BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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12 the basis of $p1.00 per year, and the School Board requests that the City ask for a lease and the length of time they want the lease to run. This should be turned oyer to the City Attorney to work out an agreement with the School Board. Councilman Stout moved that this be referred to the City Attoxney and authorize him to proceed and work out an agreement with the School Board. Councilman Stout moved that this be referred to the City Attorney and authorize him to proceed and work out an agreement with the School �^ Board and report back in two weeks, seconded by Councilman Jones. Councilman Britschgi I asked that the motion be changed and that the City Attorney be authorized only to work out the program, inasmuch as Council does not have definite ,plans of building branch %ibrar.y at this time. Councilman Stout amended his motion and the motion, as amended... carried. ' REQUEST ABANDONMENT PLANS NORTHWEST CORNER EL CAMINO AND WHIPPLE AVENUE. The Clerk read the letter from Harold Wattenberg, attorney for Herbert Stiller, who is purchasing the north-west corner of,El Camino Real and Whipple Avenue, known as the Fox Shoppe. In his letter Mr. Wqttenberg stated that his client intends to lease Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5 for a gasoline service station. It is respectfully requested that any restric- tions contained in the proposed, plan of the Planning Commission of 1948 be abandoned by the City of Redwood City. , Mn. Wattenberg appeared in person and stated his clients case. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Jones suggested that this matter be set for,study as he stated It must be considered with the thought still in mind as to the plans that the State may have for Whipple Avenue connecting to Bayshore. Councilman Royer suggested that the hearing be continued on the agenda and the City Engineer bring back the new proposed plans. Councilman Jones stated that they should also have the State plan. Councilman Britschgi stated that he would be opposed to any service station being built on this corner. Councilman Royer moved that the matter be continued and referred to the 'City Engineer and Trqffic Study Committee in regard to the new plan lines and report back to the Council, seconded by Councilman Jones.. City Engineer Jain stated that these plan lines were suggested by the the Planning Commission and he thought they whould be considered. Councilman Royer added to his motion that the City Attorney take this matter up with the Planning Commission. This was followed by discussion. Police Chief Faulstich stated that this is one of the most difficult intersection in town and he thinks that it should be given considerable thought. Mr. Wattenberg asked that he be allowed to attend the meetings. Permission was granted to Mr. Wattenherg. Motion carried. REPORT ON BID OPENDING, 200 FEET OF 22" IRE HOSE. City Manager Rolison submitted the �l following report: "Attached find recommendation of Chief Lodit with reference to the purchase of 2000 ft. of 22" fire hose for the Fire Department. Since the two bids received on American Rubber hose are identical, and therefore price and quality are equal, it is my recommendation that a representative from each of these two bidders draw lots in order to determine which bidder shall be awarded the contract. White the budget appropriation is $236.00 short of the amount re- quired for this purchase, this small amount can be absorbed without making a transfer of funds." , The Clerk read the following report submitted by Fire Chief J. L. Lodi: "Bids for 2000 feet of 21" fire hose were received and opened December 1, 3:00 P- M- Specifications asked for were California State Fire Marshal mildew-proff standard.