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1 � l�dinutes of the Regular Pdeeting Redv�ood City Cauncil September 16, 1957, 8:00 P.1d. The Clerk called the mesting to order in the absence of Mayor Rayer. Counci7xrian Herlrner offered RFSOLU2IOId 2312 APPOINTING COUNCII.MAN GR.ANGER MAYOR PRO TEMPORE DURING CURT�ENT ABSENCE OF THE �4AYOR and maved its adopticm' seconded by Councilman TReiss and carried on ro11 call, Councilman Spillers and Mayor Rayer being noted absent. Invocation �vas led by City Clerk R. S. Dod.ge. '� � , ON ROLL CALI, the f ollovring were noted prssent: Counci]men Sidney D. Herkner� Hixam S. Stout� Louis VYeiss� Ray �� �Peymouth� �Q�ayor pro--tem Flayd D. Granger and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Cauncilman Robert V.Spillers and Mayor w'illiam H. ftayer Rere noted absent. Also present xere City Engineer Glenn°A4. Jain� City A ttorney Rober� J. Costello, Engineerir� Associ.ate Arthur Eskelin� Police Chief William Faulstich, Assistant to the � �� City �anager L. A. Kimball� Planning Cournissioners Rambo� I�acD�nald and Greernrold� Fjater Superintendent H. ' �� L. Winter� Assessc�-Auditor John J. Brophy� Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss and Senior Stenographer Clerk Vivi.an �Iolmquist. Councilman Weiss moved approval of the B�inutes of September 3� 1957s as mailed� s econded by Councilman Staut and carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLAiJNING OJMMCSSION�S REC(I+RMENDATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN LINES� SPRUCE STREET BETINEEN EL CAMINO REAI, AND BROAI�PAY. The affidanit of publicatian was ordered filed. � The folla�ving people addressed the Council with regard to the plan lines: Fred Hamilton� Hae�ard Lester; Prancis Britschgi� representing Betsie Frank; Mark Hite� 319 A Street; and 'Jack Leonard� representing Mrs. Plecq. There was considerable ' discussion with regard to the possibility of setting a ti�ne limit on the plan lines in the event the State does not see fit to make this �treet an eacpressrray. Also under discussion was the possibility of Manzanita Street being c nsidered for the expressway rather than Spruce Street. Councilman Herkner moved that the Y..� public hearing be closed� s econded by Councilman VPeiss and carried.. Councilman Weiss moved that the qu�stion of plan lines be refarred to the City Attorney for the necessary �� papers to be drawn up for the plan lines� seconded by Counci7lnan Herlmer. Councilman Stout asked if there was any vray in which they could i.nclude in the resolution s�e ray to make the State give a definite ans— wer within the next six months as to whether or not they are go;�ng to proceed with�ruce Street. This was follvwed by discussion. Councilman Weiss c1id. not'�elieve that Councilman Staut�s thinking should be included in the resolution ar�d and would not change his motion. The motion earried �mll ca11 with Councilman Spillers and Mayor Royer being noted absent, Cauncilman Herkner moved that the Cit,y Manager be directed to do everything in his pvwer to ge� action on the impravement of Spruce Street. Councilman �Peiss asked that they a dd that tha City Manager make a periodic report on the progr�ss and ev�ery Couneilman do everything in his pawer to expedite the aatter� the Clerk to place the item on the a genda in 60 days. This was included in the motion which Councilman Weiss seo�nded. � The �otion carried. • ;,,,� PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANNIl�tG COA�idISSION�S RECOI�IDATION TO �STABLISH OFFICTAL PLAN LINFS TO EXTEND INDUSTRIAL �AY FRO� �FIIPPLE AVENtJE 80� BEY'OIdD STANDISH STFiEET TO CONNECT V9ITH WINSLAlP STRF�ET. The affidavit of public— ation wa� ordered filed. Counci]man Herkner asked to disqualify himsel£ as he was a property amer in the vicinity that is being considered on this public hearing. Mr. Eskelin �acplained the plan lines to the Caur�- � � � cil and to the people present in the audience. The follvwing people spoke in p�otest of the plan linesz Dennis Woodma.n� representing I+�rs. Koempel;. A�r. Tessendorff; John Quinn: John Robb� 118 Winslae► Street�, and Hvward Burt� 501. Standish Street. There was a very len�thy discussion as to the need of this extension� traffic�� ?roblem and signals at the intersection of Industrial Way and Whipple Avenue� a�cl what effect the new Bayshore Highway might have on the traffice problem. _ _ ,..v� �,,,, d��....-_. .... ... _ .a ��, _, , „�.