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

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IN Y at the same time the likelihood of selling at par bonds issued under the 1911 Act. Duncan Reynard, president of the Chamber of Commerce, asked the Council to listen to a presentation by Sam Winklebleck for the San Francisco Peninsula, Inc., indicat- ing that the Chamber of Commerce had gone on record as favoring the proposal (a formal letter from Roscoe Wyatt, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, sub- stantiated. this statement). Mr. Winklebleck explained the purpose of San Francisco Peninsula, Inc., and asked that the City contribute as its share of advertising cost approximately $1,500 a year for two years. It was explained that one-half of the City's contribution would be used specifically to ad- vertise Redwood City's industries, including the Port. On motion by Council- man Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, it was decided to include in the current budget a levy of 1¢ for one year's payment to this vublicity fund, and the Council went on record as favoring the inclusion of a similar levy for the fiscal year 1939-40. Captain E. L. Norberg addressed the Council, concerning F. H. A. Rousing Plans to be carried on by specially indicated housing authority. After considerable explanation and discussion concerning the workings of the plan, it was finally decided on motion by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, to get the plan going and Mayor Christensen appointed Councilmen McCarthy, Anderson, and Fletcher to serve on a committee representing the Council, together with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Real Estate Board and Planning ®' Commission. Walter Badie asked permission to move to his property on the west side of Arguello l Street a garage which he intends to use for a storehouse for equipment and f supplies. On motion by Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, permit was granted. l After filing affidavits of posting and publication, Resolution confirming street assessment No. 1937-3, was proposed for adoption by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Unanimously passed. Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, proposed adoption of Resolution adopting the Budget and approving the memorandum of agreement for expenditure of 1/4 cent gas tax allocated for streets of major importance. Carried. There was ordered filed affidavits for publication of notices for bids for lease of land at the Yacht Harbor. One bid was presented, namely, that of Emil Dehoff, offering to pay $50 a year for two years. Amount of payment for another three years to be determined later. It was indicated that he was to have an option for a 5 -year extension as provided in the notices. There being no other bids, on motion by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, there was introduced an ordinance providing for the leasing of 'certain property at the Yacht Harbor.