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

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296 that houses would not face on alley. Motion carried. HARRY HOEFFLER APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMIT. Mr. Nevin, Manager of the firm and A. L. Truitt of the Doxsee Sign Company appeared to represent erection of the sign at the 'south side of front property line. Paul McCarthy appeared for Herbst Realty Company, objecting to the sign,on the.grounds that his client would be blocked off. After considerable discussion Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded -by Councilman Werder, that request be denied. Motion carried. MR. J. H. STUBBE APPEARED before the Council to request their cooperation in having the Bayshore Highway relocated before it is made into a freeway. He stated that Colonel Skeggs of the State Highway Commission had agreed to make a survey with the purpose of making an estimate of the cost of such relocation. Mr. Stubbe considered it vital to Redwood City's future development that the Bayshore should be relocated nearer the Bay. Councilman Britschgi suggested that Mr. Stubbe take the matter up with the Planning Commission, sending his plan to them for their consideration. The Council requested City Clerk Ddodge to notify the Planning Commission regarding ,Mr. Stubbe's proposal. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORTED ON THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE ALLOCATION received from the State Controller for the period of January lst to June 30th, 1947. He recommended that the City accept the check under protest in line with the recent recommendation of the League of California Cities, inasmuch as Section 37 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act provides that all monies collected from fees shall be paid to cities. Councilman Holmquist so moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, and carried. CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED ON PETITION TO IMPROVE 400 Block on Park Street. Since it is so small a project, and was not included in the present assessment district, Mr. Rolison suggested that this improvement might well wait until Spring, when a larger project could be developed, which:would justify the expense. Possibility of prop— erty owners entering into a private agreement was also discussed. In the interim, it would be advisable to get the backing of 100% of the residents of that area. Upon the City Manager's recommendation, the matter was placed on the agenda for the- next Council meeting. THE D. D. RESTAURANT'S APPLICATION FOR DANCE PERMIT was discussed, with favorable reports from the Building Inspector and Fire Department being given. Councilman Granger moved the permit be granted. Motion seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried. MR. M. G. ARMIGO'S REQUEST FOR DEED TO PROPERTY was discussed. City Attorney Currie submitted a sketch to the Council showing location of property in question, and stating that it could be of no possible future worth to the City. Mr. Armijo's intention is to build a retaining wall approximately two feet in height for the purpose of partially leveling his property. Councilman Granger suggested that it be understood that the wall could at no time be built to a height greater than requested at this time, and that an agreement be entered into specifically stating this, so that the City would be protected in the event of a change in ownership. Councilman werder moved that the request be granted, as amended by Councilman Granger, and with the proviso that Mr. Armijo should stand any legal or other expense involved in this matter. Councilman Britschgi seconded the motion as -amended. Motion carried. HYNDING PROPERTY ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS. Building Inspector stated that he had given F 0 q 0