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

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.t b Y of the divided type of highway, but asked that reconsideration be given to openings in the center strip so that no street be blocked from enter- ing the highway for travel in either direction. Permit to conduct a bowling alley and soft drink parlor at 2730 Broadway was granted Anthony P. Perry, 1643 Villa Street, Mountain View, California, on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Werder. In con- nection�wi _.th..the... granting of this permit, the Council reserved the right ,... of revocation at. any time. In connection with the proposed franchise for the Redwood City Bus Line, the matter of.writing into the franchise the value thereof if the City de- cided to purchase at a later date was discussed, but it was felt that the City was amply protected by the arbitration clause; and the matter was ordered dropped. On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, Mf±. R. F. Martin was authorized to make changes in the bus schedule elimina- ting certain evening and early morning runs. Councilman Fletcher, chairman of the committee appointed to enlist the sup- port of San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in obtaining funds neoes- sary for removal of pole lines in the vicinity of the'new airport, re- ported.that the Board of Supervisors had agreed to contribute one-half of the 03,900.00 cost provided the City could arrange for the contribution of the other one-half. Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Chris- tensen, then offered a motion committing the City to the extent of about $1,950.00 for purchase of area.: of land adjacent to the southern boundary ofethe O'Dea property. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 465, "An ordinance regulating the height of fences and walls on or adjacent to lot lines in the City of Redwood City°, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Werder. Sally Romere. and Dorothy Beraro were granted permit to conduct a restaurant at 22 Woodside Road on motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Council- man Fletcher. The Clean -Up Committee appointed by the Mayor, submitted a detailed report and urged that immediate action be taken in respect to the following places: 1. Property on Main and Spruce Streets, commonly referred to as the "John Meyers" property; recommended that'the building be moved and reno- vated or torn down. 2. Planing Mill (Gray-Thorning) at Main and Pine Streets; recommended that it be moved or torn down. Y3"�3