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

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38 Cordilleras -Upland -Upton Annexation. Report of City Manager read in full reciting fact area being considered for annexation contains approximately 85 acres and is almost completely enclosed by incorporated limits of Redwood City. As depicted on slide shown it was also pointed out area consists of two connected but district seg- ments: that portion in the general area of Harding -Alameda -Jefferson -Upton (commonly referred to as Kensington Square) and the portion in the Upland Road -Oak Knoll Drive -Hillcrest Drive -Alameda area. It was also noted a special election to annex the total area was held on October 19th, 1965, at which proposition failed by 13 votes of a total of 183 ballots cast. Council was advised Kensington Square portion now has adequate water and sewer service by virtue of a special assessment district, remaining area having a definite sewerage problem with many residences utilizing septic tanks of questionable adequacy, and water being served by the City. A tabulation was presented to show estimated present costs of a typical parcel of property in the Kensington area, and estimated costs if annexed. The small difference indicated City taxes would be virtually offset by the reduction in utility charges, fire insurance and removal from special districts. Staff now recommended annexation comprise the whole area in view of fact of the narrow margin of defeat and the renewed area -wide interest in joining the City. Councilman Petersen stated his support of Staff recommendation; suggested supplying as much information as possible to area residents and property owners, and moved to accept Staff recommendation and Staff be instructed to proceed as stated, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-225) Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION #5185 DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMANDS THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEYS FOR PURPOSE OF SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE IN VETERANS BOULEVARD WITHOUT PUBLIC BID THEREFORE. Staff report stated action necessary because of sewer main failure occurring September 1, 1966, under Veterans Boulevard at Woodside Expressway, which because of the size and extent of failure it was necessary to contact a contractor equipped manpower and equipment -wise to do such work, Fairley Constructors. Council was advised this contracting firm was required to work full crews and equipment Saturday and Sunday and Labor Day on a time and material basis plus percentage; that material bills and time records had been checked and complete charge amounted to $8,978.72. It was reported further that this was considered a true emergency by Staff in view of fact it was vital that work be done when industrial plants in this area not in operation. Councilman Henderson asked why Council had not been informed of this emergency prior to this time. City Manager advised he accepted full responsibility for breakdown in communications. Motion seconded by Councilman Bury and carried on roll call vote.