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;. ci possible. Motion seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. REDWOOD POLICE RESERVES RE RECENT BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM. During the Safety Program, the Reserves provided 550 bicycles with reflecting tape and Safety Pledge decals, also exhibited film on bicylce safety to approximately 6,500 children in 15 schools. Letter filed. COUNTY CLERK RE LIGHTING VICINITY OF COURTHOUSE. Board of Supervisors explained their will- ingness to cooperate in arranging for adequate lighting so far as the Hall of Justice is concerned, however, they are of the opinion that a change in the present lights around the existing Courthouse would not be justified due to the present temporary nature. Councilman Granger moved that letter be written accepting the suggestion and expressing the hope that the Supervisors wou]d go along with improving the lighting around the old Courthouse in the next year's budget. Motion seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. COUNTY CLERK RE PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL, 1nD ODSIDE ROAD, MASSACHUSETTS, AND SAN CARLOS AVENUE. The Board of Supervisors are willing to go in with the City in an attempt to secure this signal and pay 25% of the cost providing the State approves the limits of Redwood City that we should take up the matter directly with the State officials. Councilman Stout moved that the City Engineer follow this suggestion and indicate that the City is willing to pay 25% of the cost. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCILMEN AND DEPARTMENT BEADS Councilman Britschgi noted that Governor Knight had vetoed the Bill making possibb the purchase of the Butano Forest. In his opinion, we should assist Assemblyman Dolwig in his effort to put over this program. Councilman Britschgi moved that City Clerk be directed to send a telegram to Governor Knight and a copy to Assemblyman Dolwig urging the signing of the Bill. Motion seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Herkner was in receipt of a letter from the Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Catfish which visited the Port of Redwood City during the 4th of July cele- bration thanking the City Council and the residents for the wonderful hospitality during their visit. Councilman Granger reported on the Cinnabar Committee stating that work had stopped on City property but was continuing on the Oddstad property. The Committee had held their meeting and they recommended that nothing be done at this time until more information was available on the work being done on Oddstad's area. Councilman Granger then moved that the matter be held up for 30 days, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. Councilman Granger commented ona note appearing in an Improvement Club Periodical regard- ing proposed branch library. He emphasized the fact that the City Council will be guided largely by the recommendation of the Library Board and the Council committee recommendation. City Engineer Jain stated that the contractor of the Bank of America had requested permis- sion to erect barrier on Winklebleck and California Streets to protect the public while building was in progress. Councilman Jones moved approval, seconded by Council- man Britschgi, it being understood that the pedestrians would be protected and would not be exposed to any extreme hazard from automobile traffic. Motion carried. Letter from Park and Recreation Commission recommending the following location for the War Memorial Building: "The area bounded by Madison Street, St. Francis Street,