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

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Mayor Granger welcomed the newly appointed Councilman, Mr. C. C. Armstrong offically seated in the Council at the beginning of the meeting. Councilman Fletcher reported that Joe Caccamo, operating the City Ambulance Service, was parking the vehicles in a garage nearby to satisfy the demand of the.owner of the building housing his office. The first minutes of the "Town of Redwood City" dated May 18th, 1867: were read by the Clerk. These old records proved very interesting and the minute book was placed where the audience might examine same at the close of the meeting. Claims No. 2651 to No. 2709, inclusive, totaling $11,988.66, were approved for payment on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Hilton, Councilman Britschgi suggested that "Men at Work►' signs be provided to protect City employees working on the streets. City Manager Mead agreed to have suitable signs made up at an early ,date. Adjournment at 9:45 P.M. B R. !?Dodge,, City Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL JUNE '1, 19+3 9:00 P.M. Upon roll call the following were present: Councilmen H. F. Anderson, C.C. Armstrong, C. A. Britschgi, E. A. Fletcher, W. W. Hilton, G. W. McNulty, Mayor F. D. Granger, City Manager R. W. Mead, *City Attorney P.. AA.. McCarthy and City Clerk R. *S. Dodge. City Manager Mead presented preliminary 1943-44 budget to the Council, and Clerk read cover letter making certain analysis and explanations, and recommending allocation of certain funds for post-war development purposes. Discussion followed regarding funds so earmarked for future disposition, question being raised by Councilman Britschgi as to ihether unexpended amount would -not revert to General Fund at close of fiscal year. City Attorney McCarthy gave the opinion that the present City Council had control over City funds and could set aside a certain amount for any special purposes, however, the funds so created would be subject to changes of future councils. Councilman Anderson noted that an amount set up in the tax rate for` special purposes would be inviolate and would not i revert back to the general fund if unexpended at the close of the year. Councilman Armstrong raised question whether or -not it was within the province of the Council to allocate any special funds to special, purposes. City Attorney was of the opinion such funds could be expended by any future Council for emergency purposes. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, acceptance of preliminary - budget, Under the question, Councilman McNulty questioned whether or not salaries which are being considered, on a minimum and maximum basis, are provided