BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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374 that Nr : V,einerl s bill increased for one month, then "decreased. The meter ran at all times on a 24 hour check and had all appearances of a leak in the building. Mr. Weiner was invited to witness the checking of the meter but was not present. As nothing was -found wrong with the meter he recommended that no rebate should be made. Councilman Morgan moved that the request be denied, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE HAD STUDIED MEANS OF REDUCING TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN DOWN- TOWN AREA. The present ordinance provision -(No -568) allowed double parking of com- mercial vehicles for not more than 3 minutes. It was recommended that this provi- sion be repealed and amended allowing 5 minutes until 10:30 A. 14. on week days when regular parking space was not available. It was also recommended that loading zones be established at the following locations, where there were no rear entrances avail - able. (1) Below Union Oil Station at E1 Camino Real and Broadway near Sequoia Mon s Shop (remove meters 168 and 169); (2) Near Redwood Town Shop, no parking zone east side of Southern Pacific tracks; (3) At Winslow below new bus loading zone, allowing trucks to use part of bus zone if necessary between buses (remove meter No. 300); (4.) At creek between Main and Jefferson adjacent to Premier Smoke Shop (remove meter No.639). Copies of recommendations had been previously mailed to all Council members. Councilman Morgan moved acceptance of Traffic Fact Finding Com- 1 -9 mittee recommendations, seconded by Councilman Swift and carried. Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance, seconded by Councilman Holmquist and carried. z HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OF SAN MATEO.. P. 0. BOX 1095, Burlingame, submitted a second letter asking that first letter be recalled from the Planning Commission and that the Council meet with their committee. The first letter offered an unbiased survey to ascertain the housing situation in the City; Great benefits were to be obtained by the communities throughout the country by availing themselves of the provisions of the 194.9 Housing Act and they believed they should be thoroughly explored. Many misconceptions were abroad concerning the program. It was to correct this situation that the offer of a consultation between the City Council of Redwood City and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo was suggested. Rev. John E. Marozik, was the Commissioner representing Redwood City on Housing Authority. The letter was signed by F. A. Bloom, Secy. Executive Director. Councilman Morgan moved that the Council meet with the Housing Authority at the time designated by the Mayor, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Councilman Granger thought the Planning Commission should be included. Motion was amended by maker with consent of the second. Meeting was to be the following Tuesday night, January 10th. Motion carried. HEARING ON APPEAL BY REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH IN REGARD TO DENIAL BY PLAITNING COMMISSION BOARD on adjustments for use permit to allow a Mortuary to be established in the Church as a more restricted non -conforming use. Mr. Norman Menefee appeared in behalf of the Redeemer Lutheran Church located at Clinton and Jefferson stating there would be a minimum of traffic, by the nature of the business a nimimum of noise; that mortuaries were moving into residential areas and no mental hazard was created by such a move to the residents. Also he did not think property values would be lessened. Of 55 property owners, 23 objected and 32 did not voice opposition. He thought his client was entitled to consideration. Mr. Worthington appeared for those who protested and stated that 286 in the area were against the mortuary being