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

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444 Councilman Granger so moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERSHIP TO PLAITIING COMMISSION TO FILL VACANCY. Councilman Royer pre- sented the name of Leonard Greenwold, 735 E1 Camino Real and moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried unanimously. A LETTER WAS READ FROM THE PORT OF REDWOOD CITY REGARDING APPLICATION TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC CROSSING AT THE PORT ENTRANCE. The Council was requested to file an application with the Public Utilities Commission on behalf of the City to establish a public crossing at the present entrace to the Port, all expenses connect ed thereto to be paid by the Port. Councilman Spillers moved approval of this request, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. ABATEMENT BROADWAY BUILDINGS - CONTINUATION PROCEEDINGS. Councilman Granger stated that he had received copy, of communication from the representative of IvLr.'Franks as did all members of the Council outlining the present status of Mr. F'rank's attempt to build to take care of the present tenants. Councilman Granger stated that he could see noting indicating any agreement or contract between Mr. Frank and the proposed tenants. In Bir. Anderson's letter Council was requested to address a letter to 1.1ahington to add Wight to contractor's request for priority to build contemplated new building. After further discussion it was dicided that action be taken to carry out the abatement proceedings and on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Morgan, proper authorities were directed to carry out proceedings as agreed upon by I.1r. Frank. Motion carried. Councilman Spillers moved that letter be directed to NPA in Washington, application No. J25545 in an effort to assist con -I tractor in securing steel application. Motion seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. ADOPTI0N ORDINANCE NO PARKING SOUTHERLY SIDE MIDDLEFIELD ROAD NEAR MAIN STREET. Affidavit of publication was ordered filed by the Mayor. Councilman Spillers moved adoption ORDINANCE # 692, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried on roll call. RESOLUTION #1200 TRANSFERRING �?'22005.19 FROM UNBUDGETED RESERVE TO COVER COST OF DZPROVRT ENTS TO THE CITE' 01'9%IED PROPERTIES IN THE OAK-REESE-JOHNSON DISTRICT PRO- CEEDINGS. Councilman Herkner offered resolution and moved ad6ption, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on roll call., RESOLUTION #1201 TRANSFERRING 02543.36 FROM UNBUDGETED RESERVE TO COVER COST ON IMPROVE- MEIITS TO THE CITY OWNED PROPERTIES IN THE WHIPPLE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT, SEMI -CIRCLE PARK. Councilman Spillers offered resolution and moved adoption and carried on roll call. COUNCILMAN GRANGER COMMENTED ON THE LARGE AREA RESERVED FOR NAVY PARKING IN FRONT OF THEIR BUILDING ON MIDDLEFIELD ROAD STATING THAT THEIR SUTHORIT,Y TO TIE UP THIS AREA SHOULD BE CHECKED INTO. CJU14CILMAN GRANGER SUGGESTED THAT LINES BE PAINTED IN]HE PARKING AREA IN CALIFORNIA SQUARE. COUNCILMAN GRANGER MOVED THAT CITY ATTORNEY DODGE CHECK INTO MATTER OF AUTOS parking on streets for long periods of time suggesting that some action be taken to remove cars) if parked beyond a certain period, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SPILLERS, that Citizen's Street Lighting, Study Committee be discharged and letter of thanks to be written to each member of the committee, and carried.