BOOK 17_1933-01-03 to 1938-12-29

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j 9 Henry Witte, Chairman of the Redwood City Planning Commission, in a communication, indicated that the Planning Commission desired that immediate action be taken regarding the viola- tion of ordinance on the Buben property. Building Inspector, Drathman, also filed a written history of the situation. In order to arrive at the exact legal status, the j� matter was referred to the City Attorney. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Eva, the City Treasurer was instructed to convey to the State Compensation Insurance Fund the fact that the City would insure with them again this fiscal year. In a communication, the City Manager recommended that there be included in the budget three J items which required immediate action. These three items were, taken up separately. On q; n motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, the City Manager wash authorized to proceed with the construction of a rest room at Hawes Park and also one jf at Mezes Plaza. On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Eva, the l! manager was authorized to make some addition to the garage at Fire House No. 2 so that more space would be available for painting. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman McNulty, it was decided to allow Chief Ryan to take over the "Marquette" which has been used by the City Manager, and the City Manager to purchase a new light car for his use. In addition to this, on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was left up to the City Manager and the Chief of Police to arrange to turn in an old car on a new one, the selection of the make of car to be left to their r� discretion. George Allen, 3?1 East Brewster Avenue, protested to the Council on account of the distur- bance and annoyance to him and to his wife because of noisy roosters in the adjacent lots. Mr. Allen was assured that the Councilmen would do what they could, and the matter was referred to the Health Officer. The City Manager made reply to the criticism which had been voiced at the previous meeting concerning the Building Inspector and Health Officer. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was decided that the Health Officer and the Chief of Police should investigate the conditions and take whatever action was necessary to abate the nuisance, and, if thought best, to have the garage vacated. Discussion in connection with the Hudson Street extension was put over until the next meeting. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman McNulty, Councilman Jones was given permission to leave the state. In connection with the 1915 Act situation and the agreement made by the City Attorney with Mr. Stewart of Stockton and Mr. Knapp of Oakland, the Treasurer was authorized, on motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, to pay Mr. Stewart's ir f delinquent bonds amounting to $2,293.7+ - Mr. Knapp, $2,500 - First National Banlc, $2,500 - and Mr. Dean, $56g.25 - Councilman McCarthy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Motion seconded by Councilman Eva and carried unanimously. I; i