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12��e scheduled next day; Peninsula Parkway was expected to be complete within one or two weeks; Bridge beginning to take form, with 300 piles placed, and the contractor is about one month ahead of schedule, with completion anticipated about August. Marlin Subdivision No. 1 was about at half -way point; Marlin Subdivision No. 2 expected to be completed some time in May; Marlin Sub- division No. 3 was, of course, being held up pending resolution of the financing. Mr. Coleman Johnson, of Leslie Properties, indicated he was.in accord with Mr. Blair's optimism relative to FHA. He added that both Lyon and American Housing Guild are eager to proceed, and described negotiations for 40 acres of apartment land, which were in extremely preliminary stages at present, Mr. Johnson invited questions from Council, and Mayor Bury questioned whether prospective buyers are made aware that soils studies are required if swimming pools are planned to be installed. Mr. Johnson replied that he did not know, but the real estate report which is required to be acknowledged should contain this information, since it would be to their advantage that they understand and thus avoid liability. He advised he would find this out. Councilman Keckley asked if buyers were informed that requirements are more stringent in Redwood Shores as to type of foundations than in other areas, and Mr. Johnson responded that again the real estate report, which must be acknowledged, indicates there are foundation criteria to be met. There were brief comments concerning a Regatta on March 21, and the interest indicated in an Olympic course for rowing crews, both Santa Clara and Stanford. City Manager concluded the report by stating this would be the last monthly report relating exclusively to Redwood Shores, and in the future, with Council's per- mission, would like to make these progress reports on the total community, presenting aspects of the existing City. It was felt this would serve to bring the general public up-to-date, and hoped to begin this program with the next report. Council expressed approval of this technique. Councilman Henderson reported seeing tWo signs in the Redwood Shores project, directing to the model homes, the sizes and placement being such as to restrict view, and questioned whether they could be placed elsewhere. Councilman Keckley suggested turning the matter over to the Chief Building Official. (Memo 3/10/70) Status Report - Civic Center Complex. City Manager noted that since the formal presentation of the model displayed at the Community Activities Building, some good comments are being received on the quality of the presentation and imaginative design of Haines & Tatarian Associates. He reported on the meetings of the Formation Committee for the Cultural Commission, which he felt were fruitful, and the proposed open house early in April at the Community Activities Building, to which the general public would be invited to view the displays. The architects are submitting floor plans to the various Departments for review of requirements and departmental relationships. He advised also that in his office is a proposed arrangement for the spaces allocated to Council and Manage- ment, and would welcome review of these and any comments. The architects are con- tinuing to refine schematics and plans. Fiscal planning and recommendations have been submitted in rough draft from Bert Betts, and final recommendations will depend on the scope of the project. Appraisal is in the final stages. The architects have proposed for the Library structure a unique split-level design, recognizing the long range requirements of the year 2000, and still have the capability of