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307 constructed there. Mr. DeIl stated that this is not an application for zoning to straight R -3 but an application for zoning to R -3 with restrictions_ which is a great deal more than would be on R -3, this to be height restrictions, architectural control and set- back lines. Mr. Coykendall addressed the Council advising that Mr. DePaoli was unable to attend the meeting but was still opposed to the rezoning. Councilman Britschgi, if voting in favor of the introduction of the ordinance, reserved the right to vote against the ad- option of the ordinance if there was no indication of the kind of building to be erected. Mrs. Herman stated that both the Planning Commission and Building Inspector would approve the type of architecture. Councilman Britschgi moved that public hearing be closed, sec- onded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Block 17, to R -3 setting forth the stipulations which Mr. Dell'-Ergo has mentioned, seconded by Councilman Stout. Councilman Granger also stated that he would withhold his opinion on the final adoption of the ordinance until after the public hearing. Motion carried. REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT ON PARKING DISTRICT #1. City Attorney presented to the Council RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #1864 to make changes and modifications in Parking District #1 including addi- tional area, continuing culvert across Broadway approximately 115 feet and calling for hear- ing on May 31, 1955. Offered by Councilman Jones, who moved adoption, seconded by Council- man Granger and carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers noted absent. RESOLUTION #1865 approving preliminary plans and calling for bids on culvert was offered by Councilman Royer who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried on roll call, Councilman Spil- lers noted absent. CITY MANAGER REPORT ON L. SIFERS APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT. Letter from City Manager Rol - ison read, in which he recommended the acquisition of Lots 33 and 34, Block 4, Jefferson Acres. Councilman Britschgi stated that Hetch - Hetchy right of way intersects these lots and should Myrtle Street be paved, City would have to absorb the cost inasmuch as Hetch- Hetchy cannot be assessed. He then moved that the City Attorney be authorized to take the necessary steps, and hire an appraiser if necessary for acquisition of the property, and report back at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Stout. City Attorney stated that the applicant should be advised that the Council is interested in acquiring the pro- perty. Mr. Sifers, 3151 Middlefield Road, appeared requesting that the Council look at the property themselves, stating that he is willing that the City acquire the property. Motion carried. City Attorney will report in two weeks on balance of property on Myrtle Street. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND E: M. G. WOOD RECOMMEND TION REQUEST FOR WATER CONNECTION Letter from A Q San Mateo County Department of Public Health and Welfare, Mr. Eugene Mason Howell, Public Health Engineer, was read in which he explained the policy of the County regarding infor- mation given applicants for building permit in the Emerald Lake area. Also read was letter of H. L. Winter, Water Superintendent, stating that in correspondence with Building and Health Departments of San Mateo County he was informed that no assurance of a building per- mit had been given to Mr. and Mrs. Wood for their property on Mohican Way in Emerald Lake area. They had been informed that any well drilling would be entirely their own respon- sibility, and there was no assurance to them that they could obtain water service from the Redwood City system. Councilman Granger moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be concurred with and that Councilman Spillers be supplied with a copy of the letter from