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4� Addition No. 1 was ofPered by Councilman Royer who moved adoption, seconded bq Coun- cilman Britschgi and carri�d on roll call, Councilman Jones noted absent. Councilman Britschgi suggested that in view of reeent Supreme Court ruling, a blanket resolution removing restrictions from all real estate might be possible. Referred to the City Attorne for investi ation Plac d o a enda of �une ll�.th. RESOi,UTION 17� �A�,ATION,OF E�E�E Tb�vTION, OTS � A� 7 REI�AT OA as of�ere�1a�n�l raov� for adoption by IMPR O� .�1.�'F' ��E'��°�'��G I i T-S��` n �o u r i c�l rr�a n°�p i��e r s�v a.s ��n f b r m e d t�a m n e g w a s absent. ��"! abailable and approved by the Council. The job would be started in the near future. � ELECTION SIGNS. Councilman Granger cornmented on the unsightly condition caused b� the nwnerous candidate cards and signs posted throughout the City and suggested that candidates be informed that signs must be removed at once or the City would do the mob and bill the candidates. Councilman Granger so moved, seconded by Councilman '"""�! Spillers and carried. ,,,,,� PURCHASE OF TRACTOR FOR PARK DEPARTNIENT. Following bids were received: Trask Tractor & Equipment Company Ferguson � 1,775.21 Buran Equipment Company Allis Chalmers 1,803.12 Owen Equipment Company Ford NAA 1,830.0� Merrill-Brose Company International 1,879.7 B & V Tractor Compan� Ford NAA 1,9�.1.55 Contractors Machinery Company Case VAO 2,852•97 Park Superintendent Balzarini recommended that the bid of Owen Equipmsnt Company be accepted for the FORD NAA since the purchase of another Ford Tractor would enable the department to use the present attachments on either of ths two tractors. Councilman Spillers so moved, seconded by Councilman Stout. The new tractor ean be used for both Wieed Abatement and mowing. Motion carried. NATIONAL FLAG V�EEK VIiILL BE FROM JUNE 13th to June 19th. Councilman Granger suggested that a suitable resolution be ado ted or that the Ma or is sue a '�`""' p y proclamation, copies of which were to go to achools, sereice clubs, BPOE and other organizations. Councilman � Granger then moved thatt he Ma.yor issue proclamation, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT, GAS TAX PROJECT No. 39, to improve Whipple Avenue from E1 Camino Real to Bagshore Highway. Following bids were received: Douglass & Woodhouse � 18,297.64 Geo. C. Renz Gonstruction Company 18,1�09•79 0. C. Jones & Sons 18,��0�.94 Bra�ato Paving Company 19s 3 •22 Jos. Mc Fadden & Son 19, 58•27 Engineer� s estimate xras �23,?92.80. City Engineer Jain recommended t h at the bid of Douglass & 1�oodhouse at �18,29?.64 be accepted. Councilman Granger so moved, seconded by Counc3.lman Royer and carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS, DAVIES APARTI�TT AT 110�. JEFFERSON AVENUS. The building �ras posted ��+ and registered letter was mailed to owners setting time for hearing as of this date, � according to affidavit signed by Assistant Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss. Description of the property is as follows: �Apartment house at 1104 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, California, bein� Arb. Blk. 369, Lot 17-A and also being Lot $, Block 10, Diller Addition. � Ownera Albert H. and Thomas A. Davies. �_..� City Attorney advised the normal procedure would be to take testimony at this time unless owners requested a postponement. Assistant Building Inspector Kreiss was sworn in and stated he had inspected the premises on April 8th with former Fire Marshal Drivon and again on May 7th with Fire Chief Lodi. Mr. Kreiss then gave th e following testimony: "1. Wood foundation with piers on outer walls, wood rotting. 2. Front porch stairs falling apart.