All decisions
about 910 Board decisions about Byron Arnold, in date order. Each links to its printed page.
- Retired playground director Gertrude S. Freese commended by resolution adopted by the Board.
- City urged to offer $150,000 for the California Street Railroad Company
- Arnold moves to cap the cable line purchase at $150,000
- The Board adopted a resolution in memoriam honouring Hugh K. McKevitt, passed by unanimous rising vote.
- Board members may attend the County Supervisors' Association directors meeting in Sacramento on December 14, 1951.
- The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of George Skaller, presented by all members.
- Parking prohibitions on parts of Market and Stockton Streets were sent back to the Police Committee.
- Proposed peak-hour no-stopping traffic restrictions were sent back to committee so more affected firms could be heard.
- Sixty-minute parking on Market and Mission Streets sent back to committee
- The Board adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld] by rising vote.
- $150,000 for St. Mary's Square garage plans put off
- An adoption vote with no subject on this page
- Clerk authorized to request a $2,000 transfer for the [name withheld] to Maiden Lane festival; sent to Finance Committee.
- Protests against the Rutledge Street and Franconia Street improvements were overruled and the assessment confirmed.
- Arnold's motion to refer the Legislative Committee's second bay crossing recommendation to a joint committee hearing lost for want of a second.
- A full payment of $1,823.63 recorded and the resolution adopted
- Supervisor Arnold's request to prepare a commendation for former Supervisor Dan Gallagher on his appointment as Sheriff was approved.
- Resolution in memory of [name withheld]. adopted unanimously by rising vote.
- Consideration of $999.76 in retroactive pay for reappointed patrolmen was continued one week.
- [name withheld] and [name withheld] protest the Shafter Avenue paving
- [name withheld] was granted leave of absence as President of the War Memorial Trustees until June 15, 1952.
- Travel allowance rules for employees assigned outside the city were re-referred to committee.
- Board adopted leaves of absence for several Board of Education and Recreation and Park officials in spring 1952.
- Board adopted a testimonial resolution honoring former Supervisor Dan Gallagher.
- Safety-zone hours on Market Street proposed to end at 7 p.m.
- Controller submission of final payments on Municipal Government Survey contracts was re-referred to the Finance Committee.
- Resolution proposed to authorize the Undersheriff to attend the California State Sheriffs' Association convention in San Diego, April 16-18, 1952.
- [name withheld], Director of Planning, was granted leave of absence for April 23-29, 1952, with permission to leave the state.
- Proposed rules on information the Public Utilities Commission must give the Board for rate changes were continued two weeks after a legal opinion was requested.
- The Board fixed May 5, 1952 at 3:00 p.m. for the public hearing on the 1952-53 budget ordinance.
- Civic Auditorium gets $3,500 for overtime and temporary salaries, passed as an emergency measure.
- Board sent the [name withheld] acquisition proposal back to committee by 7 to 4 vote, before any city purchase decision.
- A budget for San Francisco Hospital was proposed with nurse-position and supply cuts; the final vote is on the next page.
- Hetch Hetchy Project budget approved after $104,200 cut for cottages, streets and sewers, per Finance Committee.
- Department of Education county budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Recorder budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Farmers' Market budget after cutting Buildings and Grounds from $19,000 to $2,000.
- Board approved the Controller's budget, including a $60,041 supplemental item for tax judgments and interest owed to Y.M.C.A.
- Public Health central office accounting budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and Finance Committee.
- Public Health central office statistics budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and Finance Committee.
- Fire Department budget approved, with one state-funded fireman position cut from four to three.
- Supervisors approved the California Academy of Sciences budget after cutting $7,000 from aquarium repair plans and general expense.
- Board approved a $180 Bailiff salary increase in the Mayor's supplemental budget request.
- Sewage pumping stations budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the Emergency Hospitals budget of the Department of Public Health as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Supervisors approved the Municipal Court budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by Finance Committee.
- Supervisors approved the Superior Court budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Public Works Bureau of Accounts budget, including a $3,280 supplemental request, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Public Works Bureau of Building Repair budget with Finance Committee reductions, including a $2,760 janitor cut.
- Board approved the Youth Guidance Center Juvenile Hall budget with Finance Committee cuts to heat, services and meat costs.
- Supervisor Arnold moved approval of the Youth Guidance Center Log Cabin Ranch School budget with cuts and a $600 doctor-care request.
- Board approved the War Memorial Art Museum budget with its heat, light and power line cut by $892.
- Bacteriological Laboratory budget of the Department of Public Health approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Recreation and Park Department budget was amended, then final adoption was postponed to May 19th.
- Department of Public Health's Dental Bureau budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Works Bureau of Building Inspection budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Public Defender's budget was approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Police Department budget is taken up with Finance Committee reductions, including cuts to equipment and land purchases.
- The Board approved a supplemental budget for the Records Center, including steel shelving and storage cases, under the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Board of Permit Appeals budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Recreation and Park Department budget approved with several Finance Committee reductions; MacPhee voted no.
- Budget for the Department of Public Health's Plumbing Inspection office approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Budget for the Department of Public Health's City Physicians office approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering budget approved with a $4,080 reduction recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Works sewage and waste treatment budget approved with staff position amendments recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Electricity budget approved, with $345 cut from fire alarm box equipment.
- The Board adopted the San Francisco Airport budget with amendments, reducing airport attendant positions from 32 to 30.
- A vote with no subject on this page
- The [name withheld] budget was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Controller was directed to adjust retirement allowances in the 1952-53 budget estimates to match personal services changes.
- The Capital Improvement Fund budget was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Assessor's budget was approved with Finance Committee cuts to overtime, temporary salaries and several positions.
- The District Attorney's budget was approved as submitted by the Mayor, with Finance Committee recommendations and a supplemental temporary salaries request.
- The Real Estate Department's budget was approved with a $500 cut to services of other departments.
- A vote with no subject on this page
- A vote with no subject on this page
- The Board approved the Legion of Honor museum budget, cutting printing costs by $1,485 as the Finance Committee recommended.
- Public Utilities Commission Bureau of Engineering budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Public Health central office administration budget approved with a $550 cut to heat, light and power.
- Civil Service Commission budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Director of [name withheld] budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Tax Collector budget approved with a supplemental request, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Registrar of Voters budget approved with a $150 auto allowance reduction, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- County Clerk budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Department of Weights and Measures budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by Finance Committee.
- Board approved the City Planning budget after trimming temporary salaries by $500 as Finance Committee recommended.
- Department of Public Health budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Public Health milk and abattoir inspection budget approved as submitted by the Mayor and Finance Committee.
- The Board approved, as recommended by the Finance Committee, the Department of Public Health central office Interdepartmental budget.
- The Board approved the Laguna Honda Home budget with reductions, plus a $4,600 supplemental request for mortuary refrigerators.
- A vote with no subject on this page
- Sewer repair budget approved with the $1,500 standby service item cut to zero.
- The Board approved the [name withheld] budget with Finance Committee reductions, cutting about $5,304 in foodstuffs costs.
- The Board approved the Agricultural Commission budget, including $571 premium pay for inspectors, as the Finance Committee recommended.
- Supervisors approved the Law Library budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by Finance Committee.
- Supervisor Arnold moved to approve the Youth Guidance Center and Juvenile Hall budget with Finance Committee cuts; outcome continues.
- Board approved the War Memorial budget as submitted by the Mayor, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Public Works General Office budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Public Works Bureau of Architecture budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Water Department's 1952 budget was approved with line-item cuts, plus a $14,332 supplemental automotive equipment request.
- Communicable diseases budget of the Department of Public Health approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Bureau of Mental Hygiene budget of the Department of Public Health approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Bureau of Child Hygiene budget of the Department of Public Health under consideration; outcome continues on next page.
- Supervisor Arnold moved approval of the Municipal Railway's 1952 budget with Finance Committee reductions; outcome not shown here.
- The Treasurer's budget was approved as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the Adult Probation Department budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Budget for the Department of Public Health's Adult Guidance Center approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Health's Public Health Education budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Health's Food and Sanitary Inspection budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Health's Chemical Laboratory budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Sheriff's budget was approved with cuts to meat and foodstuffs funds recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the Chief Administrative Officer's budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the budget for Hospitality House under the Chief Administrative Officer as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Public Library budget approved with Finance Committee cuts; Mancuso's motion to restore North Beach Library funding lost for want of a second.
- Budget for the Department of Public Health's Public Health Nursing office approved with a $350 heat, light and power cut.
- Budget for the Department of Public Health's Tuberculosis Bureau approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Department of Public Works Central Permit Bureau budget approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the Public Utilities Commission general office budget as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the budget of the Public Utilities Commission's Bureau of Light, Heat and Power as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the Coroner's budget as submitted by the Mayor and recommended by the Finance Committee.
- A vote with no subject on this page
- The City Attorney's budget was approved with Finance Committee amendments and a $1,125 supplemental request for rate litigation.
- Controller authorized to pay available funds for expenses of the 1952-1953 budget hearings.
- The Purchasing Department's budget was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Civic Auditorium budget was approved with cuts to heat, light and power and exhibit hall plans.
- The Board approved the Mayor's budget, including the supplemental request, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board approved the Mayor's Redevelopment Agency budget, 8 to 1, rejecting MacPhee's proposed $2,200 deletion for lack of a second.
- The Board approved the Parking Authority budget 8 to 1, with MacPhee objecting to money for the Commissioners' pay.
- Arnold moved approval of the Disaster Council and Corps budget with Finance Committee reductions, including the Unappropriated Reserve cut to zero.
- The Employees' Retirement System budget was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee, with a supplemental request of $214,636.
- The Public Pound budget was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board of Supervisors budget, with supplemental requests including $10,325 for official advertising, was moved for approval; Christopher dissented.
- Municipal Government Survey Advisory Committee's supplemental budget request approved, covering salaries, rent and supplies.
- The Board approved the Achenbach Foundation budget at the Legion of Honor, removing a $954 part-time clerk post.
- The Board approved the [name withheld] Memorial Museum budget with several line-item cuts, as the Finance Committee recommended.
- Proposed ban on driving left of Market Street safety zones was continued one week.
- $5,000 emergency appropriation for Public Works telephone expense referred to Finance Committee.
- Paul T. O'Dowd approved as Redevelopment Agency member for a term ending September 3, 1952.
- Leaves of absence approved for [name withheld], Edward T. Mancuso and Francis P. Walsh, with permission to leave the state.
- Sale of Ocean Avenue water land sent back to committee
- Water Department land on Ocean Avenue to be sold
- Charter amendment proposing runoff elections for several city offices sent to Judiciary Committee for study.
- Charter amendment on runoff elections for supervisors sent to Judiciary Committee for further study.
- Proposed charter amendment for a mayoral runoff election was sent back to committee for further study and report.
- Resolution commending Municipal Government Survey Advisory Committee members was re-referred to the Finance Committee.
- A proposal to dissolve the Municipal Government Survey Advisory Committee was re-referred to committee.
- Board referred a proposed $5,622 emergency appropriation for the [name withheld] Aquarium to the Finance Committee.
- Resolution granting leaves of absence to Supervisors Sullivan and Mead for June 13-20, 1952 was adopted.
- Fire Department holiday overtime appropriation of $8,500 was referred to the Finance Committee.
- $8,000 accepted from Stonestown Corporation toward extending Winston Drive
- Policy proposed to make civil defense funds available on a matching basis with the State of California.
- Resolution 12352 was adopted by the Board on File 7823, with its subject not stated on this page.
- Fire Department holiday overtime appropriation of $2,900 was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Consideration of $25,000 for improving Jessie Street east of Tenth Street was continued one week.
- Laguna Honda Home $2,600 employee maintenance allowance appropriation was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Resolution approves leaves of absence for [name withheld], [name withheld], [name withheld] and Elmer Robinson, with permission to leave the state.
- Leaves of absence granted to Supervisor Dobbs and three city commissioners for July and August 1952.
- Board tabled a $2,600 appropriation for employee maintenance allowances at Laguna Honda Home, on the Chief Administrative Officer's suggestion.
- Proposal to let attorneys and physicians keep working past retirement age was continued one week for lack of votes.
- Resolution 12428, recommended by the Mayor, was adopted; its subject is not printed on this page.
- Resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim July 13-19, 1952 as [name withheld] was adopted.
- $25,000 for improving Jessie Street sent back to committee
- Supervisor Arnold moved adoption of Resolution 12457; the outcome is not printed on this page.
- Central Credit Company asked the Board to reduce its personal property assessment, raising two legal questions about furniture and pledged property.
- [name withheld] land assessment was reduced from $950 to $760, while his building assessment request was denied.
- Assessment on Nasir and [name withheld] building cut from $14,750 to $13,500.
- Board granted Supervisor Arnold's request for a letter thanking [name withheld] for help preparing the housing survey questionnaire.
- Board adopted a resolution granting leaves of absence to several officials, including the Superintendent of Schools and the Fire Chief, to leave the state.
- Supervisor Arnold moved adoption of Resolution 12504; the subject and final vote continue on the next page.
- Proposed $56,620,000 bond for Municipal Railway rehabilitation was refused adoption by the Board.
- Proposed $6,000 transfer for the Eastern Star Grand Chapter's October session was re-referred to the Finance Committee.
- Charter amendment letting the Board of Permit Appeals hear permit variance applications was continued to the next meeting.
- Leaves of absence were granted to five city officials, including the Public Works director, for travel out of state.
- Resolution 12539 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is unclear from the scanned text.
- Board authorized a 30-day notice ending the city's tenancy of rooms 541 and 542 in the [name withheld].
- $900 emergency appropriation for temporary salaries at Laguna Honda Home was referred to Finance Committee.
- $6,790 emergency appropriation for the Mayor's Disaster Corps was referred to Finance Committee.
- Charter amendment to appoint a Fire Department Supervisor of Personnel was continued to the next meeting.
- Decision on the St. Mary's Square garage lease put off
- Resolution 12584 was adopted; its subject is not printed on this page.
- Ordinance 12592 was moved for adoption by Supervisor Arnold; its vote is not printed on this page.
- Resolution 12593 commending the Guardsmen was adopted by the Board on a nine to zero vote.
- Supervisor Arnold's motion to designate the Board of Permit Appeals charter amendment as Proposition A was withdrawn.
- An ordinance appropriating $2,871.28 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for scavenger service was referred to Finance Committee.
- [name withheld], a Board of Education member, was granted leave of absence for September 7-22 with permission to leave the state.
- Appointments of Paul T. O'Dowd and [name withheld] to the Redevelopment Agency were approved.
- Leaves of absence were approved for five city board members, including Mayor Robinson, to travel outside California.
- A $300 overtime appropriation for non-uniformed Fire Department staff, as an emergency measure, was sent to Finance Committee.
- Salary standardization ordinance on holiday double-time pay was continued one week, removing Washington's Birthday and Admission Day.
- Board adopted a resolution authorising attendance at the Redwood Empire Association convention; the Board pays only its own representatives' expenses.
- Board adopted a resolution granting leaves of absence to MacPhee, [name withheld] and [name withheld] to travel out of state.
- Resolution 12669 was adopted by the Board on Supervisor Arnold's motion, with ten ayes and one absent.
- A motion proposes extending emergency relief grants to dependent non-residents for October and November; the outcome is not printed on this page.
- The Board adopted the Public Welfare Department's supplemental recommendations on categorical aid, set out in letters dated October 7, 1952.
- Board approves leaves of absence for [name withheld] and [name withheld], both allowed to leave the state.
- Resolution 12724 was adopted by the Board on October 27, 1952, by a vote of ten to none.
- Emergency $1,650 appropriation for sewage treatment plant wages was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Emergency $2,500 appropriation for a 1953-54 Civil Service salary survey was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Emergency $5,140 appropriation for sewer and waste treatment wages was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Ordinance appropriating $25,000 for Jessie Street improvement east of Tenth Street was temporarily postponed.
- Board adopted the Mayor's resolution granting leaves of absence to Supervisors Ferdon and MacPhee and several board members.
- Resolution 12745, presented by Supervisor Arnold, was adopted by the Board; its subject is not printed here.
- Board referred an emergency ordinance appropriating $2,500 for temporary salaries at the Youth Guidance Center to Finance Committee.
- A resolution, File 9220, was adopted by the Board; its subject is not printed on this page.
- Superintendent and medical director of [name withheld] were authorized to attend a Springville sanatorium association meeting.
- Supervisors continued for one week a resolution to sue the American District Telegraph Company for money due under its franchise.
- Proposed $3,850 emergency appropriation for an assistant engineer post at the Public Works sewage treatment plants was sent to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence granted to Recreation and Park Commissioner [name withheld] and to [name withheld], late 1952.
- Proposed amendment to the salary ordinance for Public Works sewage treatment plant staff was sent to Finance Committee.
- Proposed $1,160 emergency appropriation for holiday and temporary pay at the Fire Alarm Office was sent to Finance Committee.
- Board continued for two weeks consideration of suing American District Telegraph Company for franchise money it owes the city.
- Board continued for two weeks consideration of returning a $10,096.97 franchise payment check to American District Telegraph Company.
- Board asked the City Attorney for a broad written opinion on Charter limits on supervisors' outside legal work.
- The Board referred a $650 emergency appropriation for Juvenile Hall staff leave replacement to the Finance Committee.
- The Board referred a $500 emergency appropriation for a Public Health court reporter to the Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence granted to [name withheld] for December 7-13 and Supervisor Mancuso for December 11-14, 1952.
- Proposed review of motor vehicle for-hire rates was put off for four weeks; Yellow Cab Company opposed the January review.
- Referred to the Finance Committee, with no subject on this page
- Emergency appropriation of $4,450 for Civil Service Commission overtime and temporary salaries was referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board moved final passage of a $12,550 emergency appropriation to pay police holiday traffic duty overtime.
- Board adopted Resolution 12855, though its subject is not printed on this page.
- An emergency $9,820 appropriation for Police Department radio car equipment was referred to the Finance Committee.
- An emergency $875 appropriation for Weights and Measures was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Resolution No. 12879, moved by Supervisor Arnold, was adopted by the Board.
- Board passed an emergency $11,000 appropriation from the reserve fund for Sheriff's overtime and temporary salaries.
- Protests over the Brussels Street paving overruled
- Proposed Police Code change would require taxi-rate reviews between September and December; Yellow Cab counsel raised no objection.
- A vote with no subject on this page
- California Highway Commission told to keep its January 20 hearing
- Board adopted leaves of absence for Supervisor Lewis and three city officials, as recommended by the Mayor.
- Ordinance appropriating $4,274 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for street cleaning equipment was referred to Finance Committee.
- Ordinance appropriating $2,000 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for San Francisco Hospital contractual services was referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence adopted for War Memorial trustees and Fire Chief Edward Walsh, January through April 1953.
- Emergency $198,151 appropriation for a new boiler at Laguna Honda Home was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Board set a February 2, 1953 hearing on appeal of the Planning Commission's refusal to rezone a Van Ness Avenue corner.
- Board continued consideration for five weeks of a proposed Police Code change on reviewing motor vehicle-for-hire rates.
- Emergency $3,500 appropriation for Hetch Hetchy temporary salaries was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Emergency $4,043.04 appropriation for Employees' Retirement System fees was referred to the Finance Committee.
- A $26,350 emergency appropriation for Sheriff's Office supplies and services was sent to the Finance Committee.
- Board adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld], presented jointly by all supervisors.
- Leaves of absence to travel out of state were approved for Supervisor Dobbs and three school officials in February 1953.
- A $500 emergency overtime payment for the [name withheld] Aquarium was sent to the Finance Committee.
- [name withheld] Van Ness Avenue rezoning appeal put off a week
- Emergency Fire Department appropriation of $66,618 for salaries and supplies was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency appropriation of $2,700 for temporary salaries at Juvenile Hall was referred to Finance Committee.
- Board approves leaves of absence for four officials, including Police Commissioner Washington I. Kohnke and Art Commission president [name withheld].
- The Board adopted a resolution fixing prices for municipal code excerpts in pamphlet form and rescinding Resolution No. 11746.
- Recreation and Park Commissioner [name withheld] was granted leave of absence to leave the state from February 17 to 26, 1953.
- Board sent employee pay-rate requests to the Civil Service Commission for analysis and a report on salary schedule changes.
- Public Health's $11,145 emergency appropriation for [name withheld] was referred to Finance Committee.
- Consideration of appointing members to the Sheriff's Rehabilitation and Advisory Committee was continued for one week.
- Real Estate Department's $4,750 emergency appropriation for Civic Auditorium overtime and temporary salaries was referred to Finance Committee.
- Public Health's $9,500 emergency appropriation for Laguna Honda Home was referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Art Commission to report on accepting the donated statue "Peace" from the [name withheld].
- $5,000 for temporary salaries at San Francisco Hospital proposed from the Emergency Reserve Fund; referred to Finance Committee.
- $5,000 for jurors' and witnesses' fees in Municipal Court proposed from the Emergency Reserve Fund; referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board adopted the Mayor's resolution granting leaves of absence to Joseph Alioto and [name withheld].
- The Board approved a $250 internal budget transfer to repair and maintain its two automobiles for the rest of the fiscal year.
- Fire Alarm Office overtime and temporary salaries, $1,680, from emergency reserve, referred to Finance Committee.
- Resolution granting leaves of absence to Board of Education member [name withheld] and Controller Harry Ross was adopted.
- Board passed on second reading the ordinance setting pay rates for municipal officers and employees, effective July 1, 1953.
- Consideration of the pay schedule ordinance for city and school district employees was temporarily postponed pending MacPhee's arrival.
- Emergency Hospitals overtime, salaries and equipment repairs, $12,430, referred to Finance Committee.
- County Clerk's Office overtime, $700, from emergency reserve, referred to Finance Committee.
- Board resumed consideration of a salary standardization measure; no decision is printed on this page.
- Board adopted the Civil Service Commission's administrative provisions for the salary standardization ordinance, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Emergency $19,400 appropriation from the Emergency Reserve Fund for shoring defective beams at [name withheld] Aquarium was referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence granted to Supervisor Dobbs, [name withheld], [name withheld] and others, with permission to leave the state.
- Board adopted the Mayor's recommendation approving leaves of absence for several city officials, including the Superintendent of Schools.
- Board referred a $200 emergency overtime appropriation for the Fire Department's non-uniformed force to Finance Committee.
- Board referred an $8,675 emergency appropriation for Superior Court reporters' transcriptions to Finance Committee.
- Board referred a $400 emergency appropriation for Fire Department sick-leave replacements to Finance Committee.
- City urges state to raise pay for juvenile court referees
- Boundaries proposed for McLaren Park covering 328.5 acres
- Emergency $18,000 appropriation for Sheriff's foodstuffs at County Jails Nos. 1 and 2 sent to Finance Committee.
- Emergency $3,900 appropriation for the Assessor's Office's recorded-instrument transcripts sent to Finance Committee.
- The Board adopted a $1,000 transfer from a survey advisory committee budget to Board of Supervisors overtime.
- Resolution 13199 was adopted by the Board on April 6, 1953.
- Emergency $4,250 appropriation for Public Works fuel oil was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Board continued for one week a motion to reconsider its vote to arrange a dinner with San Mateo supervisors.
- Consideration of proposed John McLaren Park boundaries continued one week at owners' request, with $340,000 set for property purchases.
- Resolution 13221 was adopted by the Board; its subject is not printed on this page.
- Supervisor Arnold's amendment for an informal dinner meeting with San Mateo County supervisors gained a 6-2 vote, pending reconsideration.
- Public hearing on the 1953-54 budget was set for April 27, 1953 at 2:00 p.m. in Board chambers.
- $135,500 proposed for new traffic signals at various intersections
- Leaves of absence granted to five city commissioners and board members for April to June 1953, with permission to leave the state.
- Proposed ban on certain vehicles in a downtown Mason-to-Market perimeter; a one-week delay was defeated 6-3.
- Emergency appropriation of $125 for the Agricultural Inspection Department was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency appropriation of $1,000 for Superior Court jurors' expenses was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency appropriation of $256 for the Adult Probation Office was referred to Finance Committee.
- $54,441 voted for street upkeep as an emergency measure
- [name withheld] granted leave of absence from May 24 to July 29, 1953, to leave the state.
- Leaves of absence granted to Supervisor Mancuso, [name withheld] and others for May 1953 periods.
- $10,700 for truck hire and street repair sent to committee
- The Arc Electric Company drops its Alemany Boulevard rezoning appeal
- Board adopted a resolution urging the Legislature to enact AB 413, raising pay for Superior Court phonographic reporters.
- [name withheld], a War Memorial trustee, was granted leave of absence to leave the state from May 12 to 15, 1953.
- A $20,000 emergency appropriation from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Assessor's Office temporary salaries was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $800 emergency appropriation for Emergency Hospitals building repairs was sent to the Finance Committee.
- Supervisor Arnold moved to amend the city budget as recommended by the Finance Committee; the vote is not recorded here.
- Board adopted Arnold's motion directing the Controller to adjust retirement allowances and social security charges in the 1953-54 budget.
- Motion to adopt the 1953-54 budget as amended was withdrawn by Supervisor Arnold.
- Motion asking the Civil Service Commission to set pay rates for disability transfers in the salary ordinance was proposed.
- Controller authorized to pay budget hearing expenses of the Board, its staff and the Controller's staff from available funds.
- Board adopted the 1953-54 city budget, directing the Controller and Civil Service Commission to prepare the appropriation and salary ordinances.
- Civil Service Commission directed to set pay rates for disability transfer employments in the Annual Salary Ordinance.
- Motion directing the Controller to adjust retirement and Social Security charges in the budget was withdrawn.
- Controller directed to adjust retirement allowances and Social Security charges in the 1953-54 budget estimates.
- Motion to include new interdepartmental positions in the 1953-54 budget under Civil Service classifications was adopted.
- Motion adjusting 1953-54 departmental budgets to the new salary schedule effective July 1, 1953 was adopted.
- Supplemental Public Welfare Department recommendations on categorical aids approved by resolution.
- Mayor's recommended leaves of absence for War Memorial trustees [name withheld] and [name withheld] were adopted, with permission to leave the state.
- Board adopted a resolution fixing the price of the Fifth Supplement to the 1948 Charter edition.
- Board adopted a resolution declaring an emergency and authorizing immediate reconstruction of the Bryant Street crossings at Ninth and Tenth Streets.
- A $170 emergency appropriation for Weights and Measures gasoline and oil was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $3,100 emergency appropriation for Superior Court reporters' fees was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $2,325.18 emergency appropriation for a Fire Department automobile was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $5,000 emergency appropriation for Municipal Court jurors' and witnesses' fees was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $14,400 emergency appropriation for Police contractual services and supplies was referred to Finance Committee.
- [name withheld] for city employees whose shifts miss named holidays was advanced on second reading by Supervisor Arnold.
- Leaves of absence for [name withheld], [name withheld] and Charles Kennedy were adopted, with permission to leave the state.
- Annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal 1953-54 passed for second reading, covering all estimated city receipts and expenditures.
- $69,500 sought to rebuild the bus garage at Twenty-fourth and Utah
- A $36,104 emergency appropriation to remodel the surgery at San Francisco Hospital was referred to the Finance Committee.
- A $250 emergency appropriation for overtime at [name withheld] Aquarium was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Public Health overtime appropriation for Laguna Honda Home and San Francisco Hospital was cut to $1,105 and passed for second reading.
- Weights and Measures gasoline and oil appropriation was reduced from $170 to $85 and finally passed as an emergency measure.
- A $6,000 emergency appropriation for Superior Court reporters' transcriptions was referred to the Finance Committee.
- A $2,500 emergency appropriation for district attorney investigations was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Water Department appropriation of $39,080 for contractual services, heat, light and power was cut to $19,080 and passed for second reading.
- Resolution 13370 was adopted unanimously, 11 to none, at the June 1, 1953 meeting.
- Sheriff authorized to attend the National Sheriffs' Association convention in Oakland, June 15-17, 1953.
- Leaves of absence granted to five officials, including [name withheld] and [name withheld], for June 1953 periods.
- Board finally passed a $250 emergency appropriation for overtime at the [name withheld] Aquarium.
- Public Welfare Commissioner [name withheld] was granted seven weeks' leave of absence from June 15, 1953, with permission to leave the state.
- Supervisor Arnold's motion to limit speakers at the rent control hearing was withdrawn.
- Rent control transcript and exhibits re-referred to the Public Health and Welfare Committee, with a copy to the City Attorney.
- A proposed $1,000 Sheriff overtime appropriation was amended in debate; a cut to $700 lost on a tie vote.
- A proposed $540 appropriation for Youth Guidance Center employees' cars was passed for second reading.
- Board granted leaves of absence to Supervisors Lewis and Mancuso and to [name withheld] for June and July 1953.
- The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Health to attend an American Public Health Association committee meeting in New York.
- Board adopted a finding on proposed Hetch Hetchy electric energy rates for private consumers and city departments.
- [name withheld] request to reduce the assessment on her property was denied after the Board of Equalization confirmed the Director of Property's recommendation.
- Proposal for a $100,000 Civic Center site plan study was continued two weeks for Finance Committee review.
- [name withheld] request to reduce the assessment on Lot 89, Block 3609 was denied by the Board of Equalization.
- Artemisia Granelli and [name withheld] request to reduce the assessment on their property was denied after the Board of Equalization confirmed the Director of Property's recommendation.
- [name withheld] request to reduce the assessment on Lots 15-24, Block 5713 was denied by the Board of Equalization.
- [name withheld] application to reduce his property assessment was denied on the Director of Property's recommendation.
- [name withheld] application to reduce her property assessment was denied on the Director of Property's recommendation.
- Leaves of absence granted to Supervisor McCarty, Sheriff Gallagher and two other officials for July to September 1953.
- Equalization applications not otherwise acted upon were denied by motion of Supervisor Arnold.
- Board confirmed denial of [name withheld] property assessment reduction request for Lot 7, Block 1552.
- Amendment set an hourly rate of $1,894 for platform employees and bus operators in city pay schedules.
- Resolution 13546 was adopted without discussion, and its subject is not stated on this page.
- Appeal against shops approved on Seneca Avenue near Mission Street
- Zoning appeal at Mason and Valparaiso Streets heard without its lawyer
- [name withheld] appeal against his share of the Esmeralda Avenue paving assessment was denied and the assessment confirmed.
- Appeal against the rezoning refusal at Mason and Valparaiso Streets
- A resolution numbered 13575 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is not printed on these pages.
- The Mason and Valparaiso Streets rezoning appeal is withdrawn
- Emergency $400 appropriation for sick leave at [name withheld] was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency $3,754 appropriation for Fire Alarm Office overtime and temporary salaries was referred to Finance Committee.
- Appropriation of $880.56 for [name withheld] from the Purchasing Department was continued for one week.
- Board adopted the Mayor's resolution granting leaves of absence to [name withheld], Walsh, [name withheld] and Supervisor Dobbs in 1953.
- Consideration of a $400 emergency appropriation for sick leave at [name withheld] was postponed one week.
- The Board adopted the Mayor's list of leaves of absence for several city officials, August to September 1953.
- Supervisors voted to tell the Fair Rent Committee that filing Rev. O'Shea's communication did not undo its creation.
- Consideration of a $3,754 emergency appropriation for the Fire Alarm Office was postponed one week.
- Proposed charter amendment on grievance representatives for Municipal Railway platform employees was debated and continued, outcome not printed.
- Board authorized a ballot argument for the Exhibit Hall bond issue on the November 3, 1953 ballot.
- The Board adopted a memorial resolution honouring [name withheld] by rising vote.
- City Attorney's $18,944 emergency fund for opposing Pacific Telephone's rate increase request was sent back to Finance Committee.
- Passed for second reading: amends the Annual Salary Ordinance for Youth Guidance Center Probation Office positions.
- Supervisor Halley was appointed President Pro Tempore in the absence of [name withheld].
- Coroner's $1,517 for temporary salaries to replace staff on leave sent back to committee.
- Board adopted a resolution cancelling erroneous and duplicate personal property assessments for 1951 and 1952 for [name withheld] and others.
- Fire Department gets $500 to pay overtime to pumping station employees; passed on final reading.
- [name withheld] $1,700 for temporary salaries and printing costs sent back to committee.
- Board adopted supplemental Public Welfare Department recommendations on categorical aids, per a September 8, 1953 letter.
- Board adopted a resolution extending emergency relief grants to dependent non-residents for September and October 1953.
- Board adopted a resolution cancelling erroneous and illegal assessments for 1950 to 1952 for [name withheld] and others.
- Passed for second reading: $2,000 for Public Utilities Commission costs of a congressional inspection of the Hetch Hetchy Project.
- Passed for second reading: $829.02 in retroactive Police compensation ordered by a court.
- Passed for second reading: $3,407 raise for two Juvenile Court referees at the Youth Guidance Center.
- Passed for second reading: $100 added to the Mayor's office temporary salaries for a telephone operator's leave.
- District Attorney to rent 700 Montgomery Street for $750 a month
- Board referred a $2,082 emergency appropriation for temporary Fire Department staff on fire boats and pumping stations to Finance Committee.
- Board adopted the Mayor's recommendation granting leaves of absence to Controller Harry D. Ross and two commission members, allowing travel outside the state.
- Board adopted a resolution releasing a Public Health Department lien for care furnished to [name withheld].
- Sheriff's $500 request for storing potatoes and baling hay at Jail No. 2 was temporarily postponed.
- Proposed amendment to the salary ordinance for Hetch Hetchy positions, companion to the preceding item.
- Resolution accepting an award for San Francisco's exhibit at the 1953 State Fair was adopted.
- Ordinance funding $6,924 for a Hetch Hetchy garageman and auto machinist passed on first reading.
- Resolution waiving residential qualifications for an Emergency Hospital surgeon was adopted.
- Board adopted leaves of absence for several city officials and board members in late September and October 1953.
- Consideration of a $2,072 emergency appropriation for Police temporary salaries was continued one week.
- Leaves of absence were granted to three city officials, including the Superintendent of Schools, for October and November 1953.
- Resolution congratulating Earl Warren, [name withheld] J. Knight and Harold J. Powers on their elevation to state posts, adopted.
- Rules suspended to take up a Finance Committee recommendation, as amended; outcome continues on next page.
- Property at California Street and Thirty-second Avenue taken up
- Supervisor Halley was appointed President Pro Tempore for the meeting by motion, with no objection.
- A resolution, File No. 10710, was adopted by nine ayes to none, with subject not printed.
- The Board tabled [name withheld] protest over the amount of indigent aid he received from Public Welfare.
- Supervisor Arnold moved to rescind the earlier second-reading approval of a $11,120 Public Health appropriation and a companion measure.
- Leaves of absence for [name withheld], [name withheld] and [name withheld] were adopted by the Board.
- Emergency repair of turbines at the Early Intake Power House was referred to the Finance Committee by the Public Utilities Commission.
- Resolution 13822 was adopted by ten supervisors, with the subject not printed on this page.
- The Mayor's list of leaves of absence for officials including the Assessor and the Public Health director was adopted.
- Sheriff's $2,000 emergency appropriation for car upkeep, fuel and jail supplies was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Sheriff's $2,000 emergency appropriation for vehicle repairs and fuel was put off for one week.
- A $1,500 emergency appropriation for [name withheld] employees' sick leave was sent to the Finance Committee.
- Supervisor McMahon was granted leave of absence from November 30 to December 5, 1953, with permission to leave the State.
- Resolution in memory of [name withheld] was unanimously adopted by rising vote.
- Payment of up to $146.06 for City Attorney travel to a traffic judicial council in Monterey passed second reading.
- Resolution in memory of Arthur J. Cohen, Jr. was unanimously adopted by rising vote.
- The Board adopted the canvass certifying the votes cast in the November 3, 1953 General and Consolidated Special Elections.
- Proposed $1,950 appropriation for a Public Works Bureau of Accounts general clerk position was continued one week.
- Leaves of absence for four city officials were granted, while the [name withheld] leave was continued one week.
- The Board adopted a substitute measure prepared by the Controller and City Attorney; its subject is not printed here.
- City approved subleasing [name withheld] from [name withheld] for seven months at $1,607 monthly.
- Finance Committee proposed cutting police General Clerk-Typist positions from 22 to 12; consideration was temporarily postponed.
- Ordinance appropriating $1,000 from the Emergency Reserve Fund to cover Fire Department fire boat staff on sick leave was finally passed.
- Leaves of absence approved for Mayor Elmer Robinson and several city officials, including his December 9-16 trip to Washington.
- Public Works' Bureau of Accounts seeks a $1,950 appropriation for a General Clerk position; the Board was still debating it.
- Resolution No. 13924 was adopted by the Board; its subject is not stated on this page.
- Proposed $30,000 purchase of Frederick Street land from [name withheld] for Kezar Stadium was re-referred to Finance Committee.
- $2,765 for an assistant city planner sent back to committee
- Companion salary ordinance amendment for City Planning was referred to Finance Committee.
- Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memoriam for [name withheld] by rising vote.
- Board adopted a leave of absence for Supervisor George Christopher to travel outside the state from December 29, 1953.
- Finance Committee proposes a $641-797 salary range for the jail superintendent; no final vote is printed here.
- Jail superintendent salary range for 1953-54 sent to Civil Service Commission for review; consideration continued one week.
- Board adopted a resolution authorizing a six-month contract with The Wycoff Associates for anesthetist services at City and County Hospital.
- Supervisor George Christopher was elected President of the Board of Supervisors for two years.
- The Superintendent of Jail salary range files were sent back to the Finance Committee for further review.
- Board continued consideration of the Golden Gate Park motor race agreement for two weeks, pending a City Attorney opinion on its legality.
- Superintendent of [name withheld] was granted leave of absence for January 13-17, 1954, with permission to leave the state.
- The Board unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honouring [name withheld].
- The Board approved [name withheld], Sr. to the Redevelopment Agency, replacing [name withheld], through September 3, 1954.
- Proposed resolution would disapprove abandoning cable car lines 61, 62 and 63; public hearing set for February 8, 1954.
- Leaves of absence were granted to four city officials, including [name withheld] and [name withheld], to travel outside the state.
- Board refused to approve abandoning Municipal Railway No. 44 Sansome bus line service.
- Finance Committee's War Memorial temporary salaries appropriation was cut to $870 and passed for second reading.
- Clerk of the Board to request a $12,910 supplemental appropriation for Board overtime and contractual services; outcome not printed.
- Supervisor Marvin E. Lewis was authorized to attend State Senate rapid transit hearings in [name withheld], February 2 to 4, 1954.
- Finance Committee's Adult Probation Department appropriation was reduced to $2,586 and passed for second reading.
- Compromise of [name withheld] sidewalk injury claim against the City, for $1,891.17, is considered on the next page.
- Controller authorized to pay expenses of the 1954-1955 salary standardization hearings by the Board and staff.
- Emergency measure appropriating $2,400 for Emergency Hospitals was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency measure appropriating $7,900 for the Auditorium was referred to Finance Committee.
- Clerk of the Board authorized to ask the Controller to transfer surplus balances to cover higher advertising costs.
- Board rescinded its earlier second-reading passage of a $450-525 salary range for the Superintendent of Jails.
- Emergency measure to appropriate $59,042 for hospital repair staff and supplies was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency measure amending wages for Public Works building repair staff was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency measure appropriating $4,225 for [name withheld] was referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence granted to [name withheld], Rockrise and [name withheld] for February 1954 travel out of state.
- The Board sent back to committee a proposal to send three Recreation and Park Commission members to a Santa Rosa recreation conference.
- Board passed for second reading a $5,087 appropriation for a janitor, painter and radio maintenance man in the city's Electricity Division.
- Referred to the Finance Committee, with no subject on this page
- Proposed $500 rental of bleachers for the March 14, 1954 St. Patrick's Day celebration; location dispute continues.
- Jail Superintendent salary range amended to $475-550 a month and passed for second reading.
- Proposed jail superintendent salary range of $510-590 a month, with outcome continuing on the next page.
- Clerk directed to start an appropriation of $700 for an actuarial report on a proposed police pension charter amendment.
- Board proposed approving removal of temporary war housing at Ridge Point, [name withheld] and Navy Point by the Public Housing Administration.
- Salary standardization motion adopted, sending requested pay data to the Civil Service Commission for review and report.
- Emergency appropriation of $40,897 for hospital staff positions at San Francisco Hospital was referred to Finance Committee.
- Amendment to the salary ordinance for San Francisco Hospital staffing was referred to the Finance Committee.
- A rule adopted for westbound tunnel traffic into Larkin Street
- Gift of $20,000 accepted for construction of a new wing at the M. H. deYoung Memorial Museum.
- Supervisors referred a $1,030 emergency appropriation for Sheriff's jail vehicles and telephones to the Finance Committee.
- Supervisors adopted a resolution granting [name withheld], Art Commission president, leave from March 27 to April 27, 1954.
- Supervisors referred a $25,000 emergency appropriation for the District Attorney's special fund to the Finance Committee.
- Proposal to rescind stop designations at Ocean Avenue intersections with Twenty-second, Twenty-fifth and Twenty-seventh was referred back to committee.
- Board passed on first reading, as amended, an $84,000 appropriation to rebuild the Kezar Stadium press box.
- Emergency $2,443 appropriation for Superior Court jurors' expenses and employee car allowances referred to Finance Committee.
- Supervisor Arnold moved to defer the $3,000 sewer-plant wage appropriation for one week.
- Board set a one o'clock meeting on March 9, 1954 to consider salary standardization.
- Emergency $6,550 appropriation for Sheriff's Office car, materials and supply costs at County Jails Nos. 1 and 2 referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board adopted the Finance Committee's motion rejecting proposed administrative amendments to the 1954-1955 Salary Standardization Ordinance.
- Finance Committee proposed a substitute approving salary revisions for about 4,239 employees; the vote is not yet recorded.
- Board adopted Finance Committee amendments to the Civil Service salary and wage survey, sending them into the 1954-1955 salary ordinance.
- Planning Commission refuses shops on Guerrero Street near Duncan
- Leaves of absence granted to four appointed city board members for April and March 1954 trips out of state.
- Ordinance giving the Fire Department $31,178 for fire boat crew pay and fuel oil for April 1954 was finally passed.
- Supervisors referred a $14,100 emergency appropriation for twenty licensed vocational nurse posts at San Francisco Hospital to Finance Committee.
- Supervisors referred an amendment to the annual salary ordinance for San Francisco Hospital positions to Finance Committee.
- Supervisors referred a $2,730 emergency appropriation for Laguna Honda Home overtime and sick leave to Finance Committee.
- Consideration of a $2,346 appropriation for Public Works Building Inspection was continued one week.
- Salary ordinance Section 12.2 amended as a companion to the fire boat appropriation and was finally passed.
- Eminent domain acquisition of land for firehouse sites at Ingalls Street, San Jose Avenue and Block 2630 was taken up; outcome not printed.
- Supervisors referred a $2,000 emergency appropriation for Police Department travel expense refunds to Finance Committee.
- Emergency appropriation of $18,850 for Youth Guidance Center and Juvenile Hall supplies was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency appropriation of $1,538 for Farmers' Market services was referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence were adopted for Recreation and Park Commissioner [name withheld] and [name withheld] [name withheld].
- [name withheld], associate superintendent of schools, granted leave April 6-11, 1954, with permission to leave the state.
- Municipal Court's $19,600 emergency appropriation for salaries and jurors' fees was referred to Finance Committee.
- Fire Department holiday overtime appropriation for uniformed men was continued one week, with [name withheld] asked to attend.
- Street Cleaning Bureau's $11,950 appropriation for fuel, tires and repairs was referred to Finance Committee.
- Public Defender's $2,025 temporary salaries appropriation was referred to Finance Committee.
- Tax Collector's $4,000 emergency appropriation for temporary salaries and supplies was proposed; outcome not printed here.
- Board approved leaves of absence for Supervisor Dobbs and Legion of Honor director Thomas C. Howe Jr.
- Approved leaves of absence for [name withheld] and several city officials, including Police Commissioner [name withheld].
- Board postpones the $3,000 Police Department appropriation for one week and asks the Chief of Police to appear and answer questions.
- Appeal on rezoning two Geneva Avenue parcels to commercial and second residential was temporarily postponed pending property negotiations.
- Proposal to appropriate $1,468 for two Police Department policeman positions was re-referred to the Finance Committee.
- Mayor Elmer E. Robinson was granted leave of absence April 27-30, 1954, with permission to leave the state.
- Proposed amendment to Police Department salary ordinance was re-referred to the Finance Committee.
- Passed as an emergency a $6,000 appropriation for Municipal Court jurors' and witnesses' fees and expenses.
- Supervisors continued for one week an ordinance amending Farmers' Market rules on penalties, market entry, permits and appeals.
- Consideration of a resolution ordering an annual audit of the Controller's books was temporarily postponed.
- Supervisors passed a Planning Code change on modifying stipulations to second reading, then rescinded it and continued it one week.
- A $19,500 emergency appropriation for San Francisco Hospital drugs and supplies was referred to Finance Committee.
- Consideration of a $5,687.20 appropriation for publicizing San Francisco International Airport was temporarily postponed.
- Consideration of a $400 Hetch Hetchy overtime appropriation was temporarily postponed by the Board.
- Adopted: leaves of absence granted to three officials to travel outside California in May and June 1954.
- Adopted: city participation authorized at the Municipal Finance Officers Association conference in San Francisco, May 23-27, 1954.
- Finance Committee amendment cut an airport staffing appropriation from $5,395 to $508, deleting five positions.
- Finance Committee proposed amending the 1954-55 city budget, including Municipal Railway deficit and hospital rehabilitation funds.
- Interdepartmental positions were placed under Civil Service rules, with tenure set by the Civil Service Commission, carried 11 to 0.
- The 1954-55 budget was amended as the Finance Committee recommended and further amended by the Board, carried 11 to 0.
- The Controller was directed to adjust 1954-55 retirement allowances and social security charges in the budget estimates.
- The 1954-55 city budget was adopted as amended, with appropriation and salary ordinances to follow on May 26, 1954.
- Arnold moved that departmental budgets be adjusted to the new salary schedule from July 1, 1954; the vote is not printed here.
- Proposal to rescind a 1939 resolution on consolidating San Francisco with San Mateo and Marin is referred to a joint committee.
- Supervisors amended a $16,500 emergency appropriation for drugs and supplies at San Francisco Hospital; final vote not shown.
- Board passed an emergency ordinance appropriating $615 for Sheriff's wages, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board rescinded its adoption of the tax cancellation for Housing Authority property and re-referred it to Finance Committee.
- Board adopted a resolution granting leaves of absence to Art Commission officers and the Mayor, May 17-27, 1954, on the Mayor's recommendation.
- State harbor board to repay the city for fire protection
- Prices for Municipal Code pamphlet excerpts set, and earlier Resolution 14016 rescinded.
- Fire Department funds for the fireboat Phoenix's June 1954 operation were cut to $13,045 and passed as an emergency.
- Leaves of absence for several officials, including Supervisors Lewis, Carberry, McMahon and Mead, were adopted for late May 1954.
- Fire Department's $15,589 appropriation to run the fireboat Phoenix in June 1954 was temporarily postponed.
- City Attorney's $2,500 litigation expense appropriation, an emergency measure, referred to Finance Committee.
- Agreement for the city to be reimbursed for fire protection given to State Harbor Commissioners was temporarily postponed.
- Annual budget appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 1955 passed for second reading.
- Ordinance listing and fixing all city positions and pay for fiscal year 1955 passed for second reading.
- Finance Committee's ordinance appropriating city receipts and expenditures for fiscal year 1955 passed for second reading.
- An emergency ordinance appropriating $1,725 for Recreation and Park fuel, illuminants and lubricants was introduced by Supervisor Arnold.
- An emergency appropriation of $1,560 for Public Works sewer repair truck hire was passed by the Board.
- A $50 intra-fund transfer from Board of Supervisors contractual services to automotive repair was adopted.
- The Board adopted Resolution 14493; its subject is not printed on this page.
- A $50 budget transfer for the Board of Supervisors' automotive repairs was temporarily postponed pending more information.
- Superior Court received $1,500 for jury and witness fees and Youth Authority commitments, passed as an emergency.
- The Board approved the canvass of votes from the June 8, 1954 primary and consolidated special municipal election.
- The Board passed as an emergency an ordinance appropriating $10,004 for the Fire Department to operate the fireboat Phoenix in July 1954.
- Fire Department salary ordinance amended by adding Section 12.10, passed as an emergency measure.
- Samuel, Joseph and [name withheld] request to lower the assessment on block 3595, lot 27 was denied.
- [name withheld] request to lower the land assessment on block 1129, lot 26-A was denied by the Board.
- Supervisor Arnold's motion to study gas tax funds for freeways and major streets was referred to the joint committee.
- Dinko Ivelich's request to lower the assessment on block 3617, lot 72 was denied by the Board.
- [name withheld]., treasurer of Heyman Bros., received a land assessment reduction to $25,000 on block 5846, lot 3.
- Melone Company's appeal against its property assessment was denied, with the Director of Property's recommendation confirmed.
- Narrower sidewalks proposed on Market Street above Danvers Street
- $19,479 appropriated to run the fireboat Phoenix from July 22 to August 31, 1954, passed as an emergency.
- [name withheld] property assessment appeal was denied, with the Director of Property's recommendation confirmed.
- [name withheld] property assessment appeal was denied, with the Director of Property's recommendation confirmed.
- Board continued [name withheld] assessment appeal for one week because the protestant did not appear.
- Board postponed consideration of proposed 12-foot sidewalk widths on Portola Drive for four weeks.
- [name withheld] assessment appeal for Block 963, Lot 1 was denied, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation of no reduction.
- Ordinance on city officers' votes and representations at conventions sent back to the Judiciary Committee.
- Board adopted a resolution granting leaves of absence to Supervisor Mead and three city officials, with permission to leave the state.
- A motion defeated, with no subject on this page
- $799.66 from emergency reserve for a temporary [name withheld] at Jail No. 2 was referred to the Finance Committee.
- The Board denied Golden Gate Scenic S.[name withheld], Inc.'s application to reduce its $403 possessory-interest assessment.
- Supervisor Arnold moved that all equalization applications not otherwise acted upon be denied.
- Board voted to rescind its referral of a $4,150 emergency appropriation for the Employees Retirement System to Finance Committee.
- Unheard applications for equalization of property assessments are denied by the Board sitting as Board of Equalization.
- The Clerical Error List for the 1954-55 assessment roll, presented by the Assessor, is approved.
- An emergency $2,000 appropriation for Superior Court judges' expense allowances was referred to the Finance Committee.
- The Board set a public hearing for Monday, August 23, 1954 on proposed airport rates and charges at San Francisco International Airport.
- An emergency $155,570 appropriation for the Phoenix fireboat's crew salaries and retirement was referred to the Finance Committee.
- The Board adopted Resolution 14652 under File 12040, whose subject is not printed on this page.
- Redevelopment Agency contract with federal Housing and Home Finance Agency for Western Addition planning funds approved.
- Board adopted a requisition releasing federal planning funds to the Redevelopment Agency for the Diamond Heights area.
- Board adopted an amendatory contract advancing federal planning funds to the Redevelopment Agency for the Diamond Heights area.
- Resolution 14669 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is not printed on this page.
- Requisition for federal planning and survey funds to the Redevelopment Agency for Western Addition proposed.
- A motion carried with no subject on this page
- Resolution seeking to make San Francisco the 1955 County Supervisors Association convention site was adopted.
- Ordinance appropriating $828,129 for recreation areas and playgrounds, reduced from $878,129, was passed for second reading.
- Ordinance letting the City Attorney join the State Bar of California was re-referred to Finance Committee.
- Supervisors referred a $2,524.11 retroactive pay appropriation for Purchasing Department employees to Finance Committee.
- Board of Supervisors motion to transfer salary funds and approve an emergency temporary appointment; outcome not shown.
- Mayor's list of leaves of absence for several city officials and commissioners, late August to November, was adopted.
- Resolution authorizing city representation at the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers convention in San Francisco was adopted.
- Board members were authorized to attend San Francisco Day at the State Fair, on a motion carried by vote.
- Resolution granting leaves of absence to the Mayor and several city officials was proposed; the vote is not shown on this page.
- [name withheld] and [name withheld] invited to explain their off-street parking plans
- More bond money sought for Minnatoma and Fifth and Howard plazas
- Cancelling taxes on Lot 26, Block 6474 was temporarily postponed pending explanation from the Assessor.
- Appropriation of $300 for a deep freezer for the Hetch Hetchy Project was re-referred to the Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence approved for Supervisor Halley, Supervisor McAteer, Fire Chief Kelly and others, September and October 1954.
- Superintendent of Recreation proposed to attend a National Recreation Association conference in St. Louis, September 27 to October 1.
- Mayor's recommended leaves of absence for several city officials, October 1954, were adopted by resolution.
- Supervisors Arnold and Christopher propose a policy recommending action on off-street parking proposals.
- $1,975 voted to tear down the condemned 3125 Turk Street building
- Emergency ordinance appropriating $883 for Sheriff wages was referred to the Finance Committee.
- The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to proclaim October 3-9, 1954 as National Letter Writing Week.
- Director of Public Health [name withheld] was authorized to attend the American Public Health Association meeting in Buffalo.
- Lombard Street rezoning appeal put off until four o'clock
- Leaves of absence to leave the state were granted to five city officials, including Supervisors Arnold and Dobbs.
- Consideration of a $4,275 audit appropriation for the [name withheld] office was continued for one week.
- Board sent the sale of surplus Water Department property to [name withheld] for $11,500 back to committee.
- Ordinance regulating merchandising by public outcry is pending, with a proposed amendment requiring quarterly rather than monthly inventories.
- Resolution temporarily closing part of Vallejo Street from October 29 to 31, 1954 was adopted.
- Appropriation of $4,275 for an independent audit of the [name withheld] Office was re-referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence granted to Supervisor Mead and three city commissioners for periods in late 1954.
- The Controller proposed $4,275 for an independent firm to audit the [name withheld] Office; consideration was continued to October 25.
- Public Welfare Department lien on aid furnished to [name withheld] released by Board resolution.
- Parking zone on Market Street between Steuart and Fremont re-referred to Police Committee for Fire Department input.
- A $3,100 emergency appropriation for the de [name withheld] fuel and lubricants was sent to Finance Committee.
- A $124,600 emergency appropriation for Fire Department overtime was sent to Finance Committee.
- Recreation and Park Commission asked to protect Union Square Garage interests
- Board passed on second reading, as amended, funds for airport crew and maintenance positions and abolished five airport attendant jobs.
- Post and O'Farrell Streets proposed as one-way at certain hours
- Board adopted Requisition No. 6 approving a federal advance of funds to the Redevelopment Agency for the Western Addition project area.
- Board approved an $18,600 federal advance to the Redevelopment Agency for the Diamond Heights project area.
- Fire Commissioner [name withheld] was granted leave of absence from January 8 to 19, 1955, with permission to leave the state.
- Board finally passed an emergency $3,150 appropriation to correct a clerical error for a Public Health plumbing inspector.
- The Board adopted a resolution letting the Mayor appoint a committee to commemorate the United Nations tenth anniversary in San Francisco; McCarty was excused from voting.
- Supervisor Arnold presented a companion measure amending the salary ordinance for Public Health positions.
- The Board finally passed an emergency amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance for Public Health positions, a companion to the plumbing inspector appropriation.
- Supervisor Arnold's Resolution No. 15116 was adopted by the Board, though its subject is not printed here.
- Emergency appropriation of $16,650 for Main Library switchboard and electrical feeder renewal was referred to committee.
- Resolution granted leaves of absence to [name withheld], [name withheld] and Supervisor Eugene McAteer in 1955.
- The Board adopted a resolution commending the San Francisco Real Estate Board on its golden jubilee anniversary.
- The Sheriff's Department's $1,200 emergency request for employees' car use and fee tags was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Board adopted a resolution authorizing correction of clerical errors in the 1954-1955 assessment roll.
- $237,113.19 set to pay Joint Highway District No. 10 assessments
- Public Works' $3,375 request for temporary Bureau of Building Repair salaries was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to proclaim February 20-26, 1955, [name withheld], supporting Guard recruiting.
- Leaves of absence granted to [name withheld], [name withheld], Mancuso and [name withheld] for February 1955 trips out of state.
- Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to proclaim February 12-22, 1955 as Freedom Week in San Francisco.
- City buys state land for $9,000 for McKinley Square
- Leaves of absence approved for three city officials and Supervisor Halley for February and March 1955.
- Supervisors allowed to attend three out-of-town highway meetings
- Board adopted a resolution endorsing Senate Bill 487 on pay for justices and judges of courts of record.
- The Board unanimously adopted a resolution in memory of [name withheld], presented by Supervisors Arnold and Halley.
- Board adopted Resolution No. 15273 (Series of 1939) under File No. 12040 on February 21, 1955.
- Board requested a $1,000 supplemental appropriation for Board of Supervisors overtime pay for the rest of the fiscal year.
- Proposed amendments to salary schedules from the Civil Service Commission were referred to the Civil Service Commission.
- Proposed cancellation of part of Chelsea Milling Company's 1948-49 tax was sent back to committee.
- $500 to pay hospital and medical costs for [name withheld], injured on duty, sent back to committee.
- Requisition for $10,975 in redevelopment funds for Western Addition Area A-1 was sent back to committee.
- Requisition for $11,435 in redevelopment funds for Diamond Heights Project B-1 was sent back to committee.
- The Board adopted supplemental Public Welfare Department recommendations from a March 1, 1955 letter, on Finance Committee's report.
- Leaves of absence approved for several city officials, including the school superintendent, for March 1955 periods.
- Finance Committee's proposed amendment to Saturday duty rules in the Registrar of Voters and Tax Collector offices was proposed.
- The Board passed the Salary Standardization Ordinance of 1955 for second reading after adopting Finance Committee amendments to the pay survey.
- Pay range for General Clerk-Stenographers set at $275-335 per month after an amendment was adopted.
- Photostat Operator pay range set at $270-330 per month after an amendment was adopted.
- Supervisors adopted Finance Committee amendments to the 1955 Salary Standardization Ordinance setting city employee pay, with the measure still pending.
- The Board adopted an extension of emergency relief grants to dependent non-residents for March and April 1955.
- State urged to spend $1,750,000 buying part of
- Supervisor Arnold proposed sending the Clerk to [name withheld] to study public salary methods; the Finance Committee received it.
- Board approved attendance of the Controller and Finance Committee chairman at the U.[name withheld] of Mayors in New York.
- Board adopted Resolution 15373, but the record prints no title describing its subject.
- Proposed $63,100 emergency appropriation for San Francisco Hospital heat, light and power, referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board rescinded its earlier action passing File No. 12523, the improvement of portions of Bright Street, to second reading.
- Proposed $8,500 emergency appropriation for Fire Department automotive and firehouse equipment repairs, referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board ratified leaves of absence for several city officials, including Mayor Robinson and District Attorney Lynch.
- Emergency $22,466 appropriation for Recreation and Park Department supplies and repairs referred to Finance Committee.
- Lease of 2201 Sutter Street for the health center undone
- Mayor's recommended leaves of absence for several city officials, including the Superintendent of Schools and Recreation commissioners, were adopted.
- Mayor's Disaster Corps request for $33,030 to buy and install 22 sirens was sent to Finance Committee.
- The Board endorsed state bills AB 898 and 1218 concerning positions and compensation in the Superior Court.
- Emergency appropriation of $3,800 for Public Works telephone and telegraph service referred to Finance Committee.
- A $35,000 appropriation for aerial mapping of the Hetch Hetchy Project was re-referred to committee.
- Board referred back to committee a plan to improve parts of Bright Street between Shields and Garfield Streets, with $5,300 city aid.
- Verdi Place deed conditions for [name withheld] and [name withheld] sent to committee
- A $4,261 emergency appropriation for [name withheld] operating expenses was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $6,880 emergency appropriation for fuel oil heating City Hall and other city buildings was referred to Finance Committee.
- $5,840 for traffic signal repairs sent to Finance Committee
- A $7,403 emergency appropriation to pay Municipal Court employees temporarily given higher classifications was referred to Finance Committee.
- Phelan Avenue closed for a Sunnyside children's bicycle race
- Board adopted Resolution 15490, though this page does not state what the resolution concerns.
- The Clerk may deposit a $50.20 Southern Pacific refund into the late Supervisor Dewey Mead's travel account.
- Supplemental Public Welfare Department recommendations approved by Resolution 15491 after Finance Committee report.
- Resolution 15508, presented by Supervisor Arnold, was adopted; its subject is not printed on this page.
- Ordinance appropriating $6,880 for fuel and oil at City Hall and Hall of Justice was finally passed as an emergency measure.
- State bill AB 859 on union representation votes at publicly owned utilities was sent to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
- Supervisor Harold Dobbs authorized to visit New Orleans on return trip to study municipal port operations.
- Board approved state bill AB 3806 establishing the Hunters Point Reclamation District, after withdrawing an earlier motion.
- $4,200 proposed for the city's share of the Innes Avenue sewer
- A $3,000 emergency appropriation for temporary salaries and supplies at recreational units was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $10,000 emergency appropriation for heat, light and power at sewage treatment plants was referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence approved for Clerk [name withheld], Mayor Robinson, Commissioner Rousseau and [name withheld], May 1955.
- A $2,560 emergency appropriation for sewer repair overtime and truck hire was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $38,763.84 emergency appropriation for workers' compensation insurance was referred to Finance Committee.
- Superior Court budget approved with several cuts
- Public Works building inspection budget approved after Finance Committee-recommended cuts, ten ayes, one absent.
- Youth Guidance Center Juvenile Hall budget approved after cuts and a $1,242 janitor foreman supplement.
- Board approved the Public Defender's budget as submitted by the Mayor.
- Proposed reductions to the Police Department budget are listed, including laboratory, evidence, motorcycle and vehicle lines, with the final vote on a later page.
- Legion of Honor museum's budget approved with amendments and $650 in supplements added.
- Public Works building repair budget approved after Finance Committee-recommended cuts and added supplements, nine ayes, two absent.
- Art Commission budget approval postponed temporarily at Supervisor Christopher's request for a publicity and advertising breakdown.
- The San Francisco Unified School District's budget, as submitted by the Mayor, was approved.
- Board approved the Public Works sewer repair and sewage treatment budget after amendment, adding a $1,548 water chemist position.
- Board approved the Civic Auditorium's budget after Finance Committee cuts, including removing opera chairs and adding a $5,048 overtime supplement.
- Board approved the Sheriff's budget after amendment, cutting several supply lines and adding a $3,960 farm sub-foreman salary.
- Public Works Sewer Repair budget approval motion, amended, with outcome continuing to the next page.
- The Board rescinded its earlier budget approval, deleted the $150,000 Republican Convention request, and approved its budget with a $5,000 cut.
- The M. H. de [name withheld] budget was approved after amendment, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- County Clerk's budget approved after Finance Committee amendments, with the stationery and photographic supply cuts.
- Road Commissioner's street repair budget approved as submitted by the Mayor, with two small supplements added.
- Road Commissioner's street planting supplemental budget for gardeners and equipment approved as recommended by the Mayor and Finance Committee.
- The Fire Department's budget was approved after Finance Committee amendments cut several line items, with nine ayes.
- Tax Collector's budget approved after Finance Committee cuts and a $1,800 Assessor services supplement added.
- Department of Electricity budget, amended on Finance Committee advice, was moved for approval; outcome not shown on this page.
- Art Commission budget approved after amendment, with the Finance Committee's recommendations, by a vote of 10 with McAteer absent.
- Director of [name withheld] budget approved as submitted by the Mayor, by a vote of 10 with McAteer absent.
- The Board of Permit Appeals' budget was approved as submitted by the Mayor, with nine ayes.
- Board approved the Public Utilities Commission general office budget after amendment, adding a $1,530 chauffeur position.
- Supervisors approved the San Francisco Airport budget after Finance Committee reductions, cutting crew, repair and automotive lines.
- Public Works Engineering budget approved after a $100 cut and added equipment supplements.
- Public Works office budget approved after cuts
- The San Francisco Unified School District's School Cafeteria Fund budget, as submitted by the Mayor, was approved.
- The San Francisco Unified School District's Child Care Center budget, as submitted by the Mayor, was approved.
- The County School Service Fund's budget, as submitted by the Mayor, was approved.
- Civil Service Commission budget, with overtime cut from $2,750 to $1,250, continues to the next page.
- Board approved the City Planning Department's budget after amendment, trimming several line items.
- Agricultural Commission's budget was approved as submitted by the Mayor.
- Department of Weights and Measures budget was approved after cuts recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Board approved the Treasurer's budget after amendment, adding a $100 supplement for local fares contractual services.
- Municipal Railway budget approved after amendments, adding supplements for tires and charges from other city departments.
- Water Department budget moved for approval with added staff supplements; the vote is on the next page.
- Youth Guidance Center Log Cabin Ranch School budget approved after cuts and a $13,937 permanent salaries supplement.
- Utilities Engineering Bureau budget approved after amendments, with ten supervisors voting aye and one absent.
- Supervisors approved the Public Library budget with amendments, including $14,250 for planning the Park Merced-Stonestown Branch Library.
- Supervisors reduced the supplemental Public Liability Insurance budget request from $8,000 to $3,000.
- Board approved the Recreation and Park Department budget after Finance Committee amendments and added supplements.
- Board approved the Disaster Council budget as recommended by the Finance Committee, with a $500 postage reduction.
- Board approved the Public Works sewage pumping stations budget after amendment, adding a $72 supplement for an operating engineer.
- Hetch Hetchy Project budget approved after amendments, with ten supervisors voting aye and one absent.
- Supervisor Arnold moved to reduce the number of Associate Superintendents in the Department of Education budget.
- Laguna Honda Home budget approved after a reduction in heat, light and power and staffing changes.
- Public Works Central Permit Bureau budget approved as submitted by the Mayor.
- Public Works Street Cleaning budget approved after cuts to overtime, repairs, and supplies.
- San Francisco Hospital budget approved after amendments recommended by the Finance Committee.
- The Board's approval of the Central Office Public Health budget, with a $38,835 outpatient care supplement, continues on the next page.
- The Board approved the [name withheld] budget as the Mayor submitted it, by a vote of eight to none.
- Supervisors approved the Emergency Hospitals budget of the Department of Public Health, with surgeon supplements of $129,600 each.
- Registrar of Voters' budget approved after Finance Committee cuts, including $2,000 off voting machines.
- Recorder's budget approved after a $100 cut to temporary salaries, as the Finance Committee recommended.
- The Board approved the War Memorial's budget after amendment, adding overtime, insurance and gardener funds.
- Supervisors approved the [name withheld] budget after cutting its $625 mimeograph item to zero.
- Supervisors approved the Public Welfare Department budget after cuts, including a $34,000 sprinkler system reduced to nothing.
- The California Academy of Sciences' budget was approved after amendment, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
- [name withheld] budget approved after Finance Committee amendments trimming salaries, repairs, telephone, postage and professional services.
- Purchasing Department's budget approved after Finance Committee amendments and added storekeeper and machinist supplements.
- Real Estate Department's budget approved after Finance Committee amendments and added office rent supplements through December 1955.
- Public Works budget for the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund approved as submitted by the Mayor.
- Road Commissioner's bridges and tunnels budget approved as submitted by the Mayor, with a watchman supplement added.
- Road improvement spending budget approved
- Adult Probation budget approved after amendment, including cuts such as a probation officer position reduction, by a vote of 10 to 0.
- City Attorney's budget approved after Finance Committee changes, adding a $9,000 senior attorney supplement.
- District Attorney's budget approved after Finance Committee changes, adding four supplements totaling $13,268.
- Supervisors approved the Light, Heat and Power budget after Finance Committee amendments and a $92,350 Western Addition underground supplement.
- Chief Administrative Officer budget approved as submitted by the Mayor, by a vote of 10 with McAteer absent.
- Records Center budget approved after amendment, with moving of records and travel cut, by a vote of 10 with McAteer absent.
- Mayor's budget approved after cutting $3,500 from two lines and adding $3,000 for official printing and advertising.
- Assessor's budget approved after Finance Committee changes, adding a $3,480 local fares supplement.
- Public Works architecture budget approved with the Mayor's supplements
- Board of Supervisors budget approved after cutting legislative expense by $5,000 and adding a $150,000 Republican Convention item.
- Redevelopment Agency budget approved unchanged as submitted by the Mayor.
- Parking Authority budget approved after cutting member fees by $750 and professional services by $2,000.
- Law Library's budget approved as submitted by the Mayor, passed nine to zero.
- Public Works Bureau of Accounts budget approved after amendment, cutting repairs and tires and adding $180 for storekeepers.
- Board approved the California Palace of the Legion of Honor and Achenbach Foundation budget after Finance Committee amendments.
- Youth Guidance Center probation budget approved after cuts, plus a $20,625 supplement for maintenance of minors.
- Farmers Market budget was approved as submitted by the Mayor.
- Controller's budget was approved after cuts to temporary salaries and office supplies recommended by the Finance Committee.
- Interdepartmental positions in the 1955-56 budget will use Civil Service classifications and rates, with tenure set by the Civil Service Commission.
- Departmental 1955-56 budget estimates will be adjusted to apply the new Salary Standardization compensation schedule from July 1, 1955.
- Controller directed to adjust retirement allowances and social security charges in the 1955-56 budget estimates.
- The 1955-56 city budget was amended as the Finance Committee recommended and adopted by nine votes to none.
- Civil Service Commission directed to set pay rates for disability transfer employments in the 1955-56 Annual Salary Ordinance.
- Higher rates for construction work done outside San Francisco, approved by the Public Utilities Commission, added to the 1955-56 Salary Ordinance.
- Board adopts the 1955-1956 city budget, with instructions to prepare the appropriation and salary ordinances by May 26, 1955.
- Board finally passed an ordinance exchanging easements with the State of California near the Dumbarton Bridge for highway purposes.
- Mayor authorized to sign an agreement with the UN Secretary-General for San Francisco's tenth Charter anniversary commemoration.
- $3,361 for hired street repair trucks
- A $2,600 emergency appropriation for contractual services and telephone costs of the Recreation and Park Department was referred to Finance Committee.
- The Board approved state bill AB 1159 on community mental health services, by a 9 to 2 vote.
- Leaves of absence were granted to the District Attorney, Mayor, Art Commission president and Supervisor Halley for June and July 1955.
- A $354 emergency appropriation to pay a temporary stenographer at the War Memorial was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $38,644 emergency appropriation to maintain minors in foster homes and institutions was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $720 emergency appropriation for overtime and temporary salaries at Camp Mather was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $2,100 emergency appropriation to buy an anesthesia machine and audiometer for San Francisco Hospital was referred to Finance Committee.
- A $2,400 emergency appropriation to pay Fire Department members assigned to the San Francisco Airport was referred to Finance Committee.
- Resolution 15637 was adopted, though its subject is not printed on this page.
- Emergency $1,065 appropriation for de [name withheld] gas and electric service was referred to Finance Committee.
- Mayor and Public Utilities Commission authorized to accept $228,200 federal grant for San Francisco International Airport development.
- Emergency appropriation of $625 for Civic Auditorium heat and light in June 1955 was referred to Finance Committee.
- Leaves of absence were granted to seven city board and commission members and [name withheld] June through September 1955.
- Emergency appropriation of $20,240 for airport heat, light and power was referred to Finance Committee.
- Emergency appropriation of $418 for Emergency Hospital sick leave replacements was referred to Finance Committee.
- Agreement with Lakeside Village Merchants' Association for public off-street parking lots was sent back to committee.
- Board adopted a resolution fixing the date for its sitting as a Board of Equalization.
- Midtown Terrace Subdivision No. 3 map sent back to committee
- Leaves of absence for Supervisor Halley and two commission officials, to leave the state, were adopted by resolution.
- [name withheld] and [name withheld] sought a lower building assessment on Block 7246 Lot 48; Supervisor Arnold moved a cut from $5,200 to $2,200.
- Proposed $54 million bond issue for Early Intake and [name withheld] power plants was continued to July 25, 1955.
- Land assessment for Milton Meyer's Block 2989B, Lot 31 property reduced to $16,140.
- Leaves of absence were granted to [name withheld] and District Attorney Thomas Lynch in July 1955.
- $9,216 for two janitor posts and one watchman at War Memorial was referred to Finance Committee.
- Sale of surplus city-owned land at Third Street and Jamestown Avenue sent back to Finance Committee.
- A supplemental $10,000 appropriation was approved to guarantee the Eleventh Grand National Livestock Exposition at the Cow Palace.
- Land assessment for Milton Meyer's Block 2979A, Lot 24A property cut to $11,376.
- A change to the War Memorial section of the annual salary ordinance was referred to Finance Committee.
- [name withheld] assessment appeal for block 1635 lot 13 was denied, following the Director of Property's recommendation.
- [name withheld] land assessment reduced from $10,000 to $9,000 on appeal.
- George Lane's tax appeal put off; Gravano seeks a cut
- [name withheld] land assessment reduced to $900 after examination, on the Director of Property's recommendation.
- Bertel and [name withheld] property assessment appeal denied, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation of no reduction.
- [name withheld] land assessment on block 2988A lot 13A was reduced by $800.
- May D. Barry's assessment appeal on block 2988A lot 9 was heard; the Director of Property recommended denial.
- [name withheld] and [name withheld] building assessment reduced to $2,500 on Block 2062, Lot 1A.
- [name withheld] assessment appeal, application 43, withdrawn at his request.
- The land assessment on [name withheld] and [name withheld] property at block 2989B lot 21 was reduced to $13,500.
- The Board reduced the land assessment for [name withheld] block 2988A, lot 11 by $1,700 on appeal.
- The Board continued [name withheld] and [name withheld] assessment appeal for block 874, lot 1 for one week.
- Action on the Ellis-O'Farrell public garage project was continued one week, following the Parking Authority's recommendation.
- Board adopted a resolution granting leaves of absence to [name withheld] and Supervisors Dobbs and McMahon in August 1955.
- [name withheld] property assessment appeal denied, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation of no reduction.
- [name withheld] property assessment appeal pending; Director of Property recommended no reduction.
- Board re-referred the urban renewal workable program resolution to committee so Potrero Hills residents could be heard.
- [name withheld] assessment appeal, application 92, continued one week.
- Rudi and [name withheld] property assessment appeal denied, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation of no reduction.
- Board of Equalization continued the [name withheld] assessment application for Block 6023 Lot 1 for one week.
- Assessment reduction application by [name withheld] and [name withheld] on buildings and lands was continued one week.
- Board rejected a $1,913.70 appropriation to pay attorney's fees and court costs from the [name withheld] v. [name withheld] judgment.
- The Board reduced Pacific Ship Repair's possessory interest assessment to zero, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation.
- The Director of Property recommended reducing [name withheld] possessory interest assessment on Lease 3665 to zero; the Board's vote is not shown here.
- Grace W. R. Co.'s possessory interest under Lease No. 226 was assessed at zero, as the Director of Property recommended.
- Board of Equalization lowered the land assessment for Weinstein Co., Inc. on Block 2988A to $17,360.
- Burns F. J. Drayage Co.'s possessory interest assessment at Pier 20 was proposed for reduction to zero; the vote is not printed here.
- [name withheld] possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero, cancelling its $216.87 tax due.
- Board of Equalization confirmed the denial of [name withheld] request to lower the assessment on Block 2483 Lot 4.
- Land assessment reduced for one property at Block 2979A, Lot 14, after the Director of Property recommended denial.
- [name withheld] request to lower the land assessment on block 3012 lots 18/19 was denied.
- Hawaiian Express and [name withheld] had their possessory interest assessment reduced to zero, cancelling their $115.14 tax.
- Burns, F. J. Drayage Co.'s Pier 5 possessory interest assessed value reduced to zero on Director of Property's recommendation.
- Pope and [name withheld] possessory interest was valued at zero after the Director of Property's recommendation was confirmed.
- Application by [name withheld] and [name withheld] denied because no one appeared on its behalf.
- Application by A. Puccini and Sons denied because no one appeared on its behalf.
- The Board reduced the building assessment of Block 3751 Lot 20 to $7,750 on [name withheld] appeal.
- The land assessment for [name withheld] and [name withheld] property at Block 2989B Lot 28 was reduced to $9,000.
- The Board confirmed the Director of Property's denial of a building assessment reduction for [name withheld] at Block 2501A Lot 18.
- [name withheld] assessment application for Block 2979 Lot 9 was recommended for denial by the Director of Property.
- Remington Rand Co.'s request to reduce its 1st Street possessory-interest assessment was denied.
- Land assessment on Block 2989B Lot 25 for [name withheld] and Fred and [name withheld] was reduced to $13,500.
- Board adopted a resolution in memoriam honouring [name withheld], presented jointly by all supervisors.
- Supervisors referred a $5,000 emergency appropriation for defective sidewalk repairs to the Finance Committee.
- Board of Equalization reduced the land assessment on [name withheld] property to $13,470 after her appeal.
- [name withheld] building assessment appeal was denied after the Director of Property's recommendation was confirmed.
- Land assessment on Block 2979A Lot 19 for Oser Estate Corp was reduced to $29,520 after McMahon was excused from voting.
- Board confirmed the Director of Property's refusal to reduce [name withheld] property assessment, block 1270 lot IB.
- [name withheld] land assessment at block 2988A lot 13 was proposed for reduction; the outcome is not printed on this page.
- [name withheld] and [name withheld], Inc.'s possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
- The Board confirmed the Director of Property's refusal to reduce the assessment on Block 2483 Lot 10 for [name withheld] and [name withheld].
- [name withheld] land assessment on Block 2989B Lot 27 was reduced to $6,750 on appeal.
- [name withheld] and [name withheld] building assessment at block 7253, lot 41 was reduced to $2,500 by the Board.
- The Board reduced Pacific Shops, Inc.'s possessory interest assessment to zero, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation.
- [name withheld] equalization appeal was denied after the Director of Property's recommendation was confirmed.
- Grace W. R. Co.'s possessory interest in Lease 3523 was assessed at zero, as the Director of Property recommended.
- Board of Equalization lowered the land assessment for [name withheld] Block 2979A Lot 29 property to $8,500.
- [name withheld] request to lower the assessment on block 3012 lot 21A was denied.
- [name withheld] possessory interest tax application was denied when no one appeared on its behalf.
- Gateway Shipwright, Inc.'s possessory interest tax application was denied when no one appeared on its behalf.
- The Board denied [name withheld] appeal against the assessment of Block 2483 Lot 9, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation.
- [name withheld] possessory interest assessment reduced to zero on Director of Property's recommendation.
- The Board denied Mary S. Nelson's appeal against the assessment of Block 2483 Lot 5, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation.
- The Board denied Margaret E. Samuel's appeal against the assessment of Block 3582 Lot 57, confirming the Director of Property's recommendation.
- Land assessments on Block 2989B lots 23 and 24 reduced to $13,500 each for [name withheld] and [name withheld].
- The Board confirmed the Director of Property's denial of a building assessment reduction for the [name withheld] property at Block 2055 Lot 19B.
- Board confirmed Director of Property's recommendation cutting International Longshoremen's Warehouse Union No. 10's possessory interest assessment to zero.
- Board moved to confirm reducing [name withheld] possessory interest assessment to zero; outcome continues on next page.
- Controller authorized to pay 1955-56 County Board of Equalization hearing expenses.
- Oswald Machine Works' possessory interest assessed at $1,056 was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
- Possessory interest assessment application by S. & W. Sales Co. was denied because no one appeared for it.
- Harbor Fisheries' possessory interest assessment petition was denied after no one appeared on its behalf.
- [name withheld] possessory interest application was denied because no one appeared on its behalf.
- [name withheld] building assessment was reduced to $20,000 by motion, over the Director of Property's recommendation of no reduction.
- Leaves of absence granted to [name withheld]., [name withheld], and Mayor Robinson for stated August and October 1955 dates.
- The Director of Property's recommendation not to reduce the [name withheld] assessment on Block 2979A Lot 16 was confirmed.
- Mattei Construction Company's $518 possessory interest application was denied because no one appeared for it.
- Associated Banning Co.'s possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero after examination of attorney [name withheld].
- Oswald Machine Works' possessory interest assessment was reduced to zero after examination of its representatives under oath.
- [name withheld] possessory interest application was moved to be denied after no one appeared for it.
- [name withheld] and the [name withheld] applicants' land assessment at block 2988A lot 15 was reduced to $14,280.
- [name withheld] land assessment at block 2988A lot 16 was reduced to $19,460.
- Board granted the Mayor a leave of absence for October 5-19, 1955, to present the airport case abroad.
- Cleveland Wrecking Company's appeal to reduce its personal property assessment was denied by the Board of Equalization.
- Berkeley Transportation Co.'s possessory-interest assessment was reduced to zero on the Director of Property's recommendation.
- Alioto Fish Co., Ltd.'s possessory-interest tax assessment application for Pier 49 was denied because no one appeared.
- [name withheld] possessory-interest tax assessment application was denied because no one appeared for him.
- [name withheld] land assessment on Block 2989B Lot 32 was reduced to $18,980 on appeal.
- Board requests the Mayor appoint a citizens' committee to promote San Francisco's air transportation service.
- The Board approved the Assessor's [name withheld] for the 1955-56 [name withheld].
- Leaves of absence approved for Art and Fire Commission officials and Fire Chief Kelly, with permission to leave the state.
- The Board denied all remaining applications for equalization of assessments that had not otherwise been acted upon.
- Leaves of absence were granted to [name withheld] and two other city board members, with permission to leave the state.
- $11,000,000 parking bond vote for November put off a week
- Mayor's Office Disaster Corps would receive $89,306 for a public information program; the measure was referred to Finance Committee.
- Board adopts a resolution in memory of Dan P. Maher by rising vote.
- The Board adopted a resolution granting leaves of absence to the Assessor, Art Commissioner, a Supervisor and a Board of Education member.
- The Board referred an emergency $1,700 appropriation for repairing sidewalk holes at the Legion of Honor to Finance Committee.
- [name withheld], [name withheld] of the Recreation and Park Commission, was granted leave of absence for late September 1955.
- Public Works staffing appropriation of $9,231 was temporarily postponed by the Board.
- Companion amendment to the Annual Salary Ordinance for Public Works positions was temporarily postponed.
- Emergency resolution authorizes immediate improvement of El Camino Del Mar and calls for bids for the work.