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___ _._ _ _ _ ........�.LL. Councilman Jones noted absent. � �� RESOLUTION No. 1702 AUTHORIZING JOIPTT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT to cover eosts and improvements on Harding Avenue between Alameda de las Pulgas and the Southwesterly Corporate Limit line of Redwood City on Harding Avenue. Offered by Councilm�n Granger �rho moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on roll call, Councilma.n Jones noted absent. � VERIFIED CLAIM FROM THE CALIFORNIA AUTO ASSOCIATION for alleged damages to automobile of one Jack Lipovac amounting to �49•75• Councilman Britschgi moved denigl and reference t o � Insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman Spi].lers, and carried. Councilman Royer adviaed the Insurance Committee had held a raseting with representatives of the Insurance Company and would bring in a recommendat3on in two weeks . Placed on June 21st agenda. � DIVISION OF HIGHWAYSf APPROVAL OF INDIISTRIAL WAY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. The porposed pro- �""' ject, known as Gas Tax Pro�ect No. 52, consists of grading and paving with 3 inches of plant-mixed surfacing on 6 inches of crusher run base on 12 inches of select sub-base for a width of 60 feet within newly constructied curbs. Estimated cost is �140,910. to be financed �ointly from Gas Tax allocation for major City streets in t he amount of �30,000 and from City funds in the amount of �110,910. The Dep artment sug�ests that the City review the estimate and determine whether or not it is in line with current price trends before advertising for bids. City Engineer Jain stated that the City of San Carlos expected Redwood City to reimburse them for one quarter of the cost of constructing bridge. The 1et�er from the State did not m�ntion the bridge, however, it is possible this item mi�.t be paid out of Gas Tax Funds. City Attorn�y Gurrie will pro ceed with condemnation proceedings as rapidly as possible. Councilman Britschgi questioned the *-� wisdom. of building sidewalks throug�i the industrial area. Councilma.n Granger moved that �� City Attorney Currie proceed With th e necessary steps to institute assessment proceedings. Motion seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. SAFE AND SANE FIREfNORKS PERI�ITS for Raso Fine Foods, Peninsula Celebration Assoeiation and Pecks A�arket was recommended by Cire Chief Lodi. Recommendation was approved by Counci7.- man Royer, seconded by CoUncilman Stout and carrie d. DIRECTIONAL SIGN AT BAYSHORE HIGHWAY AND WHIPPLE AVENUE. &ir. L. M. Reen appeared to protest a sign recently erected reading as follows: nScenic Route via El Camino Real , right turn 900� , Redwood City, Restaurants-Motels". It developed that the sign was approved by the Planning Commission and use permit regu- � larly iasued. Protestants claimed that the sign was obtained under false pretenses ar�d was unfair to several merchants, restaurants and motels located south of Whipple Avenue. The petition was submitted bearing names of 16 m�rchants. After discussion, Councilman � Stout moved that the matter be referred back to tYie Planning Commission for whatever � action they may care to take in view of the claim of misrepresentation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. RESTAURANT APPLICATIONS. Applications of Adobe Gardens, 4�3 El Camino Real and Jiffy Burger, � 1900 El Camino Real were approned on motion of Counc ilma.n Roy�er, seconded by Councilman �"' Stout, and carried. The applications were cleared b y the usual departme nt heads. Councilman Granger again discussed the problem of restaurants and liquor licenses and suggested that the City Attorney bring in a recommendation as to a method of control. It was stated that the issuance of a liquor license in every case was subject to a use per- mit from the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION No. 1703 AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF RACIAL RESTRICTIONS ON LOTS 25 and 26, West Redwood