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L �w Avenue, there would be no island problem. Councilman Jones moved that this matter be placed on the agenda of June 13th meeting, seconded by Councilman Britschgi who re- quested that the City Attorney forward copy of his letter to Mr. De Patta. Motion carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS OF COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS: Councilman Granger stated that the railroad crossing at Whipple is in very bad con- dition and should be rebuilt or repaired at once. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Manager contact the Southern Pacific Company regarding the matter of repairing the Whipple Avenue crossing, seconded by Councilman Granger who stated that the Southern Pacific Company should be notified that this is an emergency matter. Councilman Granger stated that the National Guard has advised him that Governer's Day will be June 25th at Camp Roberts and they are endeavoring to have the attendance of officials of every City on the peninsula. They requested that as many as possible of Redwood City officials attend this event. The National Guard will be informed that the Council looks in favor of this event and representatives of the City of Redwood City will definitely be there. This matter held over to June 6th. Councilman Royer advised the Council regarding the Hawes Park Switch, that the Sdhool Board is having a meeting on Wednesday, June 8th. This is to be taken up at Study Meeting, Thursday, June 2nd, and considered further at the June 6th council meeting in order that an answer may be given the school authorities. Councilman Royer requested that the Emerald Lake Water situation be discussed at this study meeting. Councilman Granger presented to the Council so that it would not escape the records that a special district election will be held on Tuesday, June 7th, on the question of dis- solution of Kensington Square Sanitary District. The matter of who would be responsible for the sanitary conditions in that area were discussed briefly. City Clerk Dodge read correspondence from the Peninsula Celebration Association stating that the Nor -Cal Auto Racing Association was requesting permission to rent the rodeo grounds on Bayshore Highway for the purpose of auto racing on Sunday afternoons only by jalopies or modified stock cars. Councilman Granger suggested that they be given a 30 day trial, and if they prove not to be a nuisance, to allow thm to continue the use of the rodeo grounds. Councilman Royer suggested that something could be worked out where it would be satisfactory to all departments that it be on a trial basis and would not be a burden to the taxpayers regarding police protection. Mr. Harold G. Rice, President of the Nor -Cal Automobile Racing Association appeared stating that the racing will be on Sunday afternoons from approximately 2 :15 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Chief of Police Wood advised the Council that police protection would be provided at the expense of the association, and the officers would be off -duty men:, He stated that he does not see any particular hazard to afternoon racing, if there is police protection. After much discussion regarding the races Councilman Royer moved that the City Manager make a report on this after receiving information from other cities where these races are allowed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY AUDITOR REQUEST APPROPRIATION $2,481.54 PREMIUM ON LIABILITY ND PROPERTY DAMAGE POLICY. Letter of Auditor Brophy was read. Councilman Jones offered RESOLUTION 1878 TRANSFER-