BOOK 24_1952-04-21 to 1953-10-05(missing 1953-10-05 to 1954-02-15)

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ii (Engineer's estimate - $21,684.20). Councilman Britschgi moved that these bids be is referred to the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. The City Engineer to brie in results of bid, to check later in the meeting. g g g' ANNEXATION OF .'.'PESSANO TERRITORY", Woodside Road. The City Attorney having advised the ry Council that no decision could be made prior to consent from Atherton and San Carlos. Councilman Royer moved that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting of the Council, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney, and carried. ORDINANCE No.701 ESTABLISHING 15 MINUTE PARKING ZONE ON PORTIONS OF JEFFERSON AVENUE AND BRADFORD STREET. Ordinance had been introduced on May 5, 1952, and affidavit of publica- tion was ordered filed. Councilman Britschgi offered ordinance for adoption, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. f REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE REPORT, ACQUISITION OF LOT 2, Block G, Woodside Acres. Councilman Herkner reported the Real Estate Commission valued the lot at 01750, and does not rec- ommend purchase until the future of the street is determined. Councilman Royer pointed out that other property owners will be affected, and therefore the Planning Commission should recommend the course of action, not the Real Estate Committee. The Council was advised that the Planning Commission wished to set plan lines in this area, and also that the owner contemplates erecting a building which if constructed would block the future street. Planning Commission recommends purchase of this lot, since only this one is needed to put the street through. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Manager be authorized to take necessary steps to acquire this property, seconded by Councilman Royer, who also requested that any one present who wished to be heard on this subject'be given the opportunity to speak. Councilman Herkner thereupon offered an amendment to the motion deferring action for 30 days in order to notify property owners. Councilman Britschgi withdrew his motion with the consent of the second. Coun- oilman Herkner moved that a Public Hearing be set on this matter for the second meeting in June (June 16, 1952) and that the property owners be notified. Seconded by Council- man Royer and carried. REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE REPORT ON SALE OF LOT 14, Block 6, West Redwood. Councilman Herkner reported that the property in question is a 25 ft. lot on which a bid was received, but which bid was not accompanied by the usual 10% deposit. City Collector Perrin had been requested by the Committee to contact the property owners on both sides of the lot in an attempt to interest them in the purchase of the property. Mr. Perrin reported that Mr. Fontan and Mr. D'Artais had been invited to attend the Council meeting but were not present. Mr. Thos. Wilson, whose offer of 0600 was under consideration, protested any further delay, and stated his willingness to make immediate payment for the lot. City Attorney Currie advised the Council that they could waive the irregularity of this verbal bid and accept same. Councilman Royer moved waiver of irregularity and accept- ance of Mr. Wilson's bid of $600.00, as recommended by the Real Estate Committee, sec- onded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. SIDEWALK, TENTH AVENUE - 900 Block, Friendly Acres. Councilman Herkner reported that the Committee recommends to the Council that three sections, each 5 x 6 ft. be taken up and replaced. He further reported that Councilman Jones is working on this problem and hopes to be able to make a report at the next Council meeting. Councilman Royer moved that this matter be carried on the agenda for the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried.