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

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260 Due to the fact that Mayor Hilton was detained in another meeting, Councilman Fletcher moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that Councilman Granger be appointed Mayor pro tem. Motion passea unanimously. Allan Rollins appeared before the Council requesting permission to conduct whist games at the Veterans' Hall for the purpose of building up the Veterans' Rehabilitation Fund under the sponsorship of the Veterans' of Foreign Wars. No formal action was taken on the matter, although Mr. Rollins was assured that permission was granted to -conduct the whist games. Communication was received from the Redwood City Recreation Commission requesting that jurisdiction of the Yacht Harbor be assigned to some other authority. Councilman Fletcher moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrongs that the re- quest be granted. Under the question, Councilman Britechgi asked if the City Manager had a report to make in regard to the matter. City Manager Blom was of the opinion some consideration should be given as to who is to be respon- sible for the operation of the Yacht Harbor. Councilman Fletcher amended his motion to refer the matter to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Armstrong. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from R. E. Mott, D,V.M. advising that he wished to con- struct a small animal hospital on Elamino Real between Broadway and the Atherton city limits and asking if this would be permitted. City Attorney McCarthy referred to the ordinance governing keeping of dogs and advised that it; was unlawful to carry on a dog fancier business within the incorporated limits of the city. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded be Councilman Armstrong, that the City Manager be instructed to notify the applicant that the terms of the ordinance prohibit the establishment of such a business within the incorporated limits of the city. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom reported that in regard to the question raised by Councilman McNulty at the meeting of March 4th relative to petty cash voucher refund of $50 to Gene Gabriel, that the refund was made to Mr. Gabriel due to the fact that he had hosted a deposit of $50 at the time he applied for water service. This deposit represented approximately twice the amount of one month's water bill. Under the regulations of the water department, the deposit is left for one year after which, if the account is kept in good order, the deposit is refunded. It was on this basis that the refund had been made to Mr. Gabriel. The communication was ordered filed. Communication was received from the Peninsula League of California Cities an- nouncing meeting fro Thursday, March 21st, at the California Golf Club at Baden. The Clerk noted those signigying their intention of being present. Councilman Armstrong moved; seconded by Councilman Britschgi, filing of affida- vit of publication"of ordinance providing for the sale of $200,000 bonds. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Armstrong offered ordinance ana moved its adoption providing for the sale of $200;000 Bonds. The motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty and on roll call ordinance was unanimously adopted with Mayor Hilton and Councilman Anderson absent. City Manager Blom advised that at one of the meetings of the Council in December, if i