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

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was not present and inasmuch as the resolution did not allow for a discount if 9 n the assessment were paid in cash it was decided to defer action on it until the e7� next meeting. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that resolution providing for partial distribution of surplus, Redwood Terrace No. 1 and adjoining territory be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Coun- oil. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom reported that he had obtained an estimate for the, repair work to be done at Fire Station No. 2 from the B & B Termite Company in the amount of approximately $1700 with the guarantee that it would not be more than that amount. Mr. Blom stated that.it.was practically impossible to get an accurate amount for the cost of the work until the work was actually started. Councilman McNulty asked if there was not a Redwood City firm who could do the work and was advised there was no termite firm within the city. Councilman McNulty, also believed the work should be advertised and bids taken. After consulting the Charter, City Attorney McCarthy advised that the Charter did specify that the City takes bids on any contract over $500 and prepare plans and specifications. He stated that it would be practically,impossible to prepare plans and specifications for this work and was of the impression that if two figures were submitted the provision of the Charter would be complied with. The City Manager was to advertise for bids and submit the figures at the next meeting. ' Mr. William Penn Mott, -Jr., Recreation Planner, appeared and explained his Planned Progress report and accompanying sketches. After discussion by the Council, Councilman Granger.,mQved; seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the Planned Progress report be accepted as previously recommended by the Recreation-Oommis- sion. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Mott was congratulated by members of the Council for the excellent work he had done in working out a recreation plan by which the city could be guided in the future. City Manager Blom reported that he had a request from County Tax Collector Ralph Idae Arthur to sell Lots 1 to 19 inclusive, Block 7 and Lots 25 to 32 inclusive, Block 9, West Redwood Addition. The real estate committee made an inspection of the property and established a minimum value to be place on them. He stated the question was whether the city wished to dispose of this mNch property at this time. It was the opinion of the Council that it would be to the advantage of the city to dispose of the property so that it would be place on the tax rolls. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by McNulty, that the City Manager be authorized to advise the County Tax Collector to proceed with the sale of the lots with the stipulation that no lot be sold with less than 50 foot frontage. Motion passed unanimously. City Attorney McCarthy presented resolution authorizing deed to H. H. Weiner and wife in regard to Lot _7, Block 10 Lenolt. Councilman McNulty offered resolution and moved its adoption authorizing deed to H. H. Weiner and wife to Lot '7, Block 10 Lenolt. On roll call, resolution was unanimously adopted with Council- man Werder absent. RES0LUTI ON No. 425 ` AUTHORIZING DEED TO HARRY H. WEINER ET UX. RESOLVED by the Council of the`City of Redwood City that said City of Red- wood City convey to HARRY H. WEINER and CECELIA M. WEINER, his wife, as joint it .