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188 noting they had essentially completed work with the Corps of Engineers, who are expected to deliver their comments shortly to FHA. He responded to Council reference to particular concern by the Corps for information on dikes and soils stability as it relates to earthquakes, advising that seismic reaction, and stability in static and dynamic conditions is what they are working on with the Corps of Engineers. With reference to question concerning funds to cover the seven projects now under contract, Mr. Reiter informed Council sufficient bond funds are available and when these are completed, there will still be remaining in the bank two million dollars. City Manager referred back to meetings in Washington, D.C., last December, during which it had been indicated if the FHA were in position to make presentation to the Government Operations Committee that in the opinion of FHA the requirements had been met, it was probable they would consider lifting the ban. It was felt the infor- mation which would be provided by the Corp to the Commissioner of FHA would be of sufficient substance to make a case before the Committee. This was a problem which must be resolved between the FHA and Commission. Mr. David Niklaus, Field Representative of Congressman McCloskey, commented briefly at invitation of Mayor Bury, and advised he had learned from Col. Roberts, of Corps of Engineers, that their report would be delivered to FHA on Tuesday. However, the question of what FHA will do remained to be seen. Mr. Charles Wynn, Leslie Properties, Project Manager for Redwood Shores, commented on interest of two developers in an apartment complex in Marlin Subdivision 1 area, and in the Shoretown project. To question by Council, he advised that these are not dependent on FHA financing, and that American Housing Guild was assuming conventional financing, and that the Shoretown project would be privately financed. City Manager continued his report with a. review of progress in several other matters, and again noted he would like to encourage submission of any item of particular interest so that response could be made in a subsequent report. Friendly Acres Water acquisition. A letter has been prepared, copy of which was provided to Council, which will be sent to all water users in that area, advising that, contingent on final action in the courts relative to the estate of Mr. Henry, City intends to assume ownership of the system on May 8. Billing will be on a monthly basis through June 20th, then on a bi-monthly basis to conform with the remainder of the City. Billing for garbage service will be delayed as it will require reprogramming of the computer. Woodside Road Undergrounding involved difficulty in obtaining property owners' permission by PG&E to proceed with connections to new system. He reported particular areas where work is proceeding. It will be necessary to leave poles in place until the transition is made. PG&E has been asked to provide a firm letter as to time extension required, in order to comply with Underground Ordinance. CATV has requests to the County and City regarding. overhead connections which cross Woodside Road, and must be done away with. City will, once exact names and addresses are confirmed, attempt to encourage those who failed to convert to cable to do so. Ampex Abandonment Agreement. This is.bei.ng reviewed by departments concerned, and Ampex has been provided with copy of the draft. New Logo, identical to that which appeared on the back cover of the Annual Report is appearing temporarily on some staff cars to obtain reactions. It will not, of course, replace the official seal of the City where the official seal is