1966 219-246 _ 6-20 cont. to 7-25-1966

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238 COMMUNICATIONS: Communication from Robert D. Adams, 267+ Eaton Avenue, noti- fying Council of protest of a substantial number of residents in the proposed Eaton Avenue Assessment District as to cer- tain specifications proposed for sidewalks, allocation of assessments of unincorporated areas and City area, cost of storm drain proposed, etc. City Attorney advised this assessment district was to be a jointly constructed for Eaton Avenue Improvements by City and County, but that City had relinquished jurisdiction to County for construction purposes. City Manager was instructed to answer this communication and also meet with Mr. Adams if he so desired, to dis- cuss this situation. (Memo 7/12/66) -� Councilman Rosselli moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. HGN C. MOORE, City Clerk Minutes of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council July 18, 1966 7:30 P. M. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Herkner. City Manager introduced new Director of Public Works, Louis Scherer, to each member of the Council. Councilman Keckley requested addition of another item to the Agenda regarding en- dorsing Sequoia Hospital Bond issue. Councilman Rosselli stated that the Council should start taking part in items that are to be up before electorate, and show that as community leaders, they will take an interest, especially in the things that are of importance to the community. Councilman Bury concurred with this statement. Councilman Henderson stated that Council should give this item consideration and agreed it should go on the Council Agenda tonight, as the last item. Councilman Petersen questioned appointment consideration for the vacancy on the Planning Commission, and stated that it should be filled, because of the impor- tance of having this particular board complete in view of pending matters. Councilman Petersen nominated Marty Mohr and urged appointment be made at this meeting as no other candidate submitted. Councilman Keckley stated that when a vacancy occurs on a certain Commission, a date should be set in advance by the Council, for the purpose of submitting names for the vacancy, and then the — names voted on at scheduled date. Councilman Henderson stated that she thinks members of the Council should have all the information on hand a week in advance. Councilman Rosselli stated plenty of time should be given Council in regard to choosing the right people for these boards, that at least 30 days would be adequate to fill a vacancy. Mayor Herkner stated this would be held over one week, and at that time action on appointments would be taken for the Board of Building Review and the Planning Commission, that if Council members have any additional candidates to submit, get them in by Friday.