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D -0 e i 263 when this project was authorized and when the call for bids was authorized. City Engineer Jain stated that it was sometime last fall. This was not considered a rush job so they did not hurry and took care of more important matters which neeed immediate attention. He further stated that this was a cash job and would be paid out of the Sewer Rental Fund. Councilman Weiss wanted to know what cauded the necessity for the,project in question -and by chance did the necessity arise because of the increasing loads created by by subdivisions in the Sterling and Farm Hills Area. Mr. Jain stated that this was covered by a part of Mr. Adamson's 1950 plans for interceptor sewers. He further stated that this would relieve some of the Kentfield-ftlm-etc. area. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Weiss, that the City Engineer's recommendation to accept the low bid of Oakland Sewer Construction Company and that all other bids be rejected by approved. The motion carried. CITY MANAGER REPORT REGARDING COLLECTION OF CITY TAX?S BY THE COUNTY. Councilman Granger moved that this be carried on the agenda for one week to give the Council a chance to read,the report, the press to be furnished with a copy of the report, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. CITY ENGINEER REPORT ON OPENING OF PIEDMONT WAY TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ACCESS TO PARCELS. City Engineer Jain reported verbally stating that they plan to open up the street by running a blade over it. Councilman Weiss requested inofrmation as to who initiated this project, who the property owners involved are, why they were not presented by proper petition for necessary improvements by the formation of appropriate assessment district, and would the city be rrimbureed for any expenditure on this proposed temporary development project in anticipation of a future final development. City Engineer Jain reported that it would cost about $300 or $400s there were two people who requested help by the City to enable them to secure the proper financing, and there will be approximately 16 parcels facing on the street. He further stated that a petition was being circulated. Councilman Weiss wanted to know if this could be charged to the people on their assessment when it is passed upon. Both Mr. Jain and Mr. Lebsack said no. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Weiss moved that this work be held in abeyance until such time as the petition is received for full improvements. Councilman Herkner stated that he did not want to go that far, he only wanted to see that the cost for the equipment and the labor was paid. Councilman Weiss changed the motion so that the City Engineer would proceed with the work on the condition that the property owners pay for the work, seconded by Councilman Herkner. Mr. Jain was of the opinion that it would be difficult to collect inasmuch as there were only two property owners involved, and most of the owners lived outside the city. This was followed by discussion after which the motion lost on roll call with Councilxhan Britschgi, Granger and Mayor Royer voting No and Councilmen Spillers and Stout being noted absent. City Engineer will proceed with the work and will do the best he can without incurring too great an expense. Councilman Weiss asked that the Assessor furnish a last of the property owners involved and their addresses. Councilman Britschgi stated that most of the department heads are overburdened with work and he was of the opinion that Councilman Weiss could do the work himself since he was retired. This was followed by discussion and no further action was taken. PERSONAL APPEARANCE, D. J. KNUDSEN, MATER CONNECTION LOT ?, BLOCK 509, HIGHLANDS OF EMERALD LAKE. Air. Knudsen stated that he has owned this property for 10 years. The property is located at Jefferson Avenue and Iffillmington Way. Mr. Knudsen stated that he has four children and he wants to build on his property and get some sunshine for his children. This was followed by a lengthy discussion in regard to the Council's policy concerning water connections in Emerald Lake, !hater Superintendent's statement that there would not be any grave effect on the water line and his reminder to the Council that they have not allowed other water connections in Emerald Lake. Mr. Winter referred in particular to the matter of Mr. Hunt a month ago. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that as long as this would not effect any of the water connections by al -lowing this water connection that that the permit could be granted. Based on this statement, Councilman