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368 five chatter bars are to be removed at the Middlefield Road end to allow emergency equipment to make the turn without extra hazard. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that all of the chatter bars should be removed. Councilman Stout called attention to a house nearing completion at the rear of a small lot on Harrison Avenue in the 1000 block. It was noted that the property owner was allowed recently to resubdivide this property to provide for an improvement and eliminate a 25' lot in the area. Councilman Stout was of the opinion that steps II should be taken to prevait any recurrance of this situation. Councilman Royer noted that Mr. Tavernier had not been informed that the original annexa- tion petition in which he was interested had not been located and he suggested that a letter be written to Mr. Tavernier so advising him and offering assistance,in the preparation of a new petition. Councilman Royer so moved, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Councilman Royer requested a statement from the City Manager regarding Bond Funds remaining with which to repair or build bridges and carry out tree planting program. The City Manager advised that the amount of money left in the 1914 Bond Fund could be used only at certain fixed locations and were insufficient to carry out the original pro- gram. The City Manager will provide a statement indicating amounts of money in the Fund and what could be done with the money. Councilman Jones discussed the industrial area on the East side of Bayshore Highway stating that he had been informed that Mr. Price had withdrawn from his industrial project because he had been advised that it would be necessary for him to fill the property to an elevation of one foot over high tide. Councilman Jones as of the opinion that this situation justified study and the adoption of a policy if we were to secure industrial development within the City. Councilman Jones suggested that the City Engineer's Department conduct a study of the conditions in the area East of Bayshore inasmuch as there is no present policy or understanding of the matter. Councilman Jones then moved that this matter be referred to the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Granger. I t was noted that the new freeway will act as a dike for part of this property and may have some effect on the final fill question. Motion carried. GAS TAX PROJECT #56 J1 AVENUE, MIDDLEFIELD TO BAYSHORE. City Engineer recommends project be accepted as of June 13, 1955 subject to corrections of any defects in materials and workmanship which might appear within one year. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of recommendation, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. BAY AREA AIR POLLUTION COMMITTEE. The meeting of the Committee will be held on July 11. at 2 :30 p.m. in the Mark Hopkins Hotel. It was the Committee's request that a member of the Redwood City Council attend the meeting. Councilman Stout will represent the City and the Clerk will so inform the Bay Area Council. Councilman Granger again requested the present status of the proposed street light in front of the Post Office. The City Manager stated that the job had been held up until such time as a concrete saw included in the 1955 -56 Budget could be purhcased. Council- man Britschgi moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase this equipment, seconded by Councilman Royer. Fire Chief Joe Lodi stated that there was an addition- al condition attached to this job due to the presence of fire alarm circuits which will have to be necessarily transferred out of the column. This fact also has con- tributed to the delay in the installation of this street light. Motion carried.