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

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Passed and adopted by the -Council of the Cit of Redwood City at a regular 1-87 meeting thereof held on the 25th day of April, 1949, by the following vote: AYES, and in favor of the passage and adoption of the foregoing' resolution: Councilmen: BRITSCHGI, GRANGER, HOLMQUIST, MORGAN, SPILLERS, and Mayor WERDER. NOES, Councilmen: NONE ABSENT, Councilmen: SWIFT. W. M. WERDER Mayor of the City of Redwood City ATTEST: RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City I hereby approve the foregoing resolution' this 26th day of April, 1949• W. Id. WERDER Mayor of the City of Redwood City A REPORT ON THE MEETING WITH THE PORT COMMISSION DISCUSSING REBUILDING OF HARBOR BOULE- VARD, was rendered by Councilman Granger. Port Commissioners had agreed to advance the money required, the amount due from the Federal Bureau of Public Roads to repay ! them wheh received. They also agreed to split the balance dine with the City, approximately $$11,000each with the understanding that should any money be received from the County,'the balance would be divided equally between the Port and the City. City Attorney Currie is to bring in an opinion as to availability of some $5400 in.Post-Vlar Fund for this purpose. Councilman Morgan again voiced his disfavor of the program stating that he believed the County should pay the entire cost. Coun- cilman Britschgi moved that City Manager Rolison arrange to,advertise for bid sub- ject to the above remarks, seconded -by Councilman Holmquist. Motion carried, Councilman Morgan voting No. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORTED THE COLLEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY was willing to sign a con- tract, deposit 04700 in a San Francisco Bank, and proceed with the water main instal- lation on Truman Street subject to a refund of 20% for 10 years. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, City Attorney Currie was auth- orized to negotiate, and City Manager Rolison authorized to sign an agreement similar to the contract recently signed with M. J. King Company. Motion carried, Councilman Morgan voting No. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTED on the proposed sale of bonds advising that City Engineer Jain and City Auditor Brophy had decided $125,000•would be sufficient to complete the sewer treatment plant job. City Attorney Currie also recommended that $48,000 of the 1944 City Plan Bonds be sold at the same time. Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that recommendation as noted above be approved. Motion carried. BROADWAY No- 3. Discussion followed as to best course to follow. City Attorney Currie had notified Attorney Wilson that the Council did not approve of the -ordinance pre- pared by him. Inasmuch as there was a question as to whether additional petitions were required, and whether information could be secured as to the saleability of'the bonds, it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that the City Engineer and City Attorney report back at the next'regular meeting. Motion carried. Mayor Werder left the meeting at 8:30 in response to a telephone call. COUNCILI4AN BRITSCHGI ASSUMED the chairmanship.