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PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING ANNEXATION FEES. The Attorney read the following proposed resolution. 1. The Council of Redwood City has determined and does hereby determine, that the fair value of municipal improvements already paid for by City Taxpayers, which is attributable to property hereinafter proposed to be annexed to the City of Redwood City, is the sum of Seventy -Five ($75.00) per building site in any such territory proposed to be annexed. 2. That it is the policy of the Council of Redwood City that all requests for annexation shall be referred to the planning Commission of this City for a recommendation to the Council of Redwood City as to the number of building sites in any area proposed for annexation. ...r This was followed by considerable discussion, both in favor and against this resolution. City Attorney explained to the Council that this Resolution merely set the policy for annexation and did not say how the fee would be collected. This was again followed by discussion as to why a resolution was being adopted rather than an ordinance. Councilman Britschgi left the meeting at 10:15 P.M. There was considerable discussion regarding the $75.00 fee. Oddstad Homes representatives feel that this fee is much too high and will tend to stymying the growth of Redwood City. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Britschgi returned to the meeting 10:40 P.M. Councilman Britschgi spoke on the subject and he was of the opinion that a compromise of a $50.00 fee and $25.00 fee on all building permits would be in order and he so moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by discussion in which Council- man Granger was of the opinion that after all the discussion and the study meetings which had been held regarding this matter that the $75.00 fee was not out of line and he would not vote for the compromise . figure of $50.00. He further stated that he would not consider building permit fees tonight. Councilman Royer agreed with Councilman Granger's thinking and suggested taking the building permit fee under advisement. This was followed by discussion after which a roll can vote was taken. The motion lost with Councilmen Granger, Royer, Stout and Mayor Herkner voting No., Councilman Jones being noted absent. Councilman Granger offered RESOLUTION 1979 SETTING THE ANNEXATION FEE POLICY AND FIXING THE FEE AT woo $75.00 and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on roll call, Councilman Jones being noted absent. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING AMENDMENT TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES. Councilman Granger moved to carry this item on the agenda for 30 days, March 12th, seconded by Councilman Royer. This was followed by discussion as to why this should be held over. Councilman Granger stated that he wanted to study the amount of. fees charged throughout the bay area. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Britschgi voting No and Councilman Jones being noted absent. Cquniclman Granger asked that the City Manager get the necessary information in regard to building permit fees. Councilman Britschgi asked that the City Manager report as to the number of available building sites in the City of Redwood City. The City Manager was directed to carry out the Councils requests. PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENTS, PROPERTY OWNERS OF HILLTOP DRIVE. The Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer wherein he stated that petitions have been received requesting full street improvements on Hilltop Drive between Eaton Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas. These petitions represent 52.08% of the frontage O.W on Hilltop Drive. The letter also stated that.although this petition does not contain the 60% signup normally required, the Council might wish to proceed with plans and specifications. If the Council wishes to proceed they should authorize the Engineering Department to prepare plans and specificationsp and the City Auditor to advance funds for engineering costs from the General Fund, to be reimbursed by amid the assessment district. Councilman Royer moved 4uthorization be given to the City Engineer to proceed with the work and if necessary to farm out the work, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried.. REIXTOOD CITY WO MIS CLUB REQUEST BAN ON PINxBALL MACHINES. The Clerk read the letter wherein the Woman's Slub asked that the Council pass an ordinance which would make illegal the possession of any "Gaming