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476 but was an independent company. He further stated that in his opinion, if more cabs were allowed on the streets, present drivers would not be able to make a living, and price wars would result in spite of an ordinance prohibiting it. There was considerable discussion on this. Councilman Spillers moved that other companies' application be denied and asked for a roll call. The motion was lost for want of a second. Mr. Jennings stated that permits would vary from 8 to 13 depending on the season. It was decided to appoint a committee to re -study the ordinance, the committee to be appointed by Mayor Werder on his return from his vacation. Council- man Holmquist moved that the matter be dropped as there was no actual application before the Council at this time, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. The matter was placed on the agenda of re -draft of Taxicab Ordinance to be presented at the next meeting. CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED THAT THE TRAFFIC DIVISION had no report at this time as they wished to meet with the Traffic and Safety Commission first and some of the members were on vacation at the present time. Councilman Holmquist suggested the matter be placed on the agenda. CHANGE OF STREET NAMES. John V. Deal, 551 Hampton Way, Mr. Bledsoe and others were present and objected to changes proposed by the Planning Commission in the street names and wished to have some voice in the matter. After considerable discussion it was decided that Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers would meet with the residents in this area in an attempt to arrive at names which would be acceptable to all concerned. Councilman Britschgi was to be chairman of the committee. City Engineer Jain was to meet with them also as another tract was being recorded this week and this included a continuation of Hampton Avenue. Councilman Britschgi moved that adoption of the proposed ordinance be duly and regularly continued to the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT. City Manager Rolison reported that the Real Estate Committee (Councilmen Spillers and Holmquist) met with the owners. Councilman Holmquist stated that after a period of several weeks it was agreed that the City would pay 51250 per acre for the necessary land for the sewage plant. City Attorney Currie stated that deeds would be prepared in the near future. City ;•tanager Rolison reported that the owners had agreed to give easements for sewer lines through a portion of their property at no cost to the City. It was moved by Councilman Spillers that this be put on the agenda, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 1947-1. No. 596. VALOTA ROAD SOJERS. This resolution approved assessment diagram district and properties benefitted. Councilman Britschgi offered resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Swift. It was brought out that those using septic tanks could not be forced to connect up with the sewers except to comply with the Health Department regulations. Motion carried on roll call. Mayor I-terder noted absent. RE SO LUT ION No. 596 APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM (RESOLUTION (QALOTAEROADNSANTTARY SEVER}455)ION No. �5} RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Redwood City, California, that WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of Redwood City Ordinance No. 333, the City Engineer prepared a diagram of the district and the properties benefitted by the