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

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r by the State annexation law governing the annexation of inhabited territory, namely, by taxation raised upon assessed valuation of property within the territory. Councilman Granger requested an example of this method and the Mayor requested Mr. Kimball to furnish an example to Councilman Granger. Councilman Spillers moved that the matter be held over for two weeks for further investi- gation and discussion with the property owners in the area proposed for annexation. This motion was seconded and.carried. -11 l CONTRACTOR JOSEPH GREENBACH JR. REGARDING POLICE BUILDING CONTRACT. The City Attorney stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Greenbach and asked that this be held over for one week. Councilman Spillers.moved that this be referred to the City Attorney for a report in one week, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. CITY OF SAN CARLOS REGARDING BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT. The Clerk read the report of Councilman Weiss, Committee' on Rapid Transit to whom the City of San Carlos's letter had been turned over to for a report. Councilman Weiss recommended that the City Clerk be directed to acknowledge this communi- catibnnvith a statement that the entire matter of Rapid Transit is still under study by the Council of this City. Councilman Weiss moved to accept the report and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. RED➢VOOD CITY TAXICAB COMPANIES REQUEST AUTHORITY TO RAISE RATES. The Clerk read the letter wherein it was stated that the proposed rates would be to raise the rate from 50¢ for the first 3/4 mile to 500 -for the first 1/2 mile. Waiting time to be raised from $3.00 per hour to $5.00 per hour. The City Attorney stated that the City has an ordinance which sets the rates. If the Council grants this request then they will have to change the ordinance. Councilman Spillers moved that a committee be appointed to check into this matter and make their report next week, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Spillers, Weymouth and Herkner as member of the committee. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED OBTAINING SURFACE RIGHTS TO THE HETCH-HETCHY RV. IN VICINITY OF ALTAMONT WAY AND PIEDMONT. The Clerk read the letter wherein the Commission asked the Council to take the necessary steps to obtain the surface rights to the lots themselves, namely lots 16, 17, 18, and 19, Block 13, Highlands of Emerald Lake. A less desirable alternate would be to obtain the same surface rights across the same lots, plus the remaining protions of lots 16 and 17 only, consisting of approximately .321 acres fronting on Piedmont and approximately .084 acres in the rear of Lots 16 and 17, with no rear access. The Commission requested that at this time as it seems a comparatively economical way to obtain recreational areas in a location where it will be much needed in the forseeable future. The City Attorney stated that he contacted the Hetch-Hetchy Water Company and they stated that the City should make an offer for the property. He recommended that the property be appraised and if the price is not too high perhaps the City could purchase the property. Mr. Jain stated that these lots, which are useable, are subject to charges for assessments on the sewer and water improvements now in process in the area. Councilman Spillers moved to refer this to the Real Estate Committee, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED STOP SIGNS ON OAK KNOLL AT EACH OF ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH CANYON ROAD. The Clerk read the letter. Councilman Stout moved to approve the Traffic Committee's recommendation and offered RESOLUTION 2177 ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS ON OAK KNOLL DRIVE AT EACH OF ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH CANYON ROAD and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING RELIEF SEWER. IX (FARM HILL SUBDIVISIONS). The Construction of Relief Sewer IX in Goodwin Avenue and Fernside Street between Virginia Avenue and Carson Streit, to serve the Farm Hill subdivisions, has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. The City Engineer ecommended that this work