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439 Currie advised this could not be done, but that Mr. Spitzer could deposit a bond to insure payment on the basis of the Engineer's estimate, the bond to insure payment in cash when the exact amount of the assessment is determined. Building Inspector was requested not to issue any permits until a final arrangement had been made be- tween contracting parties. Mayor Werder suggested letter be referred to the City Attorney for a reply, if there were no objections. REPORT OF COUNCILMEN GRANGER AND SPILLERS ON MEETING WITH THE LIBRARY BOARD REGARDING the building of a new branch library. Councilman Granger reported there had been some discussion on this but that no meeting had been held. Carried on the agenda. MAYOR WERDER PRESENTED AN AWARD TO CHIEF COLLINS GIVEN BY THE CALIFORNIA SAFETY COUNCIL for the past year, as during that time fatalities were decreased by three from the previous year, the best record for any city which fell in the group from 10,000 to 20,000 population in the state. Mayor Werder also suggested that a traffic safety division be set up within the Police Department which would require practically full time of someone in the department to take over this job, special attention to be given during heavier periods of traffic, including high school hours, Saturday traf- fic, commuters group, etc. Councilman Morgan added that additional duties should be given to those in the department. Councilman Granger commented that this was an especially good idea and that 3 or 4 years ago an attempt had been made to do this, but it had not been carried through. Councilman Morgan moved that this be referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police for definite recommendations to be brought in on the July 5th meeting, seconded by Councilman Swift. Chief of Police Collins said they would have definite information to work on, as a man would be back in the department who was now spending eight weeks with the FBI. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON TENTATIVE MAP OF WOODSIDE TERRACE. City Attorney Currie advised that a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, and representatives of the Elemen- tary and High School Districts had been held, and that the original map had been broken up into five sections, and the sections would be presented at different times for approval. In regard to the water situation City Attorney informed the Council that subdividers intended to file suit, that there was nothing in the ordinance to permit Council to withhold filing of map, that the city would have nothing to stand on if this went to court, and further informed the Council that the same end would be accomplished if subdividers were required to put up bond for improvements, includ- ing water system. Question of when to affix signatures was discussed, City Engineer Jain stated that he approved certain things under certain conditions, but in the past had not signed any of the maps until approved by the Council as his signature was to be the last to be affixed and he wished the Council's advice on this, if he should so continue. In order to help out the subdividers in the past he had recommended Council's approval subject to certain conditions. It was the consensus of opinion that the City Engineer continue as he had done in the past, affix his signature after final approval by the Council. REPORT.ON 504 Hamilton, owners Mr. & Mrs. P. Flores, improvement of property or removal of tenants. Councilman Holmquist stated that he had conferred with County officials, and although they made no promises thought they could help in finding a place for the tenants. Carried on agenda. KENSINGTON SQUARE SEWER. City Engineer reported that many more signatures had been added to the petition, but the petition was still being circulated for more names although