1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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present to give the second of the new series of monthly progress reports on Redwood Shores. Mr. Reiter advised of the following developments in order that Council might be kept aware of progress on all matters in the Redwood Shores development: From an illustrated chart he reviewed each development under — way or in planning stages, starting with Reclamation and Drainage Improvements; Ralston Parkway Section 1 and associated work, consisting of drain, culvert, etc., approximately 50% completed; interior waterway control plans and specifications prepared and reviewed by City, being funded by Leslie Proper- ties, to be under way shortly; Dredge A to be completed in May after completion of interior water way controls; staging pro- gram for construction of levees and the filling of approximately 8 acres of land between existing dike and proposed new construc- tion; continuing negotiations relating to Dredge B, and phase of waterway already out to bid which is to be constructed by the District, and land fill to be made by Leslie Properties out of their three million dollar participation of last year; plans and specifications being about 90% complete for Primary 3 project, first stage of filling operation after site prepara- tion (he advised this area basically covers a housing area proposed for the 1969 program). In reporting on progress under the General Facilities phase of project, he advised Oxidation Pondp,Phase I, contractor was awaiting delivery of certain equipment before project completed, but job proceeding on schedule; Phase II, covering outfall line separated from Phase I, awaiting formal permission from the State Lands Commission, although informal permission had been received on the design prepared by Jenks & Adamson; Ralston Parkway, Section I, progress delayed sDmewhat at the moment because of storm drain and utility lines having to be installed first, and reported on the discussions now being held with the PGE and PTT concerning relocation of overhead lines in this area. He advised negotiations had not been successful so far but a new angle now being reviewed for consideration; Ralston Interbhange design now being checked by the State Highway Division, encroachment permit given by the District to the City as requested by the State; Unit #1 improvements for first housing area, draw- ings and specifications being reviewed by City Staff, with con- struction anticipated to begin in April; neighborhood waterway parks under way, Marine World landscaping being checked and will be submitted for approval by Council when all coordinated; in- terior waterway dredging, second increment, to line up with 1969 housing, under submission with the City Manager; design formu- lated of bridge across bridge parkway being reviewed by the Urban Design Committee; also, another traffic analysis anticipated because of changes since the previous one made. Councilman Rosselli asked that a discussion be held at the next Council meet- ing relating to Advanced Planning for the Shores project. Councilman Bury suggested informational material be furnished Council from Urban Design Com- mittee, even though in a preliminary stage. City Manager advised it was his intent that Council be informed of proposed designs, but that planning thus far still in the early formative stage with no precise designs yet available. He advised there had been one Task Order only so far for a "mock up" model to be made for several types of luminaires, but assured Council this Committee was an advisory body only and all final recommendations being made for "street furniture" design would have to go to Council for approval. Mr. Reiter advised project pressed time -wise for some early considerations for design of street lights be- cause of scheduled Marine World opening, and light installation needed before that time. He advised that Marine World needs now taking priorities with all work associated thereto being considered first in view of time schedule for its opening. wa s 15