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

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32 placque„F seconded by Councilman Granger. Motion parried. COMMUNICATION FROM U. S. S. CHARLES P. CECIL (DDR 935), c/o Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, By J. J. Kircher, Commander, U. S. N., to the Mayor was read by him stating that this ship had been designated to visit Redwood City on "Navy Day".. the 27th of October 1949. They hoped to acquaint the citizens of Redwood City with the U. S. Navy. Mayor Werder suggested that the communication be answered by the City Clerk, Ralph Dodge, and given to Mr. E. W. Butler, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. PROPOSED REVISION OF TAXICAB ORDINANCE. Councilman Spillers, Chairman of this committee reported that a meeting had been held with the cab owners and as there were no objections to the ordinance it was their recommendation that it remain unchanged. Councilman Granger moved that recommendation of the committee be accepted, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Councilman Britschgi raised the question of whether or not another applicant could get a permit. City Attorney Currie stated that the ordi- nance provided that the Council should determine this need, and anyone could request a permit, subject to this. Councilman Spillers informed the Council that the gentle- men, Mr. Sam Ade, who previously applied for a permit had moved from Redwood City. The present cab company holds the unused permits on which fees were paid. Motion carried. REPORT ON CREEK COMMITTEE. Councilman Holmquist, Chairman of this committee, reported progress and stated the committee was waiting to hear from two gentlemen and there should be a meeting the next night (October 5th). This was placed on the agenda for the next meeting. REPORT ON PERRY STREET PARKING LOT, Councilman Britschgi, Chairman of this committee, thought that City Attorney Currie had something to report on this. City Attorney Currie stated he contacted Mr. Trichel, who agreed to construct a 5 foot sidewalk along the rear of his building. This would serve a's a bumper and would not reduce the number of parking spaces. City Engineer Jain advised he had looked this over very thoroughly and believed it would add to the usability of the lot. Councilman Britschgi added the committee thought this was a very fine proposition offered by Mr. Trichel and recommended that the Council accept his offer. He so moved, that the Council accept paving of this sidewalk, Mr. Trichel to pay for same, seconded by Councilman.Swift, and carried. ANDREW M. SPEARS APPEARED FOR W. J. Sadler and wife, 1550 E1 Camino Real and objected to the tannery, Maple and Birch Streets, owned by Mr. Henry Beeger. This had been operated for a number of years, but closed down about a year ago. Mr. Beeger had started to demolish buildings but the work had been stopped. Buildings were of old wood and a fire hazard; there was no watchman; the lumber company would be in danger nearby in the event of fire; also large haystacks stored around the buildings. He further requested that the Council request the Building Inspector to investigate and report if this condition constituted a fire hazard and stated that insurance companies were concerned about property in adjacent area. Councilman Britschgi thought the whole matter should have been taken up with City Manager Rolison and moved that City Manager Rolison contact Mr. Beeger, and report back to the Council at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Councilman Granger stated he had talked with Mr. Beeger and that he was perfectly willing to order the hay removed which he had allowed to be stored free as a favor to a friend. This was placed on the agenda.