BOOK 16_1929-01-07 to 1932-12-19

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I for 1930-31 has not been finally completed and the precise tax rate has not, therefore, been determined, sufficient progress has been made upon it to enable us to state to the tax payers, merchants and other citizens that the tax rate will be somewhat less than that of last year. In this connection it is to be noted that Redwood City ' recently sold upon the most favorable basis ever obtained $55,000.00 of city bonds for bridges, drainage channels and culverts, obtaining a premium on these bonds at 42xf; this bond issue requires about e$e on every $100.00 of assessed value of property for taxes to pay interest and provide for the redemption of these bonds as they mature. It should be a satisfaction to the tax payers that, notwithstanding this, the taxes for the new year will be substantially less than for the year just closed. An instance of the efficiency of our city manager is found in the substantial refund obtained from the Pacific Gas & Electric Company through an order of the Railroad Commission and the decision rendered a few days ago granting our application for a substantial permanent reduction in the cost of our street lighting and power for the water department. These benefits were obtained through the efforts of Mr. Rolison, who brought his special training in this field to bear upon and achieve a solution of this problem within a relatively short time after his employment as city manager. The water department has been placed upon a sound business basis and dniform rules and regulations have been adopted and are being enforced with considerable improvement in the operation of this public utility. If there were time, improvements in each of the various departments -could be mentioned, but I think the present review suffices to show the public the business -like manner in which the public business of Redwood City has been conducted during the past year. Respectfully submitted, (SIGNED) Paul A. McCarthy July 70 1930. Mr. Dave Waltor presented petitions requesting that proper steps be taken to change the name of Washington Street to Jefferson Avenue and Webster Street to Middle- field Road. After discussion, upon motion of Councilman Beeger, seconded by Councilman Hildebrant, the petitions were ordered received and filed and the City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance to change the names of the streets in accordance with the petitions. Mr. A. Hess presented a petition protesting to the change of Webster Street to Middlefield Road and also to the opening of Webster Street north. After D. Walter and P. E. Brand and others spoke on the subject, the protest was ordered filed on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Dusel. Mr. E. D. Paris addressed the Council concerning the charge for opening a skating rink. It was finally decided, upon motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Hildebrant, that the charge be $25.00 per quarter payable in advance and the permit revocable at the pleasure of the Council. 0 Mr. Sam Fold addressed the Council in regard to the renewal of his junk license. Several of those present spoke in favor of giving the gentleman another opportunity to make good although the Health Officer recommended that the permit be denied due to the fact that Mr. Gold had had several opportunities to make the necessary adjustments and had failed to do so. However, upon motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Hildebrant, the license 243