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341 Colonel Weiss appeared also appealing that the Council act immediately on this matter, as it seems to be quite important to the City of Redwood City. Councilman Britschgi restated his motion that the City Manager be asked to contact the California League of Cities to ask that the matter of subdivisions and annexations be placed on their agenda for discussion; that they be asked to furnish any current in- II formation, and that the matter of subdivisions and annexations be turned over to the Planning Commission for their thinking in the matter and report back to the Council. City Manager advised a survey is now under way on the peninsula, returns for which should be available soon. Motion seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Mayor Herkner set up the subject for study at a meeting to be called within the next three weeks. Going back to Parking District No. 1, the City Engineer advised the Council that Carl Swenson's bid of $173,466.15 was O.K. in every respect, and 16% under the estimate. He recommended that the job be awarded to Carl Swenson. Councilman Royer offered RESOLUTION 1879 AWARDING THE BID TO CARL SWENSON, and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Brit- schgi and carried on roll call, Councilmen Spillers and Stout noted absent. Councilman Jones left the meeting at 9:35 P.M. Referring back to City Attorney's report on Upland Road annexation, he advised that there were two things that could be done, that they wait until the appraisal is rendered to the City, or that they form an assessment district. Mr. Ed Mairam, 254 Upland Road, appeared stating that the people in the area have discussed this matter, and they feel that they should wait for the appraisal and approximate costs before proceeding. They suggested the possibility of meeting with City Engineer and Council to discuss the matter further. Councilman Royer moved that this be carried on the agenda until the appraisal is received, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. The public hearing regarding proposed widening of Spruce Street which was scheduled to be on the agenda for this meeting was postponed to June 6th. Councilman Britschgi requested information regarding the extermination of the rats in the creek behind the City Hall and was informed that the Health Department will submit their recommendation soon. APPLICATION FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS: 1. Walgreen Drug Store 2. Redwood Market 3. Toy & Craft Shop 4. Emerald City Market Councilman Royer moved that these permits be granted if they have been approved by the proper department heads, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO REZONE LOT 1, BLOCK 21, REDWOOD HIGHLANDS (ELWOOD & BREWSTER) FROM R -2 TO R -1. Councilman Royer moved that public hearing hear- ing be set for June 13th, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. II PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATIVE SET OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR THE EXTENSION OF PALM AVENUE, BETWEEN VIRGINIA AND KENTFIELD AVENUE. Council- man Granger moved that public hearing be set for June lath, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATIVE SET OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR STREET THROUGH BLOCK BOUNDED BY PAGE, EIGHTH, HOOVER AND TENTH. Councilman Granger moved public hearing be set for June 13th, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried.