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

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0 23, a { for continuing a -nuisance in regard to the papers which were allowed' to fly around this vicinity. Councilman Anderson questioned the city street lights being turned on while ;! the sun was still shining. Fire Chief Ryan advised that the city pays a unit price per lamp and there was no extra charge to the city. Councilman Granger asked if there was any provision in the budget for trs.3:ning program under the civil service system. City Manager Mead advised that he had submitted an outline of the service training program to both the fire and police departments and that all fireman had signified an inten- tion to take the course and most of the policemen had expressed a willing- ness to do so. -He stated that/ in the final budget he would recommend sufficient money to cover the cost of the training courses. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that participants in a promotional examination should be given credit for taking the course, while Councilman Armstrong believed that any person taking such a course would have an advantage over those not doing so. Councilman Granger asked the City Attorney if he had heard anything further from Senator Parkman in regard to an allotment for Union Cemetery, City Attorney McCarthy replied that he had and that Senator Parl�man had advised that he believed there was a good chance of the city being alloted about $3750 for the next biennium, Councilman McNulty commented on the fine appearance of Union Cemetery on Memorial Day and believed those responsible should be thanked. City Manager Mead advised that the Park and Street Departments had been responsible. City Attorney McCarthy rendered an opinion on the terms of dance permits and advised that he believed dance permits are revocable at any time the Council desires. Councilman Anderson moved that in view of the City Attorney Is opinion and to substantiate his earlier action in regard to dance permits he moved that all existing dance permits now in force in Redwood City in places where liquor is sold expire -on June 30, there - 'after new permits must be applied for, the owner to be notified. The ' motion was seconded by Councilman Granger and passeduunanimously. _ Mayor Hilton asked if any provision had been made in the salary ordinance for men on military leave. City Manager Mead advised that these men were only being replaced during their leaves of absence. Mayor Hilton asked the status of the Koemple case. City Attorney McCarthy advised that he was waiting for the opposing attorney to answer his request to have the trial moved to this city. Councilman Armstrong moved the proposed ordinance setting up a recreation commission be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Britschgi and passed unanimously.