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

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1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING PM700D CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1934 8:00 P.M. Upon roll call, the following Councilmen were present: Mayor, C. G. Lambert, L. C. Christensen, J. Li. Eva, E. A. Fletcher, R. N. Jones, Paul A. McCarthy, Geo. W. McNulty. City Clerk, B. E. t1yers. Absent: None. The minutes of the meeting of May 21 were approved on motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by,Councilman Eva. In opening the meeting, Mayor Lambert took occasion to make rather extended remarks. He said he had a sincere desire that there should be a better understanding of the common purpose — the greater good of Redwood City. -Mayor Lambert stressed the following points: (1) All meetings should be called to order promptly. (2) That Councilmen and others refrain from smoking during the meeting. (3) That the Councilmen, as a courtesy to the public, speak loudly enough to be heard, and that the public extend the courtesy to the Council of bring— ing only matters before the Council over which it might have jurisdiction. (4) That economy in municipal affairs should not be practiced at the expense of public health, public safety, education or recreation. He said "to curtail a constructive program of service would be tragic; to enlarge such a program is imperative if possible. Let us never reduce taxes to the point of insufficient funds for proper governmental purposes, nor wages to the point of incompetent employees". (5) That consideration should be given to some form of grade separation at the tracks; underpass or elevation tracks. (6) That a more extensive telephone toll free service would be of benefit to the entire community. (7) That it would be beneficial to have various problems of the city referred to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for study. (8) The success and the problems incident to the management of the Water Department were explained. (9) That an opportunity be given some day, or during more than one day, for the citizens to be shown the<various projects and objectives of the city. Edward A. Barrer, Scout Executive, requested the use of a berth at the Redwood City Yacht Harbor for the Burlingame Sea Scout boats. On motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Eva, such permission was granted revocable at any time. Asa Hall, President of the Pulgas Mosquito Abatement District, suggested that the Board appoint some one to take the place of Carl K. Mabie. The matter was referred to the City Manager. B. F. McDonald of Los Angeles, Director of the California Industrial First Aid Contest held in Los Angeles May 17 and 18, in a communication addressed to Mayor Lambert, praised very highly the work of the Redwood City Fire Department team. The letter was ordered filed and the Clerk instructed to convey to the members of the team the congratulations of the Council and its appreciation of the -time and effort this team put forth. The Clerk read a letter from Lurline B. Roth, Proeidont of the San Mateo County National Horse Show Association, in which it was asked that the Council contribute something toward the expense of the proposed Horse Show to be held in August. It was decided, on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Eva, that no contribution be made this year 77