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aii this location, commonly known as "The Brewster Boarding House", applied to the Planning Commission for a use Permit to change existing occupancy to allow business use of residential building for an old age boarding home. On a hearing before the Planning Commission, the use was denied. The applicant appealed to the City Council and a Public Hearing was set for December 19, 1955• At this hearing, under instruc- tions of the City Council, the Fire and Building Departments were instructed to submit a joint report. 1. This non -conforming building is located Fire Zone No. 1 2. Usable space under entire main floor does not now conform to the existing building Code (Section #1703) for a one hour fire resistive structure. 3. Exits as required, do not comply with Section 3302-B, 4. Corridors and opening in same do not comply with Section 3304-G, 5. Due to the classification of the occupancy, this building would fall under Section 901 division 3 and Section 902, third paragraph. 6. Due to the type of occupancy and the character of the existing structure, a definite physical hazard could result to the occupants of this non -conforming building. 7. This structure, to be used as a home for aged, does not conform to the requirements of the Welfare and Institution Code due to its location in the heavily traveled area of the central business district. 8. It is our combined opinion that this type of occupancy in this non -conforming structure, is not allowable by the Redwood City Building Code. S. H. Kroisss Building Inspector G..P. Asvos, Fire Marshal Emil Stein, Housing Sanitarian Councilman Granger wanted to know if an answer had been received from the State. City Manager Rolison stated that it was his understanding that -the State will only issue a permit if it is approved by the City. This was followed by discussion as to why the State had not been contacted. IF the State would accept the City and County reports, and if the County, in this case, would be acting on behalf of the state Government. Councilman Royer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded,by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Royer moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny application, seconded by Councilman Spillers -and carried. PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISH VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING COMMISSION. Affidavit of public- ation was ordered filed. There being no protests, written or oral, Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Janes and carried. Councilman Spillers offered ORDINANCE 813 ESTABLISHING A VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF AND DEFINING THE PONERS AND DUTIES OF SUCH KERS and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call. - RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. Councilman Jones asked that the City Manager be allowed to proceed with the acquisition of any remaining parcels along the creek from Middlefield Road to Main Street in connection with the creek covering project. Councilman Jones so moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers. City Manager Rolison stated that the City Attorney is ready to proceed on this matter, and he further asked that the Council to advise his of what action they wanted him to take. The mayor asked that he proceed with the plan as brought up informally at a former meeting. Motion carried. Councilman Spillers was of the opinion that the Chamber of Commerce should be reimbursed that $75.00 -deposit they put up for the Redwood City Softball Team and he so moved, seconded by Councilman Royer, City Attorney Currie stated that this could not be done at this time as it should have been considered at budget time or bg considered in the next years budget. Councilman Royer stated that it had been over- looked and there must be some way in which the money could be refunded. Councilman Spillers withdrew his motion and then offered RESOLUTION 1957 TRANSFERRING $75.00 TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUDGET FROM THE UNBUDGETED RESERVE and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call. Councilman Spillers brought up the subject of the flooded condition during the last storm in the vicinity of :,, P , iii pro", .r.r