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c.) t3 <br /> MINUTES OF REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING <br /> REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL <br /> MAY 31, 1955, 8 :00 P.M. <br /> ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen Carl A. Britschgi, Floyd D. Granger, <br /> Paul Jones, William H. Royer, Mayor Sidney D. Herkner and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. <br /> Councilmen Robert V. Spillers and Hiram S. Stout were noted absent. Also present were <br /> Water Superintendent H. L. Winter, Fire Chief Joseph L. Lodi, Building Inspector S. H. <br /> Kreiss, Senior Civil Engineer Melvin Moen, Police Chief S. D. Wood, City Collector Paul <br /> Perrin, Police Captain William Faulstich, Administrative Assistant Orrin Wendling, <br /> Assistant Engineer Bruce Wyckoff, Associate Engineer Robert P. Oldham, City Attorney <br /> C. B. Currie, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain and City Manager E. A. Rolison. <br /> Mayor Herkner requested a report from the Cinnabar Committee regarding the exploration of <br /> Stulsaft Park for cinnabar deposits. Mr. Dineley appeared requesting an extension of <br /> fifteen days to submit the report due to the fact that they met with considerable de- <br /> lay in getting a performance bond and insurance to cover the City and the work, with <br /> the result that considerable time was lost. Councilman Granger moved that the exten- <br /> sion be granted provided the bond be extended for the same period of time, seconded by <br /> Councilman Britschgi and carried. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING, PARKING DISTRICT NO. I, OPENING OF BIDS. City Attorney advised that the <br /> hearing covers the resolution modifying description of parcel referred to as Exhibit <br /> A (area behind the City Hall) showing entrance on Broadway, and also amends to include <br /> the storm water conduit to be extended across Broadway for approximately 115 feet. <br /> Affidavit of publication was ordered filed. There being no protests, written or oral, <br /> Councilman Britschgi moved that public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Jones <br /> and carried. Councilman Royer was advised that this will be the only public hearing on <br /> these two modifications. Councilman Royer offered RESOLUTION 1877 MODIFYING DESCRIPTION <br /> OF PARKING DISTRICT NO. I, and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi <br /> and carried on roll call, Councilmen Spillers and Stout noted absent. <br /> City Engineer Jain, on request of Councilman Granger, estimated the contract items <br /> including bridge at *205,808.16. Affidavit of publication of notice calling for bids <br /> was ordered filed. Mayor Herkner ordered that bids as follows be opened: <br /> Carl N. Swenson Co., San Jose $173,467.15 <br /> Dan Caputo, San Jose 177,124.00 <br /> Clifford & Bodenhamer 177,966.24 <br /> Thomas Construction Co., Fresno 1 <br /> ©scar. C. Holmes, Redwood City 188,690.87 <br /> Healy Tibbitts Construction Co., San Francisco 188,978.30 <br /> Lew Jones Construction Co., San Jose 195,144.80 <br /> S & Q Construction Co., South San Francisco 205,347.34 <br /> Western Empire Construction Co., Los Altos 220,205.21 <br /> McGuire & Hester, Oakland 238,675.75 <br /> These bids were referred to the City Engineer for review to be reported back later <br /> during the meeting. <br /> CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON UPLAND ROAD ANNEXATION (REAR OF SEQUOIA HOSPITAL). City Attorney <br /> Currie reported than an informal petition was given to Mr. Art E. Miller, 547 King <br /> Street, and he was requested to have the petition signed as soon as possible. He <br /> advised the Council that no further proceedings can be taken until such petition is <br /> received. He also advised the Council that the boundaries have been approved by the <br />