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

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keys to Veterans' Hall had been left with the Police Department and J -Fire Department and asking that a representative of one of the above departments be present whenever the building was used by the City, was ordered filed. There was read a letter from the Redwood City Chamber of Commerce, signed by Carl E. Ward, President, asking that the Council reconsider its previous action on request of the California Real Estate Magazine .for an advertisement in the annual progress number. After discussion, and on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Christensen, it was decided to place the advertisement at a cost of $55.00. Resolution appointing M. E. Ryan a local property officer, pursuant to Regulations No. 1 of the Office of Civilian Defense, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Christensen. In connection with the proposed stationing of a volunteer at fire alarm boxes during a blackout, there was read a letter from the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific approving the plan and on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Granger, the Fire Chief was instructed to continue to respond to all calls from fire alarm boxes and to arrange for stationing of a volunteer special duty fire- man at all alarm boxes during a blackout. Request of David Holder for diversion of water running through Lot 1, Block 11, Oak Knoll Manor was approved on motion of Councilman Werder, sec- oned by Councilman Granger, provided that Mr. Holder furnish satis- factory evidence of his intention and ability to construct 4 homes on the property. Councilmen McNulty and Fletcher voted No. Fire Chief Ryan reported a street light would be installed on Woodsworth between Edgewood and Whipple as soon as funds were available and was directed to include this item in the Electric Department budget for next year. In connection with the condition of street intersection of Roosevelt and Redwood Avenues at Hudson Street, City Manager reported that suffi- cient money was being withheld for surfacing in event the contractor failed to do so. On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded -by Councilman McNulty, the City Manager was authorized to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo for connection with and use of the North Fair Oaks sanitary sewer. 4 4