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) .e CITY MANAGER REPORT REGARDING RAT EXTERMINATION. Letter from Health Department stating that a survey along Redwood Creek to determine the extent of rodent infestation was made. This survey indicated that no apparent infestation existed in the banks along the creek between Bayshore Highway and the City Hall, nor did there appear to be infestation in the storm drains emptying into this section of Redwood Creek. The Health Department recommended that rodent extermination be centered along Redwood Creek between Jefferson and El Camino Real. City Manager stated that he could secure the services of a local pest control firm to make a further survey and extermination program at a reasonable cost. Councilman Royer moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed and have the work done, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Granger stated that for many years the rodent problem has been evident and he feels that this work should be done. PETITION TRAFFIC SIGNAL, WOODSIDE ROAD, MASSACHUSETTS AND SAN CARLOS INTERSECTION - CITY, COUNTY AND STATE PROJECT. Mrs. Adeline Moshell, Traffic and Safety Chairman of the Selby Lane School, appeared stating that she is working in conjuction with Henry Ford School and Goodwin School representatives who feel that a signal is very much needed at the above intersection for the protection of the children going to those schools as well as, pedestrians in general. She asked if the Council would consider the need for traffic lights at that intersection. Councilman Britschgi moved that this be re- ferred to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee requesting a study of the Hudson Street intersection also to report back to the Council, seconded by Councilman Royer. Coun- cilman Stout requested that lights at Woodside and Alameda be considered also in this motion. Captain Faulstich advised that the State had been approached regarding signals on Woodside Road and had been notified that traffic count indicated signals were not warranted. After being advised that the Woodside and Alameda intersection was not within the City, the original motion was voted upon and carried, the committee to report at the June 20th meeting. Councilman Granger stated his opinion that one traffic signal only should be considered, stating also that he would not vote in favor of two signals. Councilman Stout moved that the City Clerk communicate with the County Supervisors re- questing a study of the Alameda intersection, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY ENGINEER ON BID OPENING, PAVE AND RECONSTRUCT ALAMEDA FROM GOODWIN TO MASSACHUSETTS. City Engineer's estimate of the job was approximately $18,540.00. The following bids were presented to the Council with the recommendation of the City Engineer that the job be awarded to lowest bidder, Sondgroth Bros., subject to the approval of the Division of Highways: Sondgroth Bros. $20,071.68 Douglass & Woodhouse 20,491.60 II Oscar Holmes 20,843.60 Bauman Brothers 20,939.68 Bragato Paving Company 20,956.46 The low bid of Sondgroth Bros. is 8.3% over the Engineer's estimate. Councilman Royer moved that the recommendation of City Engineer be approved and the job be awarded to Sondgroth Bros., seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF J. SATHER APPLICATION TO RESUBDIVIDE PORTION OF LOT 6,. VALOTA PARK, INTO 3 LOTS, 66 x 125; 68 x 125; 134 x 539I, SUJFCT TO DEEDING