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

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1'69 .i Councilman Fletcher thought it would be a good idea to make some effort to beautify the easterly side of El Camino Real along the Southern Pacific property south of Whipple ti Avenue, and on motion of Councilman Pletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, the matter was referred to the City Manager and Park Superintendent to look into the matter and perhaps take it up with the Southern Pacific people to see what could be done. The Clerk was asked to take up with the "Bear" people the question of improving their bear in Wellesley Park as it seemed to be in a sad state of repair. Councilman Pletcher asked the Council, and especially Chief Collins, whether or not it would be wise to paint a strip across the street at the main entrance to the Sequoia Union High School. The matter was referred to Chief Collins. Councilman McCarthy reported that one Mrs. Gillis had fallen on the sidewalk near the Methodist Church and had sustained an injury to her ankles and had threatened to sue the City. In connection with this accident, Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Jones, proposed that when any sidewalk is reported defective by City Officials, or those employed by the City Officials, the property owners should be seen and repairs satisfactory to the Street Superintendent should be requested. Carried. Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, proposed the adoption of Resolution accepting a Deed of Easement from the Associated 011 Company for right-of-way. Carried. Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, proposed the adoption of Resolu- tior_ accepting a Deed from the Peninsula Improvement Company for right-of-way. Carried. In connection with the right-of-way for sewer and also for P.G.& E. power line over the General Petroleum Company, a tentative statement was submitted to which the City was asked to consent. However, due to one ambiguous statement, the Manager was asked to get the approval of the General Petroleum Company to the omission of this particular statement, and if so consented, the Mayor was authorized to sign the statement. This on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman McNulty. The City Attorney reported concerning his attendance at the hearing of the Railroad Commission for the closing of Beech Street and told the Council that the matter had not been decided and the affair continued until February 6, 1936. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman McNulty, Mrs. Cora Tucker, for the Seventh Day Adventists, was given permission to head up a group of persons who were to sell pop corn on the business streets of Redwood City for three days, to be chosen by them; Councilman McCarthy voting sNos. The City Manager spoke of wooden bridge work along the west side of E1 Camino Real in front of private property which is used for business purposes as being defective in several places and he thought some consideration should be given to it. He was told to take this matter up with Col. Skaggs of the Highway Commission to see who is actually liable, and also in those places where the material is defective to