BOOK 23_1950-05-15 to 1952-04-21

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WHEREAS all said objections were overruled and denied by said Council; and 151 WI&REAS said Council did determine that, protests were not made by more than one-half (1/2) of the owners of the property proposed to be assessed for said work and improvements; and WHEREAS said Council has acquired jurisdiction to order said work and improvements: NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY RESOLVES AS FOLLCYNS: 1. That the public convenience and necessity require, and said Council hereby orders, all the work and improvements described in Resolution of Intention No. 946, passed and adotped by said Council on August 213 1950) to be performed. For further particulars as to the work and improvements herein ordered to be done and for a description of the area proposed to be assessed for said work and improve- ments, reference is hereby made to said Resolution of Intention No. 946 on file in the office of the Clerk of Redwood City - 2. That the work and improvements hereinabove described shall be done under the direction of the City Engineer of said City of nedwood City, and that materiai used therein shall comply with the speci- fications heretofore adopted; and' that the assessments to be made in said proceedings shall be made and signed by said (City Engineer. Passed and adopted by the Council of the Cityof Redwood City at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 11th day of September, 1950, by the following vote: AWES, and in favor of the passage and adoption of the foregoing resolution, Councilmen: GRANGER, JONES) MORGAN, ROYER, SPILLERS, �BRITSCHGT.. NOES, Cougcilmen: NONE ABSENT, Councilmen- HERKNER ATTEST: RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City CARL A. BRITSCHGI Mayor of the City of Redwood City I hereby approve the foregoing resolution this 12th day of September, 1950• CARL A. BRITSCHGI Mayor of the City of Redwood City BIAS - WHIPPLE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS. Following bids were opened and read and referred to City Engineer Jain for report back after checking: L C Smith - $18,538.62 P Sorensen - $192861.00 COETTEE ON APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE AT 814 MAIN STREET had been checking but asked that further time be allowed and subject be placed on agenda. 'LE'NDLTNT TO ORDINANCE NO. 333• Mayor Britschgi stated the Council had discussed this matter at a caucus and had decided to hold the adoption up for one week to give more time to consider and study further. There were certain changes and modifications under consideration. Co. Weiss addressed the meeting in 'Opposition to such an ordinance being of the opinion that such an ordinance would disenfranchise the People and give them no chance to vote on local improvements or projects should the Council desire. �I r blr. S. P. Youngblutt,1062 - 15th Avenue, Friendly Acres stated his objection to being taxed for improve- I'�iI I'' ments in the cit y proper while his area was in need of so many improvements. Col.Jas. A. ?4iller spoke against the proposed amendment and L. A. Behrens raised a question as to amount to be offered for a K P P , tulT r lot proposed to be acquired in which he held an interest. Ernest Wilson stated that the prices for ac- N" quisition o r a f property were based on an appraisal made by a competent appraiser, and that the property owner had recourse should he not be satisfied with theP rice offered. In answer to a question from Councilman Jones, Mr. Wilson advised the Council had the constitutional right to adopt the amendment ! I I;. should they deem such an ordinance necessary. BLACK) Attorney for Rotor -Bearing, spoke briefly and advised that the Committee studying; j acx �}+ � National A g, P Y {' Broadway -Marshall was progressing satisfactorily and was of the opinion that an opinion could be reached. if