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96 equipment in the first Neighborhood Park are almost completed and it was hoped the project would be going out to bid shortly. He added that, as of this date, Stanley Swartz Company had not commenced projected building in the townhouse section, but anticipated proceeding early this month with the next two units, which would be done under conventional financing. Mr. W. C. Caryl of DMJM, described the six aerial views which were shown, which he said were taken during December but showed the development substantially as it appears today. He advised the approximate completion of the several projects, and that the Bridge is expected to be completed in October; Marlin #1 completion expected in June; Peninsula Parkway almost complete. Council noted Congressman McCloskey's earlier statement that he would be close to the situation and inquired if there was indication of his continuing interest. City Manager responded that Congressman McCloskey's field representative, David Niklaus, had been following the situation closely, and had been in attendance at meetings with the Corps and with FHA which neither City nor DMJM staff attended, and that Mr. Niklaus and he have had discussions. He added that the Corps of Engineers was in communication with the San Francisco office of FHA. Council also inquired as to progress of the Corps of Engineers toward preparation of report so that a determination can be made as to when the project can proceed. City Manager advised that, in addition to the series of meetings held since prior to Christmas, already reported to Council, it was expected that this week the technicians will have completed work to the point where information can be provided to the Corps of Engineers for formulation of a report in response to some of the Federal government's questions. Within two weeks, it was hoped information can be furnished to Washington for use in transmitting to the Committee. He added that, as reported to Council following meetings in Washington, the next move was up to FHA. It�faas understood the Commissioner would contact members of the Committee and a determination would be made as to whether a full hearing would be held, and it was anticipated the hearing would be an informal one. Responding to further Council questions, City Manager reported on the ✓ Shore Town project and Neighborhood Shopping Center, advising that bids came in over the estimate, and almost immediately after that, the present problem began to develop. Tied in with the Neighborhood Center was a provision that Leslie Properties need not commence construction until 400 homes are guaranteed, and since that has not come to pass, the Center has not been started. There also was a question concerning non -conforming construction in the model homes, and Councilman Henderson expressed concern forprospective buyers who might be misled into believing they can do something not under the ordinances. City Manager stated this has been the subject of two meetings where requests for variances have been considered for these model homes, and steps have been taken to prevent recurrence.