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24 for use as a parking lot. O'Keefe and O'Keefe, Attorneys for Bank of America, and Mrs. Norma N. _Bates, beneficiary under the will of Mrs. E. Lombardini stating that negotiations for the sale of the property involved in the proposal has been going on for several months and the inclusion of the property within the proposed area would result in financial loss. The following persons appeared before the Council: Mr. Louis Depaoli, Jr., Attorney, 101+9 Whipple Avenue, Redwood City, representing the property owner on the corner of Broad- way and Arguello, northeast corner, stating that the proposed parking lot closest to the property of Mr. M. Dondero can in no way benefit his particular piece of property which includes five units, Peninsula Title Insurance Company, barber shop, cleaning establish- ment, shoe store and small cafe. Mr. Depaoli wishes to go on record that Mr. M. Dondero authorized him to protect his interests as to any easements with respect to his property. Mr. K. B. Towne, Towne Motor Company, appealed to the Council stating that this appeal was not to stop progress but _to protect their business interest in the matter. _Should this proposal be adopted, Towne Motor Company will have to move from its present location which they have built into a growing company over a period of twenty -five years. Mr. Ted N. Thompson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and Retailers Committee requesting a speedy completion of this proposal. Mr. Guthrie Burt, Chairman of Parking Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, pointed out to the Council that merchants are facing the problem of losing customers because of the parking problem. Mr. A. Jacobs, property owner, speaking for Henry Beeger, was hoping that all projects be carried through. Mr. Ira Potter, former Manager of the Bank of America, pointed out the challenge that Redwood City has encountered and that the only solution would be to go through with the project as outlined. Mr. Louis Depaoli made a rebuttal to the_effect that he wished the Council to understand that Mr. Dondero has no objections to the adoption of this project but that since his property would not benefit he does not wish to bear the cost of the improvement. Harold Skilman, owner of property at the rear of Montgomery Ward, stated that if this proposal is not adopted, most of good trade will be going to Hillsdale and Stanford University where parking facilities are adequate. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Councilman Britschgi wished to make it clear that the closing of public hearing,does not shut off interested protests and individual complaints, which will be taken up at a later date. Councilman Jones moved to overrule the protests, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call. Mr.,Ernest Wilson, Attorney, was present at this meeting to answer any questions concerning the legality of the procedure. i _ RESOLUTION #1827 DETERMINGIN CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY OF ORDERING ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS OVERRULING PROTESTS AND DIRECTING FORMATION OF PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 was offered by Coun- cilman Royer, who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. Councilman Spillers moved introduction of ORDINANCE RELATING TO FORMATION OF PARKING DIS- TRICT_NO. 1, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Mr. Wilson suggested that the matter be referred to the City Engineer for his consideration and recommendation in two weeks. Councilman Stout so moved, seconded by Councilman Royer and_carried. Agenda February 21, 1955. . PROPOSED ANNEXATION INDUSTRIAL DRAINAGE TERRITORY. Afficavit of publication was ordered filed by Mayor Herkner. Mayor Herkner announced time of Public Hearing and there being no protests, written or oral, Councilman Royer moved that the hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Spillers moved intro auction of ordinance