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413 from the two companies whether we would spend the $500 toward improvement of road- way. City Manager stated we would not spend the $500 unless material was furnished by these companies. Motion carried. City Manager to report back next regular meeting. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION APPROVE ONE HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL FROM JAMES AVENUE TO HARRISON AVENUE. Councilman Morgan thought further study should be given to this in an attempt to prevent spot zoning and the matter should be referred to City Manager and Chief of Police to study. There were decided points of view on this issue, some thinking business men might be using street for parking cars after repair and others thought commuters were using street for all day park - r Ing. Councilman Morgan moved that recommendation be tabled for further study as b-4 to who is violating parking privilege, seconded by Councilman Spillers. On roll call motion was defeated with Council Morgan and Spillers voting Yes. Councilman Swift was noted absent. Councilman Britschgi then offered -motion approving recom- mendation of Traffic & Safety Commission, seconded by Councilman Granger. Council- man Morgan stated that while it is true that Traffic & Safety Commission have given thought to the situation it is within the Council's province to analyze what has been recommended and that while he served on the Planning Commission things were turned down by the Council and any reconsiderations recommended by the Council were welcomed. Another roll call was taken, motion carried with Councilmen Morgan and Spillers voting No. Councilman Swift was noted absent. APPLICATION TO INSTALL SEPTIC TANK BLOCK 1, Lots 2 and 3, Jefferson Addition (Topaz near .-. Harding) by Alfred W. Laurie. Councilman Britschgi stated that before acting on %*� this request he would like to know what had happened to the petitions setting up an assessment district to take care of installation of sewers in this area. City Engineer Jain advised that petitions had been prepared some time ago, but up to this time nothing had been heard from the petitioners. Mayor Werder suggested that matter be put over to the next regular meeting and that a letter be written to Mr. Laurie so stating. SA.'V MATEO TIMES REQUEST FOR ADVERTISING BY CITY OF REDWOOD CITY IN THEIR FIESTA AND GOLD CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR EDITION was referred by the Chamber of Commerce and recommended that a half page ad be considered. Councilman Morgan asked how much this would amount to and Councilman Britschgi thought advertising in our local paper was enough. Mayor Werder inquired if there was a budget for this year. City Manager Rolison stated this was submitted for Council's consideration at this time but next year the amount allowed for advertising expenditure would be specifically allocated according to Council's intention. Councilman Granger moved that letter be written to Chamber of Commerce explaing our position in the matter and why advertising in San Mateo Times could not be considered. Motion received a second by Councilman Morgan, and carried. TRANSFER OF YACHT HARBOR BACK TO THE PORT COMMISSION; no funds to be appropriated in the 1948-49 budget was recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission in view of the fact they will be forced to move in near future and facilities in deplorable con- dition. They also recommended that a sinking fund of $2500 per year be set aside for future harbor developments and that a committee be appointed to study the feasibility of a joint Yacht Harbor operation with the County of San Mateo and City