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of water. He also advised one of the problems causing flooding on El Camino was due to the barrier which prevented sheeting action on north bound lanes, all of which problems would be corrected by the construction planned for the coming year He report on flooding conditions on El Camino and Woodside areas and on down _ through to 5th Avenue and Broadway resulted from water flowing from unincor- porated areas and Atherton which could be controlled by the Second Avenue drain which had been under discussion by the County but in which Atherton has refused to participate, even though major part of the work proposed is in Atherton. He reviewed the improvements planned for Woodside Road storm drain under the bond issue, which would alleviate some drainage problems. City Manager advised Council bond issue construction is on schedule in all areas; $1.2 million com- plete and $1.6 million out to bid, under construction and on planning boards. He predicted by end of this construction season major problems would be resolved. He advised Council total costs for overtime of City Staff had been $8,056, in addition to police and fire personnel normally on duty. He advised also 4000 sandbags using 95 tons of sand had been used. He also advised Council of the problem of communication which had arisen, but on which a plan had already been started for correction, to avoid long delays in getting through for assistance. Mayor Herkner felt opportunity should be taken to notify public that all Departments had accomplished a terrific job during this emergency in a manner which evidenced their willingness to help their fellow citizens. Councilman Rosselli questioned flooding at Fifth Avenue and Broadway and if this area would be involved in the Second Avenue storm drain improvement. City Manager advised this would be part of area which would be involved in the Second Avenue Improvement Drain proposed by County and felt it would again behoove the City to promote this program. (Memo 1/24/67) City Manager reported Mr. Adamson had spent greater portion of weekend surveying portions of City in problem areas to make certain everything covered in his design. Councilman Rosselli also questioned responsibility of contractors as to improvements near Canyon Road, as he felt facilities inadequate and questioned whether any recourse possible. City Manager stated he would check these points. (Memo 1/24/67) 1 Councilman Rosselli also questioned whether Civil Defense program was geared to make equipment available, if necessary. City Manager advised equipment from private contractors could be brought in if necessary, at a minimum rate. Coun- cilman Granger questioned whether, if recommendation made by him concerning — storm drain from Spruce Street out to Bay Road had been completed, flooding would have been averted. City Manager advised of proposed plans of construction in this area, which would take care of problems when completed. Councilman Bury recommended review of civil defense program be commenced.