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411 AYES, and in favor of the passage and'adoption of the foregoing Resolution: Councilmen: BRITSCHGI, GRANGER, HOLMQUIST, MORGAN, SPILLERS, SWIFT, and Mayor WERDER. NOES, and against the passage and adoption of the foregoing Resolution: Coun- cilmen: NONE ABSENT: Councilmen: NONE tea, 6'aATTEST: W. M. WERDER Mayor of the City of Redwood City RALPH S. DODGE; Clerk of the City of Redwood City I hereby approve the foregoing Resolution this 20th day of April, 1948. W. M. WERDER Mayor of the City of Redwood City COUNCILMAN MORGAN DISCUSSED SUBJECT OF OVERCROWDED HALLS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC GATHERINGS, noting that Redwood City has grown rapidly, the recent circus accident, and stated halls are being overcrowded and something should be done to take care of the situa- tion. Signs should be posted noting capacity of halls and exits illuminated at all times in halls holding more than 100 persons; exit bolts or "panic bolts" used on exit doors. Referred to City Manager, Chief of Police and Fire Department. Coun- cilman Holmquist mentioned this was along the line he brought up at last meeting, that City Attorney was checking on laws regarding temporary structures. Councilman Granger stated the Committee on Disaster Relief had made some investi- gations, that there was a possibility that Washington would forward information as to procedure, that he would continue with the work if the intention is to keep the committee. It was understood that all committees were disbanded and the Mayor will make new appointments. CITY ATTORNEY INQUIRED IF THE MAYOR would appoint a committee to work on acquisition of property for Sewage Disposal Plant. It will be necessary to appoint a new real estate committee of two to work with the City Attorney on this, meet with the property owners and to act within certain limits final decision resting with action of Council. It was moved by Councilman Swift, that such a committee be appointed, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI moved adjournment, seconded by Councilman Swift and carried. PON Adjournment 9:10 P. M. V1. " RALPH S. DOD¢E Clerk of the City of Redwood City MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL May 3rd, 1949, 5:00 P.M. ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen Floyd D. Granger, H. E. Holmquist, Albert H. Morgan, Jr., Robert V. Spillers, Mayor W. M. Werder and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were: City Manager E. A. Rolison, City Attorney C. B. Currie, Chief of Police C. L. Collins, Assessor -Auditor John J. Brophy, City Collector Paul E. Perrin, Building Inspector L. M. Duncan, City Engineer Glenn Jain, Assis- tant Inspector Stephen Kreiss, Administrative Assistant Richard D. Miller, Fire