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. 0 ♦ 'y 0 the property owner at the end of the cul -de -sac. This gentleman_ stated that he would be happy to go along with the extension if he could have his house moved on to another lot, of approximately the same size as. the one he now has, and if the house could be moved in the same condition as it now is. Councilman Royer stated that it is the opinion of the Committee that this is the only solution,. and that this could be done. Report of the Real II Estate Committee was accepted. Councilman Granger moved that this be referred to the pro- per department to take whatever steps necessary. The City Engineer advised the Council that the assessment area there is very small. It was the opinion of the Council that even if it .costs the City, it will be a worthwhile expense. Councilman Spillers seconded the motion of Councilman Granger which carried. REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE RE: PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EBENER STREET TO WOODSIDE ROAD. Councilman Royer stated that Mr. Cerqui is willing to sign the petition subject' to the following conditions: 1. That he be compensated for his footage that faces Woodside Road. He believes that Mr. Cupfer should receive the same compensation. 2. That his lots would have to have at least 100 ft. depth. Councilman Royer moved that Ebener Street should be carried on to Woodside Road, subject to the conditions of Mr. Cerqui, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. Mr. Cup - fer stated that his thoughts were the same as those of Mr. Cerqui and he would be happy with the conditions. PERSONAL APPEARANCE: HARRY J. HARDY REQUEST WATER CONNECTION, WILMINGTON WAY, EMERALD LAKE. Mr. Hardy appeared be- fore the.Council and stated that he owns three acres in that area and that there is now a house on the property with a water meter. He wishes to move his house from Menlo Park, a three bedroom house, to this property in Emerald Lake, He advised the Council that he has a good spring on this property and he uses this witha pump for the_yard of the present situated house, and he will use it for the yard of the house he intends to bring in, using the water connection only in the house. He said that even the laundry can be done with the water from the pump. The spring cannot be used in the house proper. Councilman Brit - schgi moved that the request be denied, seconded by Councilman Jones. Water Superintend- ent Winter informed the Council that there has never been two meters on this property. Mr. Hardy then requested that the meter at the present house be switched to the house he intends to move in, then in the event that the Health Department gives him a health certi- ficate, he will obtain a filtering system and use the spring for the present situated house. He stated that the Health Department will run tests on the spring for quantity and quality which will take approximately three weeks. Councilman Granger pointed out to Mr, Hardy that if the Health Department does not pass on the spring, he will not be able to get a meter for the present house. Councilman Royer moved that the original motion be amended to continue the matter for three weeks pending the report of the Health Department, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call, Councilman Jones voting NO. CITY ENGINEER JAIN RE: BAY ROAD - CHARTER STREET IMPROVEMENTS. City Clerk Dodge read letter from Ampex Corporation requesting that the City erect sidewalk fronting Peninsula Motor Express Company for the convenience of the Ampex employees. Councilman Granger moved that Ampex Corporation and Peninsula Motor Express Company be advised that the Council will wel- come a petition from the people avvedted, and will take steps to satisfy the majority, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call. City Engineer informed the Council