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

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This a 2 3 7 ppeal serves to focus attention on this type of procedure. I consider the matter of , sufficient import and believe it merits a thorough exploration and determination with a view to the establishment of a definite policy that will apply not only to the instant case, but equally to all cases of a similar nature. I feel that we should take this matter under advisement, give it a thorough examination at a study meeting. Councilman Weiss moved that this matter be carried on the agenda until such times say one month, as,they can establish a uniform policy applicable to this and future cases$ seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by a lengtby discussion which was almost a repeat of the previous discussion in regard to set back lines$ and dedication of 101 strip for future street widening. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen Grangers Herkners Spill@rs and Mayor Royer voting NO. Councilman Granger moved that the minutes of this topic be referred to the Planning Commission so that they might study and bring in a recommendation toward the establishment of a policy so that the Council may Ihave something to go by on this and all similar matters, seconded by Councilman Herkner. Councilman Weiss P. stated that he did not see that the Planning Commission should set the policy for the Council to follows if arWthing, it should be the other way arounde The Mayor said that the Planning Commission was not being - asked to set a policy$ but they were merely asked to make a recommendation on policy matters. The motion carried. Councilman Granger moved to carry this on the agenda for 30 dayss seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. PUBLIC HEARING$ BID OPENING., MANZANITA-LAUREL-HILTON continued from earlier in the evening. Engineer Moen reported that the low bidder was Douglass and Woodhouse with a bid of $29A81e39e Councilman Herkner offered RESOLUTION 2071 AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO DOUGLASS AND WOODHOUSE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MANZANITA- LAUREL-HILTON STREETS and moved its adoptions seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll, call. Councilman Britschgi moved that the Clerk return deposits$ if arWs to the unsuccessful bidderss seconded fun by Councilman Weiss and carried. PUBLIC HEARING, HILLTOP DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, continuted'from earlier in the evening. Affidavit of publications l , mailing and posting was ordered filed. The Clerk read a letter of protests from Robert Ae Webber$ Lot'49 Carmelita Manors wherein he stated that if said improvements are made to Hilltop Drives without first tak— ing care of the run -.off waters from Eaton Avenue, his house will be setting in a lake if the bail floods of last winter and several winters prior to that are repeated. Mre Webber also stated in his letter that acme 01 Of the residents along Hilltop Drive enjoy the rural atmosphere and should they be forced to accept the 51 sidewalks they will no longer have a rural setting. Mrs* Gwendolyn Fitzpatrick (112 Hilltop Drive) protested this action on the basis of previous assessment for street improvements in 1939. She further stated in her letter that the City itself surfaced this street and a ssessed the property owners for its with the understanding that the City would maintain it. The Mayor asked that Engineer Moen answer the questions as they came up in the letters. Mr. Moen stated that the engineers have considered all these problems and have tried to establish a grade to fit the exist- ing yard as close as possible. Mr. Webber stated,that he was against sidewalks in this area and he did not believe that this street was going to do his drainage any good and will probably do away with his natural drainage. The question of sewage stopping up and backing up into the home of Mr. Carlisle was discussed. The mayor asked Mr. Moen to check into this matter. Mr. Carlisle wanted this problem settled before the streets were improved. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Ruth E. Sawyer, 102 Hilltop Drive, wherein she stated that she protested the plans for the elaborate street improvement of Hilltop Drive between Eaton Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas. She feels that assessment for the street would be much greater than the increase in the value of her property. Mrs. Sawyer further stated in her letter that she agress that some improvement could and should be made on the Alameda de las Pul.gas end of Hilltop Drive. The lower and of the street has served