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

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Communication was received from the Women of the Moose for permission to conduct benefit dances at the Moose. Hall on Friday nights, March 10 and 17. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that permit be granted. Motio_1 carried Lmanimously. City Clerk Dodge read communication from Mr. Louis B. Dematteis in which ne tendered his resignation as a member of the War Council because of his induction into the t- armed services. Councilman rlbtcher moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that .the resignation of Mr. Dematteis be accepted and that a letter -be wrritten to him expressing the regret of the Council. Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending that the permit held.by the Redwood Diner be terminated at an early date. The diner is located at 729 El Camino Real. Councilman Britschgi asked when the present license expired. Mrs. Miramontes advised it expired on June 30. Couneil7rian Armstrong asked the reason of the Planning Commission in wishing to have the permit ter minated. City Attorney McCarthy explained that at the Planning Commission meeting there had been a discussion in regard to the detrimental appearance to the city of'the temporary buildings in town and that the Diner had been singled out as being particularly objectionable. He believed it was the thought of the Commission to have the tenant notified that they are operating under a temporary permit and that the Council would not tolerate it indefinitely. He believed it advisable to notify the tenant that they might expect such action in the near future. Councilman Armstrong asked if any charge had been made that the Diner did not meet sanitary requirements. Health Inspector Stein stated he had made an inspection on February 8, 1944,,and that the restaurant almost met the minimum requirements of the Health Department. Councilman Britschgi moved that at the expiration of the present license no new license be issued at that location arid that the tenant be'so notified immediately. Councilman Armstrong did not believe the objection was to the location as much as to the structure. Councilman Britschgi amended his motion so that no license be issued for business, in'the present structure, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. Under the question, Councilman Hiltofi did not believe it fair to expect the tenant to improve the buildings with the present restrictions in force. Councilman Armstrong brought out the fact that the permit was on a temporary basis and had been in force for eight years. It was his opinion that the building was an eyesore. Mayor Granger believed the owner should be cited to appear before the Council to show 'cause why the permit should not be*revoked. Councilman Britschgi, withdrew his Motion and Councilman Fletcher withdrew his second. Councilman Britschgi moved that the present occupant of the Diner be notified to appear before the Council to show cause why his license should.riot be revoked, seconded by Coundilman Fletcher. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Dodge read communication from Pairs. William A. Baxter of the American Red Cross asking that the City's donation to the Red Cross be trebled this year over last year's donation. 'Last year''s donation was $200.00. Councilman Fletcher a. moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the city contribute $400.00 toward LL the Red Cross. Councilman Britschgi asked if there was this amount'set up iri the budget. City Manager Mead stated that there was $600.00 set up in the budge, 0 Id 0 1�