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

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I 129 Gentlemen: As we notified you orally last week, it is with A great deal of relectance and after considerable thought that we find it necessary to submit our resignation as City Attorney for the City of Redwood City. This resignation may be accepted at the will of the Council, but in no event later than September 1, 1956. Our decision in this is definite and final: however, in no event do we which to leave the City in an embarrassing position insofar as legal counsel is concerned, and we will copperate to the fullest in taking care of the City's legal problems until our successor is named. It should be pointed out at this time that it has been a truly great pleasure to work with the City Council and all department heads during the nearly nine years that we have acted as City Attorney. There is absolutely no reason for our resignation other than that both Mr. Lebsack and I feel a strong obligation to our familes, which has been seriously inter- fered with and would undoubtedly be more severly affected as the legal problems of Redwood City increase. We regret very much that the City work has increased to such a point that we have been forced to make a decision as to whether both of us should be full time City Attorneys or continue in private practice. It is our combined recommendation that the City of Redwood City employ a full time City Attorney and possibly a part-time assistant to this man. Such a full time City Attorney should be well grounded in municipal law, and it is our feeling that considerable thought should be given as to who this'person should be. While this undoubtedly will increase the cost of -.the operation of the City Attorneyts department, it is fet that the size of Redwood City and the many problems presented warrant an outstanding legal advisor, and in the long run it actually would result in a grat saving to the City. We will complete, if the Council so desires, all work pertaining to the following items. (1) Acquisition of all lands necessary for the construction of parking lots in Parking.District No. 1. (2) All litigation, including the pending two suits in the Superior Court, and the one on axlpeal dealing with the truck route ordinance. s (3) All annexations commenced during our tenure of office. (4) All assessment proceedings already commenced or which will be commenced prior to our final,termination of employment. (5) All condemnation actions now pending. We would be glad, if the Council so desires, to assist the person selected by you.as City Attorney in all matters. In addition, if the Council wishes to employ us on a fee basis, we would be willing to handle actions in.eminent domain, i.mprovemtn proceedings, and consult on any special matters. li Again, we would like to state that the decision toresign has been made only after long and careful evaluation of the matter, and our relationship with the Council and the department heads and employees of the City has been most pleasant, and we should personally like to thank each and every one for the many kindnesses, consideration and helpful suggestions which we have always reveived from everyone in the City. Respectfully submitted, C. B. Currie LETTER OF RESIGNATION LEONARD JOESTEN.FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION. The Clerk read the following letter, of resignation from Leonard Joesten: . . , "Due to the press of personal affairs, I regret that I must submit my resignation from the Planning Commission of the City of Redwood City, effective May 15, 1956. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have served the people of Redwood City for the past six years." Councilman Stout moved acceptance of the resignation and offered the thanks of the Council for his untiring work for the City, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS, POPLAR, HESS AND EBENER BONDS. Councilman Granger offered RESOLUTION 2024 DIRECTING SALE OF IIPROVEMENT BONDS, POPLAR-HESS-EBENER AREA IMFROVEMENTS and moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Herkner and carried on roll call. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REQUEST CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON THREE PARCELS. Councilman Stout moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried.•• ^ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING LIGHTING BAYSHCRE FREEWAY OVERPASSES. In his report, the City Manager stated that the State Division of Highways requested that the City assume the total cost of operation and maintenance of six only 11,000 lumen mercury vapor electroliers at the Whipple Avenue overpass, and six only 20,000 lumen mercury vapor electroliers at the Spruce Street overpassq, The original installation will be made at the expense of the State Highway Department.