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

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APPLICATION FOR'USED CAR LOT PERMIT. Bourquin Motors applied for used car lot permit in addition to the one at their present location. Lot was across the street from Ferris Miles Company on Main Street, Arb Block 3769 Lot 9-A northerly 120 feet on Maple Street Mezesville. Lot was now gravelled and ready for immediate use. They were overcrowded at their present location and it was necessary to have more room for expansion. They i would like to use their present office one block away if this would be permitted. There was some discussion as to whether or not a dealer could have two lots in differ- 4 ent locations. Councilman Granger moved this be placed on the agenda for a report back by the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. REDWOOD CITY RETAILERS, A DIVISION OF THE REDWOOD CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE planned a "Red Tag" days special sales event on February 16, 17 and 18, 1950. They would like a per -.I mit to string 41 x 6' cloth banners on the permanent guy wires on Broadway and Main Streets. Public liability insurance would be carried during the period. They would like to have the Electrical Department hang the banners, as they have the truck equip- ment and man power, cost to be borne by the Redwood City Retailers. The Chamber of Commerce would 'clear with the State Department of Public Roads for permission to hang the banners on Main Street. Councilman Spillers moved approval, seconded by Council- man Morgan and carried. Mayor Werder stated at this point that he hoped the Council would never again permit anything to be painted on the sidewalks as the unsightliness of such a practice remained a long time after. NICOTINE FIELD, SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL. Mr. H. J. Lynch, Buisiness Manager of Sequoia in a letter of January 31st stated it was agreeable to.continue the use of this property as in the past, the City to use it as a park. Councilman Grangerts thought on re- (1 taining this for continued use as a park was in line with the Cityts need for more F_ parks. After discussion it was brought out that there was a need for this in the athlectic program. Councilman Britschgi moved that in this event the property be turned back for the school's athlectic program and if possible to be used also as in the past by the public as a park, seconded by Councilman Swift and carried. MR. THOMAS CUTTING, chairman of the Personnel Board advised that the hearing on the appeal with reference to Mr. Morants dismissal had been continued by them. Regarding the compromise suggested in the Council minutes of January 16th, the Board had been advised that it did not have the authority to make such a comptomise. However, if the Council wished to make a compromise along these lines, the Board would take the stand that no further action was before them and that the request for an appeal on Mr. Moran's dismissal had been withdrawn. City Attorney Currie referred to a letter from Mr. Millington addressed to the Council offering a compromise to withdraw Ivir. Moran's appeal if the City would pay one-half month's salary in settlement for his dismissing his appeal. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City pay Mr. Moran one-half month's salary in settlement and accept his dismissal of appeal, seconded by Councilman Holmquist and carried. POLICY OF GRANTING HOLIDAYS. City Manager Rolison submitted a letter to the Council stating that the Cityts holiday policy had been considered by the Personnel Board and they were of the opinion that the Council should determine granting of holidays to employees as such was reflected in budget appropriations for salary purposes. In addition to the nine legal holidays, which were recognized by the employees of all departments, it was the custom to close the City Ball on Lincolnts Birthday and Columbus Day due to the closing of banks and other public offices. Field employees however had been requested 11k