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! Councilman Spillers stated his opinion that bus shelters were not too attractive after a time and might prove to be an eye -sore to that area. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that the idea was good and that the matter should be turned over to a Council Com- mittee to check into it further. Mr. Leonard Tornell addressed the Council stating that it was the desire of the Westwood Terrace Improvement Club to get the reaction of the II City- Council regarding the points noted above and stated the possibility of a shelter being worked out to harmonize with the buildings and structures about to be erected in the area. After further discussion, Councilman Stout moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report back in two weeks. Motion was seconded by Councilman Royer who suggested that Mr. Rolison contact the Planning Commission re- questing their recommendation, also to discuss the matter with some of the people in the area. The motion was carried. APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TO CONDUCT USED FURNITURE STORE, 2145 EL CAMINO REAL: A letter from Mr. George Davis requesting permission to operate a used Furniture Store stating that due to a misunderstanding, he had opened up for business but had since closed down and ceased all further activities pending Council permission. Mr. Davis had also applied for a new permit with the Planning Commission. Councilman Royer moved approval subject to use permit from the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Spillers objected to the name under which Mr. Davis proposed to conduct the business, namely, "The Redwood Trading Post". After further discussion, Mr. Davis, who was in the audience, stated his willingness to select a name which would be acceptable. The motion was carried. COUNTY CLERK REGALING LIGHTING VICINITY OF COURTHOUSE: A letter from Mr. Bruning indi- cates that the subject of lighting in the area of the Courthouse and the new Hall of Justice had been referred to the Dis trict Attorney's office for study and report. We will be advised of further consideration when the item again appears on the Board's Agenda. Councilman Britschgi moved that this letter be turned over to Councilman Granger who is the Chairman of the Committee. Seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LYONS STREET RESIDENTS was read by the Clerk in which permission was requested to block off the Street, which is one block in length, and permit a 4th of July party for the small children of the neighborhood (approximately 63). The pur- pose for this request is to conduct a safe and supervised party for the children, the majority of whom are 5 years and under. Councilman Spillers moved approval, subject to clearing through the Police Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. MISS DOROTHY ROBERTS appeared before the Council with First Place Trophy #25 which was won by the "Stars of Tomorrow" at a recent competition in Burlingame known as Cavalcade of Youth. Miss Roberts presented this Trophy to the Recreation Commission and it was I/ accepted by Mrs. Louise Tornell, Secretary of the Commission, with appropriate remarks. The Council thanked Miss Roberts for the wonderful job her organization was doing. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS: City Attorney Currie requested the transfer of 44,500,00 from some Fund with which to purchase two parcels of land in the area at the back of the City Hall and which will be used in the parking lot. He stated both of the parcels were priced at appraised value or below. City