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f to meet with City Attorney Currie, to discuss the matter fully and go over some of the points raised with Mr. London. CITY ENGINEER REGARDING BUILDING ON LOT 17, EMBARCADERO, BRADFORD BETWEEN MAIN AND JEFFER- SON. City Engineer Jain stated that he had been advised that Mr. Arthur D. Nearon was requesting building permit to construct a building on Bradford Street directly across the site proposed for the realignment of Redwood Creek channel and the low level storm drainage pumping plant to be constructed as a part of the overall chan- nel improvement. Mr. Nearon has also requested a letter from the City Engineer out- lining the City's plans for location and improvement of the channel. City Engineer Jain recommends immediate action to protect the present contemplated improvements and recommends that steps be taken to acquire the property necessary to avoid ex- cessive acquisitioning costs and severance damage. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of the City Engineer's recommendation, the City Attorney to employ an appraiser to arrive at a fair value. Motion seconded by Councilman Jones. City En- gineer stated that it would be necessary to decide whether to construct a closed culvert or an 80' open channel. Councilman Britschgi is of the opinion that closed culvert should be constructed wherever possible, however, it as the consensus of opinion that the cost of right -of -way for an 80t open channel would be approximately 1/3 that of a closed channel. City Engineer will supply estimates on both the open and the closed channel. Motion carried. Councilman Britschgi moved that the Building Department hold up any building permits on this property pending a final decision, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED AMENDING ORDINANCE 600 TO REGULATE SWIMMING POOLS, HEIGHT OFFENCES AND HEDGES, El'C. Councilman Britschgi suggested that copies of the Planning Commission recommendation be forwarded to the Council. He then moved that matter be placed on the agenda for August 1, seconded by Councilman Royer. Councilman Granger requested that the Engineering Department supply a rough sketch of his interpretation of corner lots as included in the height of fences and hedges portion of Amendment. This was allowed by the maker of the motion and the second. Motion carried. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REQUEST CANCFT1LATION OF TAXES FREEWAY PROPERTY. Property in ques- tion was strip of land 14.50' wide southerly and contiguous to the northerly Lots 1L and 15 in Block 2, Belle Haven Subdivision. Councilman Spillers moved approval, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REGARDING PROPOSED SIGNALS WOODSIDE ROAD AND MASSACHUSETTS. Letter from the Division of Highways indicates that a signal study would be undertaken at the conclusion of which our Council would be informed of the results. Councilman Granger moved that matter be placed on the agenda for 60 days, seconded by Council- man Jones and carried. REQUEST MRS. M. TALT TO TRANSFER PERMIT USE OF EASTER BOWL TO HIGHLANDS YOUTH INC. (Permit issued to Emerald Lake Volunteers). Mr. Smith advised the reason for the transfer was for insurance purposes stating that he would be willing to sign for the Highland Youth Inc., Councilman Royer moved approval, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried.