1966 345-372 _ 11-14 to 11-28-1966

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M 5. Guarantee of eventual construction of California from site to Farm Hill Blvd., or extension of Edgewood Road. 6. Zoning restrictions within area of State College being maintained, except for limited changes as to needs. 7. That City and/or County guarantee adequate Police and Fire Protection. Mr. Alyn Beals, 1826 Industrial, representing North Red- wood Neighbors, Inc., indicated concern with City's commitment in letter of intent concerning traffic situation in northern part of City. He assured Council they were not opposed to State College but concerned with traffic pro- blems which would result. City Manager assured those present of the problems which would ensue should State College be chosen for this site, but also stated it would be some five or ten years before college actually in operation and of the small beginning enrollment before full capacity reached in additional eight years, to insure time to resolve problems which would arise without destroying finest residential area of the City. Mr. Rossman, 11 Springdale Way, questioned purchase price of property involved, and expressed concern for City's making any commitment at this point before public hearings which would be necessary to resolve problems of zoning, traffic, etc. City Manager advised purchase price stated at $8,650 average per acre and restated time element for resolving problems involved. Mr. Jack Stuart, Chairman of Citizens Committee, stated Committee well aware of problems involved and felt answers submitted in way of expression of opinion only, not necessarily commitments by City to do everything required. He also advised numerous letters on file supporting college site from those property owners adjacent to property. Mayor Herkner commented on fact that backing by Redwood City of this site much greater than any other communities had received for their sites, and apparently a large majority of citizens of Redwood City favored college being located here. Councilman Rosselli moved to accept Committee's and Staff's report and authorize Staff to proceed as outlined, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER #66-238) Councilman Henderson suggested letters of appreciation be sent to those who had helped get together the information that was needed to submit to Mr. Ciampi, Architect in charge. (Memo 11/22/66) Mayor Herkner ordered a ten minute recess at 10:30 P.M. Friendly Acres Water System. City Manager reported on firm recommendation at Staff level that City proceed to acquire this system. He advised he would prefer not to go into detail as to methods of acquisition at this time because of potential litigation that might be involved. He further reported on possible financing in current budget of $53,000 of which a portion to be used toward improvement of system already initiated by 18" transmission line going into Bay Road and considered first stage in long range program to improve _ system when acquired. He further stated he would recommend that Paul Adamson be directed to expedite plans and specifications to accelerate construction schedule for water improvements under bond financing, in order surplus can be calculated.