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

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310 1 i "In the matter of the County's contribution of $30,000 of the gas tax money to the credit of the Redwood City Harbor Road, which is now within the corporate limits of Redwood City, we desire to state it is the intention of the Board of Supervisors that this money will be made available for the payment of bills incurred in the construction of this road to your plans and designs upon the submission of vouchers showing materials furnished or labor performed. "Under the condition upon which this money is being made available to Redwood City, the Board of Supervisors desire your Honorable Body to advise them of your willingness to accept this road into your City Street System and approve of the Board of Supervisors' declaration that this road is now eliminated from the County's Road System." On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the Council agreed to all the conditions set forth in the letter and instructed the Clerk to write the County Executive to that effect. In this connection the Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution indicating that the name of the road in question should be "Harbor Boulevard". On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the City Manager was authorized to contract for space at the San Mateo County Products and Floral Fiesta at a cost not to exceed $50- D. R. Stafford as Secretary for the Planning Commission informed the Council in writing: 1. That the commission recommended fire restrictions be removed on frame buildings on E1 Camino Real from a point opposite Charter Street on the westerly side of El Camino Real to the southerly limits of the city provided that a four foot space be observed on each side and rear of building lot for fire protection. 2. That the City buy the parcel of land at the corner of Harrison and Duane Street owned by John E. McCarthy. 3. That the term of John Layng as a member of the commission had expired. On motion of Councilman Pletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare an ordinance in line with the recommendations of the Planning Commission removing some of the building restrictions on the westerly side of E1 Camino Real below Five Points, suggesting, however, that provision appear in the ordinance that the outside of frame buildings should be of stucco or better material. In line with the same subject, it was decided, on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva, that the attorney prepare an ordinance making it necessary for builders in that district to submit to the Planning Commission plans showing the type of construction. The recommendation of the Planning Commission to buy the parcel of land at Harrison and Duane was referred to a committee consisting of Councilman Christenser_, chairman, Councilman Hohn, and City Manager Dimmitt. Mayor McCarthy indicated that he would take under consideration the expiration of the term of John Layng as a member of the Planning Commission.