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

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.1 41, his permit should not be revoked anda warrant for his arrest be issued for operating the rest home after revocation of his permit from the State. Fire Chief Lodi advised that the State Fire Marshall had reported that the'home does not meet the requirements of that office and that the permit would be denied by the State.. Councilman Swift moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be.accepted. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom advised he had written the new owner of the Rice property on Edgewood Road and had told them of the abatement proceedings pending against the property. A reply had been received from the new owner, Mrs. Muriel J. Williams, who advised that the property was to be occupied by herself and family. Councilman Britscngi moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the abatement proceedings against 225 Eagewood Road be dropped from the agenda: Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Granger suggested that, in view of the unfavorable publicity given the, employment of the firm of J. M. Cleminsnaw Company to prepare a revaluation of real property within the city, Mr. Blom make a public statement to show the figures and grounds on which the city entered into the contract witn.tne Cleminshaw Company. The suggestion was received favorably with the provision that the statement was not to be made in the nature of an apology. City Manager Blom advised that he would be glad to issue an. -.explanatory statement to the press to be.published in the newspaper. Claims in the amount of $25,480.63 were approved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Under the question, Councilman Granger questioned the payment of $20.00 to Matthew J. Willoughby. City Attorney McCarthy explained this was for a quit claim deed to a lot which was tax deeded to the city. Councilman Granger also questioned the city pay- ing for sobriety tests. Both Oniof C Ilina and City Attor eyb MQCarthy ad - fox this cjt to do th s to r e t itself �a�ainst vised that it was necessaryn�otaal da � c of i s rejectoer wasssffleso jured s Councilman Granger was of the opinion the prisoner should pay the fine leyitd plus costs, however, it was the general opinion that the fine included such ,R costs. The motion to pay the claims passed unanimously. Councilman Granger questioned so much dead parking at Broadway and Main Streets. City Manager Blom advised he would check into the matter. I Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the meeting be ad- journed. Motion passed unanimously. 4" RALPH S. DClDGE City Clerk. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 18, 1946. 8:00 P. M. On roll call the following were present: Councilmen: 0. C. ARMSTRONG, Carl A. Britscngi, Floyd D. Granger, George W, MoNulty, Arthur V. Swift, William M. Warder, Mayor W. W. Hilton, and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were: City Manager E. W. Blom, City Attorney Paul A. MoOarthy, Police Chief C. L. Collins, City Engineer Don S. Wilson, Street Superintendent H. L. Winter and Assisstant Building Inspector Stephen Kreiss.