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2�0 COUNCILMAN ROYER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY PARTIES WHO WOIILD LIKE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAIIRANT SIMILAR TO THE FISHERMAN�S �f1HARF IDEA AT THE PORT OF REDWOOD CITY, Mayor Herkner stated that this item had been placed on the tentative agenda but ha.d bsen removed to allow the City Mana- ger to get more information, where to be �ocated on Port property, etc. City Manager ad- vised he had co�tacted the Port �anager who was oP the opinion that the restaurant should be located in the recreati.on area� City Manager was directed to secure additior�al informa - �' tion and contact the Recreation and the Port Commissions. '�'" COUNCILMAN ROYER BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF THE CARLETON TRACT THROUGH WHICH �fiE CITY WAS TO AC- QUIRE AN EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES. City Engineer Jain expressed his opinion that underground draina�e should be installed. Councilman Britschgi atated he had visited the � area after the last rain and f'ound a considerable area under water. He suggested that the �; City Engineer lay the foundation for an assessrn�ent district to drain the entire aaea. ➢IQrr. Jain stated tY�at the drainage system was dependen� upon installation of streets, curbs and sidewalks, but that people in the area other than those on Kentfield apparently were not interested. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that people living in the area of Kentfield and Palm would be willing to pay for the installation of full improvaments, how- e�er, Mr. Jain stated that one or two streets improved would not relieve the trouble but that the entire area should be improved and drained at the sams time. Councilraan Granger was of the opinion that the people in the area should be advised of the Council� s think- in� and that they should be advised that partial improvements would not be feasible, He suggested the possibility of securing more signatures through-out the area. City Attor- ney advised that a 1}/5 vote of the Council could over-rule the protests and order the w ork � done. Councilman Granger then moved that the original petition be located and that explan- � ation be furnished as to what is necessarg to improve this area, motion seconded by Coun- cilman Stout and carried. Discussion followed re�arding purchase of easement by the city, open drainage ditch or installation of drainage pipe, etc. Councilman Britschgi suggested that the City Attorney take the necessary steps to acquire the easement. City Attorney will contact the owner and will report back at the meeting of November 29th. COUNCILMAN STOUT HAS IPiVESTIGATED THE POSSIBILITY OF PROVIDIAiG BENCHES IN CERTAIN AREAS IN THE CITY calling attention to a bench which has been constructed by the Count9 with concrete ends and wooden backs and seats. These benches can be constructed for approximately �18.00. Forms can be borrowed from the County and Councilman Stout suggested the Park Dep�rtment might build half a dozan on a trial basis. Councilman Britschgi suggested building one bench to be examined. Deciaion to be made as to the feasibility and availability of funds �..�„ to build more. The Planning Commission is considering the ma.tter of advertising benches at their meeting of November 23rd, results of which might have a bearing on this matter. � *� Niatter will be considered further after receiving a report f'rom the Planning Commission. CITY ATTORNEY CIIRRIE REQUESTED AUTHORITY TQ PROCEED UffITH THE DETAILS OF THE PORT BOND ISSUE along the lines decided upon at a recent meeting with the Port Commission. Election to be •� held on February 8, i955• Amount to be voted upon �9�0,000.00 Bonds to be sold when a .�w.w substantial appropriation has been approved by the Government for ch annel improvsmenta. San Francisco Bond Attorneys Orrick, Dahlquist and Herrington will be retained to handle the legal procedures. Councilman Stout moved approval, seconded b y Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Granger stated the understanding that election would be conducted at no ultimate cost to the City. &Iotion carried. _ _ w .. r_,h.w.µ ,_ _ , :,�.�n .� :.