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

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Councilman Werder, that the permit be granted. Motion passed unanimously. 3 9 City Attorney McCarthy advised that Woodhouse and Douglas had formally deeded to the city property on Howland and Standish for a street to within 100 feet of the Bayshore Highway. They further agreed to furnish land for the extension of the street to the Freeway if it is done within the next ten years. The City Attorney had prepared a resolu- tion for the acceptance of the deed under the conditions as set forth by Woodhouse and Douglas. City Manager Blom advised that this matter had come about through the urging of the city because :this land was being sold and it was thought it would be wise to have this area in the event the streets were to be put through to the Bay_ shore Highway. He stated that certain easements were also asked for regardless of whether the streets were extended and asked that he be allowed to study the agree- ment. Councilman.Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the matter be referred to the City Manager and Engineering Department to allow them to study the agreement so that the proper easements are provided. Motion passed.unanimously. Discussion of the underpass committee report was next on the agenda. Councilman Granger stated that he believed the Redwood City Tribune had erroneously stated that the report was to be referred to the Commuters' Club Underpass Committee and asked that a correction be made. There was general discussion in regard to the crossing sit- ' uation and the consensus was that it would be many years before underpasses could be erected.and also that it was doubtful if underpasses were the answer to the problem. The matter of pedestrian gates at the Broadway crossing was brought up. City Manager Blom stated that they could be installed without affecting highway traffic but that he did not believe that they would improve the hazardous condition 1 I to the extent to justify them. Councilman Werder suggested that the Southern L� Pacific Company be contacted with the thought in mind of moving their right of way I to the marshlands at the edge of the city. Councilman Granger asked if a friendly suit could be instituted for the abolishment of the freight station. Councilman Armstrong was not in.favor of such a suit and City Manager Blom advised plans were being worked upon with the railroad company at the present time for the removal of this station. City Manager Blom also reported that he had discussed with the Southern Pacific Company the advisability of installing pedestrian gates and had reported to the Council that they did not look with favor upon them due to the fact that in their opinion the gates would be more dangerous than not having them but had proposed the installation of two additional flashing signals at the Broadway crossing. Plans are now being worked upon for this installation. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the Mayor be instructed to appoint a citizens committee of three influential citizens to act as a committee to confer with the Southern Pacific Company on the matter of by-passing the city and to report back to the Council. The general consensus of the Council was that the ultimate solution to the problem was to move the tracks. The City Manager was also instructed to contact the Southern Pacific Company regarding the installation date of the flashing signals at the Broadway crossing. Motion passed unanimously. In regard to the application of Mrs. Nora L. Auerbach to conduct a chiropodist's office in the,first residential district, City Attorney McCarthy presented a written opinion in which he stated that in his opinion the word "physician's does not include a chiropodist and cited a decision of the court -_ "Under a reasonable interpretation,