BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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J counsel were available. It was the consensus of the Council that inasmuch as this suit was to be strongly contested it would be advisable to have the additional counsel. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the City Attorney be authorized to engage additional counsel in the Baird condemnation suit. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Granger questioned material being purchased from the Easterday Supply Company and not locally. City Manager Blom advised this had been a large I order and that bids had been submitted both locally and out of town. Easterday Supply Company was the low bidder. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. � A4414_- R.S. DODGE / City Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL,MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL September 30, 1946. 8:00 P. M. On roll call the following were present: Councilmen: C. A. Britschgi, F. D. Granger, G. W. McNulty, A. V. Swift, W. M. Werder, Mayor W. W. Hilton and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were: City Manager E. W. Blom, City Attorney P. A. McCarthy, Assistant Bldg. Inspector S. E.. Kreiss, Police Chief C L. Collins. Absent : Councilman C. C. Armstrong. City Clerk read letter from Mr. C. A. DeGeller requesting the Council to cancel the sale of Lot 7, Block 10, Lenolt Tract, stating that he had made a satisfactory settlement with -R. V. Grider and Robert C. Treadwell. On motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Swift, letter was re- ferred to City Attorney McCarthy directing him.to contact parties interested and complete the transaction which would net the city the full amount of the sale price of the lot. City Manager E. W. Blom next reported to the Council the status of bids on laying water mains. He explained Harvey Conner had submitted low bid, however due to work on hand he was unable to promise date of completion acceptable to the City. In view of this, City Manager Blom recommended that bid of next lowest bidder, Underground Construction Co. be accepted on Jobs 1 to 4, in- clusive. Regarding Job No. 5, there was a possibility the City would not have to construct the line inasmuch as M. G. King, subdivider, was negotia- ting with another supplier. In case Mr. King decided to tie in with another system, City Manager will secure a release of liability covered by deed to, the property in question which would make it mandatory for the City to sup- ply water. In case Job #5 became,a necessity, City Manager Blom requested authority to enter into contract with Mcquire and Hester, second low bidder on this job. Mayor Hilton questioned the legal aspect of Mr. Conner's bid being rejected, and City Attorney McCarthy read an opinion which he had written for Mr. Blom to the effect that inasmuch as he had failed to reach a. satis factory agree- ment in regard to time of completion of contract, and inasmuch as Mr. Conner had requested that he be released from his bid, there is nothing to stop the