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<br />MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
<br />REDWOOD. CITY: COUNCIL..
<br />SEPTEMSEB.ik, 1936
<br />8:00 P.M.
<br />Upon roll call, the following Councilmen were present: Mayor, Paul A. McCarthy, J. M. Eva,
<br />E. A. Fletcher, Wm Hohn, R. N. Jones, G. W. McNulty and City Clerk, B. E. Myers.
<br />Absent: Councilman L. C. Christensen.
<br />Several property owners along Whipple Road complbined about water pressure in the pipes as
<br />well as disturbing noises. The City Manager assured them that the noise in the pipes
<br />would be eliminated within a day or two, but that considerable difficulty might be en-
<br />countered in trying to increase the pressure. It was suggested that within two or
<br />three weeks, arrangements might be made to take over a separate system which would
<br />deliver to them directly water from the San Francisco Water Company in which event they
<br />would receive better water and pressure, but an increased rate would be necessary, this
<br />rate to be approximately 10% higher than the present, plus a monthly service charge of
<br />5p¢. The complainants, after consultation, unanimously expressed themselves as favor-
<br />ing the proposed San Francisco service should this become available.
<br />On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman McNulty, Ordinance was introduced fix -
<br />t ing and establishing the tax rate for the current fiscal year.
<br />Letter from E. C. Stewart of Stockton concerning payment of 1915 Act Bonds was referred to
<br />the City Attorney for reply.
<br />Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Jones, proposed adoption of resolution accepting
<br />an Easement from G. A. and Lola A. Stryker for a five foot strip of land in Oak Knoll
<br />Heights for the purpose of the Water Department. Carried.
<br />Councilman Fletcher submitted a letter he had received from,the Southern Pacific Company, by
<br />A. T. Mercier, in which some 286,000 square feet of the.company's realty holdings in
<br />Redwood City were offered at a price of $60,1300. The Clerk was asked to thank them
<br />for the letter and to explain that the City was in no financial position at present to
<br />handle the proposal.
<br />On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva, C. G. Uhlenberg, Special Auditor,
<br />4 was re -appointed for the current fiscal year as.Auditor for the City's records, with the
<br />understanding that quarterly audit would be made and that the maximum charge should not
<br />exceed $425.00.
<br />On motionof Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the Mayor was authorized to
<br />appoint three members as a committee to consult with representatives of the Portland
<br />Cement Company regarding proposed annexation to the City of Redwood City of the Company's
<br />property. Mayor McCarthy appointed to act with him on the Committee, Councilmen Chris-
<br />tensen and Fletcher.
<br />Approval of application for dance permits came before the Council, and after considerable dis-
<br />cussion they were not approved, with Mayor McCarthy and Councilmen Eva and McNulty voting
<br />"Yes" and Councilmen Jones, Fletcher and Hohn voting "No". Following a discussion, on
<br />motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Eva, it was decided that the sentiment
<br />of the.. Council.,, or its policy, would .be -that after September..30 no dancing. should be .a1-
<br />lowed in any ,raom...or, premises,where, liquor., .including.: wine. and Tbeer, ,would be sold, . and.'
<br />the Attorney was; accordingly: instructed to prepare an ordinance or amendment to an ordi-
<br />nance covering the situation.
<br />The departmental reports were ordered filed.
<br />The approved claims were ordered paid, on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman
<br />Eva.
<br />Adjournment.
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