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34 : was in connection with a Church. A petition with the names of thirty -five home- owners protested the proposed parking area at James and Iris Streets. Councilman Royer moved that a public hearing be set for two weeks, August 15th, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES. Mrs. Vera Eskin, taxpayer's protest. Mrs. Eskin read a lengthy protest in regard to Gilbert's Upholstery Shop doing business in their home at 130 Cerrito Avenue without benefit of a business licenses. The Planning Commis- sion had informed her that this was a non - conforming use and a home business, and that there was no license required. Mrs. Eskin demanded that the City conduct an unbiased investigation since the office of Currie and Lebsack had been the attorneys for Mr. Gilbert at one time. It developed that Gilbert's business started before his property was annexed to the City. After further discussion, Councilman Britschgi moved that Mrs. Eskin's letters be turned over to the City Manager, he in turn to report his findings and recommen- dations in one week, seconded by Councilman Granger who asked that the City Manager also include in his report if there was a need of an outside attorney to be hired. Mrs. Eskin wanted to know when this non - conforming rule was rendered and upon what basis it was rendered. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES. Paul Tessendorff, Claremont Avenue. Councilman Granger brought up the matter of the traffic on Claremont Avenue. He suggested that in order to stop the trucks from parking all day in the street that 2 -hour parking zone be established. Councilman Granger moved that this matter be turned over to the Traffic Fact Firriing Committee for their consideration. Captain Faulstich stated that as a member of the Committee he would like to discuss this matter with the people in the area before taking any action. Councilman Spillers seconded the motion, post cards to be sent to the people living on Claremont Avenue. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES. L. M. Reed, 1903 Bayshore Highway, Redwood City Trailer Court. Mr. Reed stated that he had appeared a year ago to enlarge his trailer court by twelve stalls. He stated that at that time he had been given permission, but since that time he had been unable to go ahead with his plans. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that this should be cleared by the Health Department before any action could be taken. Councilman Royer moved that Mr. Reed be given permission to enlarge his trailer court, if and when he gets permission from the Health Depart- ment, and if he meets the requirements of the State, County, and City, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Use Permits granted by Planning Commission, appeal decision of the PG &E sub - station. Mrs. Alice Rankin turned in her appeal to the Planning Commission's decision. Councilman Gr=nger moved that the public hearing be set for two weeks, August 15th, seconded by Councilman Spillers, the property owners in the area to be notified. Motion carried. REPORT OF SPECIAL CENSUS. The City Manager reported that the unofficial population of Redwood City is 38,956. He also reported that the final figure will be received from Washington, D.C. in about three weeks. REPORT ON BID OPENING, 12 WATER LINE ON EL CAMINO REAL. The following bids were