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

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mission be granted the owners to subdivide same. Mr. John Nordstrand of the Redwood City Commuters Club and lir. Paul McCarthy spoke oppos- ing the cutting up of these two lots as approved by the Planning Com- mission and after considerable discussion, on motion of Councilman Edmonds, seconded by Councilman Christensen, and carried, the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission with the request that they reconsider the matter and hear from the protestants who appeared before the Council. A petition was presented signed by approximately 104 people requesting; the City Council to establish a municipal park with lawns and tennis courts situated on the west side of the Highway on Brewster or Hopkins Avenue. Dr. Norman MacKenzie spoke at length on the petition and on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried, the petition was referred to the Recreation Commission. Petition received signed by 27 persons requesting the Council to establish two hour parking instead, of one hour parking on Broadway between Jefferson Avenue and Main Street. It was determined to take this matter up in conjunction with the new parking ordinance now under consideration. Communication received from the Community Chest of Redwood City requesting a contribution from the city. On motion of Councilman Pletcher, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried, it was decided to give the same amount as last year, ;250. Letter received from the Highlands District Improvement Club relative to the installation of the Emerald Lake sign across Jefferson Avenue at E1 Camino Real, and on motion of Councilman Edmonds, seconded by Council- man Werder, and carried, authorization was given to the club to erect this sign across Jefferson Avenue at a place to be determined by the City Manager, the club to pay all the expenses of erection, current, and maintenance of the sign. Communication received from Clelia Butini and Peter Tormentini relative to certain pipes under the bridge on Oak Avenue. Mr. Dimmitt reported that this matter was being attended to, two of the pipes having already been removed and that he plans to remove the grater pipe, which would only leave the sewer in place. Bill from Pacific Gas & Electric Company was received covering expenditures of valuation proceedings in the sum of $"19,270.37. Upon motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Edmonds, same was ordered filed. V 1 I�