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

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40 Superintendent to proced in the manner stated by Mr. Lebsack, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. PETITION FROM THE RESIDENTS ON POPLAR AVENUE FROM HUDSON STREET TO WOODSIDE ROAD REQUEST SPEED LIMIT CF 20 MPH, The Traffic Committee recommened enforcement at 25 mph rather than setting up a sign limiting the speed to 20 mph. Mr. Bernard Radding, 411 Poplar Avenue, spoke on the subject and stated that the people wanted signs put up and also enforcement. Chief Faulstich stated that he could erect a sign for 25 mph. Councilman Herkner moved that the Street Department erect the sign and the Police Department to enforce the law, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. ARIS C. PARTIDOS REGARDING BERTH SPACE AT THE REDWOOD CITY YACHT HARBOR. The Clerk read the letter to which was attached deposit check. Mr. Partidos spoke beforethe Council and asked that he be allowed to get a berth in the harbor and asked that his name be placed on a waiting list. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Britschgi moved that this letter be referred to the proper authorities and to refund the check, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by discussion in regard to the availability of a list. Mr. Morton stated that they now have a log book and are in the process of making up a list of residents and also a list of non-residents. This was followed by further discussion after which the motion carried. MRS. ROBERT HARKER REQUEST PERMISSION OF SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS IN THE SEQUOIA AREA COUNCIL FOR USE OF REDWOOD CITY HARBOR FACILITIES. The Clerk read the letter. Mr. Morton stated that in the past it has been the policy that this be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for their recommendation. Councilman Weiss moved that this be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission, seconded by 4 Councilman Spillers who asked that everything possible be done to help the Girl Scoutbi, This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried. The City Manager stated that he received a letter from the State in regard to state aid and he adked that he be allowed to refer this letter to the Yacht Harbor Committee. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED. APPROVAL APPLICATION A. E. RUKAN TO REZONE LOTS 12, 13 and 14, BLOCK 15, LENOLT, FROM R-1 to C -1 -H -F District (700 block of Whipple Avenue at Industrial Way). Councilman Granger moved that this be set for public hearing for one week, seconded by 'Councilman Spillers and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENED APPROVAL REAR VARIANCE FROM 15+ REQUIRED TO 51 WITH CONCURRENCE OF FIRE CHIEF LODI SINCE INTERIOR SIDE YARD LEAVES AMPLE SPACE TO SATISFY INSURANCE UNDERWRITER'S REQUIREMENTS (PORTION BLOCK 17, EASTERN ADDITION, R-3 DISTRICT) 1000 Block Hilton Street. Councilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION 2144 GRANTING THE ABOVE VARIANCE TO M. DAVINI AND M. BEAN and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilman Stout being notedabsent. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DENY CITY'S REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES ON EL CAMINO REAL. The Clerk read the letter wherein it was stated why the request was denied. It is contrary to the State-wide policy regarding tree removals. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that this should be carried on the agenda and one of these days someone should talk to someone in Sacramento to see if they could do something. Councilman Granger moved to carry this on the agenda for not more than 60 days, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. DOUGLASS & WOODHOUSE REQUEST EXTENSION OF TIME LAUREL-MANZANITA-HILTON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. The City Engineer was not present when this item came up so Councilman Spiller moved to carry this on the agenda for one week, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. FINAL ACCEPTANCE INDUSTRIAL WAY. The City Engineer recommended acceptance of improvements subject to correction of any defects in materials and workmanship which may appear within one year from date of acceptance by the City Council. Councilman Herkner moved approval of the City Engineer's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried.