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

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1. Jefferson Avenue 2. Chestnut Street 3. Spruce Street 4. Broadway 5+ Main Street i Inasmuch as Main Street is a state highway, it will be discussed separately with the State Department of Public Works$ Division of Highways It is suggested that consideration be given to the possible closing of the Maple Street and Cedar Street crossings. The Southern Pacific'Company has been requested to submit an estimate of the cost of installing automatic crossing gates at the various grade crossings in Redwood City. In view of the substantial amount of work required to prepare an estimate of this natures it will be necessary to know the streets which are intended to remain open and those which will be closed. The purpose of this letter is to determine the City Council's position with respect to the possible closing of Maple and Cedar Streetsp and the installation of automatic crossing gates inthe suggested order of priority. ' Your reply and cooperation in this grade crossing safety program will be appreciated. Yours very trulys PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONS STATE OF CALIFORNIA By R. J. Pajalichs Secretary Councilman Granger stated that some time ago he moved that they can put in all the gates they want but they could not close any more crossings$ and he asked that the Council reiterate their stand* This was followed by discussion regarding the share of expense if the gates were installed, Southern Pacific Company 50%, City 25% and the State 25%o The City Manager reported that it would cost the City about 1;¢ on the tax rate { to provide our share of cost to install gates on two crossings. It would cost the City about $502000 to install gates on all 9 crossings. This was followed by discussion. Also under discussion was whether or not the City had contributed to the cost of installing the original gates and if they should be required to contribute to the cost of reinstalling gates- The City Manager was instructed to check back in the records and attempt to find out if the City contributed to the original cost of crossing gates. C� CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REGARDING SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON ARGUELLO STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND BRDYSTER AVENUE. In their letter they stated that plans are now completed and the plant material ordered. They hope to have the project under way early in March. They requested that the Park Department be authorized to remove the existing old trees in order to prepare thp. ground. It is their understanding that the City will provide the water and sufficient faucets so the planting canb e cared for. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of the letter and request, seconded by Councilman Royer and the proper parties be authorized to proceed., motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF APPLICATION OF E. M. DE COUX FOR VARIANCE TO ALLON 5 FOOT YARD ON . MEDICAL BUILDINGp LOT 92 BLOCK 11s DINGEE PARK (BIRCH OFF WHIPPLE AVENUE)I SUBJECT TO NO OVERHANG OVER THE 5 FOOT EASEMENT AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO ONE STORY BUILDING. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Planning Commission's recammendatiop rescind prior action and offered RESOLUTION 1983 FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW 5 FOOT REAR YARD ON MEDICAL BUILDINGS LOT 9p BLOCK 11.9 DINGEE PARK and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll calls Councilman Jones being noted absent. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL APPLICATION OF D. R. RUBLE TO RESUBDIVIDE PORTION OF LOTS 32 TO 36, BLOCK 4s WEST REDWOOD, (1195 JUNIPERO) SUBJECT TO OWNER PAYING FOR SEWER, LATERAL. Planning Commissioner Greenwold explained the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Council. This was followed by discussion gregarding the size of the lots inthearea. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendations seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL APPLICATION OF J. F. WILSON TO RESUBDIVIDE LOT 7, BLOCK 55, NEW HIGH SCHOOL ACRES (439 ST. FRANCIS) INTO TNO LOTS, OWNER TO PAY SEVER LATERAL. In their letter it was stated that one lot would be 47 x 180 and the other 53 x 180. This division was approved because of pbysical facilities existing on the improved portion. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendations seconded by Councilman Royer and carried.