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91 money involved., Motion carried. 0.•C. JONES LETTER REGARDING PARKING LOT CONTRACT. The Clerk read the letter wherein it was stated that after 'Inspecting the condition of the Parking Lot No. VII job site todays it is their opinion that the area is in an unworkable condition and a satisfactory subgrade cannot be obtained. They are very anxious to resume work and complete it as soon as possible, howevers they feel it would be inadvisable to start operations until thys have had at least another month of drying weather. They plan to check the site conditions frequently and start work as soon as all concerned that because of the condition of the soil there wasn't anything else that the contractor could do. There is a crust on top but the soil underneath is till too wet. The letter was filed. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. A K Councilman Janes stated that there would be a meeting Thursday night, March 8th, in the Council Chambers with 6 Mr. Richard Ives. Urban Development will be under discussion. The public is invited. Councilman Jones asked if the State had been notified in the proposed Charter amendment. City Attorney Currie reported that the State did not have to be notified unless the amendment passers the election. Councilman Jones asked City Attorney Currie if he had completed contacting property owners adjacent to the Parking Lot 02 in regard to creek covering. The Attorney stated that he has been trying to contact one party but as yet the people have not been in when he has called. He will report next week• YACHT HARBOR COMMITTEE requested the following action: 1. The City Manager be authorized to call for bids for the dredging of the Yacht Harbor, plans and specifications for which will be prepared by the City Engineer, providing for a minimum depth of five (5) feet, and an alternate bid for the construction of a retaining levee, award to be made within 60 days of bid opening. 2. The City Manager be requested to speed completion of the west levee. Councilman Jones moved acceptance of the report and that the City Manager be authorized to proceed, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by discussion in regard to the 60 days and what was to take place. Motion carried. The Clerk read the letter from Robert R. Thompson, Chairman, 1956 Easter Seal Drives wherein he stated that the Annual Easter Seal Campaign for funds will take place in San Mateo County between March 10th and April 1st of this year. No Council action was taken0 however, the newspapers were asked to please make note of the dates, APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Councilman Jones moved reappointment of Mary G. Thorhing and William McKeegan to the Library Board for a three year terms seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF H. PAPAZIAN TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 22 TO 24s BLOCK 130 HIGHLANDS OF EMERALD LAKE INTO TWO LOTSs 84 x 128 and 76 x 118 (Piedmont Way). Councilman Royer moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendations seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. s... PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF A. M. CARREIA TO RESUBDIVIDE PORTION OF LOT 80 %.r BLOCK E, WOODSIDE ACRES NO. 1 (1540 Kentfield Avenue) INTO TWO LOTS 75 x 115 subject to: 1. Deeding 27' along rear of lots• 2. Driveway to be rock base and plant mix. 3. Applicant agrees to go along with improvement of Sierra Street P* 4. Owner to pay for sewer lateral. it Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendations seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF M. AARONSON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO ALLow 5t REAR SET BACK FOR MEDICAL BUILDING AT 129 ARCH STREET, LOT 100 BLOCK 3s DINGEE PARK# SUBJECT TO LARRY WISE'S APPROVAL CF PARKING LAYOUT. Councilman Jones moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by 0 Councilman Rayer. City Engineer Jain stated that he wrote a letter to the Planning Commission and he did