CC MIN 1956 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

y 283 The Meeting was called back to order at 10:30 P. M. REQUEST OF ENGINEER RANDLETT FOR JEROME DRAPER FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MARSHALL STREET tsLi•ngwi MAPLE AND WALNUT STREETS. The caner of the block bounded by Broadway, Walnut, Bradford and Maple streets proposes to develop the block by extending Marshall Street between Maple Street and Walnut'Street. The development of just one block would require -only a 60 foot wide street, but Jerome Draper, who represents the owner, ,.. stated that they would be willing to dedicate the full 80 feet to conform to the Master Plan. However, L since the additional 20 feet is for through traffic and does not benefit the vaner of the property, they believe it is only fair that the City Pay the cost of the pavement for the additional width. Thereforep they request that the City pay for the extra 20 feet of pavement, which is a benefit to the City as a whole, and the owner will pay for all the remaining improvements in the street. Mr. Randlett stated that this has been before the Planning Commission and approved by them. This woo followed by discussion in regard to the previous plan lines. Councilman Weiss moved that this matter be referred to exploration at a study meeting. This motion lost for lack of a second. Mr. Randlett estimated the cost to the City for the 201 strip would run about $4,200.00. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that the City, could use gas tax funds on this project and consider this as an extension of the Marshall Street bridge. City Attorney Currie stated that the City should also consider the acquistion to connect Marshall Street. Councilman Granger moved that the Council take whatever steps are necessary to share their portion of the street work to be done, based upon 801 'street to handle 4 lanes of traffic, 6" crusher ran with 2" paving, up to $4,500, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, the cost not to exceed $4,500 without further study. Councilman Britschgi raised the question of haw the gas tax money could be used. The motion carried. Councilman Stout reported on the Branch Library, and he stated that a copy of the plans had been turned over !^ to the Building'Inspector. Councilman Stout asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for one week, ,.,. July 30th. The Mayor asked the Clerk to put this under reports. Councilman Stout asked the City Attorney about the lease of the School property. City•Attorney Currie stated that the District Attorney's office was supposed to draw up the agreement and he would check with Mr. Sorensen and Mr. Spinas. RESOLUTION ABANDONING 10+ RESERVATION ADJOINGING ALLEY BETWEEN HOOVER AND ANNETTE (RUDICO AGREEMENT, GRANNY GOOSE BUILDING). City Attorney Currie asked more time to check into this and asked that it be placed on the agenda for one week. CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION APPROVING WAYNE COURT TRACT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. THE City Engineer recommended approval of the Fianl Map of Wayne Court Tract subject to the following conditions: 1. Granting of a deed to the City of Redwood City covering Lot "A", Wayne Court Tract. PON 2. Furnishing of required bond and agreement for construction of improvements. 3. Furnishing of all documents required by the Redwood City Subdivision Ordinance. This was approved by the Planning Commission on March 27, 1956, but was held up by the City Council at its meeting of Airil 2, 1956s until the various conditions imposed by the Planning Commission had been fulfilled. The map is now ready for final approval subject to the above conditions, which will be met before the map Poo can be recorded. i Councilman Herkner moved that the report be accepted and that the recommendations be concurred with, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING RIGHT—tF—WAY CONTRACT AS SUBMITTED BY STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REGARDING BAYSHORE FREEWAY. The Clerk read the following letter submitted by the City Engineer: `Grant Deeds and'Right of Way Contracts have beet prepared and-submitted;by the'.State Highway -Department for � acquistion of certainL properties' noir owned by the City of Red}roa& City and required for the construction of the Bayshore Freeway.