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Mr . Morrill , Assistant to Mr . Cloud , and a physical science technician , described from illustrated chart the location of the array of the three strong motion seismographs and how measurements could be made in three different directions , all being interconnected by radio and how data recorded . He stated it was their hope to extend such installation throughout the Bay Area . In reply to further questioning on how data acquired and its use , and why Government hasn ' t furnished funds to further advance this type of program if needed , in view of concern at this time to extent of shutting off FHA financing , Mr . Morrill agreed that little money is offered by the govern- ment to establish an array needed for this whole area , as more and more interest being evidenced for such data . City Manao'er thereafter asked that Mr . Blair , President i.dent of DMJM , summarize proceedings on this issue to date. and advise Council of their position as Consultants . Mr . '? lair stated he felt last remark mane concerning growing interest in research studies most significant as pointed out the concerns of people not only with earthquakes , but in general problems of transportation , air and water pollution , etc . He also confirmed fact that Redwood City is one of the few cities which are participating in this type of research , perhaps being the only City on this type of program on its own initiative . He advised present situation involved a great deal of dis - cussion on a mixture of subjects ranging from technical to administrative and Political . He , too , felt concern about the conclusions which resulted from the Congressional hear - ings , and felt if hearings could be reopened he believed both their firm , other consultants and Seismic Board , could make a valuable contribution to these hearings , as it seemed to be indicated that Redwood Shores was caught in a Federal inter-agency dispute . He stated their firm, as principal consultants to the District , would recommend the project as previously stated as being feasible . He advised their firm __ had submitted all reports and technical information avail - able to those interested and also felt , however , one point resulting from Congressional report of safety factor ratio of 1 . 5 had been inappropriately used with regard to their conclusion , and should be clarified should additional test - imony be permitted . City Manager then stated he had asked Mr . Coleman Johnson , President of Leslie Properties , Inc . , to present a summarization as developer for Redwood Shores , and also give a brief report of his recent trip East on the present issue , Mr . Johnson advised of the contacts which had been made with California Senators and Congressman McCloskey , and their interest and concern , but of indication given that present situation resulted in Redwood Shores being the unfortunate victim of an inter-agency battle . He also advised of his having met with Mr . William Ross , of FHA , which resulted in permission being given for builders to go forward with continued FHA inspection of housing in normal course of construction , pending resolution of this problem , and that builders are anxious to continue on this basis . He further stated no evidence of any change in cir - cumstances presented since the time of Feasibility Study and Seismic Study and that this problem will be resolved in due course , and hopefully soon . in reply to purpose of continuing inspection of construction by FHA , Mr . Johnson advised that , upon resolving of this present problem, FHA would be in position to then insure homes constructed during this interval without further delays . SE? 8 '69