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40 Chief Lodi was catagorically referring to all carnivals and circuses and not partic- ularly on this ap)lication. He asked that consideration in not granting a permit be given. Mr. Bobby Cohn, one of the owners and representatives, spoke in behalf of this show. He stated that they have been operating in the State of California for the past 27 years and have Passed all the safety tests, their last being made by the City of San Carlos as recently as June of this year. He stated that at that time he had been told that they had the finest equipment in the show business. According to his letter of request, they will abide by the City rules. He requested that the Council approve his request. Councilman Jones asked the City Attorney if this wasn't a Planning Commission re- quest. City Attorney Currie stated that this was a dual request and a use permit as well as a City permit would be required. Councilman Royer moved that as long as there wasn't a parking problem and as long as they abide to the City requirements they be granted a permit, seconded by Councilman Spillers. The Use Permit is to be obtained from the Planning Commission. Police Chief Wood asked what games were going to be played. Mr. Cohn replied that there would be no gambling games. Motion carried. APPROVAL INCREASE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1955 BUDGET APPROPRIATION. Letter from the City Manager was read by the Clerk. In the letter, Mr. Rolison stated that the 1 954 -55 budget appropriation for the Chamber of Commerce was the sum of -6 This year's request was made for an increase of $550 and it is his understanding that the Council has informally agreed to approve one -half of this amount, of 6275. Councilman Spillers moved acceptance of the City Manager's report, seconded by Councilman Royer. Councilman Jones asked to hear from Mr. Thompson, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Thompson stated that the 66,625 that was appropriated to the Chamber of Commerce for the advertising budget is largely directed by the Council and that approximately one -third is used directly by the Chamber of Commerce. He stated that within the next two weeks an industrial map will be available showing all industrial land available in the City of Redwood City. Councilman Royer made an amendment to the motion changing the figure of 6550.00 Councilman Granger seconded the motion which carried on roll call, Councilman Herk- ner voting "No ", stating that the Committee was not unanimous and that 6275 was the compromise figure. Councilmen Britschgi and Stout were noted absent. Motion carried. FURTHER CONSIDERATION PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AMEND ORDINANCE 600 REGULATING SWIMMING POOLS, HEIGHT OF FENCES AND HEDGES. There was no report available. City Engineer Jain stated that again they couldn't agree. This ordinance is difficult to interpret and needs revising. He was of the opinion that a sketch should be drawn up and then the ordinance written around the sketch instead of the other way around. Councilman Royer moved that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission Commission along with a sketch to be submitted by the City Engineer who was requested to take this matter up with them, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. CITY ENGINEER REQUEST AUTHORITY ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, GAS TAX PROJECT #55, BROADWAY IMPROVE- MENT BETWEEN CHARTER STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY LIMITS CF REDWOOD INDUSTRIAL TRACT NO. 1. Plans and specifications for the widening and resurfacing of Broadway have