1966 333-338 _ 10-24 cont. to 11-7-1966

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Minutes of Regular Meeting Redwood City Council November 7, 1966 8:00 P. M. Pledge of Allegiance led by Judy Schwartz, Sharon Yuki, Julie Scholes, of Cadette Girl Scout Troop #2613. Invocation led by Reverend Richard Bimson, of First Methodist Church. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilmen Robert H. Bury, Floyd D. Granger, Mary W. Henderson, Paul C. Keckley, Herbert G. Petersen, John S. Rosselli, Mayor Sidney D. Herkner and City Clerk Helen C. Moore. Also noted present were City Manager Howard C. Ullrich, City Attorney Richard Gardella, Assistant City Manager Henry V. Burget, Deputy Police Chief Theodore Moudakas, Police Chief William Faulstich, (entered meeting at 10:30 p.m.) Director of Public Works J. Louis Scherer Planning Director Ken Schroeter, Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss, and Deputy City Clerk Marian McCrindle. Councilman Rosselli moved to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 24, 1966, including the corrections submitted in writing to Council relating to Page 6 and Page 10, seconded by Councilman Henderson, and carried. Mayor Herkner announced Korean Orphan Project Award which was to be awarded to Miss Fourth Grade Class at Henry Ford School. Councilman Rosselli detailed voluntary contribution which had been made by this class by sending needed supplies to Korean Orphans and introduced Miss Marion Dempsey and her class, Mr. Justino, Manager and Coach of Redwood City's Women's Softball Team, the Jets, presented trophies which had been won during this last season and introduced the members of the team present. Mayor Herkner expressed Council's appreciation of this team representing the City so well, Councilman Rosselli requested records indicate he would abstain from action on following item because of property interests. PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution of Preliminary Determination, Lexington Avenue Improvements, declared open and affidavits of publication and posting ordered filed. Staff reported City's total contribution to this district was $6,400, $1,000 having been appropriated in the Budget and remaining $5,400 appropriated by Ordinance, for portions of improvements which could not be assessed to any property owners in the proposed District. Councilman Henderson questioned procedures as to property owners having been noti- fied of impending improvements and evidence of consent. City Clerk advised of public hearings to be set, notices to be mailed, and opportunities for protests to be filed during procedures set by law. City Attorney further clarified procedures. Council- man Granger advised in this instance how Council had initiated proceedings on basis of necessary for health and welfare of community as property owners would not instigate procedures for improvements. There being no written communications, or oral protest, Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried, Councilman Rosselli abstaining.