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

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resolution for the reason that,h•e did not believe the subject was clear to the Council. He believed there should be more time to study the matter before voting � on it. Councilman Granger stated the reason for bringing it to a point was so that the council could be organized. Councilman Armstrong stated that the resolution would only help to get the commission organized and would not obligate the city. Councilman Anderson asked what money they would have to spend and asked if it was proposed to include them in the budget. Councilman Armstrong answered they possibly would be included in the budget if they presented a plan which is worthy .of support. He stated its membership was as broad as�could be made. Councilman Anderson asked if it was the intent of the resolution to place this commission in the category of the recreation commission. Councilman Armstrong �- replied it would be an advisory commission. On roll call, motion_ passed un- animously, Councilman Britschgi voting in the affirmative but asking the Commission to send him a copy of its by-laws. Councilman Armstrong moved that the motion declaring that a state of emergency existed in Redwood City be rescinded and that Civilian Defense be placed back in the departments of city government, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. (Original motion declaring state of emergency recorded in minutes of'December 21, 1942). Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Mead asked if it was agreeable to the Council for him to interview applicants for the position of woman welfare worker with only two members on the Board of Review, referring to the fact that Mr. Joseph Corbett had resigned and a reappoi-Ktment had not been made as yet to this Board. The members of the Council signified that it was agreeable to them. City Attorney McCarthy reported on the outcome of the Koemple trial. He advised the Council that the jury had been unable to agree on the'first count - that of false arrest - by a vote of 8 to 4, and that it had been discovered that the majority vote had been in favor of the City of Redwood City as the defendant. On the second count, that of requesting damages for destruction of the animals, the verdict was unanimously in favi of the City of Redwood City as the defendant. The judge had examined the premises of Mrs. Koemple and has allowed her three -weeks with the guidance and supervision of the Health Department to make some progress with the condition of her property. After that time he will again inspect the property and if sufficient progress has been made, he will grant further time to make reasonable repair to have her property conform to Statej Housing Laws and Redwood City Building Ordinance. Mrs. Koemple will sell the I property and will live out of Redwood City. Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, moved meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. 3 . � J R. S. Dodge, City Clerk B