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man Stout then presented the Council with a copy of the plans and specifications. Mr. Erskine was present and stated that the estimated cost is approximately $15.00 per square foot or $379000. Mrs. Muriel Merman shamed the sketch of the building and spoke about the alternates and why they asked for the alternates. Councilman Stout moved authorization of the City Manager to call for bids, the bid to include separate alternates subject to the lease being signed by the School Board and the City, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Stout moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the lease with the approval of the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Herkner reported, as chairman of the Transportation Committee, on the findings in regard to the Peninsula Transit Lines. The Committee recommends that they contact the other three cities through which the bus lines operate and go over the whole problem with them. The cities involved are San Carlos, Redwood Cit Menlo Park and Palo Alto. Councilman Britschgi ys hgi moved approval of the Committee request to check with the other cities to see about the possibility of setting a date for a meeting, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. CITY ENGINEER REPORT ON SIDEWALKS AT 1180 MAIN STREET. In his report, City Engineer Jain, stated that this sidewalk has again been inspected by the Engineering Department, profiles have been run on the existing curb, and he, personally, again made an inspection of the site. It is his opion that the sidewalk is definitely hazardous throughout its entire length and should be replaced. The curb and pavement are in reasonable good condition and he can see no reason why the sidewalk could not be properly reconstructed. Councilman Weiss moved that the City Engineer be instructed to carry out the provisions of the sidewalk ordinance, seconded by Councilman Stout. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that they should give the gentleman in question the same consideration between now and the next meeting as if they would for a man who was going through bankruptcy. Mr. Jain stated that the Clerk had written a letter back in July and has not received a reply to same. Councilman Britschgi amended the motion to hold this matter up for ,,.. one week and a committee be appointed to talk to the owner in an attempt to have the work done. Councilman Weiss stated that this motion wasn't in order and he suggested that Councilman Britschgi change his motion to table the matter for one week so that the committee could attempt to contact the owner. Councilman Britschgi so changed his amendment to the motion which carried. The Mayor appointed Council- man Spillers to the Committee. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF PARKING IN NEW HALL OF JUSTICE BUILDING AREA AND THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABL?SHING STOP SIGNS, PARALLEL PARKING, ETC. IN THE SAME VICINITY. The Committee made a further study of the parking problem in the vicinity of the new Hall of Justice building and the following recommendations are made in lieu of the establishment of two-hour parking meters on the north side of Marshall Street between Winslow and Hamilton Streets. 1. Establish a white passenger loading zone for a distance of forty feet directly in front of the entrance of the Hall of Justice building. 2. Establish a twenty -minute green parking zone west of the proposed passenger loading zone and east of the proposed passenger loading zone. City Attorney Currie announced that these two changes were noted and eliminated from the resolution that was ready fora doption. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 2082 ESTABLISHING PARKING METERS IN THE VICINITY OF THE NEW HALL OF JUSTICE BUILDING and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner. ■N9 Councilman Granger wanted to know the purpose of the lone green parking zone. Chief Faulstich stated UNA that the place where the fines are paid will be on the first floor and by allowing the green zone people will be able to pay their fines and get out in a short time. The motion carried on roll call. Councilman Granger moved that this same consideration be given to the City Hall and the matter be turned over to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried.