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

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3 CLAIMS Nos. 4153 to 4255 inclusive in the amount of 056,579.53, having been checked in detail were submitted for payment. Councilman Swift moved that claims be paid, see- onded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. COUNCILMAN SWIFT moved that the meeting adjourn to Monday, August 30th, seconded by Coun- cilman Spillers, and carried. RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL August 30th, 1948s 7:30 P.M. ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen Floyd D. Granger, H. E. Holmquist, Albert H. Morgan, Jr., A. V. Swift, Mayor W. M. Werder and City Clerk Ralph S. Dodge. Also present were: City Manager E. A. Rolison, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain, Adminis- trative Assistant Richard D. Miller, Police Chief C. L. Collins, and Assistant Engineer H. L. Winter. Councilmen Cabl Britschgi and Robert Spillers noted absent. COMMUNICATION FROM OTIS M. CARRINGTON, 1500 Whipple Avenue, requesting the city to remove a dead Oak tree near the corner of Whipple Avenue and Woodstock Way. City Manager Rolison explained that this tree was approximately 1/3 across the property owner's line and 2/3 in the sidewalk area. He also advised the Council that the tree was undoubtedly dangerous and probably should be removed. However, he hesitated to establish a precedent whereby others might request like removal of trees. After further discussion Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist that e City Manager Rolison contact Mr. Carrington in an effort to work a compromise fin- ancial deal covering removal of tree. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER ROLISON REQUESTED AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR Ali AUTOMOBILE FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT advising that the 1945-49 Budget provides for the sum of $1100, plus turn -in value of $500. However, City Manager Rolison explained that this amount would not cover the new equipment inasmuch as there had been a recent raise in price announced by the automobile manufacturers. On motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Granger, City Manager Rolison was authorized to advertise for bids with the understanding that any additional funds necessary would be transferred after the bids had been received and considered. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER ROLISON RECOMMENDED REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. KENDALL B. TOWNE-TO SUCCEED HIM- SELF AS A MEMBER OF THE PORT'COIJMISSION FOR A TERM OF 5 years expiring in July 1953• Mr. Rolison's appointment of Mr. Towne was approved on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Granger. Motion carried. CITY CLERK RALPH DODGE READ COMMUNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS ADVISING THAT COST TO INSTALL A CENTER ISLAND AND STORAGE LANES ON BAYSHORE AT CHESTNUT STREET would be approximately 075,000, the City expected assume'50% of the cost. On motion of Coun- oilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Swift, the communication was ordered filed. COIyMUNICATION FROM CITY ENGINEER GLENN M. JAIN. Mr. Jain advised that the engineering• department had made complete field surveys in South Kensington Square and had done considerable office work in preparing an assessment map and estimates of costs of ' proposed improvements consisting of paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, culverts and electrolier system. The entire project he estimated would amount to approximately $250,500.00, exclusive of a water system. Mr. Jain explained