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c r_9 �_ t Gilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION 1872 transferring the money from unbudgeted reserve and referring the matter to the Real Estate Committee, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on roll call. COUNCILMAN GRANGER MOVED THAT THE MATTER OF MICROFILMING ALL DOCUMENTS IN THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PERTAINING TO CITY MATTERS AND IN THE CITY CLERK'S VAULT BE REFERRED TO THE BUDGET STUDY COMMITTEE. He stated that it is possible for documents to become lost or misplaced and this method of microfilming would be a good one. Motion seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. MAYOR HERKNER INFORMED THE COUNCIL THAT THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION OF REDWOOD CITY PRESENTED THE CITY WITH SEVERAL BIBLES for the various departments and one was directed to the Coun- cil. The Mayor accepted the bible on behalf of the Council and it was handed to the City Clerk for safe keeping. Councilman Granger moved that the Clerk be authorized to direct communication to the Ministerial Association thanking them for their thought in presenting these bibles and advising them that the City Clerk has been designated as custodian, second- ed by Councilman Jones and carried. MAYOR HERKNER SUGGESTED THAT THE CITIZENS OF REDWOOD CITY SHOULD BE INFORMED OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY FOR THE PAST FISCAL YEAR and they should know where and how their money is spent. Tais is being done in several cities and it seems to be a good plan. Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager be instructed to give this matter some thought and and some time in the near future bring in his suggestion as to how this report should be presented to the citizens of Redwood City. MAYOR HERKNER BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF THE PETITION WHICH WAS DISCUSSED SOME TIME AGO REGARDING ANNEXATION OF UPTON STREET. It is understood that there is going to be an election to dis- solve the present sewer district and petitions should be prepared so that there can be ac- tion on the petition at the time of the election. COUNCILMAN GRANGER WILL ATTEND THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON MAY 10, 1 955. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: ESTABISH WHITE ZONE JEFFERSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL REAR YARD FOR COURTESY ma h moved he recommendation be a ed a nded b MAIL BOX. Councilman Britschgi mov t approved, seconded by Council - man Stout and carried. BARRIER OPPOSITE RENATO COURT ON EL CAMINO REAL. Letter from City Manager read and also letter from Attorney Alley representing residents of Renato Court. Traffic Committee recommended against openings on the barrier due to additional hazards which would be created. Letter filed. REPORT ON PROPOSED ADDITIONAL SIGNALS ON BROADWAY. Letter from City Manager in which he stated that according to the Taper Tube Pole Co., manufacturers of signals, it is impossible to improve the intersections by signalization. No action taken. COUNCILMAN GRANGER SUGGESTED THAT TRAFFIC PROBLEM AT BANK OF AMERICA PARKING LOT BE LOOKED INTO. He was informed that the Traffic Fact Finding Committee is working with architects on this. Also the traffic problem at the Purity Store at Arguello and Marshall. There is a lot of loading being done on that corner and Councilman Britschgi suggested that the loading be done in parking lot at the back of the store. Matter referred to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee. COUNCILMAN ROYER MOVED ADJOURNMENT AT 9:45 P. M., seconded 'v Counci man Spillers and carried. ► o � -- RALPH . DODG3 City Clerk