BOOK 18_1939-01-03 to 1942-08-10

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110 Major H. W. Edmonds, personally, and also representing the local Real Estate Board, asked the Council if it would be possible in the real estate ads listing Redwood City lots to have indicated in them some expression , like "See your broker" in addition to the reference to the City Hall,' and it was so ordered on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Following this, there was considerable discussion I� concerning the procedure being followed by the Real Estate Department and especial emphasis was given to the custom of marking lots "Sold" when the full down payment had not been made, thus making it unlikely that any other real estate broker could sell the lots so tied up. As a result of the discussion, it was decided, on motion of Councilman I McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Anderson, that the Real Estate Depart- ment be instructed to show on proper maps only the•lots that were actually sold or in progress of being sold because of the prospective buyers having made the necessary down payment of 10 percent or a minimum of $50. However, it was decided to make an exception in respect to temporary payments of less amounts. It was understood that small pay- ments of $5,$10, or $20 would hold the lots only for 49 hours, after which the buyer must either lose his'option or make the necessary full i down payment. 1� The Clean Up During 1939 Campaign Committee filed a report showing recom- mendations and what had been done, and the Clerk, on motion of Council- man McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, was instructed to thank the committee formally for what they had done and to refer the recom- mendations to the City Manager. The City Treasurer was authorized to sell the $10,000 U. S. Treasury 3 per- cent certificate of 194$-46 and to buy from the proceeds $10,000 par I value U. S. Savings Bonds. j Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, introduced ordinance amending Ordinance No. 421 and particularly referring to floor area of one-story buildings. Carried. Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, moved the introduction of ordinance regulating the alteration and repair of frame buildings in districts other than fire districts. Carried. is The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. On motion of Councilman Hohn, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the Council adjourned to 9:00 P. M. Monday, January 22, 1940. I 1' City Clerk ' I BEM:HAS I