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

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90 City Collector and the County was holding delinquent taxes against this lot which clouded the title. Motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, City Collector Pdrrin was directed to straighten the matter out for said claim of County 'Pax Collector. Motion carried. MAP OF SILVER MANOR SUBDIVISION FINAL APPROVAL. City Engineer Jain submitted a final map recommending that same be approved subject to certain minor changes to be made by his department. Final approval was authorized on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Swift, subject to the City Manager's map correc- tions it being understood that ornamental street lights would be waived in this subdivision: On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Swift, authority was granted to expend the necessary funds to match the grade of the new paving on Valota Road with the existing paving. Motion carried. TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON EL CAMINO REAL FROM WHIPPLE AVENUE TO WOODSIDE ROAD. City Engineer Jain stated that plans were under way to make these installations, it being contem- plated to install pedestrian safety zones at Broadway. He stated further that an attempt was being made to secure storage lanes at this point which would allow for left hand turns. The construction of the storage lane would eliminate parking for some distance on all four corners. This matter will be placed on the agenda for further discussion. CITY MANAGER ROLISON SUBMITTED AN INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENT WHICH WOULD BE HOUSED IN THE PROPOSED BUILDING to be constructed for the Parks Department equipment in the Community Park Area. He was of the opinion that this building was necessary to house this equipment which is of considerable value and is further of the opinion that the location suggested was a good place to'construct the building. Council- man Swift moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the entire cost of the build- ing estimated at $6000 be charged against Bond Fund money. Under the question Councilman Britschgi stated he would vote against this motion as he did not think the money was being wisely spent. He suggested the possibility of building bleachers under which park equipment could be stored. Councilman Swift withdrew his motion with the consent of the second. City Manager Rolison was to study the matter further and report back at the meeting of January 3rd. Councilmen Spillers and Britschgi were to confer with Mr. Rolison on this matter also. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE PRESENTED A RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION which would authorize an application to the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo for cancel- lation of taxes on City owned Robinson property. Councilman Morgan offfered reso- lution and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion carried on roll call. Councilman Spillers noted absent. RESOL UT ION No. 649 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY. RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Redwood City that a petition for the cancellation of taxes on the property hereinafter described be filed with the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, and that the City Manager be, and he is, hereby authorized and directed to sign such a petition on behalf of the City and to 'take such action as may be necessary to have the same favorably acted upon by said Board of Supervisors. The property to be included in this petition, all of which has been acquired by the City for public use, is described as follows: Easterly portion of Lot A containing 0.42 acres, J. B. Perry's Subdivision of Villa Lots. Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Redwood City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of December, 1948, by the following vote: d� 0