BOOK 25_1955-08-01 to 1955-11-28 (missing 1954-02-15 to 1955-08-01)

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■ 6 have completed approximately 10% of the work and their time is approximately 50/ gone. Councilman Granger wanted to know if the Bonding Company could be noti- fied. City Engineer Jain stated that if the rainy seasons start before this pro- ject is finished then we would be in trouble because the cofferdam would have to be opened, and the work stopped. Councilman Royer asked that a letter be written to the contractor telling him the amount of time left and the danger involved if the rains set in. City Engineer Jain stated that he has already told them about this matter. Councilman Granger again stated that the Insurance Company should be notified of their liability. He made an amendment to the motion that the City Attorney review the contract and then the insurance company be notified of the situation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PROGRESS PAYMEFT NO. 1 TO CARL N. SWENSON CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,503.00, REDWOOD CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT, PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1. City Engineer Jain stated the above sum was all the money they have earned as of August 1st on this job, 50% of the time has been used up. Councilman Royer moved approval of payment, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. LETTER FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN REGARD TO THE MATTER OF THE BOUSKOS BROS. TOWER. In their letter, the Planning Commission stated that the matter has been settled to the apparent satisfaction of all concerned and that Bouskos Bros. have agreed to cut fifteen feet off the tower, making a total height of forty-five feet. COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. 0. C. VIGIL, 2014 GOODWIN AVENUE, was read by the Clerk wherein Mrs. Vigil asked permission to close Goodwin Avenue to traffic from Virginia Street to Truman Street on August 28, 1955 from the house of 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding an annual block picnic and party. Captain Faulgtich stated that he had no objections from a traffic standpoint. Councilman Spillers moved approval, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. The Clerk read the letter wherein it was stated that our letter of July 29th concerning the freeway south of the San Carlos border was being referred to the Director of the State Department of Public Works for attention and further reply. MAYOR HERKNER stated that bids for the Memorial Building will be opened on Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the City Managerts office. There will be a short study meeting. COUNCILMAN ROYER moved adjournment, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. ' Adjourned 10:20 p.m. C/SAD kK GE CL Minutes of the Regular Meeting REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL August 15, 1955 - 8:00 P.M. Devotional was led by Reverand Wilbur Westerdahl, Pastor of the Peninsula Covenant Church. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilman Carl A. Britschgi, Floyd D. Granger, Paul Jones, William H. Royer, Robert V. Spillers, Hiram S. Stout, Mayor Sidney D. Herkner and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were City Man- f i