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AGENDA (continued) ACTION TAKEN (continued) PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Item No.3 (continued) Ed Webster, representing the Redwood City Masonic Lodge, owner of the Alhambra Theatre, 835 Main Street, said it is an unreinforced masonry building and the Lodge is attempting to decide what to do with the property. Mr. Webster requested a 60-day continuance before Council decision is made in order for the Lodge to consider their position on the matter. Mr. Frank, representing members of his family who own the Sequoia Hotel, stated they do not believe the hotel has any historical significance, and asked that it not be designated an historic landmark. Mr. Frank reported he has obtained an engineering report stating it would be necessary to tear down the building to make use of the property. Mayor Biagi invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. MIS: Chandler/Leipzig to close the public hearing. '\ MOTION WITHDRAWN: Upon request of Mrs. Gladys Woodhams to speak, Councilman Chandler withdrew his motion. Mrs. Gladys Woodhams, owner of Offerman House, 1018 Main Street, stated she believes the Sequoia Hotel has historic significance and suggested it could be restored. MIS: Chandler/Leipzig to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously and public hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. Title read. MIS: Leipzig/Stangel not to designate the Alhambra Theatre, 835 Main Street, and the Sequoia Hotel, 2001 Broadway, as Historic Landmarks; and RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS HISTORIC LANDMARKS RESOLUTION NO. 9051 adopted unanimously by roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 82-16 MIS: Bury/Britschgi to continue consideration of the designation of the Alhambra Theatre, 835 Main Street, as an historic landmark for 60 days. Motion failed by majority voice vote, Mayor Biagi determing the vote to be four "Noes" and two "Ayes". CONSENSUS: Mayor Biagi determined it to be the consensus of Council that the Planning Commission be asked to research with regard to historical designation of property whether approval or disapproval of the involved property owner must be requested when designation is proposed. (Memo 2/9/82) .~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reg.Mtg. 2/8/82 Page 3 t}6? ;/