1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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268 Councilman Petersen concurred in statements made by Chairman of Committee but felt perhaps ordinance amendment should be offered inasmuch as Agenda item for considera- tion by Council as a whole. He also asked that representative of Gemco, who was present, be allowed to speak. Mr. Demerjian, of Ad -Art, representing Gemco, stated he had nothing to add than had been stated previously as to their desire for enlarged sign, but thanked Council for consideration given their request. Councilman Bury moved report of Sign Committee be accepted and approved. On question Councilman Keckley again detailed recommendation of Sign Committee in that present ordinance not be changed for increasing area of freestanding signs and restriction remain at 150 sq. ft. in area. Motion seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried,. (MINUTE ORDER #66-182) Resolution approving and authorizing agreements for appraisal and negotiation services for the acquisition of property necessary for the Belmont Slough dredging. Staff report stated Council was advised previously that approximately 5 acres of the Sca- venger Property must be acquired by the District forroad and waterway purposes, reso- lution authorizing condemnation to be submitted to Council at a later date when des- criptions and plans have been reviewed. City Manager's report submitted to Council detailed need for this acquisition by Redwood Shores, GID 1-64 for waterway and roadway purposes in connection with the Marine World project, this request for retention of appraisers being the first step towards acquisition. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5121 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF APPRAISAL AGREEMENTS FOR REAL PROPERTY IN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY SCA- VENGER CO. - BELMONT SLOUGH AREA, seconded by Councilman Keckley. On question, Councilman Henderson expressed her reasons for opposing this action, and questioned urgency. She also expressed opposition to City using power of condemnation on property to be used for sale to another. City Attorney advised land being acquired would not be sold, but used solely for streets and waterways. It will remain District property although Leslie will reimburse District for costs. City Manager advised negotiations now in process between Leslie and Scavenger Co. for this property, but if not successful, timing to meet deadlines for Marine World schedules requires acquisition by condemnation, and Leslie Properties will indemnify District for expenses involved in acquisition of this property. Jim Reiter, of DMJM, advised total of two parcels to be eventually acquired is 20 acres, but parcel under dis- cussion needed for Marine World channel is five acres as reported by the City Manager. After further discussion and clarification of proposed action, motion seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. Report and recommendation concerning Woodside -Middlefield Overpass. Report and recom- mendation of City Manager read in which alternative solutions for a pedestrian overpass were given with estimated costs as follows: