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their letter, which the Clerk read, they report that there is included in the current fiscal year budget funds for the start of rights -of -way acquisition on this particular portion, and it is their understanding that a good percentage of the right of way has actually been acquired. As to the construction of this project no funds have been allocated as yet and, unfortunately, they cannot state at this time just when such funds can be made available. Plans are now being prepared for this unit and it is 1 hoped that construction can be made possible in the not too distant future. COMMUNICATION FROM PENINSULA CIVIC LEAGUE REGARDING PROPOSED YACHT HARBOR. In their letter, the league asked that the Council proceed with their plans for recreational activi- ties at the Yacht Harbor as soon as possible. Councilman Jones moved that the letter be referred to the Yacht Harbor Committee for study and report at their earliest convenience, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Granger questioned report- . ing back to the Council, if there were some suggestions that could be used let the Committee take out the points and put it into effect. When questioned by the Mayor as to the availability of and, Councilman Britschgi reported that the land is available, however, the Committee is working on the initial matter of dredging. 15 or 20 acres will be needed to dispost of material from the dredging. Councilman Stout spoke in. regard to the possibility of the miniature rail- road being moved to this area. Motion carried. . COMMUNCCATION FROM THE REDWOOD CITY FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION INVITING COUNCIL TO ANNUAL BALL ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1955. Councilman Stout moved acceptance of invitation and acknowledge- ment of the acceptance, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. COMMUNCCATION FROM CITY AUDITOR REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER $80,000 FROM GENERAL RESERVE TO GENERAL FUND. Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION 1917 TRANSFERRING VBO,oOo FROM THE GERNERAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE GENERAL FUND and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Councilman Royer and Spillers noted absent. COUNCILMAN GRANGER reported that the American Legion still wants old newpapers. He also brought up the subject of a parking lot in the vicinity of S. P. freight shed. Council- man Granger moved that a letter be written to the Southern Pacific Company asking for and extension of the area now in lease to the City to make all the area possible for parking, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE stated that at the meeting of August 15th there was a question raised by the Council in regard to a use permit issued to John Clarkson for a Used Car Parking Lot. After a discussion in regard to use permits being granted and the granting of a license for a used car lot, Councilman Stout moved that the issue be dropped by the Council, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER asked to have the entrance to the City, Finger Avenue and El Camino Real, cleaned up. A gentleman in the audience addressed the Council in regard to the burning at the City Dumps and asked if anything was going to be done in the next five years. After a short dis- cussion, it was brought out that the County has offered to conduct a survey. One of the ideas being considered by this group is a tri -City dump to b e located off the end of the San Carlos overpass at the dead end slough out at the Ohio Building off of Bayshore Highway. The present City Dump will not last 2 years.