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25s PUBLIC HEARING. APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING OF USE PERMIT TO D. M. HOOKER, 833 Main Street. Mr. Paul F. Kelly, Attorney, appeared in behalf of Mr. Hooker, stating that he had received a Use Permit from the Planning Commission. He also received a lic- ense from the City Collector of Redwood City, after which he opened for business. The City Attorney advised that the procedure for this appeal was correct, and stated that Ordinance boo provides for a Use Permit for selling used and second hand goods. An appeal may be filed within thirty days of application for permit. Ordinance 147 as amended by Ordinance 188, provides that no one can engage in the business of pawn broker, dealer in second hand goods, etc. unless they have the approval of the City Council. Mr. Kelly, not waiving any rights, stated that Mr. Hooker would apply to the City Council if that is the law. Mr. Thomas Tuite, Jr. appeared and stated that the only interest of himself and the other property owners in the area was to keep the property desirable, and they feel that this type of business is undesirable and would tend to decrease the value of the pro- perty. Councilman Britschgi moved that public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Granger moved that the application for a Use; Permit, re- quested through his attorney, be denied, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call. City Attorney advised the Council to show that: 1. In addition to public hearing, records show that pictures were passed to the Council and examined. 2. That they deny permit under Ordinance 147, as amended in Ordinance 188, permit to sell second hand goods. 3. City Collector be directed to return the $50.00 to applicant which he put up for his permit. Councilman Britschgi moved denial of permit under Ordinance 147, as amended by Ordinance 188, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Jones then moved that the City Collector refund the $50.00 fee, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Granger moved that records show that Mr. Hooker put up only $50.00 for his permit. PUBLIC HEARING: MR. A. H. MORGAN APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE REDWOOD CITY TAZPAYERS ASSOCIATION AND READ A LETTER REQUESTING THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN JONES AND APOLOGY FROM COUNCIL- MAN BRITSCHGI AND MAYOR HERKNER as an aftermath of the recent bond election. Councilman Spillers moved that the letter be made part of the record and filed, seconded by Council- man Granger and carried, Councilman Jones disqualifying his vote. Redwood City, California February 12, 1955 "Members of the Redwood City Council, City Hall, Redwood City, California Gentlemen: During the heat of a political battle, some times remarks might be made that may very well be rectified by an apology that would be accept- able to either side. However, if one is to pursue along the same lines as his remarks, then there is nothing left but for us to believe that they will continue to func- tion along the same lines. This was brought out in an article in the local paper dated February 9. Quote, "I think that what I did was correct" unquote. Thus,.there was no alternative.but for me to appear before this Council in defense of one of our citizens. So that I may not be misquoted, or misunderstood, I have put in writing the remarks that I wish to make to the Council, to wit: In the regular Council session last Monday night, February 7, Councilman Paul Jones did publicly propose an action which I believe was not only in extreme bad taste, but I considered was unlawful, unamerican and in violation of the Bill of Rights.