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

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1.78 9 agreed to pay one-half of the expense so entailed, with a similar proposal for Main Street. After discussion, it was decided, on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that the City Clerk write Mr. Mercier as follows: (1) That the City did not desire to assume any responsibility for placing policemen at rail- road crossings. (2) That the Southern Pacific Company equip flagmen at Broadway and Main Street crossings with some distinctive suit affording such a contrast as to be easily distinguishable especially at night, and (3) That the Southern Pacific Company establish at its own expense on both sides of the track at the Broadway crossing, a -regular "Stop" and "Go" traffic signal, to be manually operated by the flagman on duty. John'Volpiano, Secretary of the Peninsular Fire Chiefst Club, asked the Council, in a letter addressed to Chief Mark Ryan, to adopt an ordinance covering the discharge, possession and selling of fireworks within the City. Chief Ryan explained that Redwood City already had an ordinance which was more comprehensive than the one submitted, and thought it unnecessary to make any change. The Clerk was therefore asked to notify Mr. Volpiano accordingly. Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, proposed the adoption of the follow- ing resolution which was unanimously carried. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Redwood City, California,.that for and on behalf of the Citizens of Redwood City, it is definitely opposed to the repeal .of the sAllin Amendments which is now a part of the Intercoastal Shipping Act. AND.BE IT_FURTRER RESOLVED, that this City Council urges that an amendment with the purpose and effect of the ll4iii sAllin Amendments be enacted as a part of any Subsidy Bill now under consideration of the Congress of the United States, which shall bar the subsidizing of any carrier or a member -of a °conferences or Association of carriers which either pre- vents or attempts to prevent a member carrier from serving any American port. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to our Congressmen and Senators with the request that they prevent the repeal of the sAllin Amendments in present law and.urge its enactment in any subsequent sub- sidy legislation. The,City Treasurer asked whether or not the Council cared to take out any insurance to protect the City checks in addition to the present use of a special check writer. He was told it was thought unnecessary at the present time. Councilman Eva suggested that the Council should anticipate the work necessary to the pre- paration of data pertaining to delinquent 1915 Act assessments if and when the refunding bond issue should be ready, and proposed that the Mayor appoint a committee to take charge of the formulation of appropriate procedure. Following the line of discussion, Mayor Lambert appointed as a committee to work out details, Councilmen Eva, Christensen and McCarthy to work with the Mayor, including also the City Attorney and City Manager. ;I The City Attorney reported concerning the hearing before the Railroad Commission in connec- tion with the P.G.& E. application and told the Council the. matter had been continued ,: for another hearing on March 10.