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226 and Vice -Mayor with Commissioner Gulledge regarding the Shores problem in which the City volunteered testimony, if necessary, when appearance is made before Congressional subcommittee. In a subsequent conversation with Congressman McCloskey he was informed the question of dike stability had been satisfactorily resolved in talks with Chairman John Monagan, and that he had assured Commr. Gulledge the matter of subsidence was not a major factor in his opinion, since the area not agricultural in nature, subjected to irrigation. His field representative advised that the Congressman will be back in Washington on Wednesday, would review events taking place in his absence and would advise the City. Mayor Bury returned to the subject of the Fiesta participation expressing concern as to awareness of Park and Recreation Commission of the possibilities, since it affected preparations. City Manager advised report could be ready for next Monday, and pointed out the two intervening budget sessions might clarify the picture. The Park Superintendent already had received entry blanks and decision must be made quickly. Mayor Bury asked that the item be placed on the June 8 agenda. (Memo 6-2-70) Concerning adoption of Ordinance amending the Code relating to parking restrictions on Whipple Avenue, introduced the previous week, Mayor Bury advised that he had been contacted by William Royer, a property owner in the area, requesting consideration of adoption be continued, and that Councilman Petersen had indicated willingness to allow the matter to be carried over. Councilman Weymouth moved to continue the matter of adoption of the Ordinance pertaining to parking restrictions on Whipple Avenue to June 15, 1970, seconded by Councilman Henderson, who indicated concern that adjacent property owners had received late notification, and requested notices be reissued. Councilman Arnett, indicated he would abstain as a point of personal privilege on the basis of his opposition in an election campaign to one property owner, noting also he had not been present when the Ordinance was introduced. Mr. Alfred Kimmel, 3000 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, owner of Kimmel's Furniture, 928 Whipple Avenue, stated approval of continuance, and requested additional study. Mayor Bury advised there would be opportunity for additional comments at that time. Motion carried, Councilman Arnett abstaining. (MINUTE ORDER #70-99)