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

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.I i 284 PETITION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, "FLORENCE STREET, FRIENDLY ACRES. Petition was presented signed by 12 property owners asking that the width of Florence Street be paved from Yarsh Road to Bay Road, as orginally specified in the proposed street work. They objected to the expense of $?700 for header boards, that could be used toward paving the center strip, and thought it would be less expensive while men and equipment were on the job to completey pave the street in the beginning. Letter and petition was presented by Mrs. Alfred Jones, 3711 Florence Street,. City Eng; neer stated plans show 56 feet between curbs and this was not a street eligible for Gas �ti i Tax Funds. City Engineer thought it would cost between 03500 and $4000 for the paving, Mr. A. Salmon appeared, representing residents in the area and the Taft Improvement Club, and thought the unpaved strip would be a hazard to parked cars, children would play in the middle if unpaved, some cars would have to make a "U'" turn because of the island, and driveways angle off the street in such to way that coming from the south it would be almost impossible to turn into a driveway from a 17' strip. Ways and means were discussed re cost for center strip. City Engineer stated if Gas Tax money was to be used the project would have to be approved by the State Division of Highway Department. Bay Road came into the picture as Florence could not very well be con- sidered a major street unless continued through to Fifth Avenue. Councilman Royer moved that the City Attorney and City Engineer be instructed to determine if Florence Avenue between Marsh Road and Bay Road could be recommended as a major street, also Bay Road from Florence to Fifth Avenue, and report back to the Council, seconded by Councilman Spillors. Resolution must accompany request to the State when making such request. Mayor Britschgi suggested meeting with Capt. Grant and advising him of the present problem. _ RESOLUTION 1047 DECLARING FLORENCE STREET BETWEEN MARSH ROAD AND BAY ROAD AND BAY ROAD BET011 FLORENCE AND FIFTH AVENUE MAJOR STREETS was offered by Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Granger. It was conceded that these would eventually become streets of major importance after a fire station location in this area. Motion carried on roll call. If the City failed to get the State' to consider these as major streets Mayor Britschgi on the suggestion of City Engineer Jairi asked that Nr. Salmon talk to people in area slong the line 'of splitting the cost of center strip of paving with the City, Mr. Salmon thought it would be' cheaper at any rate to have the job completed once begun, Mr. Jain stated'thecontractor, Mr. Sorensen would be willing to hold up the work for a week or two and word would be received from the State within 'a few days. MR. 1`81. L. GOOGGIN WAS SWORN IN AS 1,21IBER OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD BY CITY CLERK DODGE and he was happy to be of service in this capacity. Mayor Britschgi welcomed him into the 'City Family. Iffl. ROBT. H. PATCHEN, SALESMAN FOR INDUSTRIAL I ORKSHOP FOR THE BLIND, 842 SANTEE STREET LOS ANGELES, REQUESTED PERIIIIT EXEMPT FEE to sell from door to door. The Industrial Workshop headed by Mr. George Brown was under the supervision and control for the State Department of Education. He bought the articles for cash and sold for himself, After discussion a temporary permit was granted on motion of .Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Morgan. Ivir. Patchen stated it would take about 52 selling days to cover the City of Redwood City. FRIENDLY ACRES IPdIPROVEMENTS h,ODIFIED AND AMENDED. Affidavit of publication was ordered �. �:, filed -by the Mayor.