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295 Mr . Norman_ S. Menifee appeared before the Council for Mrs . John Ryan ( of the Humane Society) in answer to the Clerk ' s request that the Society inform the Council concerning its attitude toward a new ordinance requiring closer control over dogs . Mr. Menifee indicated that the Society did not desire to object to any ordinance the City Council should think necessary to pass . It was suggested that perhaps Mr. Menifee could work with the City Attorney to find a solution of this situation . Joseph Fitzpatrick , representing Peter Besozzi , requested that Mr. Besozzi be given permission to add 27 feet to his frame building on E1. Camino Real below Five Points . The change requested by Mr . Besozzi was recommended by the Planning Commission due to the fact that the desired addition to the property could not be made in front because of the widening of the highway. On motion of Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , the permission was granted. At the same time , It was decided to change the fire district ordinance to give the Council discretion to permit alterations or additions to existing frame buildings in the fire zone . The attorney accordingly was asked to prepare such an amendment , on motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Jones . Consideration of pin ball games was laid over until the second meeting in June , and report on new City Hall was laid over until the next meeting . In connection with Senate Bill No . Igo having to do with 5% limitation on City Budgets , the City Attorney, on motion of Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , was authorized to write to Assemblyman Harrison M . Call to oppose the legislation . On motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Christensen , it was decided to appropriate , and ordered expended, $35 from the City Advertising Fund for advertisement of the Port of Redwood City in the Wall Street Journal . In a letter from the Southern Pacific Company , submitted by the City Manager , the City was asked to pave the unpaved portion of James Avenue to the line of the Southern Pacific property. The Manager was instructed to write the Company that there were no funds available for such a purpose . On motion of Councilman Fletcher , seconded by Councilman Christensen, Affidavit of the City Clerk of Notification of Election Officers and Mailing of Sample Ballots , was ordered filed. Following this , the election returns for the harbor lands election were canvassed and the tally list showed 4 votes for , with none against the proposition . Therefore , on motion of Councilman Christensen , seconded by Councilman Fletcher , the election was declared carried, and the territory annexed to the City of Redwood City .