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

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P Ii Matter of franchise for Redwood City Bus Lines discussed. City Attorney - McCarthy advised that the ordinance originally prepared by former City Attorney Mansfield had never been published. It will be necessary, there- fore,, to hold up the matter until proper -notice invitng bids be pub- lished for a period of ten days. City Attorney McCarthy recommended a resolution to that effect which was adapted on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Affidavit of publication of Ordinance #485, Amendment to Ordinance r461, fixing salary of City Clerk,Treasurer and Auditor, was ordered filed on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Adoption of Ordinance #485 was ordered on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher.. Affidavit of publication of Ordinance 486, Amendment to Ordinance 7#458 regulating parking on certain streets, was ordered filed on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Hilton. Adoption of Ordi- nance rJ+86 ordered on motion of Councilman Hilton, seconded by Council- man Britschgi. Matter of proposed circus poster ordinance held over to next regular meeting in order that Councilmen be given time to study the question. Application for restaurant license from Nipa Hut, 2550 F1 Camino Real, allowed subject to approval of Health Department. Matter of appointment of a new member to the City Planning Commission next order of business. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Council- man Hilton, Mr. Ronald Campbell was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by resignation of D. R. Stafford. Clerk instructed to write Mr. Campbell notifying him of his appointment. Councilman McNulty commented on complaints received from Citizens unable to hear distinctly the proceedings in the Council Chamber. Fire Chief Ryan advised impossible to secure materials for improving amplifying equipment at the present time. Councilman Britschgi requested a statement of expenditures for Civilian De- fense to be prepared and presented at next meeting for study. Councilman Fletcher requested information on the position in Civilian Defense office held by Mrs. Florence Donnelly. City Manager Mead advised the duties were largely clerical, and would increase due to the removal of Federal help. Councilman Jenkins brought up the question of parking in vicinity of Southern Pacific Depot, stating that in his opinion City Planning Commission should give the matter considerable thought. Councilman Fletcher stated his opinion that Southern Pacific Co. should provide necessary parking space for Commuters. Councilman Jenkins moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that the matter be referred to City Manager Mead who stated he would . again contact Mr. Jordan of the Southern Pacific Co., in an effort to ,177 4