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

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365 Minutes of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council November 28, 1966 7:30 P. M. Meeting called to order by Mayor Herkner at 7:30 P. M. Grading Ordinance. Councilman Rosselli stated introduction of this Ordinance had been purposely held over in order Staff might again review it and make a further recommendation concerning its need for adoption, as he had stated he concern over costs of publication if Ordinance not going to serve a need. City Manager stated further meetings had been held with those interested, in particular with Mr. Fred Gates, as directed by Council, and suggestions for changes had been of a minor nature, which Staff had no objection to incorporating in the proposed Ordinance. City Manager proceeded to briefly review changes suggested, Staff's main concern still being effect to individuals doing a small amount of excavation work, but advised final draft would be presented at Council meeting of December 5th. Mayor Herkner requested that a listing be made of questions and points of concern which had been submitted in order Council might check changes. (Memo 11/29/66) Councilman Rosselli questioned inference that Peninsula General Contractors Asso- ciation was opposed to proposed ordinance as he understood otherwise. City Manager advised organization did not specifically favor ordinance per se, but if ordinance felt necessary, the drafted ordinance was acceptable. Councilman Bury questioned whether purpose of this ordinance to control massive types of earth movement could not be accomplished by a less restrictive ordinance that would not disturb individual small cases, such as one lot. City Manager advised Staff had reviewed both Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance with thought of amendments which might effect control desired, but it appeared control could not be accomplished if sections added to these two ordinances. City Attorney also commented on lack of control should provisions for restriction of earth movement be inserted in Subdivision Ordinance as this would only affect areas where a Subdivision was coming into existence and cited example such as Motorcycle Hill should it not be developed as a subdivision, no control would be possible for earth movements. Councilman Bury asked whether minimum amount of earth movement proposed could be raised. Councilman Henderson questioned whether it would be possible to include a waiver of control as to any small individual or borderline operation for earth movement. City Attorney advised only provision having effect of a waiver related to some of standards, but could be changed in this respect. He also warned on points of liability of City once it assumed regulatory powers. Councilman Petersen commented on various points concerning restrictions on small property owner, and suggested ordinance be made available to all interested for further discussion and this be placed on Council Agenda for next week. Mr. Fred Gates indicated his desire for copy of proposed ordinance including all section changes indicated by City Manager.