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

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City Attorney Paul McCarthy reported on the Railroad Commission Hearing concerning to the satisfaction of the job and on motion by Councilman Britschgi, seconded by R. F. Martin, proprietor of the Redwood City Bus Line, application for franchise Representative of the County Health Department, Emil Stein, reported on sanitary Including the local service and also requesting permission to operate a bus line conditions in general, stating that the conditions were satisfactory. through the' White Oais District and to 'the San Carlos Depot. Commission will not Camino Real between Brewster and Broadway for safety of motorists, stating that give its decision for some time and the matter is to be'carried on the agenda unt11 an accident had occured a few days ago involving an automobile backing out into such decision is announced. City lkanager Mead reported that"a survey had been conducted on house numbers on Valota Councilman Hilton commented on the excellent work done in the Council Chambers, statim �h Road. All records have been changed and residents are now being notified by mail in the long run iri considerable saving to the City. Councilman Hiltonls views to correct their house numbers. City Manager Mead reported on matter of changing hours of operation of traffic lights Chief Collins advised the Council that these sobriety tests were absolutely on E1 Camino Real advising that he had contacted the Safety Division of the considerable profit over all expenses involved. « Department of Highways and the Highway Patrol, both of whom recommended the hours of operation be left as they are at._the present time. Upon motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the question was returned to the Tafffi, Committee for further consideration. City Manager Mead reported that he had contacted Dr. Mason who stated that the "No Parking" strip on ,curb in front of his office was very important and should '4a alloived to remain. Upon motion by Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Flet'aher, Item No. 25 covering the setup was ordered restored*to the original resolution. City Manager Mead reported that the Real Estate Committee hod held the price on Lot 39 Blk, 14, Sweeney Addition, to $400 which amount Mr. DePatta agreed to pay. Check has been received. City Manager Mead reported he had contacted Mr. Andrews regarding the use of vacant lot on E1 Camino Real near James Avenue for parking lot and was awaiting reply. This matter placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Contractor L. C. S4iitli rendered claim in amount $2,596.22 covering work done on Perry Street, James Avenue and Broadway. Superintendent of Streets Winter certified to the satisfaction of the job and on motion by Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Anderson, Claim was ordered paid. Representative of the County Health Department, Emil Stein, reported on sanitary conditions in general, stating that the conditions were satisfactory. Councilman Hilton suggested that parallel parking should be placed in effect on E1 Camino Real between Brewster and Broadway for safety of motorists, stating that an accident had occured a few days ago involving an automobile backing out into dine of traffic. On motion of Councilman Hilton seconded by Councilman Anderson, this question was referred to the Traffic Study Committee for their recommendation. Councilman Hilton commented on the excellent work done in the Council Chambers, statim �h that in his opinion proper maintenance and upkeep of the buildings would result in the long run iri considerable saving to the City. Councilman Hiltonls views were echoed by several of the Councilmen present. Councilman Hilton commented .on claims for sobriety tests totaling 0140.00. Police Chief Collins advised the Council that these sobriety tests were absolutely necessary in obtaining convictions, and the fines collected were resulting in considerable profit over all expenses involved. «