BOOK 19_1942-09-08 to 1945-05-07

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�n i' ri Mayor Granger reported that the resolution -relative to workmen's compensation insurance for volunteer Civilian Defense'Workers has,been approved by members of the Redwood City War Council. Resolution offered byQCouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Councilman Britschgi, under question, asked for City Attorney McCarthy's opinion as to the advisability of passing such a reso- lution, and whether or not it would bindthe city to continue with the, Civilian Defense and War Council activities if the City Council decided to abolish such activities. City Attorney advised the resolution would not bind the city, but was following the directions of the State War Council which made it mandatory upon the City to follow this procedure in order to protect the Civilian Defense personnel without Cost to,the City. Resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call. City Attorney McCarthy advised the Council that in his opinion it would be necessary to amend traffic ordinances as the only legal way to change parking limits as covered by the existing ordinances. After discussion as to the legal means of changing parking limits,'Councilman Fletcher moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that this matter be,carried over on the agenda for the next meeting to enable City Attorney to investigate along these lines. Mayor Granger commented on live parking near pedestrian lanes referring especially to the condition on Main Street near Middlefield Road. Councilman Britschgi raised question as to the necessity of displaying pedestrian signs in'the middle of the.streets, stating that these signs were beim knocked down by vehicles in many instances. On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McNulty, these matters were ordered referred to the Traffic Study Committee for their con- sideration. Mayor Granger suggested that a stenographer be present at future Council meetings in order to take shorthand notes covering proceedings of same. City Manager Mead f , was requested to check into this matter. Mayor Granger questioned Chief of Police Collins regarding men patroling streets be- tween the hours of 4 and g a.m. Upon being advised that there was butone. patrolman on duty during these.hours, Mayor Granger stated he believed there should be at least two men on duty patroling. City Manager Mead explained that shortage.of man -power was the reason for this condition, however, he stated he would check into the matter with Chief Collins in an effort to change the working schedule to take care of this situation. Councilman Armstrong commented on the present building ordinance which was oecasionall1 set aside to allow temporary buildings be erected stating that so far as hep er— sonally,was concerned he would in the future vote against any relaxation of the building ordinance and stating further that in his opinion, if this move appeared to be necessary, ordinance should be amended to allow such relaxations. Council- man Armstrong requested that the City Attorney study the situation and report back at a later meeting. Claims #3339 to 3396, net -amount $21,83.10, were approved for payment by Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. v