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on roll call, Councilmen Royer and Spillers voting NO. MR. MILTON WOOD, 1159 HUFF STREET, SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA, APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL REQUESTING WATER CONNECTION ON MOHICAN WAY IN THE EMERALD LAKE AREA. He stated that they drilled a well 150 feet deep and found no water, although the people on both sides of their lot have a satisfactory well. He is anxious to build and would like to be allow- ed to connect to the 2" line that runs in front of his property. Water Superintendent Win- ter advised the Council that he had explained the policy of the Council regarding water connections in the Emerald Lake area. He also stated that the line that runs in front of the is a 2" line which is approximately 400 feet from the proposed location. Councilman Jones moved that the request be denied on the grounds that no hardship exists, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Mrs. Wood advised the Council that they did not plan to get the building up for about one year and they assumed that at that time there would be suffi- cient water. Mr. & Mrs. Wood stated that they had invested $700.00 for the drilling of the well and for this reason do feel that they should be given consideration. Councilman Royer advised Mr. & Mrs. Wood that . connections had been allowed where meters formerly existed and where County had granted a building permit and well had failed. After much discussion regarding the cooperation of the County in issuing building permits in that area, Councilman $tout amended the original motion to the effect that the City Manager investigate and bring in a report next week regarding the action of the Health Depart- ment in this particular place, seconded by Councilman Spillers. The reason for this amendment was so the people will know the thinking of the Council. Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi and Councilman Jones voting NO. MR. LAWRENCE SIFERS, 3151 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, APPEARED REQUESTING BUILDING PERMIT ON LOT 34., BLOCK 4, JEFFERSON ACRES ON MYRTLE STREET. He stated that he has discussed this with the Building Inspector and he would like to ask the Council for an opinion if this pro- perty is included within the Community Park boundaries. Building Inspector requested a ruling on this matter before granting a building permit. City Manager will investigate and report back to the Council next meeting. MR. FRANK DePATTA APPEARED REQUESTING ANNEXATION OF Lot 2, BLOCK 17, OAK KNOLL MANOR which is one of three lots in small triangle adjacent to City Limits, Council was of the op- inion all three lots should be considered. Councilman Royer moved the matter be ref - erred to the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Jones. Councilman Britschgi suggested that in annexing this an island would be forned in the Upton Street area. Original motion was amended to the effect that the City Attorney will furnish the nec- essary information to the Planning Commission regarding this annexation. It developed that a petition is to be circulated in the Upton Street area in the near future. Motion carried. REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT ON JOS. MADDEN REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO CEMENT AREA BETWEEN CURB AND SIDEWALK, 1406 MADISON AVENUE. Letter from City Manager stating that it is possible that the area between the curb and sidewalk which is 7i feet in width, may be needed for the location of gas and water lines in the future, and recommended that this should not be covered with any type of permanent pavement. Councilman Britschgi moved that the request be denied, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. CITY ATTORNEY AND FIRE CHIEF RE: PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA OAK KNOLL AND HILLCREST ROAD,