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

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366 i �j acquiring of the present distribution system which, in his opinion, the present owner would not transfer to the city except at considerable cost. No definite r 5 action was taken, although it was decided, on motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that the Mayor appoint a committee from the Council _i to serve with the City Manager to consider this application from Friendly Acres, and also to adopt a policy which would cover situations of this character. Mayor McCarthy appointed the following: Councilmen J. M. Eva, L. C. Christensen, and City Manager C. L. Dimmitt. The committee appointed to give further consideration to the Perry Street parking lot had not met, and no definite report was made. The City Attorney said he had nothing definite to report in connection with the franchise of the P. G. & E., but thought something specific could be ready for the next meeting. Mr. Walter Vandervort, 807 Maple Street, San Mateo, made application to the Council for permission to establish certain bus routes in Redwood City, as indicated on map submitted with the application, indicating a willingness to arrange charges to meet the approval of the Council and the people of Redwood City. The Council expressed a willingness to cooperate with Mr. Vandervort and in- structed the City Attorney to draw up a suitable resolution, the terms of which would enable Mr. Vandervort to operate the buses as indicated for a preliminary period of two years, with the right to abandon the project if it proved to be unprofitable, and also to make it possible for the city either to charge Mr. Vandervort a license tax, or take over the project later at a reasonable com- pensation should it be desired. This on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva. Discussion concerning utilization of the present Central School building for a City til Hall was laid over until the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Christensen, the City Tax Collector was authorized to accept $280 in full payment of taxes, street assess- ment, weed charges, penalties and costs assessed against Arb. Block 203, Lot 21, or Lot 24 in Block B, Pays Redwood Gardens, total amount due being $305.87. The City Attorney explained the difficulties of working out a satisfactory ordinance or an amended ordinance to take care of the sale of lots now held, or to be held, by the city. However, he submitted a copy of an ordinance which he suggested that the city adopt. In accordance therewith, on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty, there was introduced an ordinance amending Section 41 of Ordinance No. 327, which ordinance provides for the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes. 11