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79 5• All necessary sewage, drainage, water supply, power, telephone and gas services would be located and sized. 6. Detailed estimates would be prepared for the complete development and broken dawn in foams so that the cost for building any portion of the area could be readily determined. If approved by the City Council, it is understood that the total fee for the above work will be the sum of $1750, payable as follows: One-half the above sum, or $875, to be paid when items 1 and 2 have been completed. The balance to be paid when all above items have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Payment is to be made from the recently ly created Stulsaft Park fund, as a result of cinnabar mining (Wr operations in this area. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of the report and recommendations, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. . CITY MANAGER REPORT ON BLEACHER COVERING HAWES PARK NO. 1 AND SOFTBALL GROUNDS LIGHTS. The City Manager asked 7 I for additional time. Councilman Royer moved that the matter be carried on the agenda for one week, -seconded 60 by Councilman Stout and carried. REPORT ON INSPECTION OF PROPERTY AT 429 HMLAND STREET, LOT 9, BLOCK 1,30 RANGE D, MEZESVILLE. During a recent inspection of the above structure and, property, the following conditions were noted: - 1. Dwelling consists of three rooms and bath. Exterior finish is T & G vertical siding. Interior finish is plaster board. 2* Foundation is wood sills directly on ground with clearance of joist less than minimum as required by the City of Redwood City Building Code. 3* Illegal roofed -over addition to attached garage interferring with proper lights and ventilation of bathroom. . 4* Vents on wood burning kitchen range and water heater do no Comply to the City of Redwood City building Code. 5e Electrical service and wiring does not now comply to the City of Redwood City Electrical Code* ~" 6. Plumbing installation does not now meet existing City of Redwood City Plumbing Code. 7. On the front portion of the private property and including that area from the building setback to the curb is now being used for miscellaneous storage. A like condition exists on the rear portion of the private property, creating a definite physical and fire hazard. 8. The occupant of 429 Howland Avenue is now using the adjacent City owned Lot No. 8 for further storage of miscellaneous object such as old boxes, cartons, books, papers, old clothing, furniture, and junk of all descriptions. It is the combined opinion of the Housing Survey Group that the above conditions be complied with and further that Lot No. 8 owned by the City of Redwood City and that public property in front of 429 Howland Street be cleared. If legally possible, the required sidewalks be installed thus preventing a further occurrence of the conditions that now exist and itemised in the above. There was a discussion as to whether or not the City owned tjot 89 when it was tax deeded to the City, and whether or not the City could legally enter and work on Lot 8. The matter of checking into the ownership of Lot 8 was turned over to the City Manager and City Attorney for a report next week. Councilman Granger e asked that they make a recommendation as to what the Council can do to obliterate the hazard. �I CITY CLERK REPORT ON BID OPENING SALE OF LOT CORNER TOPAZ AND HARDING, LOT 42 BLOCK 12 JEFFERSON AVENUE ADDITION. The Clerk reported that only one bid had been received, however, the bidder had scratched out the second paragraph of the bid and attached condition subject to streetwork and assessments being free and clear and ,r... deed from City conveying title free and clear. The bidder also attached a letter in which tkWe stated they submitted this bid subject to receiving a variance from the Planning Commission, which would allow a five foot front setback and a two and one-half foot rear setback. This would be necessary in order to construct the proper building that they are contemplating. After discussion it was ruled that this bid was out of order and Councilman Spillers moved that the bid be disqualified, seconded by Councilman Britschgie This was followed by discussion as to what type of building could be constructed on this lot. Building Inspector Kreiss stated that the present seback plans would leave only room for an 11 foot building* Motion carried.