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

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152 Spillers. This was followed by a short discussion in regard to side set backs. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that consideration should be given to a possible one way street to El Camino Real. Councilman Granger offered a substitute or an amendment to the motion that the Council consider his plan to abandon the plans form the southerly prolongation of the westerly line of Cypress Street to the westerly City Limits -and accept the plans from the southerly prolongation of the westerly line of Cypress Street to E1 Camino Real before voting on the present motion. This was followed by discussion as to whether or not the motion was in order and to consider it as an amendment to the motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Britschgi. This was followed by discussion with George Doll, 307 Oakwood Blvd., and Robert Dell Ergo both taking part. Councilman Britschgi withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Grangerts amendment to the motion lost for lack of a second. The Mayor called for a roll 1 call vote on the orignal motion to abandon the plan lines, etc. Councilmen Granger, Herkner and Stout p U .o voted No and Councilmen Britschgi, Spillers and Weiss voted Yes. Mayor Hoyer reported that the City Attorney at one time told him that legally he could vote on this question at this time, however, he asked for a recess for about 5 minutes to again check with the City Attorney on the matter of his voting. Recess 8:45 P. M. Mayor Rok.er called the meeting to order at 8:55 P. M. and stated that the City Attorney had advised him not to vote because of his interests in the area in question. The motion lost on a tie vote. Councilman Granger moved to accept the Planning Commission plan lines and eliminate from Madrone Street to the westerly City Limits and adopt the plan lines from the westerly line El Camino Real west 700 feet more or less to the proposed Madrone Street, seconded by Councilman Stout. This motion lost because of a tie vote with Councilmen Granger, Herkner and Stout voting Yes, Councilmen Britschgi, Spillers and Weiss voting No. and Mayor Royer abstaining. Councilman Weiss moved that the entire matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for an i overall plan of the entire area, seconded by Councilman Herkner. The City Attorney stated if this motion ° was passed as is then the effect of the motion would be todsny the plan lines, and if the Council wants to keep this matter in had while the Planning Commission checks into the matter, then the Council should -continue this item so they would not lose jurisdaction. Councilman Herkner withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Spillers then seconded the motion. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Stout amended the motion to refer the matter back to the Council in three weeks and the Planning Commission to recommend any other streets to be included in the area. In other words, this would be the same as a continuation of the public hearing and carry on the agenda for three weeks. After discussion, Councilman Stout changed the time back to Planning Commission for an overall Plan of the entire area, that the hearing be continued and that it be returned to the City Council within 6 weeks. Councilman Britschgi seconded the motion which carried on roll call with Councilmen Granger and Spillers voting No and Mayor Royer abstaining. r,_ PUBLIC HEARING, CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON HIGHLANDS TERRITORY NO. 1 SEPJ'ER AND 71ATER. There were no written k protests. Mayor Royer announced that members of the Council had met with the people from the Glenwood Avenue area. This was followed by a very lengthy discussion in regard to the cost of the water line on Jefferson Avenue and the manner in which it must be assessed, Oddstad's reiuest that they not tie into ;f his line, elimination of two 4-ench water lines scheduled for Bain Plance and Breeze Place; City could, i at its own expense, do a small amount of work on Harding Avenue and also elimination of possible 7 fire hydrants. City Engineer Jain stated that Glenwood Avenue people would still have to pay their fair share of the assesment, however. By making the changes as noted under discussion, they would reduce the assessments for the area in question from about $39.00 per lot to an estimated $300.00 and even possibly $250.00 per lot. This was followed by a heated discussion after which Councilman Granger moved that the public hearing be closed, "seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was again followed by a discussion after which the motion carried.