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Councilman Spillers stated that he did not feel that this statement was being fair to the City Engineer and stated his reasoning for this remark. This.was followed by comments of the Mayor who explained the whole proceedings to the people in the audience. Mr. Richard Sharp, 1245 Foothill Street, asked some questions of the Council pertaining to what would happen if the work wasn't done in time and the water problem on Foothill Street. The Mayor told Mr. Sharp that tonight they were only discussing the interceptor sewers and not the storm drainage proble. This was followed by discussion of the Council. Councilman Granger stated his thinking in this matter and why the Council should take this action tonight. Councilman Granger stated. that if there was anyone who wanted this matter deferred for one week so they could check into this matter he would go along with the request, however., he feels that this has received sufficient study and consideration• L Councilman Granger moved that in the interim of the introduction of the Resolution that the Council grant Oddstad Homes the right to connect 20 homes a week. Councilman Stout congratulated City Engineer Jain for his work in bring this matter before the Council for their attention. He also congratulated the City Attorney for his legal advice and work in this matter. Councilman Granger withdrew his motion Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION 2121 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF REDWOOD.CITY AND ODDSTAD HOMES RELATIVE TO OCCUPANCY OF, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES TO SERVE FARM HILLS SUBDIVISIONS AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call with Councilman Weiss voting No and Councilman Britschgi being noted absent. A question was raised about the length of time there was for Oddstad to complete the sewers. The City Attorney stated that under the previous contract the sewer in question was to be constructed by October, 1957, that this agreement provides for construction of the sewer in question by November 153, 1956, and further provides for immediate construction, of a by-pass to prevent danger of overloading the rest of the City system. He also stated that he was advised by the City Engineer that immediate cons ruction of the by-pass would remove the danger of overloading from Farm Hills subdivisions which was referred to in the letter of the City Engineer to Oddstad Homes of last week, and, it he did not believe that, he would have recommended that the Council not approve the proposed new agreement regardless of the insurance. This was followed by discussion.. COMMUNICATION FROM DR. M. J. H. WALZBERG REGARDING POSSIBLE ABATEMENT OF GARAGE USED BY PISANO BAKERY (directly south of 1414 Main Street - Michel Building). The Clerk read the letter. The Mayor announced that Mr. Bud Stevenson has entered into an agreement to tear the building down, however, he is out of town for the present and as soon as he returns they will commence work. The Building Inspector stated that on October 8th they had taken out a pemei.t to tear down the building. The Clerk was asked to notify the gentleman. Councilman Granger asked -that this be carried on the agenda for the first meeting in November. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON A STRIP OF LAND 19.50 FEET WIDE BEING A PORTION OF LOT 6, BLOCK 43, BELLE HAVEN SUBDIVISION, was approved on motion of Councilman Stout, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. WOODSIDE PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATIONO INC., REQUEST PERMISSIONFFOR THE LANDING OF BANTA CLAUS BY HELICOPTER AT THEIR SHOPPING CENTER FOR THE DATE CF NOVEMBER 24, 1956. The Clerk read the letter. Councilman Stout moved approval of the request. The City Attorney asked that they include appropriate indemnification agreement for City. This was included in the motion.' There were no objections from the Fire and Police Chiefs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. WILLIAM F. FIEDLER REQUEST SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL 38.5 SQ. FT. OF ASPHALT SECTION BETWEEN THE SIDEWALK AND CURB ON MARYLAND STREET (corner of Maddux Drive and Maryland - 1907 Maddux Drive). The Clerk read the letter. Councilman Spillers moved that the permit be denied, seconded by Councilman Weiss. City Engineer Jain recommended against this because it is in the first residential area. Councilman Granger offered a