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5 9 lamps versus incandescent , it was noted that PG&E had converted to mercury vapor in their street system, and that replacement with that typeIs less frequent and less power is needed for equivalent light . The unsuccessful efforts in the past to create a lighting district downtown/to improve the system was also pointed out . Motion carried . ( MINUTE ORDER #69 -237 ) ACCEPTANCE OF Project , Middlefield Road Widening ( Maple to Chestnut ) Project has been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of. Public Works and acceptance was recommended , subject to the usual guarantees . Councilman Petersen moved to accept the project , subject to the one -year guarantee of workmanship and materials , seconded by Councilman Arnett . Motion carried . ( MINUTE ORDER #69 -238 ) Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6171 DECLARING WEEDS AND RELATED MATTERS TO BE A NUISANCE , AND ORDERING THEIR REMOVAL, seconded by Councilman Henderson . ( Sets public hearing for January 12th ) Council noted that the previous year ' s program was one of the better ones under - taken , and assumed the 1970 program would be similar . For the record , at the re - quest of City Attorney , Director of Public Works affirmed that the removal of weeds and related matters which may injure or endanger neighboring property or the health or welfare of the inhabitants of the City , is necessary . Motion carried on roll call vote . Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6172 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WEED ERADICATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY , AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS THEREFOR , seconded by Councilman Arnett . Motion carried . Approval of appointment of Deputy City Attorney at the 2nd Step of the Salary Range . City Attorney offered justification for this appointment and reviewed the projected work load in his office . He cited the continuing eminent domain actions in connection with various projects , including the GID 1 , 2 , 3 , --65 . In addition , there is need for continual review of ordinances which require updating ; plus new State legislation affecting municipalities in need of monitoring in order to advise departments in - volved . Council members expressed full support for this appointment , Councilman Weymouth stating his belief the Attorney ' s office had been working short -banded since the resignation of the previous Assistant Attorney , and that the workload warrants a three -man staff . Councilman Henderson agreed , noting the present staff level is the result of attrition and this appointment simply restores the staff to the previous level ; that the availability of a qualified person at this time is the important factor . City Attorney advised that the particular individual concerned would be forced to accept a reduction in salary , since he is currently employed by the State . Councilman Keckley moved to appoint Deputy City Attorney at the Second Step of the Salary Range , seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried . ( MINUTE ORDER #69 -239 ) Councilman Arnett moved to introduce Ordinance appropriating $7 , 000 from unappropriated balance of budgeted reserves of General Fund to provide for payment of salaries for Department of City Attorney , seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried . flr"