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

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22 Y a kPark Department capital outlay budget that turf and sprinkler system for Chestnut Park be deleted. It is the feeling of the Commission that the complete turfing of the area at 2nd Avenue and Bay Road is much more vital to the master planning of Redwood City than the need- less turfing of Chestnut Park. Therefore, the Park and Recreation Commission urgently requests that the City Council reconsider its decision to turf Chestnut Park. May we hear from you soon regarding this matter?" Councilman Spillers stated that the Council had a study meeting and he stated that they would go along with the beautification of the playground at Chestnut Street and they would not have to turf this particular area, and, he further asked that this be referred back to the Park and Recreation Commission. The Council Committee recommended that this be turned back to the Park and Recreation Commission tobeautify the playground. Park and Recreation Commissioner Gold stated that in 1951 there hadn't been any use made of the playground, however, to date with the building of apartment . houses in the area this playground has been put to use. The Commission did not want to turf this area. Councilman Stout stated that he was of the feeling that some part of this area should. be turfed. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Royer moved that .the matter be referred back to the Park and Reacreation Commission for development of a plan of beautification which is to be brought back to the Council for consideration, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Stout spoke in regard to turfing the area at Second Avenue. In answer to Commissioner Gold's question, Councilman Stout stated that the Council wanted only a portion of the playground turfed. 9 Mr. Gold stated that the Commission wanted the Council to reconsider this area. Councilman Royer stated that the Council wanted to see what the area would look like before proceeding with further turfing of the area. Councilman Royer moved that the Council stand by its original motion and if it proves a necessary thn they can turf the whole area, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discuss- ion. Motion carried on roll call with Councilmen Britschgi, Jones, Spillers voting No. Councilman Spillers asked if the Council would be willing to spend money and have an overall survey of the whole City. This was followed by discussion but no action was taken. 0. C. JONES & SONS REQUEST POSTPONEMENT PARKING LOT VII UNTIL SPRING. The following letter was read by the Clerk: t'Due to the wet, unworkable condition of the jobsite and the onset of the winter season, this office requests that work on the subject contract be terminated until sustained drying weather arrives next spring. We have completed all of the pipe work and concrete structures possible. The next operation is the earthvrork necessary for preparation of the subgrade. It is the opinion on this office that a satisfactory job is unattainable at this time of year. Further, in view of the fact that it is impractical to have accomplished any more work than we have already completed, we feel justified in requesting that no more working days be charged to our contract than those on which we have actually worked. The impediments prohibiting additional work are as follows: 1. The Telephone service poles are still in the way. 2. The installation.of the city water main through the work area is not completed. 3. The Pacific Gas and Electric manholes near catch basin #8 are not completed. 4* Right-of-way through the Post Office property has not been obtained. I This prohibits any grading in the area and any work on manhole #2, catch basin #1, and the 12 -inch extra strength pipe. Councilman Royer was of the opinion that most of this was covered in the contract signed by 0. C. �T Jones & Sons. City Engineer Jain reported that 0. C. Jones had not put in the storm drain system Ifs in the correct manner and they should be instructed to finish this work immediately. Councilman Royer moved that the contract be fulfilled as agreed, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by general discussion after which the motion carried. FINAL PAYMENT WILLIAMS BROTHERS $1,015.57, paving Broadway at Charter, Gas Tax project #55• Councilman