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492 by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. RALPH S. DODGE Clerk of the City of Redwood City Minutes of Regular Meeting Redwood City Council August 16th, 1948, 5:00 PM ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen C.A.Rritschgi, Floyd D. Granger, H. E. Holmquist, Robert V. Spillers, A.V. S -gift, Mayor W. M. 7.4erder and CityClerk R. S.Dodge. Also present were City Collector P. E. Perrin, Police Chief C. L. Collins, Assistant Engineer H. L. Winter, City Manager E. A.Rolison, Building Inspector L. M. Duncai;,Assessor-Auditor J. J. Brophy, Administrative Assistant Riche rd D. Miller, City Attorney C. B. Currie, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain. Councilman Morgan noted absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meting of August 2nd, and the adjourned meeting.of August 9th were aprroved as mailed on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. PACIFIC SURPLUS SALES CO., 2063 BROADWAY. Letter signed by Lee Alderman requested an extension of time on removal notice, owing to consideration shown to other businesses on the same street. This would give them time to locate another store and they were depending on the next few month's business for the major part of their business for the entire year. Councilman Grangermoved that requEt be denied, seconded by Councilman Swift and after discussion included a fifteen day extension of time. Under further discussion there was some question when the tenants of adjoining property would be out. On roll call the vote was split, Councilmen Britschgi, Spillers and Mayor `4erder voting No. Councilman Morgan noted absent. Mayor Werder thought that inasmuch as these buildings had been standing for years that if all were abated by the first of the year, this merchant could enjoy the Christmas business. After discussion on the Wooll property, Council returned to the subject of the Surplus Store. Councilman Granger moved that a sixty day extension be granted from date of expiration of notice, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. On roll call motion was lost, Councilman Granger and Holm- quist voting Yes. Councilman Morgan noted absent. Councilman Spillers moved tht- the people in question be granted an extension of time until January 1st, notice to be given 30 days prior to expiration of time, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. On roll call motion carried with four votesq Ccuncil- man Granger voting No. Councilman Swift did not vote. Councilman Morgan noted absent WOOLL PROPERTY, 4:037,2.47 and x:049 BROADWAY. City Attorney advised no agreement had been made between the City and Mrs. Wooll in re to time to vacate, as conditions had not been met by Council; that of permitting them to put in a parking lot if buildings were abated. Under discussion it was decided that this would be up to the owner. Councilman Granger moved that City ent?r into agreement as worked out by the C'ty Attorney including their lot for a public parking lot. Motion was seeorffid by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. REQUEST FOR BILLING MACHINE FOR ?WATER DEPARTMENT, SAME TO BE EQUIPPED WITH TAX BILLING ATTACHMENT. This request made by Auditor Brophy and recommended by City Manager, was presented at the time both from an economic and an Efficient viewpoint due to increase of water consumers and the fact tht t%ecollection of se,�ier rentals would soon be added, purchase of the machine could be financed by the Yater Department. Councilman Granger moved that request be denied as budget had not teen passed upon, seconded by Council- man Spillers. City Manager stated this was not out of the budget reserve. Councilman Britschgi pro- posed delay on this and further study by the Council. Mr. Brophy stated they were having trouble with the machine now and were advised by the service man that it probably could not be repaired again. Councilman Spillers then withdrew his second. inasmuch as the machine would not be obtainable for several weeks, Councilman Granger moved that this be placed on the agenda for the second meeting in September, and in the meantime the Council was to look over machines in the Auditor's office, seconded ` by Councilman Holmquist, and carried.