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134 Community Development : Total value of building permits issued during July was $2 , 134 , 500 . This figure includes ten new resi - dential units and the Longs Drug development - the latter valued at $1 , 790 , 300 . No permits were issued in Redwood Shores and construction continues at a slow pace . Parks and Recreation : The summer recreation program is in full swing and resident participation in the various programs has substantially increased over last year . Significant is the usage of the Veterams Memorial Building by 1235 groups , representing 54 , 460 persons since January 1 . The Junior Olympics held at Sequoia involved over 200 children . The Redwood City Swim Club hosted the West Bay Swim Relay Championship , involving some 350 swimmers and 800 spectators . The Peppermint Patty ( girls softball) league , in- volving approximately 300 girls , was recently featured on KG0 television . The Host Lions Club has completed the development of the minipark at Linden and Park Streets and is now under City maintenance . Renovation of the 49ers field is still not acceptable to the City . To eliminate the undulations , the field was " floated " with a layer of top soil and planted with rye grass . We do expect the facility to be playable by the end of the month when the 49ers begin the regular training activities . Park Department personnel renovated the landscaping at Stambaugh House and has the grounds under regular maintenance . Transportation : Following the difficulties in qualifying Redwood City for Transportation Development Act funds ( SB 325 ) , an amendment ( SB 9 ) has passed both houses which makes virtually any public agency which subsi - dizes a transit system eligible for funds . In addition, if signed by the Governor , SB 9 will eliminate the levy of a sales tax upon the $ . 11 gasoline tax . This loss of some $8 million statewide only applies to the $35 million which was to have been distributed to the various cities for general fund purposes . For Redwood City we can anticipate a drop in estimated revenue of $15 , 000 - $20 , 000 . Library : Lawrence Brian was elected President and W . Earl Whitaker Secretary of the Library Board for 1972-73 . Public Works : Following the Cement Drivers / strike , the Mezesville tennis court resurfacing is proceeding and will be finished by August 15 , 1972 . The weed abatement contract awarded January 17 has been completed . The cities of San Mateo , Belmont , and Foster City have prepared the extension of Laurie Meadows Drive across the Bayshore Freeway and connecting to Edgewater Boulevard in 8/14/72 Reg . Mtg .