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40 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REQUESTED RECREATION SURVEY FROM THE STATE RECREATION COMMISSION. In Their recommendation the Park and Recreation Commission stated that Miss Gladys Snyder, Recreation Specialist, conducted the survey in April 1951 of park and recreational facilities in Redwood City. Since Miss Snyder presented a report so well sone., theymish to recommend that she be invited to return and compile the new survey. Councilman Royer stated that since this will be given to us by the State at no cost to the City he moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by a discussion as to what the City will receive from this report. Motion carried. REPORT ON FLOOD CONDITIONS, MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AND SPRUCE STREET. The Clerk read the following report which had been submitted to the Council on September 24, 1952, and still applies to the situation as it appears today. The City Council recently requested the Engineering Department to make a further study toward a possible solution of the drainage across Middlefield Road at Spruce Street. We have made a thorough study of this area, and regret to advise that we have been unable to arrive at a satisfactory and economical solution to the problem. Both Spruce Street and Middlefield Road are laid to very flate grades..a nd there is not sufficient fall across the intersection in either direction to all a culvert or siphon to - operate satisfactorily. Even construction of an expensive underground storm drain for one or two blocks in both directions from Middlefield Road would not materially reduce the problem because there is no channel in which to deposit the water, so no advantage would be gained be extending such a culvert. It is our belief that any installation of a culvert or siphon across this intersection, with catchbasins, would not justify the cost. Until a complete drainage system for this area can'be developed and constructed., it may be necessary to control traffic in some manner so as to prevent the present hazards during heavey storm water runoff periods. This was followed by discussion as to where the water goes, possibility of rebuilding the street and possible effect of the improvement of Spruce Street as a major city street. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Engineer to something to improve the situation, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS: Councilman Spillers wanted to know how the Tri -City Dumps was coming along. City Manager Rolison stated that Allen & Associates report is in and they are going to have a meeting soon to work out a tentative plan. Councilman Britschgi asked the City Manager if he had followed through on the matter of the County cleaning up the creeks. Mr. Rolison stated that he had phoned County Manager Stallings and it was Mr. Stallings recommendation that the City adopt an ordinance and the County will also adopt a similar ordinance. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Attorney contact the District Attorney in an effort to draw up a similar ordinance, seconded by Councilman Royer and report back in one week. Motion carried. Councilman Britschgi spoke in regard to the $75,000 in the Capital Investment Fund that Councilman Granger mentioned at the last Council meeting. He was of the opinion that a certain amount of this money was earmarked for the Yacht Harbor. This was followed by a short discussion and no Council action was taken. Councilman Britschgi asked the City Manager if any action had been taken in regard to trash cans that had been requested at the last Council meeting. City Manager Rolison stated that he asked the City Engineer to check into the matter. City Engineer Jain stated that where they have a trash problem then they rotate the -cans from corners that were not necessary. Mr. Jain explained that the cans cost approxi- mately #35.00. apiece. Mrs. Vera Eskin stated that she could not remember any letter asking for new cans. She was of the opinion that all they asked was that the cans be painted both inside and outside. Councilman Britschgi wanted to know if the City Manager took care of the auction problem that arose at the last Council meeting. City Manager Rolison stated that he had turned the matter over to the City Clerk and the City Tax Collector. Councilman Granger wanted to know what became of the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Royer stated that this was 0 E