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

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214 , On motion:o£ Councilman Swift, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, the bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., of $1.4,550 was accepted. Motion carried. ON MOTION OF COUNCILMAN SPILLERS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MORGAN, MEETING ADJOURNED TO MAY 31st. R. S.Dodge City Clerk Minutes of Adjourned Meeting Redwood City Council May 31, 1949, 8:00 PM ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen Carl A.Britschgt, Floyd D. Granger, H. E. Hblmquist, Mayor Warder and City Clerk R.S-. Dodge. Also present were City Manager E. A. Rolison, City En- gineer Glenn M.Jain, Administrative Assistant Richard D. Miller and Police Chief C. L.Collins. Councilmen Morgan, Spillers and Swift noted absent. MAYOR WERDER STATED THE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNED MEETING WAS FOR PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1949-50. BEFORE CONSIDERING BUDGET the Clerk was directed to read communications. PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS BAND INSTRUMENTS. Letter was received from Sherman Clay & Company offering $150 for band instruments stored in basement of City Hall. Communication also received from Robert Garcia offering to purchase sousaphone requesting that he might be allowed to borrow same temporarily with the understanding that it would be returned on request and attaching a certified check for $100 as a -guaranty. After general discussion Councilman Granger moved that instrument be laaned to Mr. Garcia on a license for the sum of $1.00 with the understanding that same be returned on or before July 1st, bids on the entire lot of instruments will be advertised to be opened the first meeting in July. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. SIGN OF SEQUOIA LAUNDRY BUILDING, PERRY PARKING LOT. On motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman,Britschgi, proper authorities authorized to requesypermission of owner of building to paint out sign now appearing. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION FROM AUDITOR BROPHY REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE PROGRESS PAYMENT TO FRED J. EARLY FROM GENERAL FUND pending sale of Sewer Bonds authorized on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. STUDY OF TIDE CONTROL, REDWOOD CREEK. Communication from Hunting and Adamson in which they agreed to make certain studies of tide control and estimates for flood gates for the sum of $600 was read. City Manager stated that in the opinion of himself and City Engineer this amount appeared to be reasonable. On motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, City Manager was authorized to enter into contract with this firm for the sum of $600, amount to be paid from the$1,000 set up orgkinally for this ,purpose. Motion carried. PROGRESS LUMBER C014PANY LETTER REQUESTING COMMITMENT FROM THE CITY STATING THAT IT WOULD BE THE POLICY OF THE REDWOOD CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND TO FIRE CALLS COMING FROM THEM. After discussion Councilman,Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that application be denied, Clerk to so advise applicant that City would be willing to consider application for annexation; also to point out that several applications had been received from firms adjacent to the City which had likewise been denied. FIRE CHIEF REPORT ON SELF -SERVE GASOLINE STATIONS. FireChj!C Lodi reported that subject of control or to prohibit self -serve gas stations had been„ debated at a recent National Fire Protection Association Conference with no success. Subject had been3eferred back to the committee for further study. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist,, that the matter of proposed ordinance controlling the local situation be tabled for further report by Fire Chief and that the special committee appointed by the Mayor be so notified. RECREATION AREA HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS, OFF EL CAMINO REAL. Parks and Recreation Commission recommended discontinuance of upkeep on the area belonging to the Sequoia High School. Councilman Holmquist was of the opinion this area should be kept up and Councilman Granger suggested publicizing the area so that same might be used by more of our citizens. City Manager advised that he had dis- cussed this question with the school authorities but had not heard from them definitely as yet. On motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, City Clerk was directed to refer matter back to Park and Recreation Commission for further reasons. PROPOSED SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM. Parks and Recreation Commission requested an early budget hearing to consider an additional request for playground leadership for the coming fiscal year stating that inasmuch as school was closed June 10th it will be necessary to hire plakground leaders during the next few days if we are to carry out summer program. It was decided that the com- mission hearing would be held Thursday, June 2nd. P A R X..AN.D.. RECREATION COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL. AMOUNT OF $1550 in the 1949-50 budget to be used for painting and preservation of the exterior of the Community Center Building. This item will be also considered at the June 2nd budget hearing. PROPOSED INCREASE IN BERTH RENTAL YACHT HARBOR. Parks and Recreation Commission recommend increase in berth rentals. City Manager suggested possibility of increasing rentals to non-residents of the City. It was explained that the revenues collected were paid into the general fund but were taken into consideration when figuring the amount to be -spent at the Yacht Harbor. Motion of Council- man Granger, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the matter -be referred back to the Park and Recreation Commissimn, also to the Redwood City -Yacht Club for their further consideration and recommen d.ation. TEEN-AGE CENTER BILLS TO BE PAID FROM SPECIAL RECREATIONFUND. Payment 'of bills tendered by Alfred k -