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I 6 Councilman Royer reported the thinking of the Beautification Committee and he stated that they had two possible sites in mind, however, they thought -it better to erect the sign on the present property rater than store the sign until the proper site is located. Councilman hoyer moved that the sign be erected on the site propsed by the Standard Oil,Company, seconded by Councilman Jones. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried. USE PERMITS GRA14TTED tai` PLA14NING COMMISSION. PON 1. Fred Schmitz to allow 95' wooden pole for radio communications, 851 Shasta Street. U" 2. Standard Oil Company to allow extensive remodelling of gas station on condition that the most notherly driveway on E1 Camino Real either be constructed 20' away from the south end of curb return or eliminated altogether. No Council action was taken on the use permits. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. !" °n Councilman Spillers asked about continuation of Travelers Insurance to employees after they leave the City payroll. It was explained that these employees may convert their policy if they apply within 30 days after their termination with the City. In most cases the cost is so great that the employees do not convert their policy. Councilman Britschgi asked that the matter of the Bourquin property be removed from the agenda. The appraisal is out of line with the Council's thinking and he moved that the Bourquin item be dropped, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Councilman Granger referred to an article appearing in the local newspaper in regard to why Whipple Avenue was choosen in place of Hopkins Avenue as the service road to the proposed new Bayshore Freeway. He was of the opinion that someone should get the facts as to why the State Highway officials recommended Whipple Avenue in place of Hopkins Avenue and he moved that this matter be turned over to the City Manager to do it himself or designate this to someone else, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried. rsti Councilman Granger stated that the County is conducting a centennial and since Redwood City is the County seat the City should take an interest in the matter and notify the County of their interest. Councilman Granger moved that a letter be written to the board of Supervisors telling them of the City's interest in the matter and offering every assistance in the matter, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Councilman Granger spoke in regard to appointing members of the War Memorial Building Committee to the Veterans Memorial Building Commission and he so moved. This was followed by a lengthy discussion after which Councilman Granger withdrew his motion. Councilman Stout referred to the minutes of January 16th, page 9, and asked for a clarification as to where the driveways were to be located at 213 James Avenue. It developed that Councilman Stout had looked at the wrong location. ,," Councilman Stout stated that on December 5th he had made a report on the Branch Library, and the City Mai Attorney, at that time, had been asked to make a report in regard to a proposed school agreement. The City attorney stated that he made a report to the Council on the use of City money,�hen building on leased property, and he do not understand that he was supposed to check into the school agreement. City Attorney wqs instructed to report next week. mom aril City Attorney Currie stated that he was ready to proceed with the condemnation of Butts property and Davies property on Pennsylvania Avenue in regard to the parking district. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 1968 AUTHORIZING CONDEPMIATION SUIT ON BUTTS AND DAVIES PROPERTY ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE and moved its adoption$ seconded by Councilman Jones and carried on roll call. City Attorney Currie asked the Council if they intended to place the matter of the police building on the ow__