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1 462 granted, report to be made at the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Sv ift, and carried. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ON NATIONAL AVENUE. Mr. Currie reported that the matter had been discussed with Mr. Johnson, President of the National Motor Bearing Company, and Mr. Johnson felt that National Avenue should be paved in accordance with the City Manager, the attorney for the National Motor Bearing Company and himself. Lloyd A. Johnson advised City Attorney Currie that the fence would be removed. Mayor Werder appointed Councilmen Britschgi and Granger to act on the committee with City Mananger Rolison and City Attorney Currie. Former Mayor, Harold Anderson was also appointed. Coun- cilman Britschgi was to be the committee chairman. FIRE CHIEF LODI REPORTED THE COST OF STREET LIGHTS FOR LENOLT TRACT AS X2259.95, plus an estimate of $600 for joint pole connections, and stated the work could start immed- iately, except that it would be necessary to get clearance from the Joint Pole Association. Material can be purchased and money is available having been provided by bond funds for these extensions. Councilman Holmquist moved that residents in this area. be given street lights and the electrical department try to get clearance from the P. G. & E., seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. Mr. Pete Dempsey spoke in behalf of those present from Lenolt Tract, expressing appreciation of the Council's decision and their confidence in the Council members. He also added that the Rodeo and Celebration of the 4th was the best he had ever attended and compli- mented the city on this fine exhibition. RE.AOVAL OF TREES ON MIDDLEFIELD ROAD NEAR BROADWAY. Councilman Granger reported that it was the wish of the owners that this be dropped. INCREASE OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICIS FOR Et-1PLOYES FROU 81000 to P2000. Administrative mid Assistant Dick Miller stated that this was ir;clu d ed in the budget, 9650 having been set aside instead of $315. CoAncilman Morgan moved that the request of the employees to increase this policy be granted, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. FURTHER REPORT ON THE P.G. & E. MA7_14HOLE ON TFIE SIDEWALK ON JEFFERSON AVENUE. A letter from the P.G.& E. Company stated that concrete District Regulator Pit (or vault) with standard sidewalk doors and ornamental pressure gauge box installed on the south side of JEFFERSON AVENUE, East of El Camino Real (in sidewalk area) -- was construc- ted in accordance with City Permit - Approved 10/21/47, located in front of vacant lot owned by Miss Annie Offermann, et al. The letter further stated that Miss Offermann objected to the location of this equipment, but that if and when the property bordering the regulator pit was improved and developed - they would be pleased to review and discuss with the City Officials of Redwood City any desirable 01 changes in order to conform to whatever improvements would be made on the property ••i at that time. Mayor Werder wished to know if Miss Offermann was satisfied. City Manager Robson advised he had not heard further from Miss Offermann. The mayor stated he would object if this were done to his property of commercial value, and 04 he personally was not satisfied until he was sure that Miss Offermann had withdrawn her protest. Councilman Morgan moved that the matter be investigated further and placed on the agenda, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION AGAIN RECOMMENDED THE CHANGE of the following street names stating that adequate notice and hearings had been given and that no pur*pase would be gained by holding more hearings.