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

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5 in it, and explained the changes. Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, proposed that the previous introduction,of the proposed ordinance be rescinded and that the present ordinance as changed be introduced. Carried. Councilman Fletcher and Mr. J. Hanna spoke about the condition of the "Winter's" house on Fulton Street. According to their statements, the building was in a very run down condition, and there was likelihood of undesirable tenants taking over the property. In order to avoid this, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Winter, the owner, and also to the Real Estate Board, to the effect that if the house were rented or sold that extensive repairs would have to be made before occupancy would be permitted.' This on motion of Councilman McCarthy, *seconded by -Councilman Anderson. The City Attorney submitted an ordinance adapting the uniform building code of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, but some objection was raised to introducing the ordinance without more consideration being given to it, this especially on the part of contractors and others who might be affected. It was accordingly determined to postpone the introduction of the ordinance until a later ,meeting. It was suggested that toe Clerk write to the Contractors Assn: to - notify them of'the intended adoption of the building code, and the City Manager was asked to ascertain what other cities had adopted it. Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, proposed introduction of an ordinance changing the set -back line on Hopkins Avenue between Arch Street and Birch Street from 29 feet to 20 feet. Carried. Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, proposed the adoption of reso- lutions accepting 39 deeds (details below) for various lots which the City is taking over. Carried. Grantor Description Lot Block Floyd L. Baird and Grace M. Baird, his wife 12-11 J Boyd and gent's Addition John P. Yager and Myrtle Yager 1-2-3 15 Map No. 2 of Central Park H. W. Kelley and wife 1-2 2 Map of Homestead Add. No.2 of Redwood City, being a Sub. of Lots 31 & 32 of the Reese Sub. of a part of the Redwood Farm Peter J. Fratessa and wife 20 10 West Redwood Nels Jensen and wife 11-12 G Map of Boyd & Kent's Addition Seth Cooky and wife Por. 3 3 New High School Acres Maggie J. Looney 15-16 S Map No. 1 of Central Park Thomas Smith 51 Map of the Reese Sub. of a part of the Redwood Farm Emma Ackerman 12 j Stambaugh St. Addition Lydia Conway Laird 23 6 West Redwood Estella Barbar Walker et vir 1-2 1 Map of Resub. of Lots 23-24 and 25 of the Reese Sub, of a part of the Redwood Farm E. D. Rodwick and wife 29 42 Map No. 2 of Central Park