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

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M money involved.. Motion carried. 0.»C. JONES LETTER REGARDING- PARKING LOT CONTRACT.The Clerk read the letter wherein it was stated that after "inspecting the condition of the Parking Lot No. VII job site today, it is their opinion that the area is in an unworkable condition and a satisfactory subgrade cannot be obtained. They are very anxious to resume work and complete it as soon as possible, however, they -feel it would be inadvisable to start operations until r thys have had at least another month of drying weather. They plan to check the site conditions frequently ! and start work as soon as all concerned that because of the condition of the soil there wasn't anything else that the contractor could do. There is a crust on top but the soil underneath is till too wet. The letter was filed. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. Councilman Jones stated that there would be a meeting Thursday night, March 8th, in the the Chambers with i Mr. Richard Ives. Urban Development will be under discussion. The public is invited. Councilman Jones asked if the State had been notified in the proposed Charter amendment. City Attorney Currie reported that the State did not have to be notified unless the amendment passess the election. i Councilman Jones asked City Attorney Currie if he had completed contacting property owners adjacent to the Parking Lot #2 in regard to creek covering. The Attorney stated that he has been trying to contact one party but as yet the people have not been in when he has called. He will report next week* YACHT HARBOR COMMITTEE requested the following action: 1. The City Manager be authorized to call for bids for the dredging of the Yacht Harbor, plans and specifications for which will be prepared by the City Engineer, providing for a minimum depth of five (5) feet, and an alternate bid for the construction of a retaining levee, award to be made within 60 days of bid opening. 2. The City Manager be requested to speed completion of the west levee. f ,9 Councilman Jones moved acceptance of the report and that the City Manager be authorized to proceed, seconded k by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by discussion in regard to the 60 days and what was to take place. l Motion carried. The Clerk read the letter from Robert R. Thompson, Chairman, 1956 Easter Seal Drive, wherein he stated that the Annual Easter Seal Campaign for funds will take place in San Mateo County between March 10th and April 1st of this year. No Council action was taken, however, the newspapers were asked to please make note of the dates, APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Councilman Jones moved reappointment of Mary G. Thorning and William McKeegan to the Library Board for a three year term, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF H. PAPAZIAN TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 22 TO 244 BLOCK l3, HIGHLANDS OF EMERALD LAKE INTO TWO LOTS, 811 x 128 and 76 x n8 (Piedmont Warr). Councilman Royer moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendations seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF A. M. CARREIA TO RESUBDIVIDE PORTION OF LOT 8, BLOCK E, WOODSIDE ACRES NO. 1 (15110 Kentfield Avenue) INTO TWO LOTS 75 x 115 subject to: 1. Deeding 27' along rear bf lots* 2. Driveway to be rack base and plant mix. i - 3. Applicant agrees to go along with improvement of Sierra Street 4e Owner to pay for sewer lateral. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF M. AARONSON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW 5' REAR SET -BACK FOR MEDICAL BUILDING AT 129 ARCH STREET, LOT 10, BLOCK 30 DINGEE PARK, SUBJECT TO LARRY WISE'S APPROVAL OF PARKING LAYOUT, Councilman Jones moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Y Councilman Royer. City Engineer Jain stated that he wrote a letter to the Planning Commission and he did