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

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I, �` A tentative map for -the subdivision of Lot 7, Valota Park and the opening of a street through said property at a right angle to Valota Avenue with pro- visions for the installation of utilities and all -public improvements, was approved. In connection with the matter, a letter was presented from The American Trust Company advising that it holds $11,000'deposited by John McCarthy to assure completion of public improvements in Hampton Court. Also presented was a certificate from County Controller Beer -that there are no liens against the lands of the subdivision. Councilman Granger moved, sec- onded by Councilman Fletcher, that the map be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the map." Acting City Engineer advised that all the signatures had not as yet been obtained. Councilman Granger withdrew his motion with the consent of the second. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the letter from the American Trust Cgmpany and the certificate from the County Controller be filed. Motion passed unani- mously. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that the map -be accepted and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the map. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Viola Maysenhelder appeared before the Council and presented a bank book showing a deposit of $50.69 which had been collected .by the Redwood City Greater Improvement Club for the improvement of the Easter Bowl. This money had been raised some years ago and Mrs. Mayshelder asked that it be used to improve the Easter Bowl site. Mayor Hilton thanked Mrs. Maysenhelder for }� the contribution and advised that the Bank Book would be turned over to the �;�■ City Treasurer. The Banta and Rice abatement proceedings were next brought up for discussion. -City Manager Blom advised that the petition for rezoning of Middlefield Road covered Mr. Banta's property. If the property were rezoned it would allow Mr. Banta -to continue operating his upholstery business. Councilman. j Britschgi mived, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the Banta and Rice abatement proceedings be carried on the agenda for the meeting of March 18. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Thompson, complainant against Mr. Banta, asked that a definite decision be reached in the matter at -that time. Mr. Paul Jones appeared before the Council and asked that an amendment be added to the ordinance governing the keeping of chickens which was to be voted upon at this meeting. He offered a petition signed by fifteen property owners y• requesting that property owners be allowed to keep chickens iri the first resi- a dential district when chicken pens are to be forty feet or more from any residence.and subject to the approval of the health department. A few in- terested members of the audience expressed their views in the matter. The general consensus of the -Council was that chickens should not be allowed in the first residential district. Councilman McNulty moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Fletcher, that the notice of publication of ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 483, and amending Ordinance No. 451, be filed. Motion passed unanimously. I� Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, adoption of ordinance 225 i 0