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205 Mr. Gomez, speaking for Mr. Ramirez, indicated the applicant was willing to abide by the Code. Mr. Raymond F. Christensen, 1009 Dodge Drive, appeared in opposition to the application, and presented for inspection by Council several photographs of the site and immediate surroundings, as well as of the building at its present location proposed to be moved. He objected on the grounds that allowing an old dilapidated building to be moved to this location would serve to reduce the value of adjacent properties in this relatively new subdivision, and that the comparatively small investment by the applicant would not have the usual incentives to maintain the property. He referred to Section in Ordinance No. 1003 (regulating moving of buildings) which listed conditions Council may impose. Mr. Dennis Royer, 15 Nevada Street, owner of property at 1045 Dodge, spoke in opposition to the application, expressing concern that the quality of the building might not be up to the standards of other buildings on the block. Councilman Weymouth moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. Councilman Petersen moved to DENY the application for permit, seconded by Councilman Keckley, Councilman Keckley observed that Redwood City has never approved movement of buildings from another town, although there had been rare instances of moving buildings from one location to another within the City. Mayor Bury elaborated on the motion, explaining the purpose was not only to protect adjacent property values, but also those of the applicant, and noted staff report suggested Council seek to control quality of neighborhoods by not allowing this type of development. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-89) Councilman Arnett moved to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 6293 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR THE RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM - 1970-1971; AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR, seconded by Councilman Weymouth, Plans and specifications had been prepared by the Department of Public Works to cover drainage channels, sanitary sewers and the Municipal Marina, with the program expanded this year to include creek shoreline at Redwood Shores. Cost was estimated at $5,000, to be paid out of General Fund, Marina Fund and Sewer Rental Fund. In prior years, the cost was under the $2,000 Charter limitation, and it therefore was unnecessary to contract for the work under formal bid procedures. The San Mateo County Vector Control Specialist will continue to assist the City in supervising and inspecting performance and effectiveness of the program as in the past. Councilman Keckley questioned the reason for difference between $2,000 and $5,000 and Director of Public Works advised that the total program last year approximated $4,000, and part of the reason for higher cost in the new program was inclusion of Redwood Shores. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson being noted absent.