1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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219 apparel, which had been slow to sell. After further discussion as to merits of this request, Councilman Henderson moved to deny request for extension of time, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Granger, Henderson, and Rosselli voting yes, Councilman Petersen and Mayor Herkner voting no, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER #66-175) Application of K1eer Drug Store, 2636 Broadway, for Closing -Out Sale Permit, presented for consideration. Staff report advised Council, owner Saul Witschner, requests permit be granted as he is planning to retire after fifteen years in this business. Inventory was reported as having been submitted and checked, required fees having been paid. Mr. Witschner appeared in his own behalf to state his request for thirty day period would be sufficient to clear his inventory. Councilman Rosselli moved to grant Closing -Out Sale Permit to Kleer Drug Store for thirty (30) day period, commencing August 5th and expiring September 6th, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-180) Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5110 TRANSFERRING $1,600 FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SALES TAX CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO APPROPRIATION FOR FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITY. Council was advised no provisions had been provided in the current Budget for providing an office for Director of Public Works and funds were needed for refurbishing, furniture, and fixtures for office space which was being made in the Engineering Department. Motion seconded by Councilman Bury and carried unanimously on roll call vote, councilman Keckley being noted absent. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5111 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASING OF A BUILDING FOR STORAGE PURPOSES IN THE VICINITY OF FIRE STATION NUMBER ONE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SAID LEASE; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE RENTAL THEREOF FROM CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL FUNDS. Staff reported storage space for records and files that are referred to only infrequently has become very scarce in City Hall and Staff recommended entering into a contract with Poole Storage Company for purpose of leasing their concrete storage vault at $35.00 per month to be paid in advance on a quarterly basis to provide additional storage facilities. Motion seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried unanimously on roll call vote, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. City Manager advised Council of arrangement being considered to use vacant property owned by Mr. Poole at rear of fire station for parking of cars for police and fire department personnel. Councilman Granger question possibility of City purchasing this site. City Manager stated a report would be made to Council. (Memo 8/2/66) Councilman Henderson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5112 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE LATEST MODEL TRUCK AND ONE 1966 MODEL AUTOMOBILE; AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR. Chief Lodi advised Council of the need for improving and addition of new equipment for Fire Department in view of additional station to be added in hill area and of future developments in Redwood Shores area approved by Council this evening.