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

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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 59 1931 5:00 P.M. Upon roll call, the following Councilmen were present: Mayor D R Stafford, H A Beeger, W J Dusel, C J Hildebrant, C G Lambert, PA McCarthy. G W McNulty. City Clerk B E Myers. The minutes of meeting of September 21 were approved on motion of Councilman Dusel, seconded by Councilman McCarthy. Mr. A.J. Stebenne appeared before the Council to ask that some adjustment be made con- cerning the taxes and street work, delinquent and current, against the Manuel Vierra property and asked that some reduction be made in order that the property could be cleared of the obligations. Upon motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Lambert, it was agreed to allow a reduction of one-third# of the taxes and penalties provided all obligations were paid in full, and the matter was referred to the City Attorney to work out the details with the property owner and mortgagee. Mr. Morton, representing Foster & Kleiser, asked permission to erect a twenty-five foot sign on the county road between Broadway and Brewster. Permission was granted revocable at any time, on motion of Councilman Lambert, seconded by Councilman Beeger. Mr. M R. Helmer appeared before the Council to make a proposal to buy three tanks which are now at the corporation yard. His dfer to pay $150 for these tanks and to take them away within a wbek was accepted, on motion of Councilman Beeger, seconded by Councilman Hildebrant. Mr. Helmer also submitted two petitionsrequesting the extension of Rogers Street from Arguello to the Bayshore Highway. On motion of Councilman Lambert, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the City Manager and Engineer were requested to make a tentative report.concerning this subject at the next meeting. G.L. Crown formerly of Bakersfield asked permission to build an auto camp and to have certain rezoning done at property south of the Nipa Hut on the Highway. The matter was referred to a committee of Councilmen Lambert, Dusel and Beeger to investigate and report at the next meeting. The application of Dowd Welch for plumbing license was granted provided proper bond was furnished. -The request of Rosa Cavalli for reduction in assessed value of improvements on property on Middlefield Road was laid over to the next meeting with the request that the Building Inspector investigate the condition of the buildings and report. E.L. Lock, whose drug store is at the corner of Broadway and Middlefield Road, requested that some arrangement be made by which there could be created a restricted parking zone on Middlefield Road for the benefit of his customers who wish to drive in to make purchases. The matter was referred to the City Manager. Upon motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Dusel, the Manager was authorized to buy a new clock for the councilroom. The City Manager was instructed to write a letter to former auditor, Lawrence A. DeRosa concerning an adjustment in his claim for services.