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336 recommendation of the committee was not concurred in by the entire Council, seconded by Councilman Stout, and carried. Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney be in- structed to bring in report as to the legal steps whereby one piece of land may be set aside for the particular purpose under consideration, seconded by Councilman Spillers who requested that the City Attorney investigate to see if the City actually ownes the park or any part of it. City Attorney advised that there is no insurable title vested in the City of Redwood City at the present time, but by quiet title action, the City could obtain insurable title. Councilman Royer stated that unless the City decides to build on the property or to sell it, there would be no sense to quiet title. Motion carried. Councilman Royer requested the the City Engineer get some information for the next Council Meeting regarding Upland Road petition covering the area at the rear of Sequoia Hospital. City Attorney Currie requested authorization to the Clerk to accept the deeds from Mr. Duke and Mr. Emerick for the property necessary to extend Breeze Place. He advised the Council that for an additional 6100.00 the City can obtain 10 feet more for the widening of Canyon Road. So moved by Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. City Attorney Currie stated that in checking the minutes of meeting September, 1954, the Council adopted P -1 and P -2 zones. It was the intention of the Council at that time to eliminte prescription pharmacists from this zoning. This has never been done, and City Attorney has prepared the necessary resolution prior to the introduction of an ordinance. Councilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 1876 ELIMINATING PRESCRIPTION PHARMACISTS AND BANKS FROM THE P -1 AND P -2 ZONES, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call. City Attorney requested authority to advertise for bids for g as tax job on Alameda de las Pulgas from Goodwin to Massachusetts. So moved by Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. City Clerk ins a matter of interest, read the minutes of the first Board Meeting of the City of Redwood City, on May 20, 1867, eighty -eight years ago. Mayor Herkner complimented the Engineer's Department and the Street Department for putting in shape the parking areas around the Yacht Harbor, for the crew race held last Saturday. There will be more of these races from time to time, and it is a benefit to the City for the area to be in good shape. Mr. Tessendorf appeared stating that he has plans for apartments that he wished to build on Claremont Avenue, but he now finds that he needs an extra 5' in the rear of his pro- perty. The ordinance established a 15 foot set back in this area. City Attorney advised that Mr. Tessendorf will have to get a variance from the Plan- ning Commission. Councilman Spillers moved adjournment at 10:00 P.M. to May 31st, 1955, seconded by Council- man Jones and carried. / ' R. S. D0 o/ City Clerk