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400 City Attorney Currie stated there was a legal question involved in the decision as to what constituted "start of work". Councilman Werder was of the opinion that in a question of legality the Council would have right to interpret either way and thought the fault did not lie with the contractor, that permit had been granted at one time and should be upheld. On roll call motion was lost with four Noes and three Ayes. Mayor Hilton stated he voted No so that the people could request and end all building of duplexes if they so desire. Councilman Holmquist stated if foundations were in they would be entitled to build. WILLIAM E. RONAN, 1419 Arguello Street, protested water bill and appeared to request Council to authorize refund. November 1947 bill showed 11-1/2 times greater usage than the following month of December and was 5-3/4 times greater than any month ' since November. Assistant Engineer Winters on question stated he talked to Mr. Ronan a week or ten days ago and was quite certain he was not using that much water and said it was possible the meter was slipping gears. Councilman Britschgi asked City Attorney what steps the Council could take to adjust bill. City Attorney Currie replied that if the fault lies on the property after having gone through the meter, no adjustment should be made. If a test showed the meter was out of order the City could make some adjustment. Councilman Werder suggested taking out meter and re- placing it. Councilman Britschgi suggested that it would be best to turn the problem over to the City Manager to work out. JOSEPH SMITH, 127 King Street, interested in the purchase of old water pumping plant at Bayshore Highway and Harbor Boulevard if for sale, or willing to lease with permission of Council in letter read by the City Clerk. Under discussion Councilman Granger thought the City had sold all the property they wanted to and Councilman Werder stated that Mr. Smith had spoken to him about this while on the Real Estate Committee, and he also thought the City should not sell but did not disapprove leasing property. Councilman Britschgi commented that there was still a housing shortage to consider and perhaps could be rented to someone desiring to work for the City. City Manager Rolison pointed out that Mr. Moran had been promised the renting of house when the party now occupying place moves out. This would be convenient to the Corporation Yard where Mr. Moran is employed. Councilman Granger moved that the Council did not see fit to sell at this time, seconded by Councilman McNulty, and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECO14MENDED APPROVAL OF APPLICATION OF LEONARD REALTY COMPANY TO Re -Subdivide a portion of Lot 10, Block D. Woodside Acres into four lots of an area over 6,000 feet each. On motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman McNulty, recommendation was approved and motion carried.. USE PERMIT GRANTED TO COM. A. C. FOX to allow certain land at Sequoia High School to be used for a Naval Reserve Unit & Volunteer Warfare Company at Planning Commission meeting on April 12th. They also recommended approval of Quonset Hut type buildings for this use, subject to the condition that the ground be properly landscaped. City Attorney Currie informed the Council that authority of use permit rested with the Planning Commission and Quonset Hut feature with the Council, subject to revocation on so many days, and believed that conditions should be included in the use permit. Councilman Britschgi concurred that conditions should be included as a precaution. Councilman Granger moved that recommendation be referred back to the Planning Commission and recommended its approval with other points included as to removal upon 90 days notice; location in accordance with sketch submitted, and when finally - -