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steps to be taken to present this proposition to the people for a vote. 337 COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI CALLED ATTENTION of City Engineer Jain to the act that crew of three had used excessive time in laying pipe for drainage at Bradford Street bridge between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M., which he noted having passed this point several times during the day. Mr. Jain stated he would check into the situation. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI ANNOUNCED BUSINESS LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING would be held Thursday PPOM night at 8:00 in the City Hall. 6 COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST QUESTIONED THE NUMBER OF TRAFFIC FA`1'ALI'T`IES reported in the Mail Dispatch as the worst on the Peninsula. In reply to this Police Chief Collins stated records were searched by one who wrote the article. bud Sprunger of the Tribune Poo added he had written a competitive story the next day calling attention to the fact bm" that last year's fatalities had decreased from the year before. MAYOR HILTON POINTED OUT THAT A TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE BROADWAY AND EL CAMINO INTERSECTION be made and that lines painted showing left south turn on El Camino from Broadway would be commendable to prevent cutting of corner by motorists. This matter will be referred to the Traffic and Safety Commission for their recommendation. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORTED ON THE PRESENT STATUS OF CARROLL PARK SUBDIVISION MAP. He explained that Green Bros. had deposited with the San Mateo Title Company the sum of 017,811.00 to cover the total cost of improvements plus $500 inspection fees, the title company to pay progress payments to the contractor only when approved by the City Manager. On motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the City Manager was authorized to enter into an agreement between Green Bros., San Aateo Title Company and ourselves in line with the above. Motion carried. RESOLUTION No. 537. A resolution was presented authorizing City Manager Rolison to enter into contract with Pacific Gas & Electric Company to supply outdoor street lamps from the existing overhead lines in the Redwood Village Subdivision to be purchased at cost with the stipulation that the City may take over or purchase any time within one year following the date of installation. Foregoing resolution offered for adoption by Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Swift and carried on roll call. Councilman Granger noted absent. RESOLUTION No- 537 AUTHORIZING ThE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY TO SUPPLY OUTDOOR STREET LAMPS FROM THE EXISTING OVERKJAD LINES IN THE: REDWOOD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, it is desired that certain public outdoor street lamps be supplied from the existing overhead lines of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the Redwood Village Subdivision in accordance with street and highway lighting schedule �,.,. L-31 now on file with the Public Service Commission. AND WHEREAS, it is further desired that such installations be made contingent upon the right of the City to purchase all of said street lighting facilities at cost, any time within a period of one (1) year following the date of installation, for the purpose of operating the same in connection with and as a part of the present existing City owned street lighting system; NOW THEREFORE BE Iii' RESOLVED, that the Pacific Gas and Electric Company be ,.� requested to submit an estimate of the cost of installing the attached described street lighting units at specified locations together with connecting circuits, the same to be installed in such a manner that the installation will comply with 6-W General Order Number 95 of the Public Service Commission, when and if the City may see fit to purchase and operate the same as c city owned utility. FURThER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter into a contract with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the supplying of outdoor street lighting in the Redwood Village subdivision, if in his opinion the estimate of the cost thereof as submitted by the said Pacific Gas and Electric Company, is reasonable. AYES, and in favor of the passage and adoption of the foregoing resolution: bRITSChGI, HOL14QUIST9 McNUL'TI, SWIFT, WERDER and Mayor HILTON.