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98 se ana Disas expresse ounc iv the opportunity to describe the proposed Community Shelter Planning Project, printed summary of which had been provided earlier. He explained that allocation studies and flow charts are being done by Wilbur Smith & Associates, Consulting Engineers, and that at this time approximately 50% of the County's population could be accommodated. This organization hopes to provide every home in the County with printed information as to locations of public shelters and how they are stocked, as well as instructions for those living in areas having no shelters. the CSP is fully funded by the Federal government, but administered locally. He recalled the 1964 Alaska earthquake, resulting in damaged water and sewer lines and the threat of a typhoid outbreak. Supplies of canned water on hand, to necessary for sterilization, were turned over/the hospitals and sanitation kits were furnished to each home owner. Mr. Hinchcliff displayed a master chart and stated there were approximately 30,000 concrete shelters within our area, a number of which are on Broadway. He indicated two problem areas As Canada College and Mt. Alverno Convent. It was pointed out that for obvious reasons, no city lines were indicated on the master chart. He explained the allocation of shelters is based on a planning factor of 45 minutes walking time, representing the maximum moving time. The proposal at this time is general, but it was hoped that a master draft would be available by April for submittal to Council. This plan will make it possible to accurately pinpoint where the needs are. In the discussion which followed, the point was brought out that the program does not encompass any construction, but that existing facilities are being utilized. It was felt that many people are unaware of the locations of these shelters, and that it was important to educate the public, and that this was one of the purposes of the program. Jane Franklin, 1060 Ringwood, Menlo Park, questioned who would profit locally for constructing the shelters. It was again stated that there is no construction involved in this program, but that existing facilities will be used. Supplies would be provided by Federal contract, AWARD OF BID, Marine Harbor Restaurant Facilities Lease Agreement, City Manager reported that Staff recommendation had previously been submitted to Council, and that the Marina Committee had met on January 28 to review the bid and discuss with representatives of the Sequoia Yacht Club their concern over the construction of the restaurant, and of moving in and out of the berth area safely. He stated that the State Department of Navigation and Ocean Development (formerly Harbors and Watercraft Commission) had approved of such lease, which approval is a requirement under the provisions of the Marina loan, for which the land involved represents security. There had been difficulty in interesting a suitable organization in constructing a restaurant facility which would be an asset to the City, and it was felt that the transaction with Host International, Inc.,