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

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84 placed on the agenda for next meeting. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman McNulty and unani- M mously passed, the Clerk was instructed to ascertain the cost of a. �I portrait of President Truman to be -r-laced in the Council Chambers. City Clerk Dodge reported on offer of $500.00 by a prospective purchaser to County Tax Collector for rectangular piece of property on Chestnut Street, adjoining the Ross Chamberlain property, on which the City holds tax deed. Councilman Anderson moved that the property be sold at the price stipulated; however, he withdrew his motion after further dis- cussion and moved that the matter be referred to Planning Commission as there was a possibility of Hilton Street being extended; after a I second by Councilman Britschgi, Councilman Granger suggested that the Planning Commission check to see.whether or not there ever was a con- tinuation of Hilton Street. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Armstrong referred to the matter of safeguarding the Jefferson Avenue railroad crossing. City Attorney McCarthy stated that he and Mr. Mead had attended a meeting of the Railroad Commission about two months ago, at which it was stated by the Southern Pacific representa- epresenta-tive-that tive -tftatit would nor., be possible to install a manually controlled watchman's station at Main and Maple Streets. On motion of Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the City Clerk was instructed to write to J.J. Jordan of the Southern Pacific Company, requesting information as to when construction will begin, and voicing the City lwlll Council's desire to have it done immediately. Claims No, 5787 to 5829 inclusive, amounting to $17,737.23, were approved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Armstrong. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Granger offered resolution adjourning meeting in memory of Sgt. Julian Ducray; Councilman Anderson offered resolution memorizli2ing PFC Joseph Gonzales; and Councilman Armstrong offered resolution hon- (`1 oring T/5 Robert Carpenter. notions offerinp, above resolutions were seconded and carried unanimously on ro11call, Councilman -Fletcher voted absent. RESOLUTION r - RESOLVED that this meeting of the City Council of the City of Redwood City adjourn in memory of Sergeant Julian Ducray, a resident E of this city who entered into the service of his country, who made the supreme sacrifices in the defense thereof and in the preservation of our national principles. Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the Council forward to the family of the late Sgt. Ducray a cony of the resolution and that the same be recorded in the official minutes of the meeting of the City Council. Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Redwood City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of August, 1945, by the following vote: Ayes and in favor of the massage and adoption of the fore- going resolution: Councilmen: H.F. Anderson, O.C. Armstrong, C.A. Britschgi, F.D. Granger, G.w. McNulty and W.W. Hilton.