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

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`115 a r 218 had been under consideration for many months and he called attention to the value of the area from a recreational standpoint as well.as the fact that much favorable publicity had already been received due to the d.ocation of the Stanford crew building. In the opinion of the Committee this is the Priority #1 project. 'Councilman Granger stated the Council had agreed unanimously that if the nec— essary funds were expended, necessary steps would be taken to replace the amount, either by adding 5¢ to the tax rate or by other means. Councilman Granger then moved that the Council and City .� Manager replace the funds expended on Yacht Harbor project by adding 5¢ to the tax rate or by other means, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Weiss called attention to the fact that all had agreed upon the 5¢ but were not as yet unanimous as to the expenditure of funds on the Yacht Haroor. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Stout commented on the fact that the Park & Recreation Commission had been working on a plan for the Yacht Harbor for several years and were looking forward to the development of the area. The present activity was the first promising step taken during the long period of planning, and he hoped the program will continue by putting in piling, floats and walkways, in fact that the entire area be made into a first class recreation area. He hoped that a master flan could be worked out so that the Council could plan from year to year and at what approximate cost. Councilman Spillers was of ,the opinion that the bid of Osear Holmes was a good solid bid, and he thought further delay would result in grater cost. He then moved acceptance of Oscar Holmes bid for the construction of the levee at the low bid of $23,560 subject to the letting of the dreding contract, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack advised that the time limit governing the levee construction of thirty days had expired, and that Mr. Holmes could withdraw his bid if he so desired. The bid for dredging, however was still good inasmuch as the plans and specs allowed for a 60 day time limit. Councilman Weiss.. in answer to Councilman Britschgi's question as I to his interest in the development of the Yacht Harbor and progress in Redwood City, stated he was .+ definitely interested, but wanted to be sure if there were other problems more necessary before expending the greater part of the available capital project funds. IIe named a few important projects which would necessaryily have to be decided in the future, such as extension of Spruce Street to connect with Bayshore Cloverleaf; Land Use plan; traffic study; and others. If he can be assured the carrying out of the Yacht Harbor project will not jeopardize the future program, he will be heartily in favor of the plan. Mayor Royer stated that each Councilman Would have to make up his ovn'm mind and that the Council as a whole should not be held responsible for any action taken by any individual Councilman. Councilman Weiss stated further that he and been classed as a newcomer on the Council, and that as such he was seeking the advice of the Councimen who had served for long periods of time. Councilmen Granger, Spillers and Stout again expressed themselves as favoring the present program. On roll call, motion carried unanimously, Councilman Herkner noted absent. DREDGING CONTRACT. Councilman Britschgi moved acceptance of the bid of San Francisco Bridge Company at .-i $59,752. subject to the signing of contract with Oscar Holmes for construction of the Levee, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Above discussion also covers this item. Motion carried unanimously on roll call, Councilman Hgrkner noted absent. Councilman Granger called attention to a letter received from Mr. Frank Durkee, Director of Public Works., State of California who would address the League of California Cities meeting July 14th on the subject "How the New Federal Aid Highway Bill will effect State and Cities." Mayor Royer thanked the Park & Recreation Commission for recessing their mieting to allow the Council to reach the above conclusions. Meeting adjourned on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. R. S. DODGE, CITYICLERK n V D