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2 8 9 accepted subject to correction of any defects in materials and workmanship which might appear within one year from date of acceptance. Councilman Spillers moved to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. COLLINS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC., REQUEST PERMIT TO ERECT SIGN ON ELY MOTORS. Notice of mailing was ordered filed. The Clerk read the letter from the Collins company wherein they requested permission to erect rm: a 12' x 48' painted bulletin on fire wall of the Leonard Ely Plymouth Motor Company, 346 El Camino Real. The City Attorney briefed the proceeding action taken by the Planning Commission and stated that the Planning Commission had turned down the request because of the area and size of sign. Mr. Ely addressed the Council and explained what he wanted to do and how the sign would be erected. The sign would not stick out from the building. This was followed by discussion as to whether or not this was (:: a ,billboard or a house sign. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. Councilman Spillers moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Stout. Councilman Herkner wanted to know if the Engineer and Building Departments approved the erection of the sign. He was informed that it would be checked when the building permit was issued. The motion carried on roll call with Council- man Granger and Mayor Royer voting NO. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, JOHN BARKOW, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EXCHANGE CLUB, REGARDING NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK. Mr. Barkow asked that the Council and Mayor proclaim February 10th through 16th, 1957 as "Crime Prevention Week" in Redwood City. Councilman Stout moved to proclaim February 10th through the 16th as National Crime Prevention Week, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT REGARDING POLICE BUILDING CONTRACT. The City Attorney stated that Mr. Greenbach had with- drawn his letter and asked that the matter be dropped from the agenda. 's SIDEWALK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. The following are the recommendations of the committee: NOTICE WORK OWNER'S NAME COMMITTEE NUMBER LOCATION AND ADDRESS RECOMMENDATION 231 . Por. Lot's 4 & .5 Henry & Olive G. Mayer Extension Block 2, Diller Addition 945 Middlefield Road 50 4/30/57 Redwood City 284 Lots 6, 7 & NW a Lot 8 Birdie A. Marks Extension Block 3, West Redwood 1145 Ruby Street to 3/4/57 Addition No. 1 Redwood City 288 Lot 4, Block 3 Alexander B. & Linda A. Extension West Redwood Pagura, 465 Grand Street is 3/4/57 Addition No. 1 Redwood City Councilman Stout moved to accept the report, seconded by Councilman Weiss. Councilman Stout reported that the committee has handled 38 requests for extensions. The motion carried. Councilman Granger stated that he was still of the opinion that the property of Hallett, Currie and Dematteis should all be given the same date for an extension and if the work isn't complete at that time then have the work done all at once. This also included the A y er's property. Councilman Granger moved that these three pieces of property be considered by the Committee for an extension of time to the same date, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This w as followed by discussion after which the motion carried with Councilmen Herkner, Stout and Weiss voting No. Councilman Spillers moved that the Council authorizes the City Engineer r.. to put in the sidewalk at the park at Main and Elm Streets, seconded by Councilman Granger (sidewalk to Loot be put in on Main Street only). Councilman Herkner asked that they add to the motion that this work be cone if the City Engineer deems it necessary. This was included in the motion which carried. COMMITTEE REPORT ON REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN TAX RATES. The Committee submitted a report giving the percentage of increase in costs to operate the taxis and in view of their findings they recommended that the rate increase be granted as requested, and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary amendment to the ordinance. Councilman Granger moved to accept the recommendation of the committee, seconded by Councilman Reiss.