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. . I . . B. Proclamation Celebrating National Public Works Week, May 19 through 25, 1996; (207) Mayor Hartnett read the celebratory proclamation and presented it to City Arborist ---- Gordon Mann and Senior Engineer Jon Lynch. Senior Engineer Lynch thanked the Council and described the national public works week program and some ofthe City's current projects. C. Proclamation Observing May 12-18, 1996, Historic Preservation Week in Redwood City; (207) Mayor Hartnett read the celebratory proclamation and presented it to Ken Rolandelli, Chairman of the City's Historic Resources Advisory Committee, who thanked the Council for its support of historic preservation in Redwood City and announced the following celebration activities: May 15, the History of San Mateo County Courts, Court Room A; May 18, 10:30 a.m. and a walking tour beginning at Lathrop House; May 18, noon, Redwood City Fire Department history, 835 Main Street; and May 18, twilight ceremony at historic Union Cemetery with a history of the United States flag. ------______n______----------------------------------------------------______n_n______nnn______--------------------- 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Diana Spatero, 437 King Street and 817 Main Street, expressed her concern regarding the , possibility of the building located at 817 Main Street being tom down in advance of a new '--' development on the corner of Main and Broadway. Councilman Leipzig responded that the Mezes Corporation was in the process of developing a project for that site and the Council would fully study the matter at the appropriate time. B. Council agreed to consider Item 6.A. out of order at this time to allow a speaker from the audience to address this item which was recommended for continuance to July 29, 1996. (603) APPEAL OF DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO DENY FOUR VARIANCES REGARDING A PROPOSED HOME AT 3738 LAUREL WAY. (BRAD WHITAKER, APPLICANT AND APPELLANT) Larry Purcell, 3733 Laurel Way, advised he would be out of town on the date of the rescheduled public hearing, July 29, 1996 and asked Council to reschedule the public hearing to a date and time when he would be able to attend. He expressed concern over the number of delays attendant upon this issue. Council discussed appellant's requests for continuances to work out problems that led to , the denial of variances and other matters with staff and other participants. ~ Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 May 13. 1996 Page No. 225 Page 2