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that affidavit of publication be filed, seconded -by Councilman Britschgi, and 3 9 carried. On further motion of Councilman Granger ordinance was offered for adoption, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried on roll call. PURCHASE OF MOTOR GRADER. On recommendation of City Attorney Currie, Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that the City Manager be authorized to POW, request the sum of $10,533.90 for the motor grader in the form of a loan from the Port of Redwood City with the understanding that the sum would be repaid within the fiscal year of 1948-19+9; in the event this sum is not repaid during the aforementioned fiscal year the City will not expect the Port to make any payment or payments toward the redemption of and interest on Harbor Bonds. Motion carried. the suggestions of Board of Review, which ordinance would change the name of the Board, increase the number of members to five and other suggested revisions to be ready for presentation at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. Councilman Granger stated he.had been contacted by Recreation Commission for flag pole donated to them by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and would like to have authority to transfer pole from Corporation Yard to Recreation Center when building is dedi- cated. Councilman Granger moved that Recreation Commission be notified that flag pole can be transferred from Corporation Yard to Recreation Center, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. Councilman Granger raised the question of reason for delay of six or eight months P"— before employees receive retirement pay and suggested that Clerk be authorized to write a letter to the Retirement System and Councilman Werder suggested a copy of letter be sent to League of California Cities to find out why employees have to wait several months. It was moved by Councilman Granger that Clerk write letter following suggestions, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried. Councilman Werder stated that twenty years ago there was appointed a board known as the Pulgas Mosquito Abatement Board and that Mr. Henry Beeger had been re -appointed to serve on the board as a representative. The board consisted of one member from each of four cities. It was moved by Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that Gity Clerk write for information to clarify status of such board, and carried. Councilman Holmquist inquired if City Manager Rolison had any information regarding Chestnut Street signals. City Manager stated he was not present at the meeting of e* Traffic Commission but it was his understanding that a signal would be erected within the next six or eight weeks. It was also brought out that several "hot rod" drivers had been arrested according to the City Manager and Chief of Police Collins. Councilman Granger moved that the City Clerk be instructed to draft a letter to Mr. r", and Mrs. Heiberg expressing the appreciation of the Council for their public service and interest in lighting the cross during the. Easter week by means of their portable generators. It was also suggested that a letter be written to Captain Grant, County Engineer, stating our appreciation of his cooperation in blading the parking area near the cross. Motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty, and carried. Councilman Britschgi suggested dead end of Marshall Street being used for parking space where the P. G. & E. tanks are if some of the holes were filled. City Engineer Jain stated blade would be here about the 22nd, that some redrock could be ORDINANCE, BOARD OF REVIEW. On motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Granger, City Attorney Currie was directed to prepare a suitable ordinance embodying the suggestions of Board of Review, which ordinance would change the name of the Board, increase the number of members to five and other suggested revisions to be ready for presentation at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. Councilman Granger stated he.had been contacted by Recreation Commission for flag pole donated to them by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and would like to have authority to transfer pole from Corporation Yard to Recreation Center when building is dedi- cated. Councilman Granger moved that Recreation Commission be notified that flag pole can be transferred from Corporation Yard to Recreation Center, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. Councilman Granger raised the question of reason for delay of six or eight months P"— before employees receive retirement pay and suggested that Clerk be authorized to write a letter to the Retirement System and Councilman Werder suggested a copy of letter be sent to League of California Cities to find out why employees have to wait several months. It was moved by Councilman Granger that Clerk write letter following suggestions, seconded by Councilman Werder, and carried. Councilman Werder stated that twenty years ago there was appointed a board known as the Pulgas Mosquito Abatement Board and that Mr. Henry Beeger had been re -appointed to serve on the board as a representative. The board consisted of one member from each of four cities. It was moved by Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that Gity Clerk write for information to clarify status of such board, and carried. Councilman Holmquist inquired if City Manager Rolison had any information regarding Chestnut Street signals. City Manager stated he was not present at the meeting of e* Traffic Commission but it was his understanding that a signal would be erected within the next six or eight weeks. It was also brought out that several "hot rod" drivers had been arrested according to the City Manager and Chief of Police Collins. Councilman Granger moved that the City Clerk be instructed to draft a letter to Mr. r", and Mrs. Heiberg expressing the appreciation of the Council for their public service and interest in lighting the cross during the. Easter week by means of their portable generators. It was also suggested that a letter be written to Captain Grant, County Engineer, stating our appreciation of his cooperation in blading the parking area near the cross. Motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty, and carried. Councilman Britschgi suggested dead end of Marshall Street being used for parking space where the P. G. & E. tanks are if some of the holes were filled. City Engineer Jain stated blade would be here about the 22nd, that some redrock could be