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and the removal of stop signs on Allerton Street at Hopkins Avenue. It was stated recommended action had been approved by the Traffic Bureau several years ago when Industrial Way extension was planned. On question, Councilman Bury out- lined a traffic problem he felt existed at Whipple -Industrial Way intersection by location of traffic island on northerly side of Industrial Way making left turn _ difficult from Easterly direction, and felt hazardous situation would be com- pounded, if easier traffic flow made possible. Mayor Herkner asked that vote be taken on the motion and this island problem be discussed further thereafter. Motion carried on roll call vote. Councilman Bury, in view of action taken to create easier access through intersection of Whipple and Industrial Way, moved that Staff be instructed to investigate possibility of relocating traffic island on northerly side of Industrial Way to make left hand turns from Whipple into this street less difficult, and report back, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-52) Council.man�Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5319 APPROPRIATING $775 FROM UNAPPRO- PRIATED BALANCE OF SALES TAX CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FUND TO PROVIDE FOR PURCHASE OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, seconded by Coun- cilman Henderson. Staff report stated Department of Public Works wished to purchase a self - balancing level costing $774.29 for which no funds were available in their Equipment Account. City Manager further reported on use which could be made of another level of this type to permit separation of survey team and accomplish twice the amount of work. Motion carried on roll call vote. Councilman Rosselli moved to approve hiring Secretary to the City Manager at the Second Step as requested, seconded by Councilman Keckley. It was reported a qua- lified applicant had been selected for this position, and Personnel Board had recommended hiring at the Second Step ($549) subject to approval by the City Council. Councilman Henderson confirmed Personnel Board recommendation as she had been present during this discussion as a Council Committee representatives, even though this position was no longer covered by civil service rules and regulations. City Attorney advised this procedure required,by the Salary Ordinance not the Personnel Ordinance. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-53) DAMAGE CLAIM of Bernice E. Kovach, 1277 Windsor Way, for property damages alleged to have been caused by condition of a City Street, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-54) COMMUNICATIONS: Peninsula Transit Lines notification that they were in process of analyzing the Redwood City division bus operations with the expectation of either making another drastic cut in service — or possibly abandoning the operation entirely. (copies submitted to Council previously) W A'41