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

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258-F 'to, study the matter together and protest on the basis of the whole Peninsula if that was the wish of the various councils. It was the contention that the protest would have more bearing from a- larger area. It was also suggested that the League of California Cities be contacted for assistance. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the City Attorney be authorized to represent the Council in protesting the proposed -increase in telephone rates as set forth in the amendment of the original application of the telephone company. Motion passed unanimously: CITY MANAGER BLOM REQUESTED AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR INFORMAL QUOTATIONS ON VEHICLES. He presented a list of two dump trucks, 1 sedan for'the fire chief, L pick -up, -.truck for the street painter and 1 pick-up truck for the water department. There would be trade-in vehicles for some of the above. Two pick-up trucks would be paid for out of the equipment replacement fund and the street pick-up truck and fire chief's dedan have been tentatively approved in the budget. He was re- questing authority to receive quotations in order to facilithte the purchase of this equipment. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Couneilman Holmquist, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for informal quotations on the trucks and sedan as listed. Motion passed unani- mously. CLAIMS N0. 2066 to 2135 in the amount of $38,943.66, were approved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by bouncilman Werder. Motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMAN 74ERDER MOVED, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. R. S.DODGE CITY CLERK ***(Omission on Page 258-B) BIAS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION BUILDING WERE OPENED. Bids were received from Van Bokkelen Cole Company in the amount of $49,475, and from Cattich Bros. and Stevenson in the amount of $47,962. The latter bid contained three alternates. Inasmuch as the bids required considerable study, Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the matter be referred to the proper department and placed on the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. Recreation Director Morton advised that it was necessary to obtain permission from the Federal Housing Expediter to build the building. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE recommending that the City take a one page ad in the San Mateo County Fiesta .edition of the Burlingame Advance at a costof $150.00. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the recommendation be accepted and the money be appropriated from unbudgeted reserve to the advertising fund. Motion passed unanimously. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE ADVISED THAT IN REGARD TO REQUEST OF SAFEWAY STOES for acknowledgement of letter submitting plans for building at Arch and Brewster Streets, the letter be acknowledged and that the action of the Council in passing Resolution No. 350 was out of order or that the Council reserves the right to Aso the validity of it. He also recommended that in regard to the re- quest for a list of exceptions to the plans, that the Safeway Stores be advised this would be considered at a future time. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the Safeway Stores, communication be acknowledged advising receipt of plans and specifications and also advising that the Council reserves the right to questicnthe validity of Re*'blutio= No. 350, and that exceptions to the plans and specifications will be considered at a future date. Motion passed unanimously. SKETCH OF TRAILER OOURT 14AS SUBMITTED BY CORAL MAXON. City Manager Blom advised that the sketch had been received too late to check it and recommended that the permit might be agpoved subject to the ap-