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54 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL G. E. SEXTON APPLICATION TO RESUBDIVIDE LOT 35, LEE TRACT (225 Orchard Street) INTO TWO LOTS. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommen— dation, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. FURTHER CONSIDERATION E. V. HOPKINS APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOU 17' 611 DEPTH TO THREE GARAGES IN TRIPLEX AT LOT 1, BLOCK 2, REESE TRACT ( Poplar & Ebener ). Councilman Spillers wanted to know if this was for carports or garages. It was explained that they are garages, however, they do not have doors. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Royer moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation and offered RESOLUTION 1967 FOR VARIANCE TO ALIm 17' 1611 DEPTH TO THREE GARAGES IN TRIPLEX AT LOT 1, BLOCK 2, REESE TRACT and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT HUDSON STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE. This signal is to be actuated by traffic treadles installed on Hudson Street each side of Jefferson Avenue. This signal will allow free flow of traffic on Jefferson Avenue except when traffic on Hudson Street operates the treadles. The material and equipment necessary for this installation is estimated at $2,500. The labor for this installation can be supplied by the Electrical and street maintenance Departments without requiring additional personnel, Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Traffic Committee's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discussion in regard to overhead signals and the possible difference of installation charges. Chief Faulstich recommended that the Council hire an outside traffic consultant to make a study and recommendation as to the type of signal to install. It was decided that this was not necessary and did not warrant the additional expense involved. Motion carried on roll call with Councilman Britschgi and Mayor Herkner voting NO. Councilman Britschgi moved that overhead s gnals be considered at Alameda and Jefferson Avenue, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Granger wanted to know why the signal at Broadway was turned off at night. Chief Faulstich explained that the State turned the signals off and explained their reason for doing same. APPOINT flE10BER TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. Councilman Jones submitted the name of Harold E. Kren who is the Head of Ampex Office Services division and Assistant Manager of Personnel and Plant Services. Mr. Kren holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California. He has been a resident of Redwood City since 1950. Councilman Jones moved appointment of Harold E. Kren to the Personnel Board, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. APPOINT RECREATION FOUNDATION COMMITTEE. Mayor Herkner appointed the following to the Committee: Mrs. Louise Tornell and Mr. Irving Gold, Park & Recreation Commissioners, C. B. Currie, City Attorney, Lyle R. Edson, Attorney, VT. J. Reyneck. Wells Fargo Bank, Stanford Christian, American Trust Company, E. J. Hopkins, Bank of America and Councilman Jones and Royer. Mayor Herkner stated that the merchants had contacted him and were asking permission of the Council to hold an opening celebration for the parking lot in the early spring, and they asked him to appoint a committee. The Mayor appointed John Ryan, chairman, and the merchants to appoint their own committee. Mayor Herkner reported that the Police Department wanted permission to change the decal on the police cars. Chief Faulstich reported to the Council and showed them the proposed decals to be used. He also stated that they wanted to change the color of the police cars to black and white, the doors to'be white. Chief Faulstich stated that the cost of painting the car doors would be approximately $20.00 per each car and he was of the opinion that his budget would stand the cost. Councilman Granger moTred approval and authorized the Police Chief to proceed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. °171 G� t IWI rd: CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING ANNEXATION CHARGES. (Ernest Riff Application for annexation) The Clerk read the following letter: r