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

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76 of a plan for dealing with the delinquencies of the 1915 Act Improvement bonds. Unani— mously carried. Councilman Christensen read a resolution in connection with special meetings of the City Council, specifically stating that the City Council be subject to call for special meetings to be held on any week day in the Council chambers of the Fire Hall and be open to the public. The resolution was proposed for adaption by Councilman Eva.and seconded by Councilman Fletcher. In the discussion Councilman McCarthy suggested that some time be specified as to the notice of special meetings and thought that a two day's notice would be right. Upon consent of the proposer and the second to the motion, the resolu— tion was adopted unanimously. Councilman Fletcher read a resolution embodying a copy of an editorial appearing in the Redwood City Tribune, Wednesday, May 9, 1934, entitled "City Must Not Surrender $o Power Trust Dictate". The resolution stated that the editorial questioned the good faith of the three new members of the Council, that the purpose of the editorial was to becloud the issue regarding city economy, and was a brazen attempt to influence the members of the Council with regard to the conduct of city affairs. The resolution re— quested specifically that the Redwood City Tribune be invited to present to the Council any information purporting to show any improper connection between any member of the Council in any person, firm, corporation or association, and that the City Manager also be extended an opportunity to give to the Council any information regarding said edi— torial which he might desire. Following some discussion the proposal was put to vote and upon roll call the proposal was lost by the following vote: Ayes and in favor of the passage of the resolution: Councilmen Christensen, Eva and Fletcher. Noes and against the resolution: Councilmen Jones, McCartby, McNulty and Mayor Lambert. W. J. Dusel appeared and asked the Council to reconsider its decision concerning the half page ad in the Real Estate Magazine but nothing further was done. Councilman McCarthy presented and moved the adoption of a resolution requesting the County. Board of Supervisors to allocate to the City of Redwood City, from the gas tax moneys, a certain share of the amount received by the County. Councilman Christensen, seconded the proposal and the resolution was unanimously carried. The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Jones. Adjournment. BEd:MR c� r City Clerk r 0