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

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17, installation bf sidewalks. Since that time, Mr. Ludwig werder, representa tive of the Land Development Company, suggested the Council. withhold a greater I amount and provide that no sidewalks be built until houses are built which would save tearing up the sidewalks as utilities are put in. This 'plan was, agreeable to City Manager Blom who suggested that $6000 would be sufficient to withhold. The City.Attorney was authorized to rewrite the agreement to pro- vide for withholding $6000 and providing that sidewalks be built as the houses are built. City Manager Blom advised that the M. J. King Company, Inc. had entered into an agreement with the Friendly Acres water Company to supply water to the old Canine Tract, now known as Redwood Manor, and to which the city was obligated to furnish water. This would release the city from their obligation;to fur- nish water to this subdivision. He asked authority to execute an agreement releasing the city from liability to supply water service to the Redwood Manor subdivision. He also explained that the city has a water maip in one of the streets which he wished to offer for sale to the M. J. King Company, and which they had indicated they would be willing to purchase in place although no price has been discussed. He believed a fair price would be $1.50 per lineal foot. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the city. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Britschgi asked if there was any- way in which the city could specify the size of pipe to be ueed�in this sub- division in the event the city .took over the system in the future if this property is annexed to the city. City Manager Blom advised that they were following city plans and specifications as to the mains to be installed. 1 City Attorney McCarthy advised that in regard to the parking lot on Perry Street, Mr. Bert Conroy had reported no success in obtaining property owners signa- tures to a petition to•formulate a parking lot district. A condemnation suit is now pending on the property, however, there is no money available for the purchase of the property until the district is formed. The property owners wish the city to institute the action. City Attorney McCarthy advised that he had prepared an ordinance whereby the Council could institute action to form the parking lot district. There was some discussion as to whether this would be proper or not and Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Granger that the matter be placed on the .agenda for consideration at the next meeting and the ordinance further discussed at that time. Motion passed unanimously. City Attorney McCarthy advised that the Planning Commission at its last meeting had approved zoning -and setback lines in iRedwood Terrace No.I and II and he had prepared an ordinance for adoption by the Council along these lines. However, no communication was received from the Planning Commission and the Council was reluctant to act until one had been received. Councilman Granger asked if any progress had been made on getting bids on Califor- nia Square. City Manager Blom advised that City Engineer Wilson has started on the plans and that he would check into the matter.