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

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.367 and of course I am especially congerned with the rights of the city. It is essential that all legal aspects be carefully explored and examined before any formal agreement at this late date,is executed. Our city attorney should determine in so far as possible whether there is any possibility that the city may be placing itself in j,eapordy of subsequent litigation that can be costly in several ways. Louis.1.11biss, Councilman Councilman Weiss moved that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for a complete and thonouth exploration, including all legal points that may be involved, and that he submit his recommendation as to any further action that this Council should property take in this matter. Councilman Herkner asked if an agreement had been approved and signed. City Attorney Costello stated that this agreement was supposed to be drawn up by Currie and Lebsack, and -he has been informed that this agreement will be brought before the Council for consideration probably next week. The City Attorney will check this agreement for the City before it is signed. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Weiss questioned whether or not Currie and Lebsack should draw up this agreement since they have severed their connections with the City and were now attorneys for Oddstad. This was followed by further discussion in which Councilman Herkner outlined previous action taken while he was Mayor. Councilman Granger spoke as a member of the Committee. Councilman Stout moved that the City Attorney give a progress report on this matter at the next Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Herkner. Councilman Weiss spoke on the question and asked if this report is to be on the entire program. The Mayor stated that he believed that this r eport was to be only on the agreement. Councilman Stout stated that he believes the Attorney will make a report which will be to the best interest of the Council. The motion carried. SIDEWALK COMMITTEE REPORT, COUNCILMAN STOUT. Councilman Stout asked the clerk �,o read the report. This report will be on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Stout stated that these extensions were from 30 to 60 days over the original notice. Councilman Granger questioned the system of serving notices. He referred in particular to the Penney's block. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Herkner was of the opinion that notice #191 (Amabel C. Grandi Hallett) should be given further extension. They are also paying for bridge construction and the sidewalk cost on this particular property is approximately $900. He was of the opinion that they should be given an extra extension of 30 days. The Clerk read the letter from Mrs. Hallett asking for an extension of time of 60 days. Councilman Spillers moved to accept the committee's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Stout. Councilman Granger stated that he was going to vote No because he doesn't feel that his question was answered. City Engineer Jain stated that he will check and investigate this matter which Councilman Granger spoke about. The motion carried with Councilman Granger voting NO. The Mayor requested the Clerk to check into the item which Councilman Granger spoke about. He feels that there was a report urned in and was not acted upon and the Clerk was to contact Mr. Jain and tell him of his findings. The Clerk stated that he had five mor protests. The Mayor stated that these protests will be turned over to the Committee. Councilman Spillers asked that the Clerk be allowed to swear in the new Councilman. The Clerk proceeded in the usual manner and swore in Councilman Roy Weymouth. The Mayor welcomed Councilman Weymouth to the Council. The Mayor requested the City Manager to have a name plate made for the new councilman. Councilman Weymouth made a short acceptance speech. The Clerk read the oath of office and swore in Budd Stevenson as a member of the Port Commission. Councilman Stout asked time out to welcome the new councilman and the new Port Commissioner. The Mayor welcomed ' Mr. Stevenson to the Commission. Mr. Stevenson made an acceptance speech. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 2167 DESIGNATING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 19571 "YOUTH DAY" IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call. Bob Parsons outlined the program they hope to follow this year. in