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248 Inspector S. H. Kreiss, Fire Chief J. L. Lodi, Assistant to City Manager L. A. Kimball, Planning Commis- sioner Tiedeman and Account -Clerk Vivian Holmquist. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the minutes of November 19th and November 26th as mailed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. The Mayor announced that the Courtesy Driver of the Week ,ward will be held over one week. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, THOMAS TUITE, JR. Mr. Tuite stated that there were two matters he had Ito bring up ,4 before the Council. The first was to alert the Council to an article appearing in the newspaper aboutI the Junior Chamber of Commerce taking action to get Spruce Street cut through to the Bayshore Highway from 5 Points. He spoke about their suggestion to cut off Main Street at its intersection with 5 Points. The Mayor announced that he was going to hold a meeting with the Junior Chamber of Commerce sometime this week. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that they would be wasting their time because the Council has already contacted the State in regard to Spruce Street. This was followed by discussion. Mr. Tuite's second matter is the matter of a meeting he had with the City Manager and his assistant on September 27th. This was in regard to the overall parking situation in the downtown section of Redwood City. Mr. Tuite asked that some action be taken in regard to this meeting. This will be put on the agenda in two weeks. Councilman Granger offered Ordinance 835 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $1503,000 POLICE BUILDING BONDS and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilman Stout being noted absent. The affidavit of publication was ordered filed. Councilman Spillers offered ORDINANCE 836 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $28,000 FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING POLICE BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND SAID SUM FOR SAID PURPOSE and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Weiss. Councilman Britschgi raised the question in regard to why this method was being followed. The Mayor explained that they have to "I have the money fef ore they let the bid. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Stout being noted absent. Affidavit of public a tion was ordered filed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON FOOD ORDINANCE. The City Attorney reported that the City has an ordinance regarding the establishment of food, similar to the County ordinance. He stated that he talked to the District Attorney's office and it was suggested that the Council either include or exclude lodges or organizations. The City Attorney recommended that the Council follow this advice and either include or exclude the organizations. Councilman Spillers moved to have the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the ord- inance with the idea of exclusion of organizations from the ordinance. Councilman Granger raised the question of having this done only to non-profit organizations. This was followed by discussion. Mr. Ott, from the Health Department, stated that there is no fee connected with the permits granted to the Scouts, Cubs, churches, etc. The motion was seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried, OR Councilman Weiss voting No based on the fact that the word exclude is in the motion. 104 Councilman Herkner, co-chairman, reported for the Port Committee. He stated that he and Councilman Granger met with the Port Commissioners to discuss the formation of a Citizens Committee to discuss the Ports present and future activities. They feel that this committee should consist of 14 members -and should be appointed by the Council as a whole, two members by each member of the Council and the Council, as a whole, to appoint the 14 members. This committee should be appointed from industry, business and .dA labor to insure diversified committee. Councilman Spillers moved to accept the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. The Mayor asked that the Council names and suggestions be turned in to the City Manager as soon as possible. Councilman Herkner said the committee was of the opinion that the names should be turned in - --v6d n91II I I III ,I., I I ,I II.Ii IIIIWpr i�l �Xilu vn'— w+ rtm+w+u - _ -__ _ - - — aid .��...-.-._co--.z«rv.;+...—I -� ,; -e,:.x._� _ _ _ — "e,vn .�, w 1-1.