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

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y r � 84 Geo. L. Leonard Construction Company advised Mr. Grupp that. they.have.several interested.. buyers making inquiry relative to purchasing this. property. He advised his clients to withhold„ executing., any. further Agreements of Sale until such time as the Council either condemns the property or abandons existing plans. There was considerable discussion as to whether or not the three phase signal at Whipple and El Camino P ' Real would or would not effect the plan lines. If the signals prove themselves there is a pjossibility that the plan lines can be abandoned. Councilman Granger moved that this be checked into by next week in regard to the three phase signals so that the City can give an answer next week as to *hether or not they are going to condemn or abandon the plans, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Granger added to his motion to have the proper sutbokities contact the State Engineers for all necessary information regarding the signals and whether or not they think the signals will Work at this intersection. This was followed by discussion after which it was decided that if the signals can be installed that this would work as a substitute to buying the land in question. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER REPORT ON BLEACHER COVERING AND LIGHTS FOR SOFTBALL"GROUNDS. Councilman Royer moved that this be held"over to the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORT REGARDING LOT 81 BLOCK 133, RANGE D, MEZESVILLE (Howland Street). City Attorney Currie reported that Lot 8 ownership is vested In the Macy heirs, and they have been the owners since 1927, the taxes having been delinquent'all this time. The City has no possessory right whatsoever in this property. This was followed by discussion on how the City could secure title to the property. Ittwaa^decided that the City did not want this property. Also under discussion was how this property could be cleaned up. Councilman Royer moved that the City Attorney go ahead with the procedure of Sontacting the County. Health Department regarding the sanitary condition of this lot, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. a Councilman Granger moved that the City take the authority to clean up the sidewalk at any time if it �i proves necessary, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. The Clerk reported that he was in RECEIPT OF #1,298.00 FROM THE MENLO FIRE DISTRICT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR DUE TO ANNEXATION OF WILLIAMS TERRITORY, HILLS KNOUPM TERRITORY. AND MALEYCO TERRITORY. City Attorney Currie stated that recovery of funds should be remembered when future annexation charges are under consideration. ' STATE RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSED REAPPRAISAL OF RECREATION SERVICES. The following letter was read by the Clerk: 'The request of the City Council of Redwood City for'a reappraisal of the recreation ' services is of interest to us. The need for a reappraisal of plans for land acquisition And facility development'is apparent in view of the populatioin increases cited in the letter from R. S. Dodge, City Clerk, received January 26th. Thank you for your generous comments on our previous appraisal. The Commission's policyr on appraisals of established year—round recreation services has changed since we rendered our appraisal in 1951. The limited number of formal studies possible for us to conduct each year, are now being confined to plans of development in communities which do not have an established recreation commission, department and service's. However, we would like to suggest a new method of work and assistance to Redwood City. IFanApril of this year, the Commission will publish a "Guide for Planning Recreation — Park Areas and Facilities". This publication is the result of a years, research conducted by the California Committee on Planning for Recreation and Park Areas and Facilities. This guide should be useful to both the Planning Commission ind the Recreation and Park Commission in Redwood City in establishing their own space standards for recreation—park purposes. 1 We suggest that a series of meetings be held by one ori.both of these commission, to which a recreation specialist on our staff would be invited. A study of the guild and application of its suggested standards to the land areas -and population needs of Redwood City would be carried on jointly by your city officials, administrators of the recreation department, the park department and our staff. member. Please advise us whether this method of assistance meets with you approval.