1967 Jan to Dec - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

449 Mrs. T. N. Thompson, secretary of Park & Recretary of Park and Recreation Commission, furtherexplained how this matter had come to the attention of the Commission and more of the details which were presented in their request for use of the playing field. Council members expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which this matter was handled, but felt responsibility rested on the Soccer Club for their lack of a proper presentation and insufficient prior information. Question of insurance was raised and possibility of postponing scheduled starting date. Mayor Herkner asked this item be placed on the Council's Agenda for next week. (Feb. 13th) (Memo 2/7/67) Councilman Granger suggested consideration be given to changing the name of Chestnut Park to that of some well-known local citizen; in view of the improvements to be made, and which would be timely at this time in view of the City's Centennial Year Councilman Granger moved to refer his suggestion to the Park and Recreation Commission for their consideration, secondedby Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-21) Councilman Bury suggested Councilman Granger present his suggestion to Park & Recreation Commission personally. Councilman Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:57 P.m.� H&LEN C. MOORE, City Clerk Minutes of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council February 13, 1967 7:30 P. M. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Herkner. Board of Review: City Manager reported review had been made by Staff of Dr. Chope's request for amendment to the City Code to allow "designated representatives" to act on Board of Review in case members established by Ordinance, Director of MI Public Health and Welfare of San Mateo County, the Superintendent of Health of San Mateo County, and a member of the City Council, were not able to attend a meeting, thereby causing undue delay. He advised Council he recommended against proposed amendment because actions required by this Board were of such consequences with the power to put food establishments out of business if violations persist that this responsibility should remain with the department heads concerned and not be delegated to designated representatives. City Manager stated, if Council agreed with his recommendation, Dr. Chope would be so advised by letter. Councilman Rosselli questioned reasons for this request being made by the County. City Manager stated he knew of no specific problem which brought this subject to light. Councilman Bury requested Staff reconsider this request, as it would make more people available to function in a limited time. Councilman Rosselli favored no change in the present composition of the Board, as no indication given of any problems having arisen under this arrangement. Councilman Granger, member of Board as Council's representatives, advised he had been called for a meeting only once this year, but meeting having been cancelled as case had been settled before final action needed. City Attorney outlined the pro- cedures now being used and of the good results which had resulted from these adminis- 0 I n