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0 157 Councilman Weiss moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for study and a report within 45 days, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Stout moved that the Planning Commission be requested to withhold any repetitious action such as in Item #8 on the Planning Commission's agenda until the report is made available to the Comneil, seconded by Councilman Weiss. The City Attorney sta ted that it was impossible for the Planning Commission to withhold action on the matter unless the ordinance is changed. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen Granger, Herkner, Weymouth and Royer voting no, Councilmen Stout and Weiss voting yes and Councilman Spillers being noted absent. Councilman Weiss referred to an article appearing in the April 2nd issue of the Tribune with regard to the Motor Vehicle site of Whipple Avenue being converted into a gas station site. He suggested the matter be investigated with regard to abatement of the Motor Vehicle building. Councilman Granger anno.inced that the Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for a suitable site so they can remain in Redwood City. Claims 25356 through 25470, totaling $86,974411, were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Stout, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. CITY MANAGER REQUEST THAT A RIGHT—OF—WAY AGENT BE EMPLOYED TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF JEFFERSON AVENUE BETWEEN HIGHLAND AVENUE AND FARM HILL BOULEVARD. Councilman Stout moved to refer the matter to the City Engineer for proper action and procedure, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Herkner amended the motion that the City Manager investigate and refer the matter back to the Council for final decision, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried, Councilman Granger voting no. LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER (' COMMERCE REQUESTING THAT HAMILTON STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND THEATER STREET BE CLOSED OFF DURING APRIL 18th AND 19th when the Downtown Merchants Division of the Redwood City Chamber of Commerce is planning to co—sponsor a Boat Show with the Redwood City Tribune. Councilman Weiss moved that the request be granted to the closing of Hamilton Street between Theater and Broadway sub— ject to parking restrictions., seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. Councilman Weymouth moved that the meeting be adjourned to April 14th at 8:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman 'Herkner and carried. Meeting adjourned, 9:45 p.m. R. S. Dodge, Cit Clerk Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting Redwood City Council April 14, 1958, 8:00 P.M. Invocation was lead by Reverend Gene Davis, First Christian Church. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilman Floyd D. Granger, Sidney D. Herkner, Robert V. Spillers, Hiram S. Stout, Louis Weiss, Ray Weymouth, Mayor William H. Koyer and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were City Manager E. A. R olison, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain, City Attorney Robert J. Costello, Water Superintendent H. L. Winter, Building Inspector S. II. Kreiss., Planning Director William Rodgers, Police Chief William Faulstich, Police Captain Theodore Moudakas, Planning Commissioner Vincent Rambo and Senior Stenographer Clerk Vivian Holmquist, and J. L. Lodi. CANVASS (F RETURNS, APRIL 8TH ELECTION. Official result of the election was determined after checking tally sheets for the 43 precincts, opening and counting of absentee ballots and declaring the final t otals of all offices, measures and propositions.