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

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150 resubdivision of lots in this area have been subject to the ovmers granting the necessary widening strips on Canyon Road and Oak Knoll Drive. This was apparently not called to the Council's attention when the latest rezoning was approved. It is his recommendation, in fairness to the other property owners along Canyon Road and Oak Knoll Drive, that this condition be applied to this rezoning. Mr. Lebsack, Assistant City Attorney, advised that thio can still be done, since the ordinance for rezoning has not been approved. He also called to the Councils attention that the motion for rezoning by both the Planning Commission and the City Council indicates that entire lots are to be rezoned. It is his opinion that the intention was to I rezone only portions of lots in this area. Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance with the stipulations as mentioned in the City Engineer's letter, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. ' Councilman Granger asked what happened to the report in regard to the trash cans in Palo Alto. City Manager Rolison said the price for these cans is ;55.00. This was put on the Tenda for one week for further report. Councilman Granger asked what happened in regard to the sidewalk on Broadway. In the interest of public relations, someone from the City should call on these people. Councilman Granger announced that Sunday, May 27th, was setas the date for the dedication of the Veterans Memorial Building. Councilman Granger wanted to know if it was possible to paint the traffic signals with yellow paint. He passed this on as to whether or not this should be done. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that when a former city official retired from service, his name plate should be completed to indicate his title, and the dates served with the City. This should be presented to him as a momento of his service. Councilman Granger so moved, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. The City Manager was instructed to follow this through. Mayor Royer again stated that he wante& to try his plan in regard to agenda matters for a period of at least one month. Coun6ilman Granger stated that he did not believe that the Department Heads will take any action on matters written on a piece of paper by a Councilman. If they will go along with this then he will go along with the plan. Councilman Stout was of the opinion that the items covered by the Minutes were not followed through promptly. He suggested that the Clerk prepare a tickler file record the items as they occur. Council- man Stout thought that the notes pertaining to the study meetings were very good and he asked that this ' system be kept up. Councilman Weiss commented on Councilman Grangers remarks in regard to policy matters. He was of the opinion that these policy matters should be kept in a separate file, copies to be furnished to each councilmember for future reference. The League dinner will be I -Lay 17th at Adobe Creek Lodge. The Council was asked to notify the Clerk Monday if they planned to attend this meeting. Claims 19173 to 19310, totaling 0108,197.36, were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Stout, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Acting Police Chief Moudakas reported that the Police Department had set up no left turns at the 'Whipple and i El Camino Real intersection on Friday night and it seemed to work out very well. Motorists desiring to make left turns to get to Bayshore Highway were routed to Brewster Avenue. Signs were installed at Arch Street advising the motorists that left hand turns would be prohibited. The Police Department would continue with this system during the peak traffic hours. Councilman Stout reported that the sketches have been started on the Branch Library. Councilman Herkner moved that the meeting be adjourned to May 14th, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Meeting adjorned: 12:02 A. Id. R. S. DODGE� City Clerk i� dt-A