of the tower. Committee No. 1 reported that it approves" the plan. for re -location of. the :runway, and approves the request of the Poar for''m appropriation: of :$2090.00 for this purpose. A report was also received from Committee No, 4 recommending that 190. be appropriated` from the Contingent Fund for the re -location of the. runway in accordance with the plan submitted by the Boris of Works. On .motion of Mitchell and Stephens, the recommenda- tion : was approved and the appropriation authorized from the Contingent Funs,: by unanimous vote on roll call. Proeosed Addition at Co.'nunity Center for Workshon A report wasreceived from the Board of T,;'orks tr, ,n:;- mitt.ng Bulletin No. 43 relating to estimates of cost for a proposed addition. ,at the rear of the new wing of the Community Center for a workshop and storeroom and for an open cloister with tile roof :to, connect the present workshop with ' the oropocc" new workshop. it" ;gas" pointed out by the Deputy City Engineer that e725.00 had been budgeted for the construction of a fence to enclose a rear yard back of the stage, but it was now felt desirable to build the proposed addition, and that the construc- tion of a fence would be delayed until some decision is made the proposed addition. The matter .as` referred to the Community Center Commission. Resolntion ".trese:r'v?ncr. Pcr.ning Space for Postal Tei A report was .received from the Board of Safety recommending for approval .a resolution re:_ ea vin` the t:: Ira autcnobi1.e parking space from University Avenue in a westerle direction on the Circle for the exclusive use of the Postal Telegraph Company. ` The proposed resolution was read, ' r:d referred to Committee 4o.. 2. Councilmen Goddard and Richards came at this time, 8:45 p.m -land were present during the rest of the meeting. Councilman Thomas left at this tine and was absent for the rest of the meeting. Parking Regulations at Channin School A report was received from the Board of Safety recommending the approval of a resolution establishing a -en parking” zone on Channing Avenue between Webster Street and cross -walk; ti bus ding u` to the west; G the school oss loa.� ..;, .one c, N"`:: side of the cross -walk, and establishing a loading zone o:^ e e remainder of the curb on the northerly side of Channing extending from the _bus loaning zone to the end of the echo's,:' property. aa, The Boa= of ':*n presentation ._ was referred en Amendment A rei recommending f: Ordinance prov business shall remain the S°.€ 7aundny :n Refe: doing business ordinance so az for outside lay change be made Mitchell and Se Gates on A rep recommending t .17 Embarcadero Und This was ref err • Resolution A rep reco mme nd i ,, ti _" ". .,- 41 southeasterly e the southwestor o� University A loading zone. • was reao• and re Ordinances A ree recommending t r Lincoln __venue distance of 94.; Channing Avenue side of O ha nni r, a distance of 1( Lincoln Avenue, Ordirn recommended, we: was adopted as rol Commission recce] easterly side 0: 24 feet begs n is. line of C ennlnc and that the e e,: Avenue ce chanec and continuing 2 . r ce recomm n .'n4 Y4 ti. ... ,.. The resolution covering this recommendation of the Poa of Safety has not yet been {%2 r `:.i ,- ad f or presentation at the next meeting, of the Council. Tr e "hatter referred to .Committee No. 2. Amendment to " Laundry Ordinance A report was received, from the Boar -1 of Safety 1mend recommending for adoption an amendment to the present Laundry for Ordinance providing that all persons engaged in the laundry: .lto business sr_a11 secure, a permit, the license provisions to the same and no ; charge to be made for per..•.ons (o- laid uit: : n A ?.e.%.r homes. This was referred to ComTittee No. c?, Referring to the request. of San Fr=ancisco icAunc:.ries in doing business in Palo Alto for an _amendment to tlae ::resent ordi'.^.ace so as to provide for a reduction of license fees for outside laundries, Committee: No. •2 _ ecommendod hat no change be made in the present ordinance. On motion of and SalS 2 '' r . _ tGY'ie.il ,'Tic"in, this recommendation .;.^..S '?'):)rOYTed . �o oarc' Cites on Ramos at Underpass L !' 90 00 Board .da- )used er .ta r-uc- S or the re 12e, A report was -received .from the Board of Safety recommending that gates be installed on each ramp at the LMbar ca.dero Underpass at a Cost of .1.16.36 f v• tt This was referred to Committees -No. 2 and No. 4. . „.c g�atesm „ Resolution Estab:ii.s*Ping Loading 7one A report was submitted by the Board of F.4.. fety ing that the f,irst. diagonal parking space on .' e southeasterly side of. University: Avenue sout r es,tcr1v fro`n sout� cross -walk l_ between t' southeasterly • _ side. - �. ' n 4 S � e r l y �. � 7 G. ii the of University Avenue. and Kipl ing -Street be established , .L - o�:o ..o Zone. - 2,- resolution eStabi�.Shing th:.a-oaci g :-one .as read and referred to.•Co:riiittee. No. 2. ✓i dinance .s C hanYing Setback -Lines A report was -received from the Planning Commission recommending that the setback line on the westerly t? id of - Lincoln revenue be changed from 30 feet to 16 feet for a. distance of 94,36. -feet southerly from the ... . -i C: _.l ne of Charming Avenue, and that the setback line on the no ther1 y ide of Charming Avenue -be changed from 24 feet to 18 feet or L dis,,ance of 103.87 feet _ eet westerly t ? . :':c of _..n corn Avenue. Ordinance No. 693, changing setback lines as recommended, was read, and on motion of Mitchell and Pc, o' •rd _ - =, adopted as an emergency ordinance by unanimous vote on call. A report .was also- received from the `Panning Commission recommending that the setback line on the south - :easterly side of Lincoln Avenue be changedfr :30 feet to 24 feet. beginning. at a pointt 11 r/ ith rl• y from the ; out h, y a `�.J SOT..., F_• .. :. ',;. ':�...,� . .S'•1 _ lne of Chann nix Avenu and continuing 7 6` feet southwesterly; i; � e cuntwr_..L..ng r 1. r3 w �, � and.- �'4a v the .,etba.c�� line on the westerly , side of Melville venue be•chw.nged. frot c4' feet to 20 feet beginning at a. point 135 Feet �,out1 er'ly fror. the southerly line of Channin, Avenue and continuing 132 feet in a southerly direction. A proposed. ordinance changing setback lines as recommended w a s given first reading. 362 Map of Lewis Subdivision A report was submitted by the Planning Commission recommending that the map of the Lewis Subdivision be accepted, provided the agreement relative to ins ta? 1ation of utili tips street improvements is signed by all interested parties. The Board of Works reported that it approves the y and recommends that the mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute she:, ,agreement for installation of utilities and improvements, which has been signed by the subdividers. Committee No. I also recommended that the subdivision map be approved -and that the agreement be executed by the Ma: -or _ ric O? Clerk. Resolution No. 1127, approving the map of Tract -4o. 44, Lewis Subdivision, a subdivision of Block 129 and part of Floc' 128, part of Pitman Partition, and accepting the property dedicated for public use and designated as Forest Avenue, Pitman Avenue and Martin Avenue, was read, and on motion of Colel ns and Goddard, was adopted by unanimous vote on roll cell. On motion of Collins and Bonham., resolutiene r cr ept r~ a deed from T. P. Martin covering a portion of Lot 1, Pitman Partition, a deed from T. P. Martin covering a portion of Lot Pitman Partition, and a deed from ":? lidm 1. Kirby co vex•:nn: portion of Lot 2, Pitman Partition, each h deed dedicating e cer_ for: the opening of Martin Avenue, were aad.opted. by ,;nsni mon 4 : on roll call. On motion of Mitchell and. Bonham,. the Mayor .,n' 0. ty Cler i were authorize to exec ::te the agreement fcZ' iris tc:1l t, of t';it.iiities and improvements in the Lewis Su.bdivi.^ion. Establishment of Setback Lines in Lewis Subdivision report was received from the Planning Commieeion recommending that a •24 --loot setback line be- established on . -' sides of Pitman Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Center Street; -that-. -a 24 -foot setback line eeteblished on. both sides of Martin Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Center Street; that setback- Fine be established on both sides of Forest Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Center Street; and that 5 setback line of 20feet be established on the westerly side of c ere; . Street from Forest Avenue to and including the two a o facing -eon' Martin Avenue. Ordinance No. 624, establiehing these setback ,in_�.. recommended, was read, and on motion of Collins end : c'..a-•r. was• s an emergency ordinencc by unanimous Cott _gin e:doptec a , r7,:.1. call. Transfer -of 1' nds ..or• TyeE_'\ rite- report was received from Committee -`0. 1 recc;= that- $1CO..00 be transferred from Account 168-29 to Account for. the purpose- of purchasing an Elite type typewrIter-fer .in- writing speci.fica'cions and other data in.. connect -7o'? - federal. pro jeects, as requested by the Board -of r;orks . Committee No:. 4 also approved this re ues t and recommended -the transfer be - atthor.izea . On. motion of Mitchell and Saisman, these reports accepted Inc. the transfer euthorized, by unanimous vote or - c'a.11 a w:. 3ng t:- $272c.•�, acco;n with - .: \• author=. reco.; mce and Se,l, Gut hor i . Se. the B'o _ Street 3 that 'n L .I.G 1, let Oraln: nc On motic was acce Be�rr� 4Vner° C oAr mi y i e in the Coma: -nee, ,ne --aonth ..o] per Monti of the cc that an Fend = .o _• On J mo lice approved roll cal,:. accepting covering property u' =animoue op 363 Transfer to Ga.�', Tax Account No. - report was received . from Committee No. 1 '''"'C o mmf'nd - d, :nz that the report of the ;.3oardd of Tor'.rs rr. co:''.i::e:^.d i 7 that ':�l I.2 be transferred t ed ft 188- 2O 2 C r.�ferr from Account � to r, r, •4ry P c 3 n l bank non 8:s "Gas Tax Account No. for ure in connection ,�t the 1937 pav3 ,^ n3 `Contrast,. be approved - nsfer thorized. Committee No. 4 also approved tb,; Y.,,_,crt -nd r C'commnaed that the transfer be made. 7l Mitchell ,nd tia isma n, these reports were accepted and `''•? t' =• .. �e : ,.- _orized by unanimous vote on roll col 1. Set--zu.n of Funds for Street Improvement On recommendation of Committee loo. 1, the rcWort of 44, 'hE .Board of ,: orks transmitting an estimated s t-i. r n' funes for ock Y' tre•:t Improvement, Docket California 1473-D, was placed on {'ile Ordinance on Juctio'�.i Pern.its Not Adonte report was received from Committee dr; s e,c..-ynm nd n ha.t the proposed ordinance amending Section. O8 of C•odif; n,d n;,k n c e� No. t to - +R�'4 L�" of 3 relating auction ;%e-r'''-:-'..tS ��'' not i`i"o",.`tEd. 3 n motion Mitchell andWood, the report of the com:n4, t:,ee accepted. all. ting t 7 errr vote.., i.tz ty Le:t-from California. Safety Council _ On recommendation of mm t "� -. Brennan, Chairman of the Murici; a 3 t e Sa-°ot Co 1:^:i ttee of the California of Council -d n2,-t5tion on Dances at Comm=itv Cr • At _ is request,Committee No. 3 V:a, ran terfurther ,1L:e. in which to consider the petition r ela t .. `;'f i C - e'er "t 1 Co- unit y Center. S1:ry of City Assessor A report was received from Committee _vo. 4 1. e ommendin ester .;he .salary of the -City Assessor be fixed L_. for the months' of November and December, ` 193F,, and at v2.00.1 month beginning January 1, 1937. On motion of Mitchell and. Richards, the recommendation of the committee was accepted and the salaries authorized, . by vote on roll Cal/. o-cr•onria.. ion for Assessor's Office A report- was received from Committee No..4 recommending :hat an appro tion•of from the pri« �600..C?0 be made �;^,-�L i ,i.Yr,-Lt -� - or maps, supplies and labor for the As: -es -or 9 r. ofrice. Da m=otion of Mitchell and- Richards, this recommendation. was 2_c:r'ov;:d and the appropriation authorized, by unanimous vote or roll call. JtCC from F. Maxwell yy On motion .of, Sal-smzan -and Richards, resolution accepting a ,� from, fir• pt` � doe Maxwell ar_d . 3 nne � xwe , were „ v'ering portion of Lot '3, .Seale. Tract No. 4, --(,,c n? , roil. ocertr for trc• opening. -of Byron Street, was .(f I„.tee 17.y :;n.animous vote' on'roll ,call. 0 • -p.pli cation Resolution for PV A Grant Resolution No. 1128, entitled "A Resolution Author C. H. Judson„ ayor of the City of Palo Alto, California, to File an Applic.ati�on. to the United States of America through the Federal Emergency. Adn1nistration of Public Works for a Grant to Aid in Financing the Construction of a Transmission Water ',fair;. Connection to ;the;Hetch Retchy System, and Designating J. F. Byxbee, City. Engineer, to Furnish such Information as the Government may request", was read, and on motion of ?too© anc Collins, was adopted by unanimous vote on roll call. Resolution of intention to Str. ai hten South Court Resolution: of Intention No. 1129, to straight.cn portion of South Court, was read, and on motion of Salsman <:r Richards, was adopted by unanimous vote on roll call. 3ro.inarce Amending Bus Stop 0rdin: nce Ordinance No. 695, amending Section 370A of Cos__f�. Ordinance No. 3 relating to Bus Stops, was given second re and on motion of. Richards and Goddard, vwa.s. adooted by unF n _molls vote on roll call. Ordinance Chan7in , Setback Line Ordinance No. 696, changing the setback line on the nort=esterly side of Hamilton venue from 30 feet to 20 feet for a distance of 92 feet southwesterly from C nk,ucer Street, was given second reading, and on motion of Salsman and Eonh m, was passed by unanimous vote on roll call. .Reports of Officials The 'reports of the Department of Public VTorks, tL Department of Public Safety, Auditor and Treasurer for the m„r. r of November, 1936, were received and placed on file. Re --codification of City 0rdin noes The City, Attorney a _c7 r�� . ed t "e Council on the mat's r --of the , re-cbdif:i.cation of the city ordinances,- T_'nd informed the Council - that he believed. it ,;.ouid be possible. to secur' t" •services ofa• person with a good knowledge of the law who col devote his' time, for a few weeks to this work, and that he t}-:^.,, .- the, work could be --dome for $200.00. The matter was cisc:.ar and- .it was the. -opinion of the Council that a re-codif .ca Rio~. the ordinances at. an early date is necessary. On Motion of Saiswan and Richards, the sum of $200.00 was appropriated, from the Contingent Fund for the• purpose of re --(codifying the.•ordinances, the money to be placed. at the disposal -of the -City Attorney, by unanimous vote on roll call. Bills Acproved • 0n motion• of Collins and Stephens, the followi.ng bills were approved and, warrants authorized in payment of same, by unanimous votee on roll call: Bank of America Bancroft -Whitney Co. City of Palo Alto Congdon & C.roe Hares Brewer 04 Clark Mayor : C, H. Judson g 25.00 2.94 18.95 1.60 nc. 463.70 25.00 adjourned. Attest: On .m: ant to Mein :. ;n^ nl ouW the Neel the r? month rmeci �F, re the could he thought ^,�ssed r i on of ;200.00 'se of. the 11 call. ,ng bills 'e, by adjourned. Attest: Peninsula Blue Printers 1.22 Remington Rand, Inc. 7.50 F. A. Stuart 17.26 Slonaker's Printing House .52 Fred. H. Smith 5.15 Travelers Insurance Co. 260.30 Wi htnan's 11.59 Frank E. Wilbur Co. 5.41 Palo Alto Times 7.90 Geo. E. King;,- Tax Col. 50.00 Business Week 10.00 David, Keeble 10.30 �lonaker'sPrinting House 403.55 Stanford Univ.,ersity 40.00 Palo Alto Hospital 1463.00 Geo. E. King, Tax Col. 1055.72 an motion of Salsman and Collins, the Council ty Clerk Approved: +�- ayor 365