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

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�G ABSENT: Councilmen: MORGAN, Jr. i a ATTEST: RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City. 0 W. M. WERDER Mayor of the City of Redwood City I hereby approve the foregoing Resolution this 17th day of August, 1948. W. M. WERDER Mayor of the City of Redwood City CITY ENGINEER JAIN RE0014MENDED THAT THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES BE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT: L. C. Smith, 07,345.94; Fred J. Early, $61,641.43. Councilman Swift moved approval of payments, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE SUGGESTED THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN TO August 30th so that Ordinance could be introduced fixing tax rate and be adopted by September 7th. COUNCILMAN GRANGER BROUGHT UP THE QUESTION OF (1) Garages and attached garages not being fireproof and suggested that the Building Inspector bring in some suggestions on making them fireproof; -(2) suggested that the Council take some action or refer to the Planning Commission the subject of setback lines from the Sequoia Hotel to Jefferson on Broadway so that all buildings in the future will conform. At the present some of the buildings are offset about five or six feet. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Spillers, this was to be referred to the Planning Commission, and carried. (3) Automobiles were parked all hours of day and night around Main and Broadway and over the one-hour parking limit on Broadway between Walnut and Main, where parking meters have not been installed. City Collector Perrin stated that Mr. Boles, representative of the Parking Meter Company was to return in regards to the parking meters. Councilman Granger moved that the proper authorities post this area on Broadway where there are no parking meters for a limited parking time, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. (4) Several years ago the City made a contract with the Sequoia Union High School to maintain a small area adjacent to the campus, known as "Nicotine Field", for the use of the public and suggested that proper authorities at the High School be contacted and the public notified that this area is for their use. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGGI ASKED WHEN THE PARKING METERS WOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE PERRY PARKING LOT. When the deed would be received 54 meters would be put.in and some on Broadway according to City Manager Rolison, but the paving would have to be done first. City Engineer Jain suggested that good paving of 21' thickness be put in, a new striping machine had been received which would be used. Councilman Britschgi stated the Parking Committee had made an agreement with the Sequoia Laundry granting them permission to pave sidewalk along his building. Councilman Britschgi inquired about street patching crew. It was thought they were doing an excellent job. 'City Engineer Jain stated a refund had been received on some of the materials used which had proven unsatisfactory. REQUEST OF Councilman Spillers and Britschgi to leave the State was granted on motion of Councilman Swift, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. 3 a 3 z 1 1