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

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127 $5000. A check had been made in the neighborhood for comparable values and building permits checked and it was felt that the assessment was excessive. Mr. Brophy a®ked authority to adjust the as@essed value on improvements to $2,500 on the current tax roll. Councilman Armstrong asked if the Council had the authority to lower the assessment at this time: Qity Attorney McCarthy advised that the property owner's right to protest ceases after the meeting of the Board of Equalization in August,, however, he believed that the Council might have the right to lower the assesement if, in its opinion, the assessment was unfair. He stated, however, that he was un- able to give a definite answer without studying the matter. Councilman Werder moved seconded by Councilman Granger, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report at -the next meeting as to whether the Council can correct an assessment at this time. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from City Assessor John J. Brophy requesting authority to can - eel assessment made in error on improvements on Arb. Blk. 250, Lot 14. Improvements were assessed on the wrong parcel of property in the amount of $250.00, making I� necessary a correction of 43.b4. The assessment is #5049 on the current roll. Coun- oilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the'request of the I City Assessor be granted. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from City Assessor -John J. Brophy requesting authority to pay assessment No. 41 covering Lot 1, Block 1, Eastern Addition from the Real Estate Fund to the County of San Mateo, covering assessment for street improvements and sanitary sewers under County Resolution of Intention #2302. City Manager Blom ex- plained that the property covered by the assessment is now occupied by the Animal Shelter and that the Council had more or less committed itself to sell the property to the Elementary School District. He advised that the assessment could either be paid or let go to bond and that the cost of the assessment could be added to the property when it was disposed of. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Council- man Britschgi, that the City Assessor be authorized to pay County Assessment No. 41 covering Lot 1, Block 1, Eastern Addition in cash from the Real Estate Fund. Motion passed unanimously. Invitat.ion'to at.t.end..tree'plantirig,at:,S.tafford'Park-on Arbor- Day* was re6eived,from Bonita Parlor .No: '1op, Nat ve:Daugh,;ens oi': the Golden (fest. Mayor'Hilton 'asked as many of • J the Councilmen As possible to -attend. Report of the Underpass Committee was presented and a copy presented to each member of the Council. Councilman,Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the report be placed on the agenda for the next meeting to allow time for study. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Nora L. Auerbach appeared before the Council requesting the assurance that she would w be allowed to conduct a chiropodist's office on Blandford Street in the event she built a home there. City Attorney McCarthy advised that Mrs. Auerbach had contacted him and that she was advised that he was not sure whether her business came under the head- ing of a physician. Some of the Council was opposed to granting a permit at this address but it was believed that the City Attorney should study the matter further in order to determine whether a chiropodist was considered a physician. The matter was placed on the agenda for the City Attorney's report. W C