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L.- PETITION FROM 2000 BLOCK OF BROADWAY. The merchants having places of business located in the 2000 block on Broadway (23 signatures) petitioned to have the entire street blocked off to vehiclur traffic in order to speed up the work so that Broadway can be permanent- ly reopened to vehicular traffic on both sides of the s treet. After discussion about the traffic problem, Councilman Spillers moved acceptance of the petition and blocking of the 2000 block of Broadway, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Mr. Brock, representing Carl N. Swenson Company, stated they felt that ten days of the overall completion of the job will be the time they feel that they can save in getting broadway back into service. He stated further that it would also be a safety measure. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that signs should be put up to direct the traffic. It was suggested that the street be blocked immediately. Motion carried. CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES. City Attorney Currie stated that there was $1,500 set up in the budget to take care of this work. He asked permission to rehire the man who was doing the codification and bring the ordinances up to date so that they could be printed, preferably loose leaf form. Mr. Currie will try to get the most he can for the least amount of money. Permission granted. USE PERMITS GRANTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 1. To Church of Nazerine for a use permit approving Lots 18 to 22, Block 11, Highlands of Emerald Lake (Jefferson to Dover) for a church site, conditionally. The Clerk read two letters protesting the parking situation which would arise in the event a Church was allowed tote built. Councilman Royer moved that these people, P. J. Cabral, 3537 Jeff- . erson Avenue, be notified that they might appeal the decision of the Planning Commission. No action was taken on this motion. Councilman Granger moved that these communications be filed, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. 2. To Raymond Farm for a use permit to operate a fiberglass and plastic ornament plant at 414- D Street subject to approval of Fire Chief and meeting Building Code. No action taken. 3. To Maria Buschki for use permit to construct a medical building at 515 -.517 Fuller Street, conditionally. No. action taken. COMMUNICATION FROM REDWOOD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD TO PROTECT CHILDREN CROSSING MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE AT THE HENRY FORD SCHOOL. In his letter, Mr. Spinas stated that ordinarily this could be cared for by the regular school traffic patrol, but since there will be no children above fourth grade inthe school this year, it is not legally possible to establish a patrol there. After much discussion, Councilman Spillers moved that this be brought up before the Traffic Fact Finding Committee for their consideration. No action was taken on this motion and after discussion, Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager contact the school authorities and have them put a guard at the school, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. This was followed by a dis- cussion in which Councilman Britschgi suggested that the Traffic Fact Finding Committee I/ make a quick check and then, if necessary, the City Manager hire a school crossing guard. Councilman Royer then amended the motion, subject to the final findings of the Traffic Study meeting. This was followed by discussion in regard to financial help from the school and a possible Grand Jury investigation. Councilman Stout was in favor of the amendment and added that the City Manager should hire a school crossing guard if the school will not go along with the suggestion. This was added to the amended motion. The motion as,amended was that the City Manager contact the School Superintendent