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American Legion and if the title company approved there would be a reversionary 4 75 interest in the City of Redwood City provided this reversionary interest could be subordinated to any loans which the Legion might wish to make on the property. After considerable discussion on the motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, the City Attorney was directed to file an answer on behalf of the City. ANNIE OFFERi•1AN appeared again protesting a manhole installed in the sidewalk on her property on Jefferson Avenue and asked that the P.G.& E. be made to remove them to the street. It was moved by Councilman Britschgi that the problem be turned over to the City Attorney to see what action could be taken, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. Miss Offermann was to be notified of any possible action. INVESTIGATION OF CHICKEN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Councilman Swift reported progress on this investigation and said they would like to give this more study. This was put on the agenda. CITY COLLECTOR PERRIN REPORTED ON JUNK DEALERS. There were five licensed junk dealers operating in the City, three conduct storage yards and two do not. Mr. Pollard who applied for a permit would have daily pick-up service. His application would make six in all. Mr. A. W. Christman appeared thinking that he had to appear before the Council to renew his license, but was informed that all that was necessary was to renew with City Collector Perrin. After discussion Councilman Holmquist moved that the permit be granted Matthew Pollard, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. FURTHER REPORT ON YACHT HARBOR COMMITTEE. City Manager Rolison further reported that there was some discussion regarding the possible increase in berth rentals. Mayor pro -tem Morgan thought the committee should study and report at a later date. Councilman Spillers moved that the City continue control of Yacht Harbor operations, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. Administrative Assistant Miller stated that this would in no ways change the totals of the budget but that the budget should be revised to show expense of one employee. Auditor Brophy concurred in this so that the required amount could be appropriated for salary. Councilman Granger moved that the budget be amended to show an employee at Yacht Harbor, seconded by Council- man Britschgi, and carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT ON QUONSET HUTS. Building Inspector Duncan stated that the architectural features have to be approved by the Planning Commission, the committee who reviews type of architecture and approves it is Mr. Wise, Mr. Jain, and Mr. Wilson, that they could be called together anytime to approve types of buildings. SUB -STANDARD HOUSING, 504 Hamilton, Flores. Councilman Holmquist reported that the County Health Department had tenants in mind and would assist them in locating another place to live. This was placed on the agenda. A LETTER FROM SAM J. ADE REQUESTED A PEPJIIT TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS IN REDWOOD CITY stating that one present cab company had 21 permits, but using only 8. City Attorney Currie stated that the ordinance provided that decision of number of cabs needed in the City rests with the City Council, that the letter requesting the permit was not an application in the proper form. Mr. Robert Jennings 247 San Carlos Avenue, c0 -owner of the Yellow Cab Company in Redwood City, protested issuing any more permits, that -the cabs on the streets were good cars equipped with radios and should be considered as much a part of the city facilities as their bus line, that since combining cab companies the drivers were enabled to make a living wage, that the company was not in any way connected with the San Francisco Yello Cab Company,