1966 373-394 _ 12-1 to 12-12-1966

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376 cities strategically situated as to make such a program feasible, rather than on the full County plan. Councilman Petersen moved authority be granted Staff to request extension of time from Water Quality Control Board to March 1, 1967, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-146) Councilman Bury questioned possible control of odor from present sewage treat- ment plant, and was advised by City Manager that he had requested Mr. Jenks to recommend a type of control which would be reported to Council. Mr. Jenks advised of the type of counteracting chemical control that could be used to abolish this odor and explained its causes. (Memo 12/2/66) Councilman Petersen moved to authorize City Manager to advise County that City is considering a strategic local consolidation program for waste disposal pro- gram, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-147) Mayor Herkner called a five minute recess. Mayor Herkner announced "B" Dredge permit for Belmont Slough had been approved by BCDC Commission at meeting held in San Francisco this date, which would allow Marine World project to go full speed ahead. City Manager reminded Council of discussions held at Council level during preliminary planning For Canada College which made apparent serious problems in sewage dis- posal in Town of Woodside, He reviewed recent circumstances which concerned Redwood City boundary areas from this situation caused by leaching out of septic tank fields, particularly along Harcross Road. He reported a plan had been worked out from discussions held at Staff levels only between County and cities concerned to provide Woodside with sewage services from Redwood City. City Manager detailed from illustrated map areas involved, one to be serviced through the Fair Oaks District\ lines, one which might be serviced by Menlo Park, and one area which drained directly into Redwood City lines; pro -rata shares of costs which had been suggested, and how these had been compiled from various sources. (For full text See City Clerk's File - Sewage Treatment Programs) City Manager advised preparation now being made in Woodside for sewer lines to be constructed under site of Junipers Serra Freeway, and fact City is not committed in any way to include Woodside in any program considered by City, as it was possible they could make a connection to Menlo Park. City Manager stated presentation made on this proposal at this time to indicate plan for inclusion of Woodside was feasible and possibly desirable, but which had to be a Council deci- sion whether this proposal should be continued beyond this point. Mr. Adamson detailed further on the proposal for inclusion of Woodside to a tie-in to a City sewage plan. Council questioned further details as to plan proposed and how future development in Woodside areas would affect the facility.