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

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that he had not checked the fee of Hahn and Campbell but that they now .have city 223 i maps from which they could work and that if the work were delayed for a period of years it would probably be more costly because of having to prepare new maps. Coun- oilman Britschgi was of the opinion that all of the ordinances need revision but he was not in favor of spending $900 for the revision of only one. Councilman Granger _ stated he had seconded tha motion only becuase he believed it might be possible to get the work done at less cost now than later but, with the possibility that a cheaper price might be obtained than the one from Hahn and Campbell, he withdrew his second. City Attorney Currie stated that he wanted it understood that he was willing to draft an ordinance but that the zoning ordinance was not merely drafting an ordi- nance but necessitated field surveys of an engineering nature and he believed that � technical assistance should be obtained. Councilman Werder, in answer to remarks of Mayor Hilton, Councilmen Granger, Holmquist and Britschgi, that the amount of money involved was too great, stated that it was a large sum of money but that the work should have been done years ago. Councilman Britschgi again moved that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be denied. There was no second to the motion. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the matter be carried a - 'i on the agenda. Under the question, Mayor Hilton questioned the necessity of carrying„ the matter over and Councilman Granger explained that it was for the purpose of •ascertaining if the work could be done for less money. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM GRAY-THORNING LUMBER COMPANY in regard to abatement pro- ceedings which have been instituted against their planing mill on Main Street and notifying of improvements which they intend to make. In answer to inquiry from Mayor G11� Hilton, Building Inspector Duncan advised that, while the improvemtns would improve IIIII�� the appearance of the building, they would not improve the condition of the building.. Inasmuch as a hearing is to be held on this abatement proceeding at the next meeting, Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the Gray-Thorning Lumber Company be advised to have an agent present at the next meeting to show cause why the mill should not be abated. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE YELLOW AND SEQUOIA CAB COMPANY in regard to abatement proceedings against garage on Main Street. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the communication be carried on the agenda for the next meeting, and the company so notified. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM SANFORD B. DOLE SUBMITTING RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF TIE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES due to moving from the city. Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilmen Granger, that the resignation be accepted with regret and the r Clerk be instructed to express appreciation of the Council for the many years of service rendered by Mr. Dole on this Board. Motion passed unanimously. The matter of an-appointment of a new member to the Library Board was placed on the agenda for the next meeting. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO SHOW IN REDWOOD CITY WAS RECEIVED FROM CRAFT SHOWS. City Mana- ger Blom advised that Oakland and Vallejo, cities in which the company has previously shown, were contacted and a favorable report was received from both cities. He also advised that Foley and Burke had cancelled their appearance so that this was the only show which would be coming to town in the near future. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the permit be granted. Motion passed unanimously.