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0 u In Redwood City was adjusted on advice of City Attorney that adjustments on values 4 15 wherein deed restrictions affect the value as defined in Section No. 110 of the Tax- ation and Revenue Code. It was so moved by Councilman Granger, seconded by Council- man Holmquist, and carried. ATTORNEY MOERDYKE APPEAR,D FOR HIS CLIENT, Mr. Geo. Workmon, and asked that case be re- opened; that he be permitted to review the facts leading up to the refusal on part of building inspector to renew building permit taken out on January 21st, -which ex- pired on March 21st. Mr. Goodman, 630 Quartz Street, again appeared representing the people of the neighborhood who were protesting erecti,:-r. --f five duplexes in the Rrl area on Madison Avenue. Mayor Werder commented that Council could act in this case with humanity as well as the letter -of the law. Although City Attorney Currie pointed out that it was not within legal power of the Council to grant another per- mit, Council has power to determine whether original permit has expired. After hearing Attorney Moerdyke and Mr. Goodman and following discussion, Councilman Spillers moved that Council finds that the facts indicate permit had expired and is no longer in effect, seconded by Councilman Morgan. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that this should be,tabled until another meeting and let City Attorney check into case in the -event that a suit might follow.- Councilmen Granger and Britschgi wished to determine what constituted "commencement of work". Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi and Mayor Werder voting No. Councilman Swift noted absent. MR. WM. F. C0014BS, OWNER OF LOT 7, Friend Industrial Tract request to lay his own water line on city property and utility easements available was recommended by City Engineer Jain, Assistant Engineer Winter and approved by City Manager Rolison. Mr. Coombs was present and stated he would not want to put in his own line if the City intended to put one in in 30, 60 or 90 days. City Manager Ronson stated it would be some time before the City would contemplate putting in a line in this area. Councilman Granger moved that permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, and carried. MR. AB JACOBS PROTESTED ISSUING OF BUILDING PERMIT TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON April 27th, ordinance having gone into effect on April 15th. Mr. Jacobs stated today was the first day lumber was placed on lot and building permit should be referred back to Council or Planning Commission and decision made in accordance with new ordinance. City Attorney pointed out that there was no change in present ordinance, except that a use permit is required for a church, set backs are still the same, etc., techni- cally it could be referred back and another hearing held. Councilman Morgan moved that Building Inspector grant no more permits under present ordinance regardless of former action of Council, seconded by Councilman Granger. Building Inspector stated he was told to issue permits if they conform, and that he would not issue any per- mits unless instructed to do so. Motion carried. PETER SORENSON BROUGHT UP THE QUESTION OF EXTENSION OF BROADWAY No. 3. Councilman Morgan inquired if city property was fenced off. Councilman Britschgi stated he -had gone down to National Motor Bearing to investigate a rumor that the city put some red rock on their parking lot. Councilman Granger pointed out that this area of city property had been fenced off in an emergency during the war and had not been taken down, that if there were no controversy at -this time, things could work out to mutual benefit. Councilman Britschgi felt that this city property should be open to citizens of Redwood City and not be fenced off for National Motor Bearing em- ployees alone; that the fence should come down. Councilman Morgan moved that this