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51 Director of Public Works , responding to question by Council , advised the repairs to the 12 " steel water line were such as to restore it to as good , or better , condition as originally . The line cmme apart at a valve fitting as a result of several possible conditions , such as surges in the water line , which Belmont gave prior warning of ; possible damage by contractors in the area , type of ground , etc . Motion carried on roll call vote . ACCEPTANCE of Project , Broadway-Woodside Channelization and Signalization . Project completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works who recommended acceptance , subject to the usual guarantees . Councilman Weymouth moved to accept the project , subject to the usual one -year guarantee of workmanship and materials , seconded by Councilman Henderson . There was a brief discussion as to effect this improvement has had on alleviating traffic problems at the intersection . While the flow of traffic is improved , as well as entrance to the Post Office , exiting at peak traffic periods appears to be unchanged . City Manager indicated the planned Ampex expansion should substantially reduce volume of traffic in this portion of Broadway . Concern was expressed re - garding the hazardous situation for Bayshore traffic exiting at the southbound off - ramp of Woodside Expressway , particularly for those drivers attempting to cross over to the left -turn storage lane at Broadway . However , since the State has jurisdiction , this matter is one that will have to be discussed with the Division of Highways . City Manager briefly commented on the recent origin -destination study conducted near Ampex and the subsequent report submitted by the Police Chief , who is expected to prepare a follow-up in lay language . Motion carried . ( MINUTE ORDER #69 -236 ) ACCEPTANCE of Project , Broadway Electrical Power System . The project has been completed to the satisfaction of Public Works Department and they recommended acceptance , subject to the usual guarantees . Councilman Keckley moved to accept the project , subject to the one -year guarantee of workmanship and materials , seconded by Council - man Arnett . Councilman Petersen questioned whether the problem is being resolved regarding the street lighting situation , which had resulted from reduced power due to this in - stallation . Director of. Public Works reported that it had been determined the cause of dimmed lights on Main Street was the source of power from PG&E inadequate to carry to the new lines ; that in the preliminary planning , his Department had been assured by PG&E there would be no problem . However , they hope to have solution in the near future . Mayor Bury inquired as to maintenance of the electroliers . Director of Public Works advised replacement program is on an annual basis , with the next maintenance work scheduled for approximately February, 1970 . He added that lights are not cleaned on a regular basis , as this would be prohibitive , and that cleaning is done only when lights are replaced . In discussion on mercury vapor oar. �