CC MIN 1969 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

4 1 rz-) He commented on the recently passed BCDC bill and stated discussions had been held and opinion had been expressed by legal department of Leslie Properties that no effect would result on Redwood Peninsula because of previous commitments . In reply to questioning by Council as to responsibility of DMJM, as Consulting En- gineers to City , in making recommendations and reports to City on safety recommenda - tions , Mr . Caryl stated DMJM had no part in the actual construction of residences in the District and such recommendations as strapping down water heaters would have to be referred to City Staff for implementation if requested . He advised recommenda - tions related to soils reports and other criteria aspects falling in their sphere were being carried out . Assistant City Manager suggested that Staff and Consulting Engineers be permitted to investigate this issue more thoroughly , as felt it to be more of a policy decision of City , which would involve not only implementation , but also policing and there - fore probably not in the realm of Consulting Engineers ' authority . Reference made to City Manager ' s report submitted previously on this issue , and point noted by him that just as much earthquake hazard existed in all of the City , as in Redwood Shores , and that it was just as important for an automatic shutoff to gas lines by PG&E service as the anchoring of water heaters in a residence . In reply to whether a rechecking and up- dating of the Seismic Study that is to be done indicated any pending changes in re - commendations previously made , as to either anchoring water heaters or automatic shutoff on gas lines , Mr . Caryl stated steps now being taken to review recommenda - tions after this first five year period , but no changes were implied at this time , He also answered in reply to question that he knew of no other recommendation made in the Study that is not now being complied with , either by developer or the District , but would review and verify this statement . One point raised as to a possible contradiction in that anchoring of water heaters or shutoff devices should apply equally throughout the City , whereas certain type of construction for foundations required in the project without special ordinance re - quired for application to all of Redwood City . Mayor Bury asked that Staff note the comments which had been made during this discus - sion in order to response could be made to Council . Mayor Bury accepted Assistant City Manager ' s suggestion that this subject be made an Agenda item next week, in order that a full report might be presented to Council . ( Memo 8/5/69 ) t PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Map to rezone East View Way Annexation No . 1 , property located at 618 -620 East View Way ; being Lots 12 and 13 , Block 205 , Estates of Emerald Lake Subdivision No . 2 , from " IS " ( Interim Study ) District to "RH " (Residential -Hillside ) District , declared open and affidavits of publication and mailing ordered filed , Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 8 , 1969 , and recommended rezoning the area to RH-15 ( Residential -Hillside - 15 , 000 sq . ft . minimum ) District . Staff report stated area was recently annexed to Redwood City and contained two sub - divided parcels with each parcel having approximately 16 , 000 sq , ft . of area , with two recently constructed single -family dwellings ; that adjacent area is presently in 1143 4 .69