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Councilman Claire described his efforts since late summer to mediate this issue with Choice Clinic, the owners of the building, and owners of neighboring businesses, and advised that good alternatives were proposed but not followed through. Councilman Claire advised that the current parking restrictions were originally requested by the owners and businesses of the 600 block of Main, but if they are not working, then it would be appropriate to review them. In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker advised that essentially this was a matter between private parties who were seeking a public solution; the issue was one of private rights and there are private remedies; the City's ordinance prohibiting interference with business had been used and arrests had been made; the City cannot regulate content of signs; other communities are experiencing similar disruptions; and the San Jose ordinance will be tested in court. City Manager Everett described ongoing attempts at resolving this issue, and staff time it has and is taking, and advised that the owners will not go forward with solutions that have been suggested. Councilman Greenalch asked staff to review the parking situation and provide a written report at the March 22nd Council meeting, or, if more practical, after the next meeting to be held with the main participants, and agreed that private parties must pursue private remedies. MEMO 3/9/93 Mayor Buchan advised that she and Vice Mayor Claire would be members of a committee that would meet as soon as possible that would include staff, businesses and business owners on the 600 block of Main Street, including Mrs. Wilkinson, to review and speed up the resolution process between the private parties, if possible, and report back to Council. (101-05) MEMO 3/9/93 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ B. Ralph Nobles, Country Club Drive, San Mateo County Planning Commissioner, addressed the Council regarding the proposed move of the National Weather Service move from Redwood City to Monterey, and the negative impacts such a move would have on accurate weather forecasting in the Bay Area, and the loss of tradition and pride from Redwood City as the byline of Bay Area weather nationwide. Mr. Nobles urged Council to adopt a resolution opposing this move and send it to California federal lawmakers. (301-09) Mayor Buchan advised she had already written to Congresswoman Eshoo expressing the City's opposition to this move asking her for her support, and advised that staff would look into preparing such a resolution. MEMO 3/9/93 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 March 8, 1993 Page No. 338 Page 2