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4- What, if any, action is proper for this council to pursue under the law to remedy the situation? I confess, I am at a loss to understand the situation; therefor I request that the Honorable Mayor instruct the City Manager, City Attorney and appropriate Department Heads to examine the records and prepare and submit by, say, August 27th a comprehensive and detailed report on the questions before raised, as well as - any points relevant to the questions. The report should also include any and all instructions or authorizations, together with source and capacity of official involved in the issuance thereof and which resulted in the apparent violations of the intent and application of the ordinance to this subdiviisinn. It may not be amiss to also include recommendations for actions that would remedy this situation and obviate its recurrence in the future. This was followed by discussion. City Attorney Currie stated that no crime has been committed in regard to the subdivision ordinance, and he asked that it be made a part of the record that nothing illegal has been done. Councilman Granger moved that the Clerk submit a copy of Councilman Weiss's statement to the people in question, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Stout stated that there had not been any accusations and, in his opinion, Councilman Weiss was only asking for information. He could not see why this should be turned over to Oddstad Homes. This was followed by discussion with regard to 20 water meter connections. The Mayor announced that a meeting would be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. with Oddstad Homes. Mater Superintendent Winter stated that his letter was written at the request of Councilman Herkner because Oddstad Homes was under the impression that everything was in order and he could not see why the water connections were not allowed. This was followed by further discussion. Councilman Herkner amended the motion providing that Councilman Weiss's letter be handed to the people tomorrow. Councilman Spillers stated that he had withdrawn his second to the motion. Councilman Herkner withdrew his amendment to the motion. Councilman Granger stated that he did not 'care if the letter was handed or made available to Mr. Oddstad at the meeting tomorrow. The motion was seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Stout stated that he did not believe that this was in line. The motion carried on roll call with Councilmen Stout and Weiss voting N0. Councilman Weiss stated that he would be glad to furnish a copy of his letter to Mr. Oddstad. Councilman Spillers moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Granger. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen Herkner, Stout, Weiss and Mayor Royer'voiing NO. Councilman Britschgi referred to the sales tax report from 4 member of the Council. He wanted to add more suggestion to the report. His thinking is that they could possibly save a good deal of money by having the County handle assessing and tax collecting. This could result in changing a few offices in the City Hall, releaving some of the duties of the Assessor—Auditor, City Collector and City Clerk. The Clerk could be relieved of part of his work thus being able to devote more time as Clerk of the Council. He suggested a meeting of the Department Heads and the City Attorney in an attempt to gather further information. Councilman Granger spoke on the question which was then followed by discussion. Councilman Britschgi moved to refer this to the City Manager, City Collector and City Auditor, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Stout spoke about an article in the paper in regard to the State allowing bids to be advertised for our area. Councilman Stout moved that the City Clerk contact the Highway Department in reference to this article in the paper in regard to'letting the bids in the southern part of the freeway. City Engineer Jain stated that this was being delayed because of the property acquisitions. Councilman Herkner seconded the motion because they were by—passing Redwood City and going furher south. Councilman Britschgi stated that he attended the same meeting that Cdr. Jain attended and he did not believe that the City would be getting further information other -than that stated by Mr. Jain. The motion carried. Councilman Stout presented the Council with a report that he had prepared in regard to annexation and subdivision fees. This subject will be taken up at the study meeting Wednesday, August 15th. Councilman Herkner moved to ask the City Manager for a report as to just what has happened to the 5 Points overpass since its inception and he wanted to know what the cost of this improvement would be and if this