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16 1. stated in Mrs. Milsap's letter. Councilman Weiss read the following report on his opinion regarding the plan lines. I believe that such sacrifices as are involved in setting plan lines as proposed for Jefferson Avenue can only be justified if its is clearly established as being in the interest of progress and public safety, and an exhaustive stud reveals that no other alternative exists or would serve the purpose and accomplish the results sought. That, we have no yet accomplished to arW ones satisfaction, we have made no attempt to explore any possible alternatives, not even proposals for a pattern of one way streets. We pride ourselves on the beauty of our suburban development, yet we propose to cut down i�.. and denude the area of trees that has taken generations to grow and which can not be replaced except over an extended period of time. The people were told that this project may not actually be undertaken for as much as 5 or 10 years, that the only reason the plan lines are essential at this time is to protect setbacks. The area is all built up, there is possibly two or three vacan pieces of property along the street, it is thus apparent that we can control the setbacks through the -zoning 'FPO ordinances, etc* until such time as comprehensive plan can be worked out. J The city is spending considerable funds on street pattern and traffic flow studies, re— vision of master plans, etc.; let us take pause and not act hastily, certainly the instant case is not one of an emergency nature thus can not await reasonable exploration. We must realize that this community is no longer a small village nor small town, we are now grown up so it is encumbent upon us to act as mature men conscious of the problems created by our unprecenented growth, we must give every matter careful consideration with a long range point of view. It is only thus that we can avoid compounding difficulties that undoubted— ly will be created by continued physical growth of the community. Therefor as matters stand and lacking substantiation of the advisability of the proposal, I can only conclude that it is plot justified nor in the best interests of the people in the form it isbefore use I believe such action would be unjust to property owners, it would bring sidewalks and parking strips so close to their homes, in many, many instances, that there is no question but that it would devalue their property considerably for which they would have to be compensated in some manner. Incidentally it has been brought to my attention that some of the property owners have been approached by realtors suggesting that if they intended to sell they had better do so before the plan lines are adopted or the widening is commenced, because -once that is in the mill they feel confident that the value of their property will be considerably less. Certainly it is not the intention of this council to create a situation that will cause these people to sacrifice homes that they have worked for so hard. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. Councilman Weiss moved that the Planning Commission's recommendation for adopting the Plan lines on Jefferson Avenue be denied. Councilman Herkner asked that this be changed form denied to not being approv— ed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Granger with the thought in mind that the Council should keep in mind the improvements of all streets. Motion carried. Councilman Sillers moved to authorize the City Manager to hire a Traffic Engineer to make a report on the whole of Redwood City, The Mayor asked that this be referred to the Planning Commission. Councilman Sipllers stated that he was of the opinion that the City Manager should hire the Traffic Engineer to make the survey and when the survey was completed then he should work with the City Manager, City Engineer, Planning Commission and the Traffic Fact Finding Committee to make certain that it covered all conditions in Redwood City. Councilman Spillers changed the motion to have the City Manager bring back a report with a estimate of the cost for an overall study, seconded by Councilman Weiss. This was followed by discussion and Councilman Spillers was asked to repeat his motion. Councilman Spillers said he moved to authorize the im. City Manager to report back to the Council as to how much it would cost the City to have a traffic Engineer make an overall survey. The motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPTION OF ORD?NANCE WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BUILDING CODS. Affidavit of �... publication was ordered filed. The City Attorney was asked to explain the ordinance to the public which he did. There being no protests, written or oral, Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Spillers offered ORDINANCE 822 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 778, BEING THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF REDffOOD CITY TO PROVIDE FOR LOT SURVEYS and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi being noted absent. PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED A)AENDMENT OT THE SIDEWALK AND v.Kivh;WAY ORDINANCE. Affidavit of publication was ordered filed. The City Attorney explained the ordinance to the