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Gentlemen: 89 In compliance with instructions I received from the City Council on February 14s 1956, I herewith submit a report regarding pin ball machines in this city. Pin ball machines are at the present time legal if they comply with Section 330.5 of the Penal Code of the State of California, which provides in part that pin ball and other amusement machines or devices "which are predominantly games of skill, whether affording the opportunity of additional chances or free plays or not, are not intended to POO be and are not included within the term 'slot machines or devices' as defined within Sections 330.1 to 3304, inclusive, of this Code". firW Ordinance No. 624 of this city provides for the regulating, licensing, fixes the license fee and provides a penalty for the violation of any section of the ordinance. There are presently 117 machines at 51 locations within the city limits of Redwood City and they are distributed as follows: " 34 - in restaurants and cafes 69 - in bars 14 - in smoke shops The annual fee paid on each machine is $72.00 or a total of $8,421.00 per year for the 117 machines presently licensed. - It is my opinion that two approaches can be made to what has been termed a growing problem in regard to amusement devices. The first would be devoting more time of our limited personnel to the enforce- ment of existing laws governing the operation of such amusement devices. The other would be the banning of such devices entirely. At this time, I would recommend more stringent enforcement to determine if that would not adequately solve the problem. If such enforcement does not adequately solve the. problem, I would then recommend banning of such amusement devices. The pin ball machines have contributed a very small percentage to the over-all police problem of this city. Our police strength is directed toward correcting the most serious problems facing us and you can be assured that if the pin ball machines are becoming a mjor problem, this department will concentrate on correcting this condition. It is my understanding that a meeting of all of the Chiefs of Police of San OMM Mateo County will be called in the near future to discuss the pin ball machine situation. Udwood Cit is not alone in this City problem and the combined thinking of all Chiefs of Police may develop an effective solution to the problem. v I will advise the City Council of the results of this meeting. Respectfully submitted, W. L. Faulstieh Chief of Police Councilman Jones moved that until after the Chiefs have met and expressed an opinion that this be carried on the agenda, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Chief Faulstich reported that the meeting would be held Tuesday morning and he would make his report at the next Council meeting. Councilman Royer asked that the motion be amended to accept the Chief's report. carried. Councilman Jones agreed to this change and the motion J. D. TEHANEY APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP, PECAN COURT SUB- DIVISION. City Attorney stated that this should be set for a public hearing. Councilman Spillers moved to own set the public hearing for March 12th, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. 1.. RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION, HIGHLANDS TERRITORY NO. 4 SEVERS. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 1993 BEING RESOLUTION OF PRELIIA.INARY DETERMINATION HIGHLANDS TERRITORY NO. 4 SEWER (CIRCLE ROAD TO NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS) SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 19, 1956 and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on.roll call, Councilman Britschgi and Stout being noted absent. PPM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FOX SHOPPE APPRAISAL FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. Councilman Spillers 6 offered RESOLUTION 1994 TRANSFERRING $400 FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND UNALLOCATED and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call, Councilmen Britschgi and Stout being noted absent. PETITION IMPROVEMENTS BEECH STREET FROM EL CAMINO REAL TO MAIN STREET. The City Engineer, in his letter, stated this petition represents 100% of the owners of property fronting on Beech Street. It is the recommendation of the Engineering Department that the preparation of plans and specifications and establishment of an ass- essment district for this project be authorized, and that the City Auditor be authorized to advance funds for