1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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Mayor Herkner stated he would like to indicate his "no" vote resulted from fact he felt Planning Commission should make their own decision, as property owners had right to appeal to Council. Councilman Petersen pointed out that his "yes" vote was influenced by fact Council could initiate the zoning proceedings by their own Resolution. CLAIMS: (1) Margaret M. Gonsalves, 615 Cleveland, for personal injuries alleged to have been caused on City street; (2) Joseph Schillaci, 1610 Maxine Ave., San Mateo, for property damages alleged to have been caused by City -owned vehicle, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Bury, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried (MINUTE ORDER #66-178-A and #66-178-B) COMMUNICATIONS: Redwood City Civic Association communication dated August 4, 1966 (previously submitted to Council) Redwood City Employees Associated (delivered during meeting) request for approval of James Brothers Circus to be sponsored by their Association on September 23rd at Hawes Park, proceeds to be used by Association as follovas: a The youth activities program in Redwood City b To send Association employees to lectures and schools to augment their efficiency as city employees c) To augment the RCEA treasury funds so that no further assessments will be necessary during the fiscal year 1966. Communication advised no cnncessions were to be involved in the proposed circus.. Recreation Director had approved use of the park; Police Department had checked with other sponsoring organizations and found James Brothers' reputation s tis - factory; police, building inspector, and firemen would be provided. It was fur- ther noted James Brothers Circus would furnish public liability insurance, net income to be divided between circus and RCEA. Councilman Granger questioned whether ticket sales were to be made by telephone solicitation, and was advised by Police Chief telephones were to be used for solicitation to commercial businesses only. Police Chief stated previous circus operations had been checked and found to be successful and a good operation. Councilman Bury questioned hours of operation proposed in residential section of Hawes Park. Inasmuch as all departments involved seemed to hive given their approval, Council- man Granger moved to grant permission requested, seconded by Councilman Bury. On question, Councilman Petersen questioned benefits to Employees Association and also fact tickets were already being solicited before presentation to Council of request. Councilman Bury questioned other aspects of insurance and of bond for clean-up after performances. Councilman Henderson indicated her approval of the enterprising action of the Association, but felt unfortunate Council was not notified sooner. City Clerk advised business license to be required at #35.00 per day. Council asked copy of communica- tion with Staff report be submitted. (MINUTE ORDER #66-179)