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

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of Red Feather property was introduced. Under the question Councilman Armstrong stated that he was opposed to forcing in any adjacent property stating that he would not vote for the annexation as long as the additional property was in - eluded in the motion. He gave as his reason for this stand the fact that there were several pieces of unimproved industrial property which were inside the city limits and he did not propose to vote on the proposition which would force proper'�y owners to allow any of their property to become annexed against their wishes. ✓ Mr. McCarthy stated that Mr. Carscallen cont.-.mplated, at a later date, purchasing additional property which was included,'Anthe annexation proceedings. Aftdr considerable discussion, original motion carried, Councilman Armstrong voting no for reasons mentioned above. ;,,,,WAffidavit of publication of curfew ordinance was ordered filed on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Hilton. On motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, curfew ordinance was adopted on roll call. Councilman Anderson absent. This being an emergency ordinance, same becomes effective at 12 midnight as of this date. Affidavit of publication of subdivision ordinance was published in the Redwood City %{ Tribune in error as ordinance had not been introduced. City Attorney McCarthy t/ explained that ordinance would be republished after same had been formally introduced by the Council. On motion of Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Hilton, sub- division ordinance will be considered at the next meeting after the changes suggested by the Council had been accepted by the Planning Commission and in- corporated in their resolution. Affidavit of publication of Southern Pacific Depot traffic ordinance ordered filed on motion of CouncAman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. On motion -of Councilman Hilton, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, Southern Pacific Traffic Ordinance was adopted on roll call. Councilman Anderson absent:. The proposed ordinance governing sale of unsafe electrical appliances was discussed , at length. City Manager Mead stated that he had studied same and that he was in favor of an ordinance prepared along the lines of the suggested ordinance. City Attorney McCarthy and Building Inspector Duncan both stated they were in favor of such. an ordinance. Mayor Granger, Councilman Britschgi and Councilman Armstrong were not in favor of such an ordinance until such time as the local merchants had been invited to consider the matter so that the Council might get their reaction. On motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, matter was referred to the Merchants' Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for their recommendation. .City Attorney McCarthy reported he had contacted Mr. Martin of the Redwood City bus line who had promised to report at this meeting if possible in regard to financia:L statements, however Mr. Martin's accountant has been ill and was unable to comple'�e same. This matter placed on agenda for next meeting. Resolution fixing charge for reporting on city taxes and assessments furnished Title companies was introduced. After considerable discussion, resolution was offered A i 11 0 �1