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

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i� recommended payment $50.00. Councilman Britschgi moved that City Clerk Dodge be 35 authorized to accept deed for this amount, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. CITY ASSESSOR BROPHY REQUESTED PERMISSION TO CORRECT CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS ON THE 1949-50 j TAX ROLL, four were clerical errors, and the City had purchased one parcel.. Council- man Spillers moved approval of request, seconded by Councilman Ietorgan and carried._ i ^� LET1^ER FROM SEQUOIA YOUTH CREATIVE TALENT EXHIBIT SIGNED BY LUKE P. ARGILLA, PRESIDEIJT, 1j asked the City to assist in defraying the cost of awards and expenses necessary for the exhibit. Councilman Britschgi moved this. be referred to the City Attorney for report at next meeting, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. PROTESTS ON WEED ABATEMENT COST. Mrs. Emma Smith, 527 Chestnut Street, Mrs. R. Casaurang, 318 Emerson Street, and L. A. Ziegler, 27 Miraloma Drive. City Attorney Assistant •1 Lebsack stated some time ago the public hearing was held and time set at which objectors had opportunity to protest, but that time had passed. Councilman Morgan moved that documents be filed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Granger suggested that City Clerk Dodge inform parties concerned that it was too late�to pro- test. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF APPLICATION HENRY MENGLES TO RESUBDIVIDE Lobs 3, 1{, and 5, Block 5, Sweeney Addition into two lots facing Hilton Street. Council- t man Britschgi moved approval, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGED LETTER FROM THE CITY OF NOVEMBER 18th concerning i condition of Right-of-way paralleling Arguello Street and promised to correct the k condition, thanking the Council for calling it to their attention. Letter filed. KENSINGTON SQUARE No.. 1 SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS HAVING BEEN COMPLETED BY EDWIN J. TOBIN, Contractor, it was recommended by City Engineer Jain that project be accepted subject sto any defects or omissions which might become apparent within a reasonable time. Councilman Morgan moved approval, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. MRS. RAYMOND, 6ko UPTON STREET, PROTESTED THAT STORM SEWERS DID NOT CONNECT WITH JEFFERSON OR MADISON AVENUES. City Engineer Jain explained there was one catch basin at the 3 end of Upton and Vera which ran to the opposite corner across Vera into the creek and all the water that ran down the street eventually went into the creek. She was..to contact Mr. Jain on this. I REPORT OF SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE. Councilman Spillers, chairman, asked that the City Clerk read their report. After investigations of swimming pools in surrounding territory the committee composed of City Engineer Jain, Councilman Granger, Co-chair- man, Recreation Commissioner Donald Bogie, Recreation Director Red Mprton, Health Inspector Fred Bailey and Councilman Spillers, chairman, every effort had been made to bring to the citizens of Redwood City another recreational facility of which they would be proud. A semi-final meeting was held Wednesday, November 30th, when City Engineer Jain appointed Mr. L. F. Richards, Santa Clara architect, to draw plans and specifications for the swimming pool. Final meeting would be held Friday, December L!� . 9th, when Mr. Richards would bring in preliminary plans for 421 x 75' swimming pool (31 to 6' deep) and 30' x 40' wading pool (181 to 30" deep), along with the shower and dressing room facilities which would fit the budget of $65,000. Councilman Spillers moved that City Manager Rolison be authorized to sign contract with Mr, Richards subject to approval of City Engineer Jain to present drawings of plans and specifications, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Mayor Werder compli- mented the committee on their work.