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344 dations: the 1000 lumen light at corner of Whipple and Arguello,be left as is and a new installation of 6000 lumen light be installed at the first pole on the south- east side of Whipple between Warren and Arguello; that any money left in the 1954-55 budget for lighting El Camino Real be resolutioned into a special lighting account. It is not the wish of the committee that this money be lcs t in the General Fund Account. Councilman Britschgi stated that one reason that Stafford Street should be better lighted is that they are going to build a school which will increase night traffic. Councilman Jones moved that, the committee report be accepted, seconded by Councilman Stout. City Engineer Jain discussed the lighting situation at Whipple and Arguello. Motion carried. On question of Councilman Britschgi, the Council was informed that the funds for street lighting were in the budget for the coming year. HAWES PARK SWITCH - Councilman Royer recommended, in the form of a motion, that 2.9 acres plus or minus be sold to Redwood City Elementary School District for a minimum of $30,000.00 with the following conditions: 1. City would get a lease for the maximum number of years on equivalent property at Goodwin School, the time of commencing of the lease to be decided later, the City to be permitted to use same upon their request. 2. That the school would have joint use of the #1 diamont at Hawes Park. 3. That the school would be allowed to remove the dressing room facility that is facing the playground area, with the understanding that they will erect a new facility which the City would have joint use of. L.. The City would have the right to use the play area facing Roosevelt. 5. That the City be permitted to remove the present pipe and sprinkling system presently located on the property. 6. Although not a condition, the Council should be aware of the fact, as indicated on the map, that the school may possibly build a kindergarten room in the small area near Hetch - Hetchy right of way. This is not to interfere with the joint use of the playground equipment. The money obtained from the sale of the property should be used as follows, as recom- mended by the committee: 1. Lighting of the park at the community field. 2. After this is done, the remaining funds can be used for the completion of bleachers at Hawes Park #1 (approximately $2,000.00). Mayor Herkner was informed that the school district had shown no need for the area for parking lot. Councilman Britschgi was in agreement that the moneys should be used for the bleachers and lighting of the park. Councilman Jones stated that he would go along with the recommendation providing an appraisal be secured before agreeing on the price. He was advised that an appraisal will be obtained, and the amount herein stated is to establish a minimum to be accepted by the City if the School Board acts on the proposal. After the School Board has acted, the City Clerk will be authorized to obtain an appraisal. There was discussion regarding the appio priation of the moneys derived from the sale of the park. Councilman Granger stating that the money would become revenue and should be put in the general fund and then appropriated to certain projects. Councilman Royer moved that the Council wait until the School Board acts on the proposal, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY MANAGER REGARDING PENINSULA CELEBRATION ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR A PERMIT TO LEASE GROUNDS FOR AUTO RACES - Letter from City Manager Rolison was read in which he stated that in checking with County authorities regarding these races ther have been no serious or unusual distutbances at locations where races have been held. He advised