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222 See correction of June 8, 1970 replacement of Dr. Benioff were invited/ Demolition projects - Petersen Hotel is in the course of being taken down, and the Tannery property owner has been officially notified by Chief Building Official. Notice will be posted, followed by a public hearing. Status Report -Water Quality Control Board - Staff, with John Jenks, met on May 26 with Dilater Quality Control staff, with very productive discussions regarding interim measures prior to completion of Stage 1 of the SCSP. Letter being drafted outlining steps available to the City and contents of the letter will be submitted to Council. Council noted newspaper article concerning possibility of Bay sewerage plants coming under Bay Area Air Pollution Control Board, relative to emissions of hydrogen sulphides, and suggested Staff be requested to examine this problem as it relates to proposed improve- ments. City Manager advised Staff is aware of the problem and it has been discussed at some length. Participation in San Mateo County Fiesta by Park Department - In view of the heavy Park Department maintenance schedule, and vacancies in Park Department personnel, there was concern whether that Department can participate in the Fiesta this year. The question is one of priorities and whether this occasion is more important than catching up with other duties within the City which the Park Depart- ment needs to do. City Manager advised a report and recommendation would be made to Council. Hetch-Hetchy right-of-way - Discussions had been held with San Francisco water Department regarding use of open space and revocable permit received for use from Glenwood to Oak Knoll, contiguous to Canyon Road Park. No development is anticipated because of budgetary limitations, but the permit gives right of control of activities of the kind which have given cause for concern recently such as motor bikes, etc. Discussions continuing regarding other Hetch-Hetchy property, initiated at the request of Park and Recreation Commission. This affords an excellent opportunity to provide green and open space at little cost. Acreage costs will be worked out on grading and seeding which can be maintained by gang mowers at relatively low cost. There were suggestions from Council concerning potential uses for these areas. City Manager reported encouraging conversations with Mr. Pinkerton of FHA regarding meetings last week in Washington, where discussions were held with technical staff concerning the Corps of Engineers report. Mr. Gulledge participated and technical staff is preparing a letter setting forth position for his signature, which will be directed to the Chairman of the GOA committee He reported also a discussion by Mayor