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,2,c t Minutes Page -2- 10 May 1960 ~ :0 ~ n n The City Manager ~resented a petition requesting additional im- provements to the ~an Marcos Airport. The Council was informed of the money already spent and the plans for additional improvements in the current fiscal year. It was the pleasure of the Council that cthec work be accomplished as planned. Mr. Watson, 947 Field street, has requested a parking permit. The Council agreed that established policy prevented issuing permits of this nature. I The City Manager reported that several of the committees of the Chamber of Commerce had recommended relaxing parking restriction in an attempt to stimulate trade. He recommended that the Council consider a trial period of "courtesy" parking after 12 noon on Saturday. Alderman Hillburn moved the adoption of an amendment to the Parking Meter Ordinance authorizing the "courtesy" parking or "free" parking for a period of seven weeks ending on the 31st of June, 1960. This motion was seconded by Alderman Davis and on roll call the ayes and nayes were: Ayesl Aldermen Beecroft Davis Hi llbu rn Korff Nayes: None The City Manager was instructed to have the Chamber of Commerce conduct a survey to determine if this policy should be continued. Mr. Fuller stated that the Fire Marshal and two paid firemen will attend the Firemen's Training School at College ~tation on July 17-22. I The Council approved the publication of a list, giving informa- tion believed to be pertinent and not unlawful, of births on record. The City Manager reported he had.entered into a temporary agree- ment with Camp Gary for the collection of the garbage in the housing area. This agreement will cover a seven week period until the beginning of the new Federal fiscal year. At that time it is anticipated that a new con- tract will be entered into which will provide a charge of $1,825.00 for a twice-weekly collection from 44 units. Additional units will be charged $3.50 per month per unit. This will not include any'rubbish collection unless an additional charge is made. The City Manager requested that the money received from Camp Gary be used to purchase additional equipment to replace some of the wornout trucks in the Sanitation Department. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that as soon as a contract is signed with Camp Gary, Mr. Fuller shoUld call for bids on the equipment needed. Alderman Hillburn seconded, motion carried. The Tax Assessor-Gollector submitted a list of adjustments to the 1959 tax roll. Alderman Hillburn moved the tax roll be adjusted as pre- sented. Alderman Korff seconded, motion carried. The ~i~t follows and is made a part of these minutes. S.,,,..r; . Mayor Allen reported he had received a letter from Mrs. T. D. McCaughan regarding delinquent taxes owed on the property taken for the new Federal building. The Council. asked Mr. Fuller to advise Mrs. McCaughan by letter why the taxes are due and payable. I Alderman Hillburn moved the Council approve the installation of street lights at the following locations: Lucio ::>treet Lucio ::itreet Lucio Street Love :itreet Grove Street Mariposa Street