Minutes 1955 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

)Jj Councilman Spillers moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Granger. Possibility of forming an assessment district was added to motion, City Engineer to report back to the Council. Motion failed to carry, Councilmen Brit- schgi, Spillers and Stout voting. NO, Councilman Jones noted absent. After further discussion, City Engineer Jain recommended granting a three month period II within which suitable facilities may be constructed. Councilman Spillers so moved, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried, Councilman Granger and Royer voting NO on roll call, Councilman Jones noted absent. Mrs. Wm. Bohman, 118 Eaton Villa Place, appeared before the Council requesting permit to raise chickens on her half acre lot. She advised the Council that the chickens are the project of her son who cares for them himself. She stated that she had the chickens in 1950 before the Ordinance regulating the raising of chickens was passed but neglected to obtain a permit. There was discussion regarding the possibility of granting a per- mit so that the young boy can go ahead with his project, and it was decided that if it can be proven that the chickens were there before adoption of the Ordinance the permit might be granted. City Attorney Currie advised the Council that there were people in good faith have actually had chickens and through lack of knowledge of the Ordinance failed to get a permit, the Council has authorized the issuance of permits. Council- man Britschgi moved that this be referred to the City Attorney to contact the. Health Department for recommendation and report back next Monday night, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS: Mayor Herkner requested recommendations from Council for vacancy in Redwood City Port Com- mission. Councilman Royer moved appointment of Mr. Ronald Fields to the Port Com- mission, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Mayor Herkner commented on articles appearing in the Tribune from time to time, especially the Forum letter recently published critizing the Council's actions. The Mayor stated that this Council does not hold any meetings behind closed doors, nor do they have official or unofficial study meetings, luncheon meetings, dinner meetings, or cocktail meetings during which City business is taken up. He stated that articles in the paper have been obsolutely incorrect. He stated that study meetings were generally announced 58 hours in advance and the public is privileged to attend. He announced that a study meeting will be held on Wednesday night, June 15, 1955. Councilman Spillers requested information regarding Parking District #2 on Pete Townes' pro- perty. City Attorney advised the Council that he has received an appraisal on the property and he feels that the Council should meet and discuss the appraisal and decide on procedure. This will be discussed at the Study meeting on June 15th. Councilman Britschgi also commented on the articles in the paper and inquired of the City II Attorney if there was any way that the Council could find out who the articles are sponsored by. City Attorney advised the Council that unless the items were slanderous there would be no legal way to investigate. Mayor Herkner stated that the Press is always represented at the study meetings, and if they are not there, they are informed the next day of what occured at the meetings. Councilman Granger stated that when he brought up the subject of the articles in the papers, it was his thinking that Mr. Morton was unfair to the Recreation Commission in writing to the newspaper.