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98 in the corporate limits of the City. He stated in discussing this proposal with the County Health Department they had indicated their receptiveness to withholding abatement proceedings until long range plans were authorized by the Council. Mr. Wm. Royer, representing the Hinch family, advised they would be willing to go along with any long range plan for entire area, and were not opposed to annexation to the City, as application for sewer connection prepared on the basis of the present ordinance which would permit such connection under certain conditions, but urged a solution be made as soon as possible because of the health hazards involved. Councilman Rosselli asked how help could be given immediately inasmuch as property not within the City, even if Council did approve suggestion made for the long range plan for the area. City Manager again stated the circumstances of the pri- vate sewer line to which it was possible to make a connection to this property, but that City Attorney would have to explain liabilities which might be involved. He stated if Council did approve an immediate permit, he would suggest the usual refundable $500 deposit if annexed within 2 years, the $550 connection fee, plus basic fee of $75, and the usual outside rates. Councilman Rosselli asked if it would be possible to use a temporary septic tank because of costs involved for immediate connection and in view of a longer range plan proposal, and was advised this was not feasible, City Manager advised costs of the line estimated at $3,000 which if split amongst the four property owners involved would be less in cost than for any other possible solution, and would provide a permanent solution and benefit the City as well,' Mr. Royer stated the Hinchs' had also planned on making an addition to their residence which was not possible with the present septic tank problems. Councilman Henderson questioned whether applicants were living on the premises and how long. Mr. Royer advised they had purchased this property about two months ago, although long time residents of the City, and problem was not apparent when purchased. Councilman Henderson questioned further details on the private sewer line men- tioned and was advised it ran into Acacia and terminated, had apparently been put in by some developer but no records available of its having been installed, but did tie into City line and those using same did pay outside rates. Further discussion was held on connections and plan proposed. Councilman Granger indicated his favoring plan proposed by City Manager and that he be authorized to prepare plans for Council's adoption. Paul Tessenforff protested property owners outside City being allowed to use City services, Councilman Keckley indicated he favored action which would relieve a nuisance to Redwood City even though outside City limits, and moved to grant connection re- quested and City Manager be immediately authorized to continue studies in order to bring in other property owners involved for the proposal recommended. City Attorney 49 5 V?