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

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355 draw up,the diagram and description of the property to be included in the Yacht Harbor. Councilman Britschgi,moved that the City Engineer be authorized to draw up the diagram and property description and the balance of the deal (agreement with the Port) to be referred tot he City Attorney for preparation, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discussion in regard to the description. Councilman Britschgi stated that he had the description and he would turn it over to the City Engineer. The motion carried. DISCUSSION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PARKING LOT VI. The City Attorney recommended.that this be referred to him for a recommendation. Councilman Britschgi moved that this matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney to take the necessary action to have plans and specs prepared, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. , Councilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION 2153 APPROVING ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM FOR MANZANITA-LAUREL-HILTON IMPROVEMENTS and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers being noted absent. DISCUSSION REGARDING ROBLE AVENUE PETITION. The petition asked that something be done to have the ,street put back in ito original condition. The Mayor had the petition. City Engineer Jain stated that as soon as the weather permits they will fix the street. This is an unimproved street and the City can not assume mainten- ance of the street. The people put in their own street but not to City specifications. The people from the area stated that they understood this, however, since Eichler has been building homes at the end of their street his trucks have broken the street down. All they wanted was to have the street put back in its original condition. The Mayor said there wasn?t much that the City could do except try to fill in the holes. He was of the opinion that the people would have to contact Mr. Eichler and have him repair the damages caused by the trucks. This was followed by discussion. COUNCILMAN WEISS REGARDING ARTICLE °KEEPING COUNCIL INFORMED" WHICH APPEARED IN THE AMERICAN CITIES MAGAZINE. Councilman Weiss suggested that this article be made a part of the minutes and be referred to the the City Manager for his suggestions and report, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. This was followed by,discussion in regard to whether ox not this should be referred back to the Council or if the City Manager should just carry out the suggestions. The motion carried with Councilman Granger and Mayor Royer voting NO. CITY ENGINEER. RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE RELIEF SEWER IX, FARM HILLS LINE. City Engineer Jain stated that the physical work has been completed, however, he asked that this be held up until such time as he receives a report back from the San Francisco Water Company about a monhole which was put in on their Hetch-Hetchy right-of-way. Mr. Jain stated that the work was completed within the time limit. CARL TIEDEMAN REQUEST WATER CONNECTION LOT 11, TOYON KNOLLS (GODETIA DRIVE). Mr. Tiedeman stated that this property is now in the Woodside City limits. Water Superintendent Winter stated that there is a 211 main serving this area. He explained that they can not give a water connection and that there isn't sufficient water to serve the area on the other side of the hill. This was followed by discussion in regard to the issuance of a building permit by the City of Woodside, Redwood City' policy in regard tomter connections in Emerald Lake, and the stqnd taken by the County in regard to water connections in Emerald Lake. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that the City of Woodside be notified of the water policy set by the City and ask that they, notify the City what they intend.to do and ask that they make a report of their - findings to the City of Redwood City and the Council wait until such time to take action on this matter. This was followed by discussion in regard to the policy o£ granting water y g g only in cases of a hardship. Councilman Granger moved that they communicate with the City of Woodside about the request for a water permit and ask them for their opinion regard to this matter and if it comes back clear then the Council can act as to what they will dq in regard to the water connection. This.motion died for lack of a second. This was followed by more dicussion. Councilman Britscghi cautioned the Council about the stand they take in this matter. 'Water superintendent Winter again stated that they do not have the water to serve this area.