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21 5 Councilman Granger moved to have the City Attorney take whatever steps are necessary to refund the money, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Britschgi entered the meeting at 10:20 P. M. INVITATION TO ATTEND PUBLIC PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 20th TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE NEW HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, BUILDING; time, 2:00 P. M. in front of the new building. The Clerk read the letter. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FURNISHING MATERIAL, OBnSTAD HOMES TO FURNISH LABOR, TO .. BUILD A 41 HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE along top of retaining gall 275' long on southwesterly side Farm Hills Boulevard between McGarvey and Jefferson Avenue, City Attorney pointed out City is not assuming responsi— bility for people falling over the retaining wall• Councilman Spillers moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved subject to approval of the conditions by the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Granger. The City Attorney explained the proceedings taken by the Planning Commission and why this situation was brought on. This was followed by discussion. The estimated cost is $450.00, 1/3 labor and 2/3 material. Mr. Jain recommended approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation* This was followed by more discussion after which the motion carried on roll call with Councilman Weiss voting No. USE PERMITS GRANTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: le H. Levine to allow 5 additional ambulatory guests at 1235 Hopkins. 2. R. Petitclerc retail sales of antiques, 1744 El Camino Real, subject to no outside display of any kind. COMMUNCIATION FROM CALIFORNIA DISASTER OFFICE referring to out request for a•survey of the present Redwood City Disaster ordanization. Mr. Pierson is in Battle Creek, Michigan, and our request will be brought to his attention on his return. Councilman Granger moved to carry this on the agenda for 30 days, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried* Robert Parsons questioned the Council regarding the corner of the parking lot at Middlefield Road the Theatre Street. He wanted to know if this corner was going to be all a sphalt rather than planting shrubs. City Engineer Jain stated that there was an old concrete slab under the asphalt and some time later they plan to cut out sections and plant shrubs. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Stout asked about the Branch Library. City Attorney Costello stated that he met with the contractor and he expects to start Work Wednesday or Thursday. Councilman Stout asked permission to make plans for a ground breaking ceremony. Permission was granted. Councilman Stout asked about the Southern Pacific Company paving Pennsylvania Avenue, stating that nothing had been done. Councilman Granger stated that the Council had a chance to get some action but they did not want the Committee to meet on this. The Mayor asked the Clerk's office to gather all the information and have it ready for the Council in 30 days. Councilman Herkner asked about the annexation of the reservoir property. City Attorney Costello stated that he had started annexation proceedings, and all the information has been forwarded to the Boundary Committee. City Engineer Jain stated that they did not have the plans for the water reservoir and they can not ask for bids until the plans are complete. Mr. Jain was asked to report back in two weeks. Councilman Weiss stated that there were several more items that should be dug up and action taken by the the Council. Claims 20516 through 20625, totaling $93,706.81, were ordered paid on motion of Cauncilitan Spillers, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Granger asked that the matter of a survey of Hess Road rubbish conditions be placed on the agenda and that the proper authorities make a report. Councilman Spillers moved that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, October 22nd at 8:00 P. Me, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. =1 J. Wrby t City Clerk