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

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.307 ATTEST: RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City I hereby approve the foregoing Resolution this 17th day of November, 1947. W. W. ; HIL`PON } Mayor of the City of Redwood City i HYN.DING ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Al McGovern, representing.Mr. Hynding, submitted to the Council an estimate of the present day replacement cost of the Hynding property. J. Bettancourt, contractor and builder, estimated the cost at $162650.00. The 20% allowed for repairs sets the figure permitted at p g p $3,330,00. Mr. McGovern submitted a bid on the repairs which had been prepared by H. E. Rahlmann , totaling $2,899.00. Building Inspector Duncan asserted that his estimate of the necessary repairs came to $5,000.00, or'considerably more than the 20% of the valuation. However, since the bid for repairs was in writing and was a fixed contract including all the specifi- cation set forth by Mr. Duncan, Councilman Werder moved that permission be granted for the repairs on this building, and that condemnation proceedings be halted. Coun- oilman McNulty seconded the motion, and a roll call vote was taken,'Councilman Britschgi and Granger voting NO, Councilman Holmquist, Swift, Werder and McNulty voting aye. Motion carried, Mayor Hilton being noted absent. I' APPLICATION OF Mrs. LILLIFORS FOR LICENSE to operate Photographing, finishing and develop. , Ing business in her residence at 610 Bay Road. City Attorney Currie l eported'that inasmuch as this property is in a second residential zone, no such business license i. could be granted. Councilman Werder moved that the permit be denied. Councilman . Holmquist seconded the motion, and carried. {` CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED that bids for the Steinberger Street fill were not received in the manner expected. He therefore suggested that the bidders be asked to call at his office for the purpose of discussing the bids, and determining -which is the lowest and best bid. Councilman Werder moved that the matter be carried on the agenda, and that the City Manager make recommendation regarding bids. Councilman ;.' Britschgi seconded the motion, which carried. ' HAWES SOFT BALL PARK. A letter from the City Manager was read setting forth itemized costs of turfing and improvements, amount to $14,000.00, funds for which consist of a 1944 bond issue of $9,000, and an item for Capital Expenditure in the Recreation Budget of $7,000. Councilman Britschgi moved that the Council approve the plan -as gyp,, outlined by the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE. Since there is to be a meeting of the Business License Com- mittee on Friday, November 21, this matter was ordered placed on the agenda pending. f( recommendations by that committee. MAP OF CARROLL PARK, VALOTA ROAD. Letter from Greene Brothers submitting finalmap of (( Carroll Park, was submitted to the Council for approval. They requested an agreement similar to the agreement under which the improvements were installed at Greene Park, governing payment to the Contractor out of cash put in escrow with the Title Company. ji The Planning Commission approved a tentative map on June 11th. City Attorney Currie .' advised that the final map could be approved prior to drawing up the aforementioned i.