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

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-311 Frank DePatta and C. G. Lambert spoke to the Council concerning the Harbor Festival and wished a definite committal of $1,000 as a contribution toward the expense of the festival, indicating that perhaps it would not be necessary to use all of it. The appropriation was ordered on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Pletcher. On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Christensen, Floyd Granger, representing the American Legion, was granted permission to hold, without a fee, a dance in Forester's Hall on the night of September 11. The City Attorney submitted a letter concerning the "in lieu" receipts from the state and indicated that, in his opinion, "highway traffic" meant traffic upon any of the streets in the city. The City Manager notified the Council by letter that Major H. W. Edmonds had tendered his resignation as a member of the Port Commission and recommended that Edmund Scott be appointed to the Port Commission to fill the unexpired, term of Major Edmonds. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Christensen, the resignation of Major Edmonds was accepted and the Clerk instructed to write Major Edmonds a letter expressing the appreciation of the Council for his services. Following the recommendation of the City Manager, Edmund Scott was appointed to the commission for the unexpired term of Major Edmonds on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva. 1 i On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Hohn, the Clerk was instructed to 4 write the State Board of Equalization concerning the request for a license by s iC. M. Ryberg, 701 E1 Camino Real, and to protest to the commission the granting of such licenses, because it was felt that with several liquor dispensaries in that block that the area was adequately served. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Christensen, Ordinance No. I � 397 creating certain offices in the City of Redwood City and fixing and establish- ing the duties and salaries thereof was introduced. Councilman Hohn, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, proposed the adoption of the follow- ing resolution which was unanimously carried: s "WHEREAS, a dispute between PACIFIC PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY and its employees over wages and other questions recently resulted in a strike of i said employees; and "WHEREAS said strike was promptly followed by intelligent and fair negotiations between said employer and said employees which have resulted in a very prompt adjustment of said disputes and the signing of agreements between said employer and said employees for continued economic peace and harmony; and "WHEREAS, such conduct is worthy of commendation because of the inter- est of the public in the settlement of such disputes; °NOw, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Redwood City that Pacific Portland.Cement Company and the employees thereof be publicly commended for their prompt action in effecting a settlement of said disputes through negotiations and mutual concessions; i' i. 1 i