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

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rV r r A h (j W. W. HILTON Mayor of, the City of Redwood City ATTEST: RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City I hereby approve the foregoing resolution this 21st day of January, 1946. W. W. HILTON Mayor of the City of Redwood City. City Manager Blom advised that the auto, collision, fire and theft insurance policy on city automobiles expired on January 16 and he had obtained three bids. The Hartford Insurance Company which has the present policy provided a new policy on the assumption the business would be renewed. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the policy be placed with the Hart- ford Insurance Company, all bids being equal. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, adoption of resolu- tion adopting assessment diagram under, Resolution of Intention 1945-3. On roll call resolution passed unanimously with Councilman Fletcher absent. Resolution on Page 208. Councilman Granger•expressed the opinion that all matters which -come before the Council should be placed on the agenda by 5:00 P. M., Friday 'before a Council meeting to allow the Council time for study of matters to be brought up and so moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Granger asked that the Council consider placing two amendments to the Charter on the ballot at the coming election. 1: That the Clerk be respon- sible to the Council rather than to the City Manager. 2. That all depart - ment heads serving on commissions serve in an ex -officio manner. Councilman Granger asked to have the City Attorney study the Veterans' Exemption Law to explain it to the Council and Chief of Police so as to define a disabled veteran. Councilman Anderson advised that the lines on Dain and Broadway for parallel park- ing were very faded. City Manager Blom advised he would look into the matter. Councilman McNulty asked to have the City Attorney check on the setback line for sidewalks near Five Points. Street Superintendent Winter advised that the State had left six feet for sidewalks. Councilman McNulty asked how often the street sweeper cleaned Main Street. City Manager Blom advised that the sweeper had been out of operation and that parts have been ordered for�its repair. Councilman Britschgi questioned building at the corner of Blandford and Alameda, expressing the opinion that it was a two dwelling house in the first residen- tial district. Building Inspector Duncan advised that the owner is living temporarily over the garage while he finishes the house and that it is later going to be used as a room for his hobby. There is no plumbing equipment in the garage. 207