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

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C on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the full purchase price amounting to $1900 be refunded to Mr. Fritschen; City Attorney Mansfield to see that property is returned to City free and clear. In.response to a request by the American National Red Cross, it was decided upon motion of Councilman Fletcher., seconded by Councilman Edmonds, and carried, that the City contribute the sum of $75 to this organization. F. W. Thompson, in a letter addressed to the City Council, requested,that the City obtain broken pavement, etc. from E1 Camino Real to be used for the purpose of filling in creek banks and lots which could be used for park - Ing areas. This matter was referred to the City Manager. The matter of lighting the pedestrian lanes at the intersection of El Camino Real and Brewster Avenue was discussed and the placing of flood lights at this location at an approximate cost of $100 was approved on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried. The matter of pedestrian lanes across E1 Camino Real at the intersections of Whipple Avenue and Claremont Avenue was also discussed, and the City �4anager and Chief of Police were instructed to investigate these.loca- tions and report at the next meeting. The Redwood City Commuters Club submitted a proposal that.the Council consider the acquisition of "Butcher Field".for a recreation center. The proposal stated that this property was owned by the Southern Pacific Company and possibly could be acquired'for 055,000. Paul McCarthy, representing the Commuters Club, addressed the Council in support of the proposal and ex- plained in detail the many desirable and advantageous features of the site. Discussion by members of the Council ensued, and it was suggested that the Commuters Club submit'its proposal to the Recreation Commission 'for their consideration. The report of the committee in connection with the opening of a street between Oak and Redwood Avenues was read. After discussion, the matter was re- ferred back to the committee for a.further report at the next meeting. The matter of the Redwood City Waste'Disposal Yard was discussed and left in the hands of the City Manager. Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty, proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 449 annexing certain uninhabited property belonging to Harry Friend and wife and commonly known as East Redwood City Industrial District, to the City of Redwood City. Carried.by unanimous vote. 0nn "K