BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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144 current 1948_49 budget, and it was necessary to have the Council's approval before advertising for bids. This building was not specified in the 1944 bond issur, but in the opinion of City Auditor Brophy, funds for related improvements in the Com- munity Park might be used for that purpose. The building would be.located on Lots 25,'263 27;. and,28, Block 42, Central Park No. 2, on St. Francis Street between Madison and Vera Avenues. Councilman Granger moved that the Council approve recom- mendation of the Park and Recreation Commission as set forth by the City Manager, with City Attorney's approval if legal to proceed, and that the City Manager ad- vertise for bids. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried, Councilman Spillers voting Nay, as he felt tennis courts and swimming pool should have the preference. ORDINANCE CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION FOR PROPOSING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR A SEWAGE DIS- POSAL PLANT. Councilman Holmquist moved that affidavit of publication be filed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. ABATEMENT BEEGER TANNERY, LATHROP AND ELM STREETS. Building Inspector Duncan reported the building had not been removed. Councilman Granger moved that this be carried on the agenda and Mr. Beeger to be notified and asked to report to the Council at the next meeting on the status of proceedings, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. ABATEMENT PERRY PROPERTY, 858-860 Main Street. Building Inspector Duncan reported the barber shop had moved and these buildings could come down. Councilman Britschgi moved this be duly and regularly continued, seconded by Councilman Granger, and• carried. ABATEMENT FRANK PROPERTY, Jefferson Avenue, (Old Property). Mayor Werder stated arrange- ments had been made to wreck these buildings. Councilman Morgan moved this be duly and regularly carried on the agenda, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. FRED J. EARLY PROGRESS ESTIMATE, SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT. As the estimate was not at hand, this was approved subject to availability of funds on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. L. C. SMITH PROGRESS ESTIMATE, REDWOOD TERRACE No. 1. Councilman Spillers moved approval of payment subject to money being available, and approval of City Engineer Jain, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS FOR STREET WIDENING IN SOUTH KENSINGTON SQUARE. City Attorney Currie stated as there would be SO deed he had prepared a resolution authorizing City Clerk Dodge to accept on behalf of the City all deeds and grants to the City of Redwood City in Kensington Square. Where no money would be involved deeds would be ac- cepted automatically. Councilman Holmquist offered resolution and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried on roll call. RESOLUTION No. 678 AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT GRANTS OR DEEDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY WHEREAS, section 27281 of the Government Code of the State of California requires that deeds or grants conveying an interest in real property to political corporations must be accepted by the Grantee prior to being recorded; and WHEREAS SAID SECTION 27281 provides a method whereby an officer or agent may be designated by the political corporation to accept such deeds on its behalf; NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT HEREBY IS RESOLVED that RALPH S. DODGE, Clerk of the City of Redwood City, be and he hereby is authorized to accept, on behalf of the City of Redwood City, all deeds or grants conveying any interest in or easement upon real estate to the City of Redwood City. Passes and adopted by the Council of the City of Redwood City at a regular 11 MEG :L"