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

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Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. PERMISSMON TO USE COUNCIOHAMBERS WHEN DO NOT CONFLICT WITH MEETINGS granted to Paul McCarthy, Chairman,Redwood City Citizens' Fire Prevention Committee on motion of Councilman Swift, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Motion carried. LETTER FROM FRED J. EARLY JR., commenting on fine cooperation during construction of Sewage Treatment Plant ordered filed. Council commented on the excellent relationship between City officials and the con- tractor. Letter written into minutes. t- i RAY A WEYMOUTH APPOINTED TO 4 YEAR TERM, PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. City Managers recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion carried. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED (a) That the Council request revocable permit from San Francisco Mater Company for use of land for recreational purpose opposite 450 Redwood `ivenue as per Mr. John Bauman's letter providing insurance and supervision can be arranged. On motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Swift, matter referred back to the commission for clearer understanding regard- ing the proposed supervision. It was understood that should the City provide supervision, the insur- ance would be covered under our general liability policy. Motion carried. (b) Commission recommended return of "Nicotine Field' to thgSequoia High School inasmuch as they are using part of this field and would like to acquire all of it to facilitate further use of the grounds. Councilman Granger stated S he had been contacted by a member of the school faculty who explained they would remove some of the shrubbery and open the entire area to the public. After further discussion, it was decided that Council was willing to relinquish the area with the understanding tht the area would still be avail- able to the public. Councilman Holmquist moved that High School trustees be notified of Council's intent in line with the above. Motion seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. HOOVER SCHOOL RECREATION BUILDING matter placed on agenda for August 15th meeting oto allow time for Com- mittee to furnish information as to plans and list of materials to be donated, etc. TRUCKS ON FIFTH AVENUE BETVIEEN BAYSHORE AND BAY ROAD. Traffic Fact Finding Committee had no recommendation to make at this time inasmuch as the Planning Commission was to conduct a study of truck routes in the near future. In an effort to bring relief to the area, Council decided to have the proper author- ities contact the County to take necessary steps to have the four way stop instal]e d at 5th Avenue and Bay noad. Mr.Masters again addressed the Council who was bf the opinion four-way stop would improve situation. In order to speed up the action, it was decided to pass resolution at this time, same to be written after contacting County officials. Councilman Holmquist offered resolution, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers noted absent. Ll Resolution #752 not written THIRTY DAY EXTENSION GRANTED TRAFFIC FACT FINDING CLlWTTEE to bring in recommendation as to bus stops after further study on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Granger andccarried. LEAKAGE TEST - BAYSHORE INTERCEPTOR SEWER. Letter of City 4,ngineer Jain covering official leakage test which was conducted in the presence of Consulting Engineer W.G.Frost, Don Wilson of the County En- gineers office, Oscar Holmes representing contractor, and City Engireer Jain with Walter Reigelhugh