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Mayor Rosselli asked that report be made next Council meeting on the progress of swimming pool at Hoover School. (Memo 31,66) Minutes of Regular Meeting Redwood City Council February 28, 1966 7:55 P. M. Pledge of Allegiance led by Girl Scouts, Kim Sanchez, Michelle Steele, Debbie Haug, Leslie Nosek, Nancy Lewis, Alison Dodge, Debbie Roberts, and Debbie Reinhardt, of Troop No. 2614. Invocation led by Reverend Ronald Barton, Assistant Pastor, First Congregational Church. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilmen Robert H. Bury, Floyd D. Granger, Sidney D. Herkner, Herbert G. Petersen, William H. Royer, Ray A. Weymouth, Mayor John S. Rosselli, and City Clerk Helen C. Moore. Also noted present were City Manager Howard C. Ullrich, City Attorney Richard E. Gardella, Police Chief William Faulstich, Fire Chief J. L. Lodi, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain, Senior Planner Speer McClellan, Recreation Director A. S. Morton, Zoning Coordinator William Shackel- ford, Auditor -Accountant Jack Ference, Water Superintendent Warren Mitchell, Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss, and Deputy City Clerk Marian McCrindle. Councilman Bury moved to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 21, 1966, as mailed, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Continued PUBLIC HEARING on appeal of Paul A. Richter from denial by Planning Commission of his application for a Use Permit to allow the sale of beer, in an IR (Industrial Restricted) District, located at 1826 Industrial Way, declared re -opened. Councilman Herkner asked whether he was disqualified to act in this matter because of his absence from previous hearing and was advised by City Attorney he should abstain. Mr. McElheney, 2710 Grand Avenue, San Diego, finan- cial adviser to Mr. Richter, answering objections made concerning type of entertainment proposed, assured Council this trend had practically run its course and would not be tied permanently to proposed opera- tion; reported on financial stability of Mr. Richter, and of his plans to move to this locality permanently. Mr. Richter confirmed statements made by Mr. McElheney. Mayor Rosselli reminded appellant Planning Commission's denial of this proposed Use Permit based on zoning and objections from Fire and Building Departments as to safety codes and location of premises. City Clerk was asked to read section from Building Code which would preclude this type of use at these premises because of its location in relation to public street. City Attorney reported no provision in building code to allow a variance of a safety regulation of this type; the direct issue of this hearing concerning on zoning and whether proper to have a commercial enterprise in an industrial district. Councilman Bury reviewed protests and communications received from residents in area and those who had industrial activities, and reviewed parking problems already present which would be further aggravated if this use granted. Mr. McElheney stated their willingness to change opening hours to relieve peak traffic hours.