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

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450 situated on what is commonly known as the extension of Cedar Street in Redwood City, also described as 'Behren's barn"; said property being described in the notice so posted and mailed as aforesaid, a copy of said description being attached with said notice to the affidavit of said Building Inspector. Mr. C. Drathman was sworn in said matter and testified that he was familiar with the location of the property and the buildings and structures thereon and that he had posted and mailed notice as aforesaid and that the buildings on said prop- erty were in a dilapidated condition, were not suitable for occupancy for any purpose and were not occupied and that in his opinion said buildings could not be repaired and should be removed; that said buildings were a fire hazard and were a breeding place for rodents. George F. Paul was also sworn in said matter and testified that he had ascertained the ownership of said property and a description thereof which description is the description set forth in the Notice to Abate Nuisance. Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, proposed the adoption of resolution declaring the buildings and structures on the property in question to be a nuisance and directing the owners to abate the same within thirty (30) days from the passage of the resolution and in case of the failure of the owners so to do, directing the Building Inspector to abate said nuisance by removing and tearing down said buildings. There was also filed affidavit of C. Drathman showing that he had posted on the prop- erty effected and also had mailed to the owners of the property a copy of a notice concerning the abatement of the property located at 2061 Broadway. No further action was taken, but hearing on the project was continued until Oct- ober 10, 1938, at 8:00 P. M. On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, restaurant license for business at 2666 E1 Camino Real was given to Joseph A. Pockrus. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, license to conduct and operate a cigar store and poolroom at 207/. Broadway was given to Joseph J. Viercke. This applicant had also made application for liquor license for On Sale beer and wine. The discussion of this was laid over until the next meeting. Following motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Anderson, there was ordered filed affidavits of B. E. Myers, City Clerk, that sample ballots, pre- cinct cards, copy of ordinance calling special election, and publicity pamphlet had been properly mailed and that the election officers had been duly notified and that notice of election and nominees for public office had been duly pub- lished as required by law. The Council proceeded to canvass the returns of the X