BOOK 20_1945-05-21 to 1946-09-03

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108 a: th,^.t City Attorney McCarthy be instructed to tr,ke what steps are neces- sary to secure leTal possession of the cemetery for the city. Motion passed, Councilman Granger voting in the negative. Report of employees living outside the city limits was carried on agenda for next meeting. Report on sidewalk and street repairs was made by Street Superintendent Winter who stated thet he had succeeded in securing services of one contractor who could devote part time to the work, and hoped to secure some action within the next week. Councilmen Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that considerationnum of civilian defense ordin•nces be carried on agenda.. Communication regarding bonding of city employees was read by City Clerk Dodge. There being no objection, City Attorney McCarthy was instructed to look into the recommendations made and report back to Council. In response to inquiry from Councilman Granger, regarding protection of individuals using private automooiles on city business, City Attorney replied that they were covered. Mr. Royal Hodge, stated he would have report on sanitary facilities at Southern Pacific Fla men's houses, at next meeting. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong that the proper authorities be requested to investigate whether sewer iq broken, or waste materials are being em-atied into Redwood Creek, as odor Pt low tide is very bad. Motion carried unanimously. City Attorney McCarthy stated that on sidewalk job 1945-1, a resolution was adopted fixing the first day of Octooer for a hearing of complaints or objections to assessment. Because of Mr. Clerke's death and Mr.Ra.ndlett's increased work, the latter reported that it will not be ready until November 5th. Attorney HoCartay sugg� seed that November 5th be set a,s date instead of as in resolution heretofore adopted. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, and un^nimously passed, that November 5th be set as the date and the Council Chambers the plpce for hearing of assessment on Project 1945-1. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the City Council directed the City Clerk to notify the Southern Pacific Company to change the elevation of its railroad track on Chestnut Street between Broadway <nd the Northerly line of the new street known as Liguori Street r to conform to a pavement which will be constructed in Liguori Street ,.Ind in the intersection of Liguori and Chestnut Streets; also to arrange for the paving of the portion of Chestnut Street within that block between the rails and for two feet on each side thereof, all in accordance with the requirements of the Acting City Engineer of this City. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilm-n Anderson, resolution authorizin�-r the issuance of deeds from City of Redwood City to purchasers of property sold ct delinquent tax sale by County Tax Collector, was adonted unanimously on roll call.