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119 COMMUNITY PROGRESS REPORT Redwood Shores . City Manager advised that Mr . James Reiter , of DMJM , would give a status report on Redwood Shores construction , and that as previously reported, virtually all public works items had been nearly completed . Mr . Reiter reported briefly on five efforts and their standing : Marlin Subdivision No . 1 is recommended by their staff for acceptance , and final negotiations for payment of contract under way . Bridge Parkway Bridge and Bridge Connections completed and accepted by Council . Marlin Subdivision No . 2 was completed , and pending final arrangements and testing of force main which runs alongside . Fifth project was the Winter Maintenance program which they are prepared to recommend for acceptance , and expect to have before Council formally the following week . He indicated this more or less concluded public works which have been under way for the past several years , and efforts now would be to closely monitor progress of builders , and assist home owners , as well as take care of housekeeping duties until additional homes are built . Then they would be prepared , if feasible , to recommend for another bond sale . A number of design and study task orders have been closed out with only a few remaining which are expected to be completed in the next thirty days . He concluded with remarks commending City , Manager for the fine working relationship over the several years since the project began . City Manager advised that representatives of Leslie Properties , Inc . , had indicated there was no significant new material to report at this time . They were moving ahead with homes and it was expected new residents will soon be moving into these subdivisions . Seismic Advisory Board Schedule . City Manager was advised by the Chairman that in one capacity or another , all members have reviewed results of the San Fernando area earthquake and findings would be incorporated in their report and that some of the facts have been made available for the first time because of excellent instrumentation relatively close to the damaged area . They will be working into June and would make a comprehensive report shortly after that time . San Carlos Airport Expansion Plans . City, Leslie Properties and County staffs have been reviewing this for some time . Still at staff level , but the National Airport Plan, which has been approved by Federal Aviation Administration , pro- grams this airport to have a runway 3 , 000 feet long so as to accommodate 95% of general aviation aircraft . The present 2 , 600 foot runway would therefore ( � have to be extended an additional U00 feet . County owns the land for the extension , but to maintain required clearance above the dike in vicinity of the extension , the dike will need to be relocated, and a small portion filled inboard of the dike . The extension will also change the FAA classification and requires additional clearance at each end , and this basically was how Redwood City became involved . Planning Commission has reviewed the expansion plans and Commissioners feel they would have minimal effect on the adjacent properties if extended at the South end toward Whipple Avenue . They also