BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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10 City te'th'ering into a valid contract with the next lowest bidder. Councilman a Weider moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Under the question, Councilman Granger stated his opin- ion that the City should secure a release from Mr. Conners to safeguard their interest. City Attorney McCarthy advised the City was amply protected inasmuch as Mr. Conners had requested in writing, release from his bid. Suggestions that Job #5 be held up was discussed and City Manager stated he would like the Council•, to authorize him to handle this matter when Mr. King made his decision. This was agreed upon and motion was passed unanimously. Matter of Hudson Park final map was next on the agenda. City Clerk read two letters from Planning Commission, one recommending approval of final map subject to submission of a plan by the subdiver, David Holder, which would be acceptable to the Council assuring that no unsightly condition result on Lots 7, 81, 9 and 10 as observed from the Redwood Avenue Side. The second letter recommended set back lines on Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 to be 15 feet and on Lots 3, 42 9 and 10 to be 20 feet. A letter was, read from C. E. Randlett, Civil Engineer, outlining a plan of Mr. Holder to plant a hedge along Redwood Avenue porperty line and make a deed restriction for these lots that hedge be maintained. Mr. James T. O'Keefe, Jr. appeared for the property owners objecting to the accept- ance of final map. Mr. O'Keefe stated he had had considerable experience in such matters and it was his contention that the map as submitted did not repre- sent sound planning. He stated further that nowhere to his knowledge was the facing of•baok yards to a public street permitted. 1 Mr. Randlett stated Mr. Holder would be willing to dedicate the strip of land between the creek and Redwood Avenue to the City for a park, contending that the planting of shrubs, trees, etc. would eliminate the objectionable feature. Councilman Werder stated that inasmuch as both parties were'of the opinion that plan as submitted was undesirable, he believed Mr. Holder and his engineer should get together and replan the subdivision so that the objectionable fea- tures be eliminated. Councilman Werder moved that the matter be referred back to the subdivider and his engineer to refigure and that the final map as sub- mitted be disapproved. After further discussion, motion carried unanimously. City Manager Blom explained to the Council that due to oversight, Redwood Terrace No. 1 had not been posted nor had the legal notice advertising hearing and = opening of bids on October 7th been published, therefore it would be necessary to postpone action and further procedure before hearing could be held. City Attorney suggested that a resolution should be passed changing thime of hear- ing and calling for bids. Councilman Britschgi offered such a resolution, seconded by Councilman McNulty, and same passed unanimously on rbll call. Councilman Armstrong noted absent. RESOLUTION No. 400 NOTE "Resolution 400 was superceded by Resolution No. 401 passed and adopted October 7, 1946.