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

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64 A W. J. MacKeegan, presented his case before the Council, supplemented by a word from Al Bullivant who was representing the Foresters Hall Association. In view of the argument presented and in order to allow organizations which might be affected to appear at the next meeting,.tne matter was laid over for two weeks, on motion of Councilman Jones, se— conded by Councilman McNulty. Affidavit of The Tribune covering publication of ordinance rezoning Lots 11 and 12 of Block 52, Eastern Addition, was ordered filed following which, on motion of Councilman N_ildebrant, seconded by Councilman Jones, this Ordinance No. 347 was adopted. In connection with the rezoning, it was decided to send a bill to the owner of the property for the cost of publi— cation and postage, on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman McNulty. The City Engineer, in regard to the extension of Maple Street to the Bayshore Highway, asked per— mission'to postpone his report until the next meeting, at which time he could make a complete statement. Councilman Jones asked if an explanation could be given to A. H. Smith of 933 King Street con— cerning his improvement assessments. The City I1anager explained that the best way would be to have Mr. Smith come to the City Hall where the records were kept for this purpose. The City Manager explained that certain California cities were deriving considerable income from franchise payments made by public corporations and was interested in mowing whether Redwood City had ever received anything of this nature or if there was any possibility of such an arrangement. It was decided that the City Attorney would be the logical person to investi— gate this and he was asked to look into the matter and report back. The Clerk read a communication from the Tuolumne River Water Project Association and the Modesto Plater Users Association concerning the use of water from the American River which was ordered filed. A communication from the League of -California Municipalities concerning legislative policy and action concerning liquor control was also read and ordered filed. In connection with the announcement of the Western Conference on Government to be held in Berkeley, March 29, 29 and 30, the Clerk was asked to write for a program. Councilman Hildebrant, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, introduced the following motion which was unanimously carried. RESOLVED BY TBE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RED,POOD CITY that the Treasurer of said city be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transfer from the water fund of said city, the sum of $$22,000 and to set up in a special fund for the payment of the construction of the new Emerald Lake Reservoir and Pipe Line. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raid Treasurer be hereby directed to deposit In said fund any and all money paid to the City of Redwood City by the United States Administration of Public Works upon project No. 42.22 Docket No. 195+, the same being the project for the construction of said new Emerald Lake Reservoir and Pipe Line. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed upon the completion of said work and the payment therefor • in full, to transfer any and all money then remaining in said special fund back to the water fund of said city. Following up the previous resolution, Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman McCarty, moved that the Treasurer of the City of Redwood City, be and he is hereby authorized and directed