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41 l Additionally , a program is being developed for Middle Management whereby they will play a more significant role in management processes of the City . Public Safety . Acting Police Chief has commended all personnel for excellent per- formance during the Fourth of July parade in the handling of several emergen- cies and some arrests , Personnel . City Manager hosted a Service Pin Awards luncheon on June 12 , when presentations were made to a number of employees for service ranging from 10 years to 35 years . Parks and Recreation . Direc - tor of Parks and Recreaction met with neighborhood representatives from the Middlefield neighborhood area concerning various possibilities for providing a park in that area . Three alternative locations exist , each currently con- taining some vacant property . It was indicated to the representatives that this area would be one of several that would receive priority attention by the Open Space Committee of the Park and Recreation Commission as they start to re -evaluate neighborhood park areas throughout the community . Further research would be necessary to determine feasibility of neighborhood sites as they relate to existing buildings , as well as future funding for acquisition and construction . Parks and Recreation Director responded to question by Councilman Leipzig con- cerning timing for the Hetch -Hetchy development , indicating that in perhaps two or three weeks a calendar may be set up , and copies would be available . Councilman Leipzig recalled that an ordinance had been adopted some time ago relative to upgrading service stations and expressed concern regarding pro - gress in this area . City Manager explained that in some respects the ordinance would apply when someone comes in for entitlements such as a use permit , signing , architectural permit , etc . However , he suggested that where non-compliance is observed , Staff should be informed . City Attorney added that certain portions of the ordinance apply to existing stations , and noted that the Planning Director did send notices at the time the ordinance became effective , to all service stations . Councilman Henderson inquired about the current status of the proposed Farm Hill Boulevard speed limit change . City Manager indicated that following the previous presentation , further studies were made , and that when the current Farm Hill -Jefferson Signals project is completed , additional studies w ill be made to provide a basis for comparison . Director of Public Works e stimated that the signals project would be completed in approximately three w eeks . Proposed Sprinkler System Ordinance . Proposed amendment to the Municipal Code would provide requirement for auto - matic sprinkler systems to be installed in those buildings or structures having a total floor area of 10 , 000 or more square feet , or which are 50 feet or more in height , or are 4 stories , irrespective of height . (Detailed 7/9/73 Reg . Mtg .