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CITY ATTORNEYtS REPORT REGAR�ING QUIT TITLE �UIT, CALLAN VS. CITY OF REDV�OOD CITY, in connection with Lots 1�} and 21, Block 12, �ti�est Redwood. Mr. Callan claims that he ��`� has received a quit claim deed from t he former owner a::d that he has some sort of a title in the lots. Delinquent taxes and 1915 Bonds against these lots total approximately �2, 700. The only interest the City has in these properties is the taxing interest and delinquent taxes and delinquent assessment installments. It ie doubtful as to whether � or not the City could foreclose on the property for non-payment of the bonds. However, � it could be sold provided that a purchaser could be obtained for the delinquent taxes. Mr. Callan is also suing f'or Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 9, i�lest Redwood and interest having been acquired from the estate of the former owner. City Engineer Jain advised '"""' that a thirty-five foot easement for creek purposes is required across the rear of Lot � 10 and a twenty-five foot easement across the rear of Lots 11, 12 and 13. The only interest of the City in these lots is that resulting from delinquent taxes varying in the amount from �77.00 to �87.00 per Lot. ��r. Callan� s attorneys have requested a statement as to the minimum amounts of' money the City would accept for a conveyance by the City of' all the Cityts interest in the above described property. City Attorney Currie recommends that the City� s interest be appraised and an offer be made to Mr. Callan to convey the City� s interest f'or an amou.nt to be determined by the Real Estate Committee withholding the necessary easements as merltioned above. Councilman Britsehgi moved that the Real Estate Corr�unittee appraise Lots 11} and 21, Block 12, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Stout then moved that the Real Estate Committee consider Lots 10 to 13 keeping in mina the easements as required by the City. Motion ,,,�.� seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. City Attorney� s office would like to be ,,.. :, represented when this matter is considered. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK DODGE TO ACCEPT SUi�TQUIST DEED FOR FUTURE VIiIDET1ING OF HARDING AVENIIE. Councilm.an Spillers moved the necessary authorization, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. TRAF'F'IC COMMITTEE'S REPORT REGARDING REMOVAL OF "NO PARKING}� ZONE ON BREWSTER AVENUE between Opal and Hillview Avenues . The Committee stated that elimination of parking at this location had been recommer�ded based on t he request of the residents in the area. If the residents are now of t he opinion that the red zones are of' no value, Traffic Com- mittee does not object to their elimination. Councilman Granger moved introduction of ordinance removin� the No Parking area, seconded by Councilman �tout and carried. Councilman Jones moved that the Traffic Committee install a slow sign in lieu of the stop signs recently removed which in his o�inion justifies slower speed. I��otion seconded .� by Councilman Stout and carried. City Engineer was asked to take steps to remove the � words "stop" from the street. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF PARDINI DEED TO REAR OF Lot 1.�., Block 1, Woodside Acres No. l. Coun- cilman Britschgi moved the necessary authorization, seconded by Councilman Spillers and �""'" carried. �rrr ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS: INSPECTION REPORT ON BUILDING AT 260�. Brewster Avenue. Assistant Building Inspector submitted a report as follows: 1. Solid concrete foundation on main building; concrete piers used on front and rear porches. 2. Exterior finish, wood rustic, and in the main in good condition with exception of' out rigger supporting the verge board. 3. Roof of composition materials, and being unable to enter building, had no way of knowing if roof is faulty or not. �.. Electric service is old a:�d will not meet existing code. 5. Plu�mbing, as observed from ext�rior of' the building is old and in fair condition.