1966 282.13 to 300_ 9-12 cont to 9-26-1966

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.296 Minutes.of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council September 26, 1966 7:30 P. M. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Herkner. Mayor Herkner announced that an invitation had been extended to the members of the BCDC and two members of the Staff to lunch at the Elks Club and complete tour of Marine World Site October 5th. Mayor also announced that the National League of Cities would have a conference starting December 3rd in Las Vegas and that someone should attend; he does not think he will be able to go and suggested Vice -Mayor Bury attend. Coun- cilman Henderson stated that if Councilman Bury goes, he should bring back a report stating if this should be budgeted in next year's budget. Councilman Granger questioned the source of money that would pay for this trip. Mayor Herkner stated he would try to go for one or two days at his own expense. Councilman Rosselli stated he would abstain from any comment on Item 9, Lexington Avenue Improvement District, because he owns property in this area. Councilman Bury questioned if there was any plan for a left turn at Main Street and Veterans Blvd., in regard to public hearing concerning Standard Oil Company, (Item X42) Planning Director stated owners indicated willingness to give whatever is needed for the street widening. City Manager said there are no funds in budget for extension of bridge; raider bridge structure will be at our expense; and State will not participate in improving Main Street, since it is no longer part of the State Highway System. Councilman Granger questioned beautification of Veterans Boulevard. City Manager pointed out that no grade has been set, and if trees are planted now it would have to be in planter boxes, so that when the west side of the street is improved, they would not have to remove the trees. Councilman Granger asked Council to consider planting Redwood Trees at every entrance to Redwood City, before the Centennial Celebration and he would like this item put on some future Agenda. Councilman Rosselli stated he wanted a report on straightening of creek at Community Park and would like to have it on the Agenda in 2 or 3 weeks showing cost figures and source of funds. Councilman Petersen reminded Council and ce,2,¢£6rEa BY CM. MENbeeSON -10%/46. Staff of his suggestion concerning damming the creek to create a swirnsnIns po@JNL. (Memo 9/27/66) Irp Councilman Bury stated that there have been favorable bids on contracts concerning storm drain, water and sewer and questioned if we could continue to use money generated by savings, for other projects of this character. City Manager stated that at present, we are staying even, as far as funding jobs as they come up, that the last two jobs bid have been under what was estimated, just about off- setting the first tido very high bids. Councilman Bury asked that if there is a surplus in the storm drain fund, what happens. City Manager stated if there is an overage, it is used on other storm drain projects that come up. Discussion of Smallcomb Enterprises letter regarding opening of barrier at Oak Avenue. Councilman Rosselli questioned if owners of Five -Points Shopping Center