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1 5 and State to review situation , particularly another crosswalk in area of Wash - ington School . Mayor Bury suggested this concern might be referred to the School Liaison Committee for purpose of again contacting this school to ascertain if they felt a need for a rediscussion of planning in this area . ( Memo 9/11/69 ) Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6093 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORK SUPPLIES ; AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR , seconded by Councilman Arnett . Staff reported specifications covered 224 fire hydrants with valves , tees , and other appurtenances to be installed as a part of the widening of Woodside Road and will be purchased from GID 2 -65 funds , Council questioned need for call - ing for bids for hydrants and whether specifications met criteria suggested in the new report or fire rating . City Manager advised number of fire hydrants necessitate calling for bids , as cost estimated at about $ 16 , 000 to $ 17 , 000 and are to be standard and will be an improvement to City ' s fire rating . He noted that fire hydrants don ' t normally come to Council ' s attention as they are included as part of a sub - division improvement agreement . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Keckley being noted absent . ACCEPTANCE of Convention Way Improvements approved on motion of Councilman Arnett , seconded by Councilman Petersen . Project had been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the required Maintenance Bond had been filed to cover guarantee of workmanship and materials . ( MINUTE ORDER 169 -179 ) Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6094, a RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY - DETERMINATION , OAK KNOLL -CANYON LANE & VICINITY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRTCT , ( sets public hearing for September 22 , 1969 ) , seconded by Councilman Rosselli . Staff reported since original proposed assessment district had been terminated because of acquisition and inclusion of City-owned property , new descriptions were necessary to reinstitute proceedings to include these additional parcels . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Keckley being noted absent , Councilman Arnett moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6095 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES ( UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COORDINATION ) , seconded by Councilman Petersen . City Manager ' s report to Council detailed the need for this consulting service to overcome difficulties experienced in goordinating the installation/construction of underground public utility facilities in the Redwood Shores project caused by requirement that numerous contractors be at work at the same time within a fairly restricted right of way area . He indicated a review of the problem included discussions with officials in Foster City who initially experienced the same problems , and had reduced the delay and expenses caused thereby by utilizing the services of Mr . Kenward S . Oliphant , Electrical Engineer , as a coordinator for these activities and which had proven to give excellent results and a substantial reduction in construction costs . He stated agreement also covered possibility of being able to use the services of Mr . Oliphant for future undergrounding projects within the existing Redwood City , such as Woodside Road widening project , where a tremendous amount of coordination would be needed . SE? 8 '61