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

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N •S Councilman Fletcher proposed, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, an ordinance (No. 351) amending Section 9 of Ordinance No. 319, and providing for special licenses as enumerated therein. Following up the report of the Committee on delinquent tax penalties, it was decided, after discussion, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the present tax ordinance, to provide a penalty of 10% on the first installment, and an additional 5% if not paid by Apri1.20, and a 5% penalty on the second installment if not paid by April 20, with a charge of 1% per month following July 19 plus any publication costs. Councilman Eva proposed, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that the Council take from the table and reconsider the resolution pertaining to the consolidation of the offices of City Mana— ger, City Engineer and Building Inspector. Motion carried. In connection with this point, the City Manager filed a written statement setting forth the duties and the activities of the ,three offices. After some discussion, and the request to postpone decision until Coun— cilman Jones could be present, the final roll call showed three for and three against this part of the resolution, and the motion to consolidate these offices was lost. In taking up the consideration of the other paragraphs, it was requested, and permitted, to in— elude the salary of the City Attorney with other department heads. Finally, on motion.of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, it was moved to adopt Exhibit A of the former resolution, including the office of City Attorney. On roll call, the motion was lost, three voting for, and three against the motion. The City Manager asked the attitude of the Council toward granting J. B. Perry permission to erect a corrugated steel building on his property at the corner of Main and Shasta Streets with the understanding that a small portion of the building extend over into the fire limits. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva, permission was given. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Eva, the City Treasurer was authorized to borrow from the Cuter Fund sufficient money to buy Redwood City Improvement Bonds, Series J-14, par value $4,500 at a price of 55• The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. Adjournment. BEM:MR k City ij it