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The above language is the portion of the Deed that the owners would like to have removed. Resolution for Revocable Permit. In 1986, when the current office building was built, Resolution No. 10309 was approved, which granted a "revocable" permit for access to the property over a storm drain channel. The language that is of concern to the Owner states the following: "This permit is temporary in nature, does not constitute a deed or grant of easement, and may be revoked without cause at any time at the will of the Council of the City of Redwood City... Issues The property is in the process of being sold, and the property owners have requested these changes to clear up the title, and make sure they have continued access to their property. Quit Claim Deed. The reversionary clause in the Quit Claim Deed is a bit unusual, and is not particularly relevant today. With all of the land use, zoning, building, and business license restrictions, it would be hard to build a building or change the use of the existing building without the City's approval. The existing narrowly defined use of the property in the Quit Claim Deed, and the current Zoning Ordinance requirements would only allow Public or Quasi-public uses (IR-Industrial Restricted District) as permitted uses. The existing office would be allowed to remain as long as the building remains occupied, and is not vacated for a period longer than six months. The use of this site for office may not be the "best" use of the site from a long term perspective, but the restrictions in the Quit Claim Deed and the Zoning Ordinance will insure that any change in land use will have to be approved by the City Council, unless the future use is Public or Quasi-public. Easement A.qreement. The current "Revocable Permit" allows the property to have a bridge across the storm drainage channel. This Permit allows the City to revoke the permit at any time, and requires the bridge to be removed, leaving the property with no access. Obviously, the removal of the bridge and loss of access would be a significant problem for the property owner. The 'Easement Agreement" will allow access across the storm drain channel, but also protects the City if we ever need to work on the channel or relocate the bridge. The property owner will be 100% responsible for any costs. Resolution for Revocable Permit. Because there is a Revocable Permit issued by Resolution of the City Council, that Resolution should also be rescinded as part of the approval of the Easement Agreement (Resolution No. 10309). -2-