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

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(Alameda near City Limits), into 2 lots, subject to providing sewer eonbecttbn, applicant Gharles Carter. Councilman Royer moved its approval, seconded by Coun- cilman Jones and carried. °DISCUSSION ENSUED IN REGARD TO DEPARTMENTS`CARRYING OUT DESIRES OF COUNCIL AND ELIMIN- ATING SOME ITEMS FROM, THE AGENDA: Councilman Herkner brought up the moving of houses temporarily and standing for a long period on a storage lot which did not improve the appearance ofthe City. Time limits were discussed on storage and Coun- eilman Herkner moved that the City Manager check into this with the Building Inspec- for and report back at the next meeting,. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED 1tSUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7,-8, and 9, Block 15, KENSINGTON SQUARE (CORNER ALAMEDA AND CHESHIRE WAY) into 4 lots, all in excess of 6,000 sq. ft. ' applicant Richard Kahn, Councilman Jones moved its approval, seconded by Council- man Royer. This was not included in the proposed Kensington Square as not only did they not: petition for improvements, but improvements were uneconomical from an engineering standpoint beoause of the steep grade of the street. Motion carried. LETTER FROM THE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY REQUESTING TEMPORARY BUILDING PERMIT NEAR YACHT CLUB, PROPOSED RENTAL, OFFER FOR SPACE 6 to 9 months, 20 per month to the City, in order to facilitate construction of a new transmission line across the estuary near the San Mateo Bridge. Sketch attached. City Manager Rolison recommended approval. Councilman Herkner moved this be referred to the Port Commission, sec- onded by Councilman Jones and carried. PETITION - PROPERTY OWNERS ON TOPAZ STREET FOR STREET LIGHTS. Councilman Jones moved this be referred to the Street Lighting Committee and the City'Manager to report at the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. INVITATION TO COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND INSTALLATION OF DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN OFFICERS Friday, May 9th, at 8:00 P. M. at the Veteran's Building. City Clerk Dodge to remind Council members again at the May 5th meeting. RED CROSS INVITATION TO COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING at the Menlo School and College, Thursday, May 8th, at 7:00 P. M. Dinner 02.00. RSVP by May lst. City Clerk Dodge to contact the Council members not later than May 1st. Checks payable to American Red Cross, 1794 Broadway, Redwood City. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE READ A LETTER FROM COUNSEL OF Mr. Varsi in regard to temporary sewer connection for apartments on Manzanita Street. On question from Mayor Granger, Mr. Currie stated he did not approve of the letter. According to City Engineer Jain the permanent installation might well cost 03,000, therefore a bond of $500 or $1,000 would not be sufficient notice in the event of emergency maintenance as they wished. Councilman Royer moved that the City Attorney draft a letter in accordance with the Council's wishes and according to the motions in the minutes of April 7th, On review of the minutes it was found that the intent of the motion and certain state- ments were not correct and the following corrections were made, amending approval of minutes of April 7th. The following was to be deleted:- "If Stambaugh Sewer project goes through this would guarantee payment of the permanent installation". And in motion of Councilman Royer "that the City accept the application for temporary sewer connection if sufficient bond is posted to cover any possible repairs to the temporary line", the following is to be deleted: - 'fend the installation Of new permanent sewers". Amended corrections were on motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. Councilman Royer restated his motion that the