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Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting Redwood City Council May 5, 19609 8:00 P.M. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilmen Floyd D. Granger, Sidney D. Herkner, John S. Roisselli, William H. Royer, Mayor Ray A. Weymouth and Deputy City Clerk Vivian Rifb jerg. Councilmen Ron W.. Fields and Harold C. Stehle were noted absent. Also present were City Manager J. E. Neal, City Attorney Robert, J. Costello, Police Chief. William Faulstich, Fire Chief J. L. Lodi, Building Inspector L S. H. Kreiss, Assessor -Auditor John J. Brophy, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain and Water Superintendent H. L. Winter. DISCUSSION OV FIVE POINTS INTERCHANGE. The Mayor announced that Five Points Interchange had received a 58.25% majority vote at the last election, To start the discussion rolling Mayor Weymouth asked Mr. J. P. Sinclair, Assistant State Highway Engineer to outline the State's plans for this intersection. Mr. Sinclair stated that it was the plan of the Sta to to develop Woodside Road into an express high- way with four lanes of traffic. They have made a thorough investigation of this project and have settled on two different plans. To do the job right they would use the existing intersection at Spruce Street, round the corner and go through to the Freeway at Five Points,. The two plans are the "ultimate plan" and the "initial plan". The "ultimate" improvement would include the interchange at Five Points, separation over El Camino Real and over the railroad tracks* There would be a 4 quadrant clover leaf at Five Points allowing full flow of traffic. This plan is estimated to cost $1,700,000.00 which amount is excessive of funds available at this time. The State comtemplates 10 to 15 years before the State could have the money available. It would take all the present funds available to match Federal monies in order to apply for Federal aid. The State looked into means of finding funds for a limited time and came up with the initial development at a cost of a little over $2,000,000.00. The "initial" improvement would allow them to put in the street at grade after it leaves the railroad track. This would allow a raised section and bridge over the railraod tract with the road coming down to grade at Hancock and continuing on to Woodside Road. It would not allow a bridge over E1 Camino Real. Woodside Road would be split so traffic could use Manzanita or Spruce Street, one way streets. There would be two stop signs on E1 Camino Real which would do away with the three-phase system. Eventually, the State would install the "ultimate" plan;and work it into this plan. All the work South of the bridge would be lost except for acquisition. The loss is estimated to be $150,000 which they feel isn't too great considering the years the street will be used. If the City can contribute $1,000,000.00, the State will proceed with the "ultimate" plan. In the initial plan, Redwood Avenue would be closed off and traffic diverted to another street. The same thing would happen to Main Street. An additional aignal would be installed at Pine Street and E1 Camino Real. It will cost approximately $2,5009000 to add the overpass to Five Points on the initial plan. The Southern Pacific Company would probably put in 10% of the cost to install the structure over the rail- road tracks. The City would not be required to put up their money until such time as the contract is let. The ultimate plan is estimated to cost $1,700,000 and the initial plan to cost $2,190,000. Mr. Sinclair explained how the money is allocated to the Counties and how the State can spend the money. Also under discussion was the aid the City anticipated receiving from the County on this project. The State must have an answer from the City of Redwood City on or before January 1, 1961 as to whether or not they will participate in the f inancing of Five Points. If the City does not participate in the financing of Five Points, then the State will start proceedings on the initial plan. In either case,