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

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QUESTION OF 194+ BOND MONEY" FOR THE' PURPOSE" OF BRIDGES was asked by Councilman Spillers. Oxford was mentioned, also Gordon and Redwood Avenue. City Engineer Jain explained that $2500 only could be used for each bridge and only for those specified for re- placement, new bridges were not included. More wooden bridges could be built, but not concrete. In the Central Park area bridges cost 03600. City Engineer Jain was to report back on this with reference to fixing some of the bridges. CLAIMS Nos. 2924 to 3045 inclusive in the amount of $490201.36 were approved for payment on motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. COUNCIL ADJOURNED on motion of Councilman Spillers in honor of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Werder and carried. RICHARD D. MILLERV- Clerk Pro -tem `City of Redwood City MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL June 5th, 19509 8:00 P. M. ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen: Floyd D. Granger, Albert H. Morgan, Jr. 411m. H. Royer, W. M. Werder, Mayor Carl A. Britschgi, and City Clerk Ralph S. Dodge. Also present were: Water Superintendent H. L. Winter, Fire Chief J. L. Lodi, Administrative Assistant R. D. Miller, Police Capt. S. E. Douglas, City Collector P. E. Perrin, Building Inspector L. M. Duncan, Assistant Building Inspector Stephen Kreiss, City Manager E. A. Rolison, City Attorney C. B. Currie, Auditor -Assessor J. J. Brophy, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain. Councilman Spillers noted absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Councilman Werder moved approval of minutes of regular meeting May 15th as mailed, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried:. MR. PAUL JONES, APPOINTEE TO THE COUNCIL upon resignation of Councilman Holmquist, was sworn in. by City Clerk Dodge. He was welcomed by Mayor Britschgi on behalf of the Council having been their unanimous choice. Mr. Jone hoped to serve to the best of his ability. RESOLUTION No. 877. PROPOSED INITIATIVE MEASURE EXEMPTING PERSONAL PROPERTY FRONT TAXATION. 'Councilman Royer reported that he had met with the City Manager and the City Attorney had prepared a resolution urging that the personal property taxes remain as such. The resolution was read by the City Clerk, Ralph Dodge, urging citizens not to sign petition to put this measure on the ballot. Councilman Werder offered resolution and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried on roll call. Council- man Spillers noted absent. 4 RESOLUTION No, 877. OPPOSING PROPOSED INITIATIVE MEASURE EXEMPTING PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM TAXATION WHEREAS, an initiative petition is being circulated to place before circulated to place before the voters of the State of California in November a constitutional amendment to exempt personal property from the assessment rolls; and WHEREAS the Council of Redwood City desires to go on record as opposing this Proposed initiative petition; NOW, THEREFORE,, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY as follows: 1. That the citizens of Redwood City are hereby urged to refuse to sign Petitions asking to place this special privilege tax exemption measure on the ballot. 2. That all voters of Redwood City are urged to reject the proposal to exempt personal property from taxation inasmuch as the passage of said measure would threaten the solvency of the City of Redwood City. 3. That copies of this resolution shall be mailed by the Clerk to State Senator 7 11 8