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90 engineering, to be reimbursed from the assessment district. He further stated that it was his under- standing that the property owners prefer to pay cash for these improvements, the machanics of which can be worked out by the City Attorney's office. Councilman Royer moved that the City Engineer be authorized to dray up the plans and specsp seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. CITY ENGINEER LETTER REGARDING RESURFACING STREETS AROUND HALL OF JUSTICE AND VICINITY. The City Engineer recommended that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the resurfacing of streets around the new Hall of Justice Building as follows: .r.� Marshall Street between Winslow and Hamilton, Winslow Street between Marshall Street and Bradford Street, Hamilton Street between Marshall Street and Bradford Street, and Broadford Street between Winslow Street and Jefferson Avenue. In addition it was recommended that this contract also include the resurfacing of Middlefield Road between Broadway and Theatre Street. It is estimated that this resurfacing will not exceed *"w $10,500 which an be paid from the current Street Maintenance Supplies and Services. Councilman Granger moved that the work be done, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Granger wanted to know if this was the time to talk to the County about installing electroliers in the vicinity of the new Hall of Justice. .This was followed by discussion in which City Engineer Jain stated that the sidewalk had already been poured. Councilman Granger moved that someone with authority contact the County about this matter, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was again followed by discussion and City Manager Rolison stated that the architect had been notified that the County would have to pay for the lighting. Motion carried. CITY ENGINEER LETTER REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE CONCRETE PIPE FOR ADDITIONAL FORCE MAIN UNDER NEW BAYSHORE FREEWAY AT STEINBERGER STREET. In his letter the City Engineer stated that the State Highway Department has requested that the City plan and make provisions for construction of any additional underground facilities to be required under the proposed Bayshore Freeway through Redwood City. It was his recommendation that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of 300 -feet of 33 -inch reinforced concrete pipe so that this material may be on had and available for installation during the early construction stages of the Bayshore Freeway. This material must be manufactured under special orders and ordered in advance as it requires considerable time for delivery. The estimated cost of this purchase should not exceed 93,000. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the City Engineer's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Manager was directed to purchase the necessary pipe, motion carried. COUNTY MANAGER REGARDING PROPOSED CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF EAST FULLER STREET. The Clerk read the following letter: Subject: Proposed Closure of Portion of East Fuller Street This is in further reference to my letter of February 15 to the City Council and your letter of February 21 concerning the County's acquisition of a portion of Block 6. The plat forwarded with m' above referenced letter was.taken from a preliminary title report, the area bounded by heavy black lines depicting a single piece of property on which the report was obtained. It is understandable how this may have led to inquires concerning the County's intent to acquire the other piece of property remaining in Block 6. It: is our understanding that there are two parcels of property in what now constiutes Block 6, and it is the County's intent to acquire both such pieces of property as additional parking area* I am sure the County, will be willing to provide such easements as may be necessary for utility lines and drainage, as such will not in any way interfere with the projected usage of the area* Will you kindly supplement my letter of February 15 with this memorandum in order that your Council may be able to clarify its thinking on this question, Very truly yours, E. R. STALLINGS County Manager City Manager Rolison stated that the County will have to provide the easement and also provide for the drainage. City Engineer Jain stated that he feels the City should retain easemtn rights. Councilman Royer moved that the Council go on record of abandoning the street subject to the acquisition of easembnts, seconded by Councilman Granger. Mayor Herkner wanted to add to the motion that this acquisition will not cost the City any money. This was followed by discussion, however, Mayor Herkner's suggestion was not incliWAd in the motion. It was the feeling of the Council that there definitely would not be any Mimi MR 6 mpn