Minutes 1955 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

34 Councilman Granger commented on a letter in the Forum of the Redwood City Tribune written by an employee of the City of Redwood City. It was his contention that any such letters should be written by an official of the City and not by an employee. There was much discussion regarding the topic of the Forum concerning the Recreation Department and the support given the department by the various service organizations who obtained money at P. C.'A. Celebrations. II Councilman Spillers was anxious to have the weeds removed from Lot 27 which is owned by the City. City Manager will investigate and see that the weeds are removed if it is the City's obligation. Councilman Stout requested that the Southern Pacific Company be advised that all the railroad crossing in Redwood City are in need of repair and all those in bad con- dition should be considered emergency. City Manager advised that he had contacted them concerning the Whipple Avenue crossing and they told him that as soon as funds are available other crossings will be repaired. City Attorney requested that the Council appropriate funds to acquire property within the Parking District which funds will be returned upon sale of the bonds. He stated that he has already negotiated with the owners who have arrived at $500.00 for the property, which is approximately 33.39' x SL'. In the City Attorney's opinion, the price $500.00 is not out of line. Councilman Royer offered RESOLUTION 1883 TRANSFERRING $500.00 FROM GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THIS PROPERTY and moved adoption, seconded by Council- man Spillers and carried on roll call. Councilman Spillers moved that the City Clerk be authorized to accept deed for the property, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. City Clerk presented correspondence from Division of Highways requesting cancellation of taxes on property on portions of Lots 12 and 13, Block 2, Belle Haven Subdivision, which was approved on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. City Clerk also presented request for dance permit from Monte Navarra to conduct a dance on June 11, 1955, at the Moose Hall. Councilman Spillers moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Stout suggested that the burning of refuse at the City Dump be discontinued immediately. After considerable discussion regarding the feasibility of discontinu- ing the burning and what will be done with the refuse after the present dump site is filled, the City Manager was directed to check into this matter and present recom- mendations at the Study Meeting which will be held on June 7th. Councilman Granger again questioned the lack of any action on the part of the Southern Pacific Company regarding the area in the vicinity of the depot. City Clerk will trace on this. Councilman Britschgi moved that the Fire, Health and Building Depart- ments conduct a regular inspection of the ancient Southern Pacific Company freight shed and report their findings to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Mayor Herkner referred the matter of stop signs on Hopkins Avenue to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING TIME LIMIT ON SOFTBALL GAMES - Letter from Park and Recreation Commission requesting that the softball games played on Thursday and Saturday nights be allowed to complete seven innings of play. In the case of a``le