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1. Hampton Court & Louisana be changed to Hampton Avenue. 4 63 2. Hams_)ton Way be changed to McNulty tray. . Hampton Lane be changed to Ryan Lane. . Halsey be changed to i4cGarvey Avenue. Mayor 11-Terder asked if anyone wished to be heard on the subject. No one appeared, however, it was revealed that the last meeting of the Planning Commission on Friday June 25th, was a study meeting and no further hearings had been held. As persons from this section had protested the change of street names at the last Council meet- ing, it was thought a hearing should be duly and regularly continued to July 19th in fairness to them. Councilman Morgan moved that this be held over on agenda and that interested parties be notified, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS on 537-541 Middlefield Road, and 615 Bradford Street, Benedict C. Assenza, 734 Menlo Avenue, Menlo Park. City Attorney Currie advised that the owner wished 60 days instead of the 30 days allowed by the Council for correction to meet with the compliance of the Health and Welfare Department's recommendation in regard to the premises at 537-541 Middlefield Road. If allowed this additional time the owner planned to wreck the building at 615 Bradford Street and remove same. He is attempting to purchase an additional lot in connection with 537-541 Middlefield Road to which said building may be removed and properly renovated and repaired. Tenants at this location were expecting arrival of a child in July or early August and have no place to move. Due to existing conditions, Councilman Morgan moved that the extension of time be granted to September 7th, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. DISPOSITION OF YACHT HARBOR. City Attorney Currie stated the Council had directed him to draft a contract but he had not prepared the contract in view of the fact that the Council had not decided whether Mr. Dolan or Mr. Ma.ckenhausen would handle the matter. Mayor Werder stated he had no direct report from the Committee, but had spoken with all members separately, and thought the committee should meet and after coming to some conclusion to present something concrete to the Council. It was thought by Councilman Granger that Mr. 14ackenhausen should have first preference having been employed for ten years and having done a good job. Committee consisted of one member from the Port Commission, one from the Recreation Commission, one from the Yacht Club, two or three Councilmen and the City Manager. Preparation of the contract was discussed with the suggestion by Councilman Morgan that place for the name be left blank but City Attorney Currie thought the committee would like to contribute in the preparation of the contract, and make some recommendations. Mayor r-� Werder stated the committee had not decided whether or not the Yacht Harbor would remain under the City's jurisdiction, and further that Mr. Dolan had asked that his name be withdrawn as a candidate for the job. Three members of the Yacht Club will serve on the committee. Mr. Al Davies was to notify the City Clerk on the following day, which officers of the Yacht Club would serve on this committee. Councilman Morgan moved that this be referred back to the committee,.as the Mayor suggested and a report to be given at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. LOUIS NFEISS ASKED FOR A FEV1 MINUTES. Mayor Werder asked that his remarks be confined to two minutes. Mr. 1,1eiss again referred to Section 15 of the Charter referring to appropriation or expenditure of public money stating that the Charter should be amended in his opinion; that Ordinance No. 516 passed three or four years ago did not provide for expenditure of monies year after year by the Council. City Attorney Currie