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

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189 There was no second to Councilman Granger's motion. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the permit be granted. Motion passed unanimously. MAYOR HILTON QUESTIONED THE USED CAR LOT NEXT TO THE NORMANDY RESTAURANT on E1 Camino Meal. City Manager Blom advised that a temporary permit had been granted to Cuddy Motors to use this -lot for a period of thirty days until their new building was completed on Lathrop Street. This period has expired and he stated he would see that the ordinance was complied with. 001414UNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE CHAMBER OF 00141IERCE requesting the sum of $1,000 for the purpose of reprinting the Industrial Survey. This communication was laid over until the next meeting to allow time for the Council to study the matter. City Manager Blom suggested that he be permitted to show this item in the tentative bud- get and if it is desired it can be eliminated. It was so ordered. MR, PAUL TRAVER OF REDV700D VILLAGE appeared before the Council requesting information as to when fire hydrants were to be installed in the newly annexed territory. City Manager Blom advised that this was a legitimate complaint and that some delay had been caused by not receiving tapping valves and sleeves, however, he stated there were some hydrants which could be installed and this would be done as soon as -possible. In regard to an inquiry from Mr. Traver in regard to street lights being installed, City Manager Blom advised that the P. G. & E. was going to install this system and have been authorized to proceed with the work, however, there is diffi- culty in receiving material. They have agreed, however, to install some lights in stragetic positions. Mr. Traver also inquired about the improving of Spring Street. City Manager Blom, in answer to this, stated that the street was in need of complete improvement, however, he advised that the street would be given some attention. PUBLIC HEARING ON JOHNSON STREET AND ALLEYS in Blocks 11, 12, 18 and 20, Eagle Hill Addition. There were no written objections received. Mayor Hilton asked if there were any oral objections. One resident appeared with plans of building which he proposed to build and, after they were reviewed by the Council, he was advised that the Building Inspector would be permitted to grant him a permit. City Manager Blom advised that the petitioners for the improvement of the alleys had been con - tatted in regard to the Council restricting building facing the alley and that there had been no objections. Councilman Swift moved, seconded by Councilman (Sranger, that the affidavit of publication of resolution determining to make improve- ments on Johnson Street and alleys in Blocks 11, 122 18 and 20, Eagle Hill Addition, be filed. Motion passed unanimously. , i Councilman McNulty offered resolution determining to make improvements on Johnson Street and alleys in Blocks 11, 12, 18 and 20, Eagle Hill Addition without compli- ance with the Investigation Act and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Werder. On roll call, resolution was unanimously adopted. R E S 0 L U T ION No. 475 DETERMINING TO MAKE IMPROVEMENT WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH INVESTIGATION ACT. JOHNSON STREET AND ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 11, 12, 18 and 20, EAGLE HILL ADDITION. WHEREAS, on the 5th day of May, 1947, the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopted a Resolution of Preliminary Determination to Make Public Improvements on Johnson Street between Roosevelt Avenue and Oak Avenue and Alleys in Blocks 11, 12, 18 and 20, Eagle Hill Addition, being Resolution No. 471 of said Council to construct certain public improvements, more particularly described therein, and a a