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

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234 Councilman Hohn. To replace Mr. Andrews, the City Manager recommended the name of John E. McCarthy and his recommendation was accepted on motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the Council granted Mike Sposito, 1515 Oak_ Avenue, (place of business at 979 Main Street) master plumber's license provided he furnish satisfactory bond. H. E. Franklin, Northern California Division Manager of the Gilmore Oil Company, in a letter asked the Council to deed to the company a certain parcel approximately 10 feet wide and 50 feet in length adjacent to the intersection of Middlefield Road and the slough some 190 feet from Main Street along the lot line of the Offerman property. The company was represented personally by W. G. Cartwright. After 8.is- cession it was decided to comply with the request of the company by issuing a calit Claim deed to Otto Offerman from whom the company was purchasing the property. This, on motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. In the seine connection, Mr. Cartwright explained that the transaction was in escrow and that the company desired some statement from the Council as to whether or not the company would be granted permission to erect a service station or similar building on the property, provided the transaction went through. Accordingly, it was decided on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Jones, to give to the Gilmore Oil Company a letter indicating the willingness of the Council to grant permission provided the company lived up to all. the requirements of city ordinances 1� and the Planning Commission. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Christensen, Ordinance calling for Bond Election, establishing voting precincts and listing election officers was introduced. Mayor McCarthy and his committee reported about their interview with Mr. McCarthy of the Portland Cement Company concerning the annexation of the area at the plant to the City of Redwood City. Out of respect to George Hopkins, who is seriously ill, the Council instructed the Clerk to write a letter to Mrs. Hopkins. The City Attorney submitted a letter from E. C. Stewart of Stockton concerning demand for payment of certain bonds and interest threatening mandamus suit in case his demands were not met. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the Council decided to comply with the request of Mr. Stewart, authorizing the City Attorney to write him a letter and the City Treasurer to make the necessary payment, with Councilmen Eva and Hohn voting 11Non. Dr. J. N. Blood, with three other Legion members, appeared before the Council and pre- sented resolution of their Post reading as follows: WHEREAS according to newspaper publicity, an application for use of the Auditorium in Fire House No. 1 was made to the Fire Department of Redwood City and granted by them for use of said auditorium, and WHEREAS this action was subsequently approved by the Redwood City Council, and