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3 :1 carrier, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. JACK ESTES, 712 VERA AVENUE, REQUEST 120 DAY EXTENSION OF SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION NOTICE. Letter from Mr. Estes stating that it will be difficult for him to start work because of financ- ing. Councilman Royer moved that this be carried over for one week, seconded by Council- man Granger and carried. Councilman Granger will discuss this matter with Mr. Estes. APPLIANCE DEALERS ASSOCIATION REQUEST PERMIT TO HANG BANNER OVER BROADWAY ADVERTISING HOME AND GARDEN FESTIVAL, June 1 and 2. Letter from the Association read. Councilman Britschgi moved that the request be denied on the basis that if one is permitted then the Council will be obliged to permit all banners, and it might result in a banner on the streets every week or every other week. Furthermore, some of them are not in good condition, and the City runs the risk of traffic hazards. Motion lost for want of a second. Councilman Stout moved that permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Granger. Fire Chief Lodi stated that the type of banners should be taken in to consideration. Councilman Stout added to his mo- tion that the permit be subject to the approval of Fire Chief and City Engineer. Motion failed to carry on roll call, Councilmen Britschgi and Jones and Mayor Herkner voting NO. Councilman Spillers noted absent. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS: COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI SUGGESTED THAT IN REGARD TO WATER POLICY IN THE EMERALD LAKE AREA the Coun- ' cil definitely outline its policy. Councilman Britschgi suggested that a committee of City Manager, Water Superintendent, City Attorney and County Health Officer Howell be ap- pointed to investigate future applications and dispose of them whenever possible without referring to the City Council. Councilman Royer stated that the general policy of the Council has been to grant water service only to those lots that have had prior meters or to hardship cases. Councilman Jones stated that the Council has never had any proof of these hardship cases. COUNCILMAN GRANGER DISCUSSED THE LACK OF SIGNS ON JEFFERSON AND MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AT BAYSHORE INDICATING NO LEFT TURN AND DIRECTING TRAFFIC TO SAN FRANCISCO. Councilman Royer moved that the Traffic Fact Finding Committee take the matter up with the Highway Department, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER SUGGESTED THAT NOW MIGHT BE A GOOD TIME TO REQUEST A SPECIAL CENSUS. City Manager advised this is being checked into at the present time. Agenda May 9th. COUNCILMAN GRANGER, as a matter of record, PRESENTED TO THE CITY ENGINEER AND CITY CLERK COPIES OF THE HISTORY OF THE STUDIES ON THE 12 MILLION GALLON RESERVOIR.SITE. COUNCILMAN GRANGER CALLED ATTENTION TO THE SITUATION AT RENATO COURT WHEREIN TRAFFIC HAS TO 5TH AVENUE INTERSECTION TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. Councilman Granger moved that this be rbferred to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COUNCILMAN ROYER STATED THAT THE SOFTBALL SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED AND A GENTLEMAN WAS ON HAND WITH A SORT OF CATERING SERVICE who wishes to legally erect a temporary stand on the ball grounds. City Attorney stated that the man would have to have a franchise inasmuch as he will be located on City property. It is possible a small area could be leased to this gentleman, however, it will be necessary to offer the franchise on bids. Councilman Royer will advise applicant to submit a written application. COUNCILMAN STOUT BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF THE LETTERS WRITTEN TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS RE: DONA- TIONS FOR BENCHES TO BE SITUATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY and requested information as to how many replies have been received. City Clerk advised that approximately 30 letters have