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141 posting were ordered filed. Mrs. Margory thirkell, 3516. Glenwood Avenue, Mr. -?,.Tiller, Harding Avenue, Donald Thirkell, 3516 Glenwood Avenue, Lowell BrmRm, 3626 Glenwood Avenue, ITr. McCarthy, 3509 Glenwood Avenue, Mrs Ruhl, 600 Block Upton Street, Bob Chambers, 3622_Glenwood Avenue, Danny Silva, 3517 Glenwood Avenue, I.Irs. Harris, owner of property in Emerald Lake, all spdke on the question. There was a very lengthy t discussion with the majority of the people speaking against Glen*q od Avenue and Canyon Road being included rr'"" in the assessment district. Councilman Spillers moved that the pbuic hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Councilman Spillers offered Resolution of public convenience and necess#y and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman :ranger. This was followed by discussion as to what effect phis Resolution would have on the assessment district, whether or not it would overrule all protests, whether r not the petition which was presented and read protesF,ing the inclusionof Glenwood and Canyon Road would c ry over to the next and all succeeding public hearings ot,be overruled by adoption of this resolution. The ty Attorney stated that 67th vote was required to pa E�\this resolution. The motion lost on roll call with Councilman Stout and vleiss voting No and Councilman Br:>tschgi being noted absent. y The City Attorney stated that there 'rere two steps which the Council could decide upon.'\,The Council could ,go through with the proceedings of the`Pept Limitation Art which would increase the overa cost of the assessment proceedings or they could stark all over again with another Resolution of Preliminary Determina— tion* Councilman Spillers spoke on subject'tnd stated that he was of the opinion that the Cou�cil should l 1 call for the bids and then if the bids were not,\what they wanted then the Council could possibly pay a s re of the cost and proceed with the project. phis was followed by discussion as to what the nex Council act* n would be. Councilman Stout explained why h�\voted no and he also stated his feelings on this'lqatter. Councilan Herkner objected to the City paying for pro eedings and then not having the project go throuIkh. He wanted'\to know approximately how much this project has'\cost the City at the present time. City Engine&r fir.. Jain stated\\that the cost is approximately $15,000. City Attorney Currie again explained what proceedings the Courieil could take. He said the Council could request a new resolution amending the plans and eliminate the area in question. This was followed by discussion after whih Councilman Stout moved that the City Enginee)r amend the plans and specifications to eliminate this area`\in question, seconded by Councilman 7Teiss. Councilman Herkner wanted to know what the effect of the elimination of this area would have on the whole proje%th Fire Chief Lodi_ was of the opinion that the City shoull�,contact the Fire Underwriters and show them maps and have the,r recommend— ation on this before the Councll takes official action. Councilman Herkner m%anto mendment to the motion to await the decision of the Fire Underwriters as'suggested by the Fire Chiefhave a study meeting to discuss this matter further, sec ded by Councilman Granger who wanted a se and not a survey. Councilman Spillers wanted to know if 't would be possible to have an answer in one w�ek. Fire Chief Lodi Fee" was requested to see if this would be po*ble and the motion carried. 600 COUNCILMAN IVEISS'S REPORT REGARDING RAPID TRANSI . This was set for a stud meeting. FIRE MARSHAL REPORT REGARDING V TRAMS SIRVICE BITADING, WARREN AND STANDISH STREETS. The Clerk 'read the following report submitted by the Fire Marshal: r•. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Redwood City Council i.. T'°Iay 7, 1956, 8:00 P. M. Invocation was lead by Reverend Ronald H. ':;'bite, Pastor First Methodist Church. Fire Chief Lodi presented Mayor Royer with a handsome gavel, compliments of Chamber of Commerce of Eureka and Humbalt Countye, ON ROLL CALL the following members were noted present: Councilmen Carl A. Britschgi, Floyd D. Granger, Sidney D. Herkner, Hiram S. Stout, Louis Weiss, Mayor William H. Royer and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Councilman Robert