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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Chairman call a meeting of a representative 27 and alternate of all organized groups of a service club, civic, social patriotic and religious nature to meet at the earliest appropriate date, for the purpose of Joining with similar groups throughout the country in the "Calorie Coupon" sale by which these funds for the United Nations Appeal for Children are to be raised. . DONE this the 17th day of May 1948, in the City of Redwood City, California. MR. BALES APPEARED REPRESENTING THE SAN MATEO TIMES in regards to advertising for the Fiesta and Gold Centennial Edition stating that all neighboring cities were repre- r sented by ads in this edition, that the papers took turns and next year the Redwood 6" City Tribune would put out this issue. Council had previously felt this could not be considered but decided to allocate funds for such expenditure in next year's budget. Under discussion many points were mentioned, Councilman Spillers thought "11 advertising should be confined to Redwood City and that money was more necessary for 6A+ a soft ball field than advertising at this time; Councilman Holmquist countered that Redwood City was the county seat, spirit of harmony and good feeling between cities was also important, although he had previously voted against taking a full-page ad. One-half page ad was discussed, a full page costing $175 and half page $90, to be issued on August 9th. Councilman Britschgi moved that a sum of not more than $100 be set aside to cover this advertising expense and that the City take one-half page as recommended by Chamber of Commerce, seconded by Councilman Swift; Councilman Granger thought the procedure was wrong though he was in favor of recommendation. Councilman Britschgi amended motion to read that the Council was in favor of funds to go into advertising fund for this purpose. Motion carried, Councilman Spillers voting No, Councilman Morgan passed vote as he questioned legality of Council's action. FRANCIS BRITSCHGI, CHAIRMAN OF PENINSULA CELEBRATION ASSOCIATION, APPEARED AGAIN TO RE- QUEST THE NEW COUNCIL TO DONATE THE USUAL $1500 for the fireworks and benefit for July 4th, Mr. Britschgi appeared four weeks -ago, and at that time, the Council did not wish to take any action to bind the new council. Councilman Swift moved that the usual contribution for the 4th of July of #1500 be set aside, seconded by Coun- cilman Spillers. Councilman Spillers thought money should be spent in Redwood City. Councilman Morgan stated he was fully in favor but wanted to know if money was coming out of next budget. Mayor Werder explained that.in the past money was allocated for the following budget. The money is to be paid after the 4th. Motion carried. MR. & MRS. P, FLORES WERE ASKED TO APPEAR TO SHOW CAUSE WHY FAMILY RENTING BASEMENT APARTMENT IN THEIR HOUSE SHOULD NOT.BE REMOVED DUE TO UNVENTILATED STOVE AND OTHER CAUSES. Speaker for the Flores addressed the Council and stated they had not been able to get these people out. Councilman Holmquist inquired the number in family. There are nine. Marcelino Cortez tenant appeared stating he had lived in Redwood since 1923 and had moved his family into this basement apartment after his home had burned, and the Red Cross had outfitted all of the family with clothes. There are 7"' -four boys in the family, ages 14, 120 9, and 5, his sister-in-law and her niece. He further stated he had tried many times to find another place to live but could not afford high rental, present rental was $30 per month. City Attorney advised that the city should not be liable for permitting people to remain under present condi- tions. After a great deal of discussion it was moved by Councilman Swift that owners be given notice to improve the property to comply with Fire, Building and Health Department requirements, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Holmquist suggested that the County Welfare Department might be able to offer some