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

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271 as a result of our action of July 16, when the original proposal for plan lines for lots 17, 18 and 19, Valota Park was for consideration and we rejected the planning commissions recommendation. I feel condident that had the planning commission submitted sufficient information and factual data to support their recommendation in ample time to permit us to examine them and weigh them, our decision in all likelyhood would have been otherwise. The improtance of adequate data is thus significantly high lighted and I again express the hope and urge that we soon take steps to adopt a procedure that will obviate recurrences of this mature. Examination of all the facts clearly indicate that the original plan for laying of plan lines is the most logical solution of a bad situation created by improper planning at the time Virginia, Anamore and Hampton were developed. I personally feel no compunction in admitting that I erred in my conslusions of July 16, especially since they were based on such flimsy evidence and informtion, but I must also state that the planning commission helped to confuse matters when they substituted the "Oakley Tract Tentative Maps" instead of exploring possible alternates. as we had requested on August 13. Councilman Weiss stated that he was now convinced that the best solution is the original.plan and on that I[!! basis he moved that this matter be continuted on the agenda for 30 days and that the planning Commission be requested to again consider this entire proposal and advise this Council whether or not in their opinion, their original recommendation is still the most logical and whether or,mot they care to renuew it. This lost for lack of a second. , Councilman Granger stated his views on the cul-de-sac with a suitable width and how it might accomplish what they were trying to do. Councilman Spillers moved that the map as submitted with a minimum of a 601 cul-de-sac be accepted subject to securing a 5t right-of-way for a water line through to Virginia Avenue, seconded by Councilman Granger who stated he was doing so in order to bring the matter on the floor. This was followed by discussion in regard to the 5t easement. Mr. Kilcline stated that he would grant permission for the easement over his property. Fire Chief Lodi was still opposed to the cul-de-sac and he stated that in his opinion something else should be done. There are 112 dead end streets and cul-de-sacs now in Redwood City. This does not solve the problem by adding another cul-de-sac. He asked that the Fire Underwriters be read. The Clerk read the letter which can be found on page 1213 volume 26 of the permanent minute records. This was followed by a very lengthy discussion. The Mayor asked for a roll call vote. The motion lost because of a tie vote with Councilman Britschgi, Herkner and Weiss voting No and Councilman Stout being noted absent. Councilman Weiss moved to refer this back to the Planning 0,ommission for consideration and recommendation. This lost for lack of a second. City Attorney Costello ruled that the only thing before the Council at this time was the appeal which was denied. The original application of the Planning Commission can come before the Council again. If the subdivider's plans were accepted by the Planning Commission then he can submit a tentative map. Mr. Randlett, engineer for the subdivider, stated that they had the approval of the Planning Commission. The origiftal tentative map was approved subject to condition of a variance which the Council denied. This means that they will have to try for another, tentative map approval. This was followed by discussion. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TAX RATE FISCAL YEAR 1956-57• Assess Brophy stated that he had shown the figures to Mr. Tuite, however, Mr. Tuite still had a couple of questions to ask in regard to policy. He questioned the allocation of funds in regard to extra salaries and also the matter of parking meters which go into the different parking lots. They are set down as a capital expenditure as well as those going in around the Court House. He feels that there is quite a discrepancy in the figures. This was followed by discussion after which Mr. Tuite withdrew his objections. Councilman Granger stated that when they had the meeting that he remarked at that time that the parking meters could not carry the whole load and until such time as the parking meters would begin to pay then the district would have to pay. The parking area at the present time is too big for the area in which it now serves. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Herkner offered ORDINANCE 829 ESTABLISHING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1956-57 and moved