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197 will form the new bridge for Bradford Street. An earthen dam, or "plug" will pre- vent tidal waters from backing up into the area of work. The minor quantities of water involved in the normal flow of Redwood Creek at this time of the year will be taken care of by pumping. Bay Road Storm Drain, Unit No. 1, is approximately 90% complete. This is a major system of storm drains and force mains under construction by McGuire & Hester, com- pletion of which will alleviate the long-standing flooding problems in the Broadway - Woodside Expressway -Harbor Boulevard - Bay Road general area. Unit 2 of this project, which consists of the pumping plant, is virtually complete, with the exception of replacement of defective electrical parts. Council, by Minute Order No. 66-120, granted an extension of time for completion of Unit 2 to June 20, 1966. Contract documents have been executed by A. E. Mullin Construction Co., the success- ful bidder for alignment of the Jefferson Avenue Branch of Redwood Creek from the Southern Pacific Railroad to Jefferson Avenue. This work will be in full swing in the very near future. City Manager advised all work is on schedule in the three Districts, and emphasized again the quality of the work being performed by Mr. Adamson and his Staff. Councilman Bury asked whether charts showing work schedule, previously submitted i to Council indicating these three project plans, would be updated and resubmitted. City Manager advised new information is to be submitted shortly updating these charts along with other pertinent material. City Manager also advised of another sewer and water combined installation job to be made in areas where resurfacing of streets had been delayed in order that better bids could be obtained in an enlarged construction program. Mrs. Barrentine, of Redwood City Civic Assn., asked if there had been any consultation with Mr. Winans, presently making a park and recreation survey, con - concerning creek areas for parkways and green areas. City Manager stated he knew areas referred to, and that there would be time prior to plans and specifications being prepared for this area, to be fully informed on Mr. Winan's report and recommendations for parks and recreation areas. City Manager went on to report creek area downstream in Clinton Street area and around McKinley School would be gunited and narrowed, which will permit more land for landscaping. He also advised of meetings held with property owners to ascertain their willingness to participate in the cost of complete covering of creek areas where bond funds could not be expended to improve private property. Councilman Bury reminded those present of the Citizens Committee also working with Park and Recreation survey and suggested opinions presented for park areas in cer- tain creek areas should be made direct to either Committee or Mr. Winans. Mayor Herkner reported on tour of inspection of creek area made by Council members, and of Staff being specifically instructed to save trees wherever possible.