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r ignition system. The City radio technician has advised that in the event an automobile having a 12 volt system is purchased it would become necessary to expend approximately $319.80 on each car to make the change over. Among the bids above the Chevrolet is equip- ped with a 12 volt system whereas the Ford and Plymouth are equipped with the 6 volt sys- tem. Therefore, if the purchase of the Chevrolet is contemplated the amount of $319.80 will have to be provided for the above mentioned change -over. After full discussion and upon the recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Royer moved that the bid of Towne Motor Company for the 1955 Ford -6 Sedan at the net price of $853.36 which includes the cost of the automatic transmission. Motion seconded by Councilman Granger and carried, Coun- cilman Britschgi voting NO. 1 FINAL PAYMENT TO CLIFFORD AND BODENHAMER, JEFFERSON AVENUE CULVERT, 10% RETAINED. 'Councilman Britschgi moved approval of the payment amounting to $1,8143.30, seconded by Councilman Roy- er and carried. AUTHORIZE SUBSTITUTION OF 8" WATER MAIN FOR 6" MAIN ALONG CARLETON TRACT. Water Superintendent Winter recommended installation of this 8" line along Carleton Court in order to extend this line at a future date to Kentfield Avenue which would give additional Fire protection for Hampton Avenue as well as to create a circulating system. This installation will in- volve only the furnishing of 326 feet of 8" cast iron pipe already on hand, there being no additional labor charge involved. Councilman Royer moved approval of the Water Superin- tendent's and the City Manager's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. CITY AUDITOR BROPHY REQUEST AUTHORITY TO CORRECT THE 1954-55 TAX ROLL. The corrections consist- ing of ten items result in a net reduction in the tax rolls amounting to $99.67. Council- man Britschgi moved approval, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE CALLING PORT BOND ELECTION. City Attorney called attention to the Section C indicating that bonds would be sold only if and when Federal appropriation for improving of channels, etc. is received. Councilman Britschgi moved introduction of Ordinance, sec- onded by Councilman Granger and carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT BY STATE AT EL CAMINO REAL AND INTERSECTION WITH OAKWOOD BOULEVARD AND DUMBARTON AVENUE. The Traffic Committee advised that the state will install a flashing center suspended over -head light and in addition they will construct a continuous 4. foot wide curbed barrier along the center of El Camino Real from the south city limits to 100 feet north of Nottingham Avenue, closing the openings at Nottingham and Buckingham intersections. In accordance with established policy it is proposed that the cost of the electric work be financed on the basis of half payment by the State, one - fourth by the County and one- fourth by the City amounting to $700.00. Councilman Granger requested that the records indicate that the Council is not entirely satisfied with this installation and suggested that the State be advised that if and when conditions warrant regular signals that they give consideration to crediting the City with the $700.00 now being expended. Councilman Royer then moved approval of the Traffic Committee recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: USE OF LOADING ZONES IN BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR PARKING AFTER HOURS. The committee made a study of this matter and they are of the opin- ion that the limited number of loading zones are needed for their established purpose. It has been determined that a substantial number of deliveries are made after 4 p. m. on