HomeMy WebLinkAbout06111928The Council .:of the City o f ?ae o Alto met in regular
session onthis date at 8 P. M. with Mayor Hobart presiding:
Roll call as follows
Present: Berteohe, Bona,, Cathcart, Christensen, Hobart.,
Hoge, ,Jordan., Kelly, Laos ten, Thoi is ,Thomas,Whis l er
Absent': Cottrell, ,ling, ' ood.
It was reported that -copies of the minutes of the
meeting of May. 21,. 1928, ;had.: been sent : to . each member of the
Council- On motion -of Bertsche and Lausten, the minutes of this
meeting -were. approved
Hearing of : Protest... on E'41d.enin Askaby Ave.
It was ` announced . that one of , the special orders of
the day was the hearing -on the protest of T. P. and J. C. Martin
against the proposed widening of Ashby Avenue`: The written
protestwas read a.nd. Yr. Martin,addressed the Council on this
matter.
ResolutionNo." 667, overrul ng 't ,e' objecti.ons of
T .P. and J. C. Martin` to the.'proposed ...widening. of Ashby Avenue,.
was read, and on motion of Tboits and: Bonn, was adopted by
.ananimous_ _vote: on ro/l.call.
Resolution No. 668, ordering the widening of Ashby
Avenue, was read and _on,naotian of Jordan and Kelly, was passed by
unanimous vote on roll ;call. Said resolution: appoints M. H. Hare,
E. L. Beaeh -and 0. F. C4mpbell as commissioners to assess the,
benefits and damages and have -general supervision over the proposed
work.
R.earing(Channing,Lincoln & Guir_da Paving)
•. .is was also the. timefor a hearing on Resolution of
Intention No . 665 for the i,;rproveraent of Channing Avenue, Lincoln •
:avenue and• Guinda,Street. ',No written protests were received and
there was no-one present who . wished to be heard on the matter.
Resolution Na. 669, ordering the work for improvement
of Channing'Avenue, Lincoln ?venue and C xinda Street, was read, and
on :notion of Thaits; an : 'Christensen: was. passed by unanimous vote
on roll cull.. •Said :resoluti'on_;fixes �: June 28, 1928, at 8 P. M. as
the time .for rece3"ving bids on thiswork.
Adjaurnmen t to:..June , 28, 1928
On motion of "Whisler. and Jordan, it was directed that
when the Council adjourn, it adjourn to meet at 8 P. M. on June 28,
3928, .in the City Hall.
rearing an Paving . Santa "Rita' and KellozE
-This was,.81so the time for a hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 666 for the' improveaent ,of portions of Kellogg Avenue
and Santa Rita Avenue. A' written protest was received frog E. E.
Gibson and others ga .ns t. the' paving of Santa Rita Avenue between
Ala and Ethers= ,:Streets.,, This matter :was discussed, and on inotior
of Taoits`-.and Bertsche, the prcedure under this resolution of
intention was'dropped„ and the matter was referred back to . the
Board of . Works,.
from P . 3 .Peterson
Communication was received from P. J. Peterson
concerning the hiring of non -citizens for city work. This :natter
was referred to the City Attorney for a report.
Petition for " Sidewalks
A petition from F. B. :Zuackenbush and others concerning
the: construc ion f sidewalks on Fernando Avenue between El ;amino
Real and the Southern Pacific tracks was received and referred to
the Board ' of Public Works.
Letter from. Municipal Traffic Lear;ue
A. circular, letter was received from the Municipal Traffic
League of California concerning its convention to be held on
July 18, 19 and 20, 1928 in San Francisco, and on motion of Jordan
and Fzoge,r was referred to the Board of Public Safety. ,
r e.tter from , tors Hyman
'A;: letter, was received from Milton Hyman of Milwaukee
revesting the priv,i.1ege of placing trash receatacles on the
sidewalks in the business: district. On motion of Hoge and Jordan,
this request was refused.
-Letter` from 0. +. Halsey
A, letter from 0. w. Halsey concerning the construction
of frame buildings .in..tbe fire limits of the Mayfield District
was referredto :Committee No. 2.
Letter >from: J es.:McIntosh.
A. commuxt cation- from James ` Mclntosh' suggestin, that the
widening -of: Hamiilton:'A,venue at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and
Ramona Street be :;continued on the northwest side to Bryant Street
was: `receivedand referred to Committee No. .I.
Concerning Sus Station
_.A repor:t" was reei:ved from the Board of:Works approving:
the . recommendation of the Planning Corm7ission t .at the bUs .,station
be allowed to 5continUe in Its present location `from-mrionth' t.o month
until tie plan for the' city plaza L5 adopted.
`3ai,s matter'was"'discussed, and on `mioti-on: o f Cathcart -ard
At isler,- the: Council rescinded -its -previous action directing the
Board of" ork.s. to :nave the- premises occupied. by--- the bus. station
vacated by the irst'- of .July,,- 1928, with the <understanding that the
bus station be all,owed.: to continue in its present location. from
-month:- to.:`month ti!(-.t?2 ::p.leasure Of the Board,
Oontract with John Doyle
A report was received from the Board. of Works approving
the' contract; with' John Doyle .for the paving of the northwesterly
half of 'Stafford Avenue. This contract was read andexplained
y the City; Attorney. On motion of Hoge and Thoits, this contract
'was approved by unanimous vote on roll call.
Reports On Moscui t o, Situation
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A report :was, received from the Board of Safety recommend
ing the adoption of an ordinance removing restrictions upon.'
travel In' Block :12.:. This ordinance was given first reading
and referred to C omMi t tee • No . 2
Report on Contract 'Nit;: Physician
h report .was received `from the Board of Safety recommend
ing that a contract.:be entered into; .by the City with a physician
for services' to: the Board .of .Safety, in different departments; and
possibly for -medieal work _for 'tre.:Board of Compensation Referees.
On motion of Cathcart and &ors. Thomas, this matter was referred
to Committee' No. 4 and Committee' No. 2.
Ordinance on Tray fic ,at Fires
Ordinance No. .421, relating to vehicular traffic at
fires, which has been approved by the Board of Safety and.
Cori ttee No. 2, was given second reading, and on motion of
Luusten and Hoge, was adopted by unanimous vote on roll call.
Ordinance on.„-ZEiclIL2,2t Post Office
Ordinance 422, repealing Sub -section 2 of Section 371
of Cod;fied` Ords.n a ice No.> :3, relating to parking in front of the
Post Office, which was approved by the Board'of Safety and
Committee No. 2, was read,, and on motion of Kelly and Hoge, was
adopted by unanimous vote on roll call.
Ordinance on Milk and cream
A report.;.was :r.ec;eived from the Board of Safety recommend-,
ing for adoption .the ordnance `relating to requirements for .m;:1k
and cream in. the City of Palo Alto, with the further recom ,enda-
tioo. that the ordinance :be.come effective on .january 1, 1929-
A report was also. ,received f`roni Comrzittee No. . 2 recommending
that this ordinance :as mended .by-' the committee and the Board of
Safety be'approved,
Ordinance .No 423', relating to requirements for ails apd
cream, was given second reading and discussed. The Health Cffic
and Dairy Inspector'"addre,ssect =the . Council on this matter.
On motion of Christensen and Cathcart, the date when.
this ordinance shall become effective' was changed from January 1,
1929 to July 1, .1929
Onmotion of Bonn. and ..Mr,s . Thomas, the ordinance as
amended was then adopted by unanimous vote on roll call.
Resolution or. Ioadin: Zones'
Reports were received:.:fr.om, the. Board of Safety and
Co:^^.nitt'ee NO. 2 e ommending:that the amended resolution relating
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to the estab i.s'hr ent 'of lea in, a.ne,s. on University Avenue be.
adopted.
Resolution No. 670, approving the resolution of the'
Board of ,Safety :relating to loading zones,was read, and on motion
of 'Bertsche' and Christensen, was passed by unanimous vote on roll
call.
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tspor.t on S.tre:et Opening
A report was received from the City Planning Commission
recommending that st, Street be opened from Cambridge Avenue to
Fernando Avenue to :60='feet in width, and that Hutchinson" Avenue
be opened' from Claanning''Avenue to Harker Avenue to 60 feetin width.
Onmotion of Thoits and Kelly, this matter was referred to the
Board of Forks to prepare the necessary plans and specifications.
on Se tbaek Change
A report was received from the Planning Commission
recommending change of setback line on Lot 5, Block 1, Seale
Subdivision No. 7. On motion of Kelly and 3ertsche, it was
directed that a hearing be held on this matter on June 28, 1928 at
8 P M. in the City Hall.
Ordinance . on
'Sidewalks
A report was received from. Committee Na., 1 recommending
the adoption of an ordinance relating to sidewalks
Ordinance No. 424, relating to sidewalks, was given
second reading, and -on .motion of Christensen and Thoits, was
passed on roll call, all voting "Aye" except Kelly,. who.. voted "No".
Report of Come#1 on Widening Emerson St.
A report *as received from Committee No. 1 reporting
progress in the utter of widening Emerson Street between Lytton
and Hamilton Avenues.'
Ordinance".;` on 30srd and Batten. Lwenin .s
A recommendation was received from C•oMmittee No. 1
that the proposed -'ordinance on board and batten dwellings; be
adopted',. `this 'ordiras ce was given second reading and discussed,
and on .'mro.tion of Cathcart And Kelly, was referred back to
CommItteeNo 1.
.-refund to MreNelander
A .report w'as .received from. C0 mi ttee .No .. •I recommending
that , trhe. amount' of 811:00 be refunded. to Mr. Nelander for his
payments for cost of intersection of Nevada Avenue 'arid Bryant -
Street. Cn ;motion- of Thoits and Bonn, this was• referred to
Committee -Nee' 4.
Deed from George Adair
A dewd of grant was received from George Adair and Mabel
H.. Adair in the-- matter of widening Newell Road. - On motion of
..:Thoits and. Kelly, a resolution accepting this deed was adopted by
.unanimous• vote: on roll call.
The City Attorney reported that all property -ewers have
deeded the necessary land on the westerly side of Newell Road for
the widening with the exception of the Pacific Gas & Electric
Company, 'who have offered to give a deed of grant provided the City
nays 460.00 to cover the cost of obtaining the release from the
several mortgagees of the Company. This matter was left in the
hands of the City, Attorney, anti no farther action was taken at tress
time.
The City Engineer was directed to confer with the Board
of -'Supervisors concerning the mounts previously appropriated by
the. Board for the paving of Newell Road and Stanford Avenue, and to
procure an, extension of time or whatever is necessary in order that
thecappropriations.for the countyfs share of this work will still
be available when the paving is done.
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A report was received from ;Committee No. 5 recommending
the payment of two hills of the Recorder P.ublishin, Company
amounting to $225.00 for publication of Orders No. 14392 : and
14393 before the Railroad Commission for taking over the Mayfield
gas and electric plant. Action or::.this matter was delayed until
the next meeting.
A report was-alscreceived From Committee No. 5
recommending that .:the bill of : $10.00 presented by Hire W-
Harbsugh for survey of lot which he purchased from Cit be not
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paid. On motion of rdan and Lausten, this recommendation
was approved:.
Ordinance on Walls and Fences
The proposed ordinance relatin to the construction
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walls and fences, which was deferred from the last meeting
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awaiting an explanation, from Professor Clark, was again considered.
On motion of Jordan and Kelly; this ordinance was laid on the
table, until the desired, explanation is received.
Reports of.Ogficials
The reports of the Department of Public Works,
'department of public Safety, Auditor and Treasurer for the month
of May, 1928, were received and placed on file.
Claims Allowed
On motion of Thoits and Bonn, the following claims
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American Trust Gompany $ 7.00
American Trust Company 178.89
Charles G. Nayton 1.30
Malcolm and David 7.40
California.Law Book Exchange 30.00
A. T. Petted 49.00
Alfred Seale 1000,00
Travelers Insurance Co. 98.01
Grace E. :eynolds 900.00
Palo Alto Theatre Co. 25.40
Paso Alto Times 6.00
N. E. Malcolm 125.00
E. D Lakin 75.00
E. L. Be aeh
20.00
Report of Attorney an Claim
A report -from the City Attorney on the claim of the
P. A. N. S. G. W. Association for $13.20 for sewer repairs was
receivedand referred to Committee No. 1
Resignation,, a.f R R. Beal
A .communication was received from E. R. Beal .tendering,
his resignation as a member of the -Board of. Public Works.;
On motion of Tholts_ and -Jordan,' this resignation was accepted
with regret and the Clerk was directed to write a letter to -Mr.
Beal expressing the appreciation of the Council for his services.
The election of a member of'., the Board to fill this vacancy :was
deferred .until the next 'meeting.
On .motion of Jordan, and Whisler, Mr. Oscar F. Campbeal
was appointed a temporary member of the Board of Public Works
to serve in the place of Dr. Marx while he is absent from the city.
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Mrs. Thonas Gran ve d Leave
=A communication was received from Mrs.. Thomas
req;xesting' Ieave': of absence from the City Council for six months
from: the:-. first of -July. on motion of Jordan and Berth.che, is
reque-sit .was..,granted:.
Concerning Budget
-A report was received from the OfficeMana8er stating
that work on' the :':budget for the coring year is, progressing rapidly /
and that ''.a preliminary draft will be ready for the budget
committee on June .18th.
Mr. Jordan, chairman of Committee i o...; 5., announced
that be would call ,a meeting of the budget committee on' Tuesday,
June 19th, at 7:30 P. M.
On':motion, of Jordan and Bertsche, tine Council
adjourned, to meet at 8 P. M., Thursday, June 28:, 19280 in the
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