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

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186 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL MAY 19, 194-7. 8:00 P. M. i ON ROLL CALL the following we're present: Councilmen Carl A. Britschgi, Floyd D. Granger, t George W. McNulty, Arthur V. Swift, William M. Werder, Mayor Y. W.' Hilton and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were: City Manager E. W. Blom, City Attorney Cuthbert B. Currie, Assistant Engineer R. E. Pontow, City Collector Paul E. Perrin, Chief of Police C. L. Collins, Assistant Engineer H. L. Winter, Assessor -Auditor John J. Brophy,'Building Inspector L. M. Duncan. H. E. HOLMQUIST was administered the oath of office of councilman by City Clerk R. S. Dodge to fill the unexpired term of C. C. Armstrong. Mayor Hilton welcomed Mr. Holmquist to the Council and Mr. Holmquist took his seat upon the rostrum.° MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING were approved as mailed on motion of Councilman Werder,, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Motion passed unanimously. JAMES T. O'KEEFE appeared before the Council presenting a petition from Mr. Mary Andruss ? Pike and P. J. and Mildred Murphy for annexation of uninhabilted property at the end of Jefferson Avenue consisting of thirty-five acres which is known as the Pike property. Mr. O"Keefe also presented a resolution fixing the time and hearing on the petition. He asked that the hearing be held on June 9th in order to expedite the proceedings so that the subdivider could secure the proper commitment's and begin work on the construction of the proposed homes.* Mr. O'Keefe expressed the opinion that the property would have greater assessed value as soon as it is im- proved and that it would be to the advantage of the city to complete the annexation proceedings as soon as possible. He believed this was the city's opportunity to expand to the west. There was some discussion in regard to parts of the subdivis- ion not being immediately adjacent to the city and'the fact that if this subdivis- ion were annexed the Kensington Square area would not come into the city inasmuch as all the advantages of the city would be available to them without the increased taxes. In regard to the possibility of the annexation of Kensington Square, Mr. O'Keefe pointed out that this area is inhabited and would require a different pro- cedure and an election in the area favoring annexation. He did not believe it would be possible to obtain such approval and, therefore, recommended that it be by-passed. Insofar as waiting until the Pike property is improved before petition for annexa- tion is received and at that time include the Kensington'Square District, Mr. O'Keefe stated that there would not be enough building in the Pike area until proper facilities are available. Councilman Britschgi raised the question as to whether the city could afford to take in this subdivision and provide a sewerage system to this area. Mayor Hilton was of the opinion that the matter should be referred to the Engineering Department for a report as to the cost to the city of annexing the area. Councilman Werder was of the opinion that the resolution of intention to annex the territory should be adopted and published and at the public hearing the Oouncil could decide whether or not it wished to continue with the proceedings. City Attorney Currie advised that the Council may approve or disapprove the annexation and that a public hearing is necessary before approval can be given. He expressed the opinion that if the Council did not wish to proceed with the annexation after the public hearing it could disregard the petition, although he stated that he would prefer the resolution be passed subject to the City Attorney's