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

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. The Meeting was called back to order at 10:30 Pe M. 1A REQUEST OF ENGINEER RANDLETT FOR JEROME DRAPER FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MARSHALL STREET BETWEEN MAPLE AND WALNUT STREETS. The owner of the block bounded by Broadwayi Walnut, Bradford and Maple streets proposes to 233 develop the block by extending Marshall Street between Maple Street and Walnut Street* The development of just one block would Tequire.on]y a 60 foot wide street, but ,Jerome Draper, who represents the owner, stated that they would be willing to dedicate the full 80 feet to conform to the Master Plane However, since the additional 20 feet is for through traffic and does not benefit the v ner of the property, they believe it is only fair that the City Pay the cost of the pavement for the additional width. Therefore, they request that the City pay for the extra 20 feet of pavement, which is a benefit to the City as a whole, and the owner will pay for all the remaining improvements in the street. Mrs Randlett stated that this has been 'before the Planning Commission and approved by them. This wge followed by discussion in regard to the previous plan lines. Councilman Weiss moved that this matter be referred to exploration at a study meeting. This motion lost for lack of a second. Mr. Randlett estimated the cost to the City for the 201 strip would run about $4,200.00. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that the City could use gas tax funds on this project and consider this as an extension of the Marshall Street bridge. City Attorney Currie stated that the City should also consider the acquistion to connect Marshall Streets Councilman Granger moved that the Council take whatever steps are necessary to share their portion of the street work to be done, based upon 801 street to handle 4 lanes ' of traffic,.6" crusher run with 2" paving, up to $4,5009 seconded by Councilman Britschgi, the cost not to exceed 4,500 without further stu(tr* Councilman Britschgi raised the question of how the gas tax money could be used. The motion carried. Councilman Stout reported on the Branch Library, and he stated that a copy of the plans had been turned over to the Building`Inspector. Councilman Stout asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for one week, July 30the The Mayor asked the Clerk to put this under reports. Councilman Stout asked the City Attorney about the lease of the School property. City -Attorney Currie stated that the District Attorney's office was supposed to draw up the agreement and he would check with Mrs Sorensen and Mr. Spinas* RESOLUTION ABANDONING 101 RESERVATION ADJOINGING ALLEY BETWEEN HOOVER AND ANNETTE (RUDICO AGREEMENT,, GRANNY GOOSE BUILDING). City Attorney Currie asked more time to check into this and asked that it be placed on the agenda for one week. CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION APPROVING WAYNE COURT TRACT SUBJECT TO THE City Engineer recommended approval of the Fianl Map of Wayne Court Tract subject to the following conditions: I* Granting of a deed to the City of Redwood City covering Lot "A", Wayne Court Tract* 2e Furnishing of required bond and agreement for.construction of improvementse 3* Furnishing of all documents required by the Redwood City Subdivision Ordinance. This was approved by the Planning Commission on March 27, 19569 but was held up by the City Council at its meeting of Agril 2, 1956s until the various conditions imposed by the Planning Commission had been fulfilled* The map is now read for final approval subject to the above conditions, which will be met before the map can be recorded. Councilman Herkner moved that the report be accepted and that the recommendations be concurred with, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried* CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING RIGHT—OF—WAY CONTRACT AS SUBMITTED BY STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REGARDING BAYSHORE FREEWAY. The Clerk read the following letter submitted by the City Engineer: (Gran't Deeds and'Aight°of Way Contracts 'have been'prepared�and- sulbmitted;bylthe.State Highway'Depattment f or., acquistion , of, certain. properties' nowt � owned by • the City. of Redy►bO& City and required for the construction of the Bayshore Freeway*