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3 4 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS . COUNCILMAN JONES BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF THE REAL ESTATE OPERATORS SELLING PROPERTY IN THE EMERALD LAKE DISTRICT WITHOUT ADVISING THE BUYER THAT WATER CONNECTIONS CANNOT BE OB- TAINED. Councilman Jones moved that the City Clerk write a letter to the Real Estate Board informing them of the Council's policy in the matter of water connections in the Emerald Lake area, seconded by Councilman Stout. There was discussion regarding said policy and the past deviations in certain areas, after which motion carried. COUNCILMAN ROYER REQUESTED A HEARING FOR MR. DUKE, WHO WAS IN THE AUDIENCE, REGARDING HIS REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT ON HIS PROPERTY ON CANYON ROAD. Planning Commission had granted him a use permit subject to certain conditions which Mr. Duke claimed he had complied with. In order to allow additional space for sontemplated widening of Canyon Road and allow his house to set far enough back he had purchased a 5' strip from his neighbor. In the belief that his request had been allowed he had made all financing arrangements with the F.H.A. and the bank only to be informed that he could not proceed. City Engineer Jain called attention to the fact that he had recommended holding up Mr. Duke's request until plans which were being prepared by an outside engineer for sewer installation were available. Several months ago he had recommended that Breeze Place be extended to Canyon Road, which would intersect Mr. Duke's lot. The Planning Commission will consider at their April 26th meeting the proposed extension of Breeze Place. Coun- cilman Royer stated that in his opinion Mr. Duke was entitled to consideration inasmuch as he had offered to secure bond of $2,000.00 to guarantee paying for his share of the sewer assessment, had spent considerable money in the preparation of plans and had in general complied with all conditions. Councilman Spillers, of the same mind, moved that permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Royer. City Engineer Jain expressed his opin- ion that the widening of Canyon Road should be kept in mind and the best method of widen- ing would be to acquire all of the frontage necessary on Mr. Duke's side rather than equal frontages on both sides of the road. This method would make it unnecessary to acquire and tear down a structure on the high side. Councilman Granger requested information as to why the City Engineer had not reported back to the Council as requested some months ago to which City Engineer replied that he was still waiting for plans and profiles from the outside engineer. After further discussion, Councilman Stout offered an amendment to the original motion to the effect that the matter be held up for one week, the City Manager to bring back a report and recommendation together with the recommendation of the City Engineer. The matter of the proposed widening was to be included in City Manager's re- port. Motion was seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Councilmen Royer and Spillers voting NO. COUNCILMAN STOUT MOVED THAT COMMISSIONERS HANLEY, BEAL AND SHULTZ, WHOSE TERMS ARE EXPIRING ON THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION, BE REAPPOINTED TO THE SAME POSITIONS, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COUNCILMAN STOUT INVITED THE COUNCIL AND WHOEVER WISHES TO MAKE A TOUR THROUGH THE WESTINGHOUSE PLANT. This will be taken up at the next study meeting to decide on a date and time. COUNCILMAN GRANGER SUGGESTED THAT IT WOULD BE FITTING IF THE CITY CLERK WOULD WRITE TO THE COUNCIL IN BURL INGAME expressing our sympathy over the loss of their Mayor. This is in the form of a motion, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. SINCE COUNCILMAN STOUT WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON TUESDAY APRIL 26, 1955, Councilman Britschgi will attend.