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

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i d MR. KENDALL B.•(TETE) TOWNE APPEARED,,AND REQUESTED PERMISSION TO TRANSFER THE USED CAR 65 LOT from 721 E1 Camino Real to a location 75 feet north of Leonard Realty Company on E1 Camino Real. When asked what he intended to do with the lot from where he would. move, Mr. Towne stated that he contemplated selling it. Councilman Britschgi moved that permission be granted to move the car lot, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. (Mr. Towne was subsequently advised that it would be necessary to secure a use permit.) PETITIONS TO REVOKE ZONING ON S & W CORPORATION. Mayor Werder stated that he had received a phone call that attorney for petitioners could not be present at this time and asked if the matter could be laid over until the next meeting. This was agreeable to Mr: Menefee, Attorney for S & W. Councilman Morgan moved that this be carried on the agenda until the first meeting in December, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. INSTALLATION OF BENCHES ALONG BUS LINES. Mr. Herman H. Claus, Peninsula Seat Advertising Company, appeared and stated he had presented his proposition last July. Benches were of concrete and would not be placed anywhere if owners objected and advertising of one firem would not be placed on bench placed in front of a competitor. $1.00 per month is paid to the City on all seats carrying advertising. Mr. Claus had contracts with San Mateo, Belmont and San Carlos. At present the Burlingame Council was considering them. Mayor Werd'er asked for comments from either Mr. Butler, Mr. Rolison, Manager, or Mr. Towne, President of the Chamber of Commerce, who were both present. Mr. Towne stated that at time there was no particular local interest, and merchants thought if seats were not kept up they would be unsightly. Mr. Claus stated that seats were cleaned once a week. Councilman'Granger moved that this be referred to merchants section of the Chamber of Commerce for further study, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. ABATEMENT OF HENRY BEEGER TANNERY AT LATHROP AND ELM. City Attorney Currie stated the property was psted and this was the time set to show cause why it should not be abated. Mr. Beeger appeared and stated he thought 3.4 of the plant was torn down and that it would be torn down as soon as possible, that the hay was stored for a friend who was removing it gradually. There was about 65 bales left, but it would be out within the next two or three months, and asked for a little time. Councilman Britschgi moved that an affidavit of posting and mailing be filed, seconded by Coun- cilman Spillers, and carried. Councilman Britschgi moved that extension of time be granted and that hearing be duly and regularly continued to the second meeting in February, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING LOYALTY OATH. Councilman Granger moved that affidavit of publication be filed, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. ORDIANACE NO. 606. Providing Loyalty oath. Councilman Granger moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried on roll call. AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF NEW FOUR DOOR SEDAN FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. City Manager Rolison recommended that award be given to the low bidder, Davies Auto Company, for the purchase of Chevrolet for $1696.39 less trade-in allowance $1100.00, or $596.399 as the budget provided the sum of $600. Councilman Britschgi moved that the recom- mendation of City Manager Rolison be accepted, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried.