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i 1 1 9.5 the question, Councilman Granger -stated that in the past the Council has looked with disfavor on the granting of such applications. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending favorable action by the Council of acceptance of extensions of the easterly ends of Howland and Stan- dish Streets subject to the condition that an easement be provided in addition to the proposed extension of Standish Street, the easement to be the Pull width of the street and extend from the end of the proposed extension of Standish to the east- erly property line of the petitioners. It was also recommended that the property so .dedicated to be returned to the petitioners within a reasonable period of time if no tie can be made into an access road of the proposed freeway. City Manager Blom explained that the problem arises from the filling of the area that is now being developed commercially between the Old Ranch Line and the Bayshore Highway and that in the case of Standish.Street, it might be desirable to build a service road to the freeway. He also advised that it would desirable to have an easement to provide for a storm drain. Councilman Armstrong moved the recommendatLon of the Planning Commission as explaimed by the City Manager be referred to the City Manager for.further consultation with the owners of the property to see if the easements can be obtained and that a report be made back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty. Under the question, Councilman Granger asked if the City would be assuming any obligation if the streets were accepted by the City.. City Manager Blom advised that the City would be responsible for maintenance if the streets were up to the city specifications, the maintenance being minor repair work. City Attorney McCarthy pointed out that the city never accepts any responsibility except for minor repairs. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from City Manager Blom advising of the resignation of Mr. Henry Beeger as a member of the Port Commission and recommending the appointment of Mr. S. D. Herkner to his unexpired term which runs until the first Monday in Jply, ` 1950. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that the recom- e mendation of the City Manager be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Armstrong moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the City Clerk be instructed to express to Mr. Beeger the Council's regret of his resignation and thanks for the many years of service he has extended to the city. Motion passed unsnimously. Communication was received from the Planning Commission recommending favorable.action on the tentative map of Redwood Terrace No. 4 Subdivision as revised on,an attached sketch and providing for the realignment of Alabama Street and continue it through to Louisiana Street, and installation of traffic island -at the intersection of Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, acceptance of the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from the California State Disaster Council addressed to the Mayor in regard to establishing an "Accredited Disaster Council". Mayor Hilton appointed Councilman Granger, City Manager Blom and Police Judge Thorpe to study the communication and report back to the Council. Communication was received from Edmund - Coiffeur, 706 E1 Camino Real, protesting the one hour parking zone in front of his place of business and requesting a two hour, zone.