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311. Frank DePatta and C . G. Lambert spoke to the Council concerning the Harbor Festival and wished a definite committal of $1 , 000 as a contribution toward the expense of the festival , indicating that perhaps it would not be necessary to use all of it . The appropriation was ordered on motion of Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman Fletcher. On motion of Councilman Jones , seconded by Councilman Christensen , Floyd Granger , representing the American Legion , was granted permission to hold, without a fee , a dance in Forester ' s Hall on the night of September 11 . The City Attorney submitted a letter concerning the "in lieu" receipts from the state and indicated that , in his opinion , "highway traffic " meant traffic upon any of the streets in the city. The City Manager notified the Council by letter that Major H. W. Edmonds had tendered his resignation as a member of the Port Commission and recommended that Edmund Scott be appointed to the Port Commission to fill the unexpired term of Major 1 Edmonds . On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Christensen , the resignation of Major Edmonds was accepted and. the Clerk instructed to write Major Edmonds a letter expressing the appreciation of the Council for his services . Following the recommendation of the City Manager , Edmund Scott was appointed to the commission for the unexpired term of Major Edmonds on motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Eva. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Hohn , the Clerk was instructed to write the State Board of Equalization concerning the request for a license by C . M. Ryberg , 701 El Camino Real , and to protest to the commission the granting of such licenses , because it was felt that with several liquor dispensaries in that block that the area was adequately served. On motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Christensen , Ordinance No. 397 creating certain offices in the City of Redwood City and fixing and establish- ing the duties and salaries thereof was introduced. Councilman Hohn , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , proposed the adoption of the follow- ing resolution which was unanimously carried: "WHEREAS , a dispute between PACIFIC PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY and its employees over wages and other questions recently resulted in a strike of said employees; and "WHEREAS said strike was promptly followed by intelligent and fair negotiations between said employer and said employees which have resulted in a very prompt adjustment of said disputes and the signing of agreements between said employer and said employees for continued economic peace and harmony; and "WHEREAS , such conduct is worthy of commendation because of the inter- est of the public in the settlement of such disputes; "NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Redwood City that Pacific PortlandCement Company and the employees thereof be publicly commended for their prompt action in effecting a settlement of said disputes through negotiations and mutual concessions;