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

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162 t r WHEREAS, this "Floral Fiesta°,created a unified interest and a spirit of cooperation on the part of the citizens which was most gratifying, and- WHEREAS, nd47fiEREAS, a greater interest and cooperation could and would have been manifested had the people better understood the aims, objects, and purposes of said 11Floral Fiesta", and WHEREAS, it seems possible to hold annually such a "Floral Fiestall of ever growing interest and increasing value with each succeeding year, NOW, TIMMORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Redwood City hereby heartily endorses the work of the festival Com- mittee, and pledges its support for the coming year in endeavoring to create an interest on the part of the people of the community to patronize a county wide display of the nature of that just held, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if such "Floral Fiesta° be held, Redwood City shall set aside a day to be known as "REDWOOD CITY DAY" at the "Floral Fiesta", and a week prior thereto, the streets of Redwood City shall be decorated fittingly to call atten- tion to the day. ^ Following the discussion of Councilman Eva concerning the licensing of various and sundry solicitors, the City Attorney was asked to check up on the regulations for granting such licenses. At this time, there being a full attendance at the Council meeting, the City Manager's recommendation for increase in salary of four employees came up for discussion in which practically all the Councilmen participated. Finally, on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Eva, it was decided to increase the salary of Margaret Cussen from $125.00 to $135.00 per month, effective October 1, t 1935• In addition, Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Eva, proposed increasing the salary of the Poundman, A. McKay, from $115.00 to $125.00, effec- tive October 1. Carried. Likewise, Councilman McCarthy proposed increasing ? the salary of Mary Rolla, Stenographer, but the motion was lost for the want of I a second. Mayor Lambert spoke of the desirability of definite further progress in harbor development, indicating that the present was a particularly favorable time to proceed. William Vielhauer, Editor of the Redwood City Tribune, also addressed the Council explaining certain phases of the situation. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Christensen, it was decided to ask the Citizens' Advisory Board, with the cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce and County and City Officials, to make a survey of the possibilities and requirements and report to the Council what action would be advisable. The departmental reports were ordered filed. The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Jones. Adjournment. City Clerk BEM: MR 0 ill 11 i Z