BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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I% I- j t� Councilman Britschgi asked that the Building Inspector take special notice of car parking facilities and driveways in regard to apartment house plans. This was followed by discussion. Mayor Herkner asked the City Manager to take cognizance of this. Councilman Britschgi asked the Mayor to put on the Sudy Agenda consideration of consolidation of Cities of San Carlos, Belmont and Redwood City. Councilman Granger asked if the tree in the Arch Street area will be decorated for Christmas. City Manager Rolison reported that steps have been taken to have the tree decorated. Councilman Royer moved that the Council go on record of backing the Northern California State Softball Association Tournament to the sum of $1,000 with the understanding.that the County put up a like amount, the City Clerk to write a letter to the County Supervisors, return proceeds to be divided 50-50 between the City and the County. This was followed by t discussion. Napa has had the, last three tournaments and they made 6269.00 profit. Even if the City broke even this would be good advertising. The City Attorney was asked to rule if the City could legally sponor the event. Councilman Granger stated that this is advertising and should be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that the motion should be that the Council looks favorably on sponsoring this tournament and a letter be written to the County. Council - man Royer made this a part of his motion which was seconded by Councilman Stout. Council- man Royer added to the motion that the City Manager look into the matter of availability of funds. Motion carried. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack stated that in accordance with the Council's, wishes he. had investigated the records in regard to the Redwood Diner. It appears that a revocable permit or license was granted and that said license could be revoked by the City Council six months after cessation or hostilities .of World War II, therefore it appears that the Council can revoke the permit. Councilman Granger moved that the permit be revoked, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack stated that he had copies of the proposed ordinance establish- ing the Veterans' Memorial Commission .defining,the powers and duties of its members. It was decided that the Council would look over the proposed ordinance and that this be carried on the agenda for one week. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack stated that he had prepared an ordinance fixing the fire zone in Redwood City of Hills Knowles Area and Williams Territory. Councilman Granger offered introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. City Manager Rolison stated that the City Attorney had prepared letters for signature of Mr. Fontana and Mr. Frank for the use of their property for .a parking lot. Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager by authorized to sign the letters, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Progress Payment #3 to James A. Hutzler Construction Co. in the amount of.$20,899.22 for the Veterans Memorial Building was ordered paid on motion of Councilman Stout, seconded by AI Councilman Britschgi and carried. Letter from the Standard Oil Company was read by the Clerk in which they stated that every effort is being made to comply with provisions of the permit for a sewer line to the Main Street and Bayshore Highway service station. Barring rain and unforseen circumstances the job should be completed before the stipulated date of November 309 1955• However, rain, together with the discovery of a live street lighting circuit in the area proposed