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

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M W. W. HILTON COUNCILMAN WERDER BROUGHT UP MATTER OF ACCIDENTS at Whipple and El Camino Real there being several accidents during the past week. He was of the opinion that the proper authorities should take necessary steps to have proper signal lights installed at the earliest possible moment, and so moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCILMAN McNULTY REQUESTED City Manager Blom to check into the rough condition of the Main Street railroad crossing. COUNCILMAN GRANGER DISCUSSED the possibility of bringing in a special license tax cover- ing amusement machines. He moved that the City Attorney prepare a, suitable ordinance to cover, seconded by Councilman McNulty and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER COMMENTED ON ANNUAL REPORT of C. G. Uhlenberg and Company stating that he wished to compliment him for the report, and especially for giving credit where due. COUNCILMAN McNULTY CALLED ATTENTION TO FENCE on Broadway closing out the unsightly appear- ance of the lot., Councilman Granger moved, seconded. by Councilman Werder, that City Manager Blom arrange to have a similar fence constructed at end of bridge on opposite side of Broadway. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER BLOM REQUESTED AUTHORITY TO HOLD PUBLIC SALE of old bicycles which had been held for the required time, adviBing that it would be necessary to advertise sale in the local paper. Time of sale suggested was Saturday September 27th. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman McNulty, and carried, sale was authorized. CITY MANAGER BLOM REPORTED study being made by Insurance Company representatives. He stated further that he had requested,a 30 day rider to protect the city to the extent of 050,000 on property damage other than automobile. He will report back to the Council as soon as survey is completed. CLAIMS NOS. 2137 to 2205 inclusive, totaling $16,166.85 were approved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion.carried unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED to Monday evening, September 8th, 1947 at 7:30 P. M. 4i f�'AeUH. S. DODary Clerk of te City of Redwood City MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1947 REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1947 ON ROLL CALL, the following were noted present: Councilman Carl Britschgi, Floyd D. Granger, H. E. Holmquist, George McNulty, Arthur V. Swift, William W. Werder, Mayor W. W. Hilton and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were: City Manager E. W. Blom, Acting City Attorney Louis Dematteis and Police Officer A. C. Hoffman repre- senting Chief C. L. Collins. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION OF TAX ORDINANCE ordered filed on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman McNulty and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE RAISED by taxation and fixing tax rate offered 0 0 0-1