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

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366 CITY MANAGER'�ROLISON STATED IiM. MURPHY WAS ABOUT TO COMMENCE WORK ON HEATHER GARDENS FOR STREETS THERE and that it would be in order for the Council to grant authority for him to sign agreement subject to approval of the City Engineer. City Engineer Jain stated that plans were brought in two days ago with the expectation that the sub- divider would be able to go to work immediately. The Council had approved the map subject to City Engineer's approval about two months ago in his absence. He asked fill asked that maps not be approved in the future without the knowledge of his office as this worked a hardship on them when the map carie in as they were expected to approve a map about which they knew nothing. Councilman Granger moved that City Manager Rolison be authorized to sign agreement subject to approval of the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER STATED THE OLD MILL SHOP WISHED TO KNOW WHY THEY DID NOT HAVE PARKING SIGNS UP IN FRONT OF THEIR PLACE. City Engineer Jain informed him the signs were on order. It would take about 30 days for delivery and in the meantime temporary signs were being made. COUNCILMAN GRANGER BROUGHT UP THE SUBJECT OF REVISION OF THE BUILDING CODE ON DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS IN REGARDS TO REDUCING REMODELING ALLOWED from 203 to 10, of the value. Place on the agenda for City Attorney Curri'e's report on revision. COUNCILMAN GRANGER OBJECTED TO SOUTHER PACIFIC BLOCKING TRAFFIC ON CHESTNUT AND MIDDLE - FIELD ROAD, and spoke of necessity for signals. He also objected to blocking at Second Avenue and asked who was responsible for paving between curb and railroad track at Marshall Street, formerly Liguori. Mr. Jain informed the Council that the 1 Southern Pacific was responsible for paving for 2 feet from most outwardly rail and } that he had been all over the City with a representative from the Southern Pacific Company but they had not lived up to their responsibility and he suggested a strong i letter from the Council on that point. Mr. Dodge and Mr. Rolison were to write with the assistance of Mr. Jain on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Mr. Rolison thought if that did not result in correction they i could appeal to the Public Utility Commission. j COUNCILMAN GRANGER THOUGHT APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT after being considered by the Board 4 of Adjustments should be referred to the Planning Commission as a whole for a vote before a recommendation to the Council instead of the Council receiving a recommen- dation from the Board which consisted of three men, and he suggested the ordinance be changed accordingly. He then moved the subject be referred to the Planning Commission for study, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI REPORTED PROGRESS ON RECREATION CENTER AT REDWOOD VILLAGE. Councilman Holmquist stated the City purchased material, trusses were cut and bolted, use of a travelling crane had been loaned by the City and a City mechanic gave his time in I operating it. i COUNCILMAN SPILLERS REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE STATE was granted on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CLAIMS Nos. 1859 to 1912 inclusive in the amount of 034.,055.27 were approved for payment on motion of Councilman Britschgi and seconded by Councilman Morgan. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 10:50 P. M. Alt, S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City