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

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i 464 and be ready to report back to the City Council, bids not to exceed $600.00, seconded by Councilman Royer. On the question, Mayor Herkner asked Mr. Leahy if any boats would be allowed to moor in this area. Mr. Leahyreplied that no boats would be allowed to moor there. City Manager Rolison stated that better plans would have to be made before he could obtain the proper bids. City Engineer Jain stated that he would like to study the proposed plans and talk to the contractor who drew up the original estimates for the Sportsmen's Club. This was followed by a short discussion after which the motion carried. PETITION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, MANZANITA, LAUREL AND HILTON STREETS, City Engineer Jain, in his letter, stated that they had received a petition from property owners requesting full street improvements on Manzanita Street from Stambaugh Street to Hilton Street, Laurel Street from Stambaugh Street to Hilton Street, and Hilton Street ,from.Laurel Street to a point half way between Laurel Street and Spruce Street. He has received a resolution of the board of Trustees of the Redwood City Elementary School District, who own 360 feet of frontage on the southeasterly side of Laurel Street and 157 feet on the northeasterly side of Hilton Street, approving the assessment district and agreeing to be assessed for this work. It is his.recommendation that they be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for this improvement project, and that the City Auditor be authorized to advance funds for the engineering costs from the General Fund, these costs to be reimbursed by the assessment district. Councilman Stout moved that the report be accepted and the money advanced, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. NOMINATION OF SPECIAL STULSAFT PARK COMMITTEE. Councilman Jones nominated Orval Graves, Y.M.C.A. Dick Arimoto, Rotary Club. Councilman Granger nominated Irving Gold, Park and Recreation Commissioner Vera Eskin, representing area in which the park is located. Councilman Stout nominated Louis B. Dematteis, Superior Judge, Robert M. Beyshore, Westwood Community Club. u Councilman Royer asked that his nominations be held up one week. Mayor Herkner nominated Ferris Miles, War Memorial Committee, Ron Fields, one of the improvement clubs. Mayor Herkner held the nominations over for two weeks since both Councilmen Britschi and Spillers were away and Councilman Royer had asked for a delay in his nominations. RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF STANLEY D. WOOD. The City Manager submitted a letter to the Council in which he stated that he was in receipt of the resignation of Police Chief Stanley D. Wood, effective immediately, which after 33 years of faithful service is deeply regretted. Since it is necessary that this important position be filled as soon as possible, he appointed Captain William Faulstich as Acting Police Chief, pending permanent filling of this position at an early date. Mayor Herkner stated that the Council regrets the resignation of Chief Woods, but they would accept it with recognizance. Councilman Jones offered RESOLUTION 1939 MEMORALIZING POLICE CHIEF WOOD FOR HIS LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call, Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. William Faulstich was acknowledged by the Council and congrEtulations were extended to him on his new job. ■ rI �l�