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

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272 �j ' . family residences by Ordinance No. 57b. On motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, letter was referred to Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. Motion carried. NINETY DAY EXTENSION GRANTED TO REDWOOD CAB COMPANY on their fifth permit to enable them to get delivery on a new car from West Bay Motors on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION recommending against erection of stop signs on Middlefield ,Road from Bayshore to Broadway as suggested by the Council J sometime ago. They call attention to the fact that Bradford Street Bridge is now closed, and traffic is light over all other streets in this area. Police Department and Engineering Department concurs in this opinion. Councilman Werder moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM DAVE N. SCHUTZ representing Fraternal Order of EaIles and Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting some action on the part of the City Council to correct Redwood Creek condition. Letter also congratulates Council on their action making available land in Redwood City for the expansion of County buildings. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that City Manager answer communication explaining the problem and what action is contemplated. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM CITY ENGINEER CECIL LONGSON recommending granting of a ninety day extension on L. C. Smith contract covering'conetruction of improvements in Redwood Terrace No. 1, explaining that a part of the delay was due to non -receipt of water pipe and the resultant delay in laying of mains because of water front strike in San Francisco. -Recommendation further includes stipulation that extension ; be granted without penalty. Councilman Granger moved approval, seconded by Council- man Holmquist and carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER CECIL LONGSON RECOMMENDS EXTENSION OF NINETY DAYS on Peter Sorenson's Redwood Villa Park, Res. 1946-3 contract covering paving, sidewalks curb and gutters under construction in that area. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift that extension be granted. Councilman Granger asked whether assessment district had been set up to which City Manager Blom advised assessment would be worked up on completion of the job at which time property owners would be given.the opportunity to pay cash before going to bond. In the meantime, Engineering Depart- ment is prepared to furnish estimate of cost upon request. Motion carried unanimously. L. C. JENSEN CONTRACT LAYING WATER MAINS in Redwood Villa Park, Murray Tract and Edgewood Road has been completed and officially accepted and final payment approved as recom- mended•by City Engineer Longson, on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by i Councilman Werder, and carried. ` COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM CITY MANAGER BLOM recommending repeal of rule prohibiting the hiring of married women which is placing a severe handicap on efforts to'fill vacancies in clerical and stenographic staff. Mr. Blom cited several experiences during the past four months where examinations were of necessity cancelled due to insufficient number of applicants for positions of Typist Clerks and Secretary. i Councilman Werder, after commenting on his own experience in receiving several appli- cations for a position in his office all being married women, moved approval of City Managerls recommendation, seconded by Councilman Swift. Councilman Granger