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474 Development Company for the use in making application on California Public Utilities Commission. Councilman Spillers Introduced an ordinance granting such a permit, seconded by Councilman Swift, and carried. REPORT OF THE YACHT HARBOR CO1j11ITTEE. City Manager Rollson submitted a report stating that the meeting was held on July 16s 1948 and it was determined advisable to continue operations under direct City control, substantially as in the past, except that duties and responsibilities of the present employee might be broadened so as to include more complete supervision, and in this manner eliminate some of the time spent by other city employees whose duties require attention elsewhere. It was also decided to continue the special committee as a permanent group, to concern itself with the selection of a permanent Yacht Harbor site. The petition had been received with sixty-nine names with the wish that the Yacht Harbor not be leased out. MR. H. K. HUNTER, REPRESENTING KROEGER & ASSOCIATES, appeared in regard to salary and re-classification tentative report on valuation of jobs. He wished to knovr the desire of the Council on hearing the final report, whether tliey wished a dollar and cents version, if they would like the report direct or whether he should meet with the Personnel Board. After further discussion, Councilman Holmquist moved that Mr. Hunter meet with the Personnel Board and Department Heads, Personnel Board to report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. PROPOSED SWIWI�IING POOL. Recreation Commissioner 1.1m. Hanley presented a preliminary draw- ing for a swimming pool by J. H. Kline Company. The estimated cost would be 182,000 for 150 foot pool and he thought it could be paid for from fees and admission charges in from 10 to 15 years. Specifications met with the qualifications of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association. Jack Poole, Commission Chairman, stated that $42,000 had been set aside for the pool in 1944 City Plan Bond Issue. It was suggested further that War Memorial Funds might be available. Council accepted the plans for study in the near future. MR. PAUL TRAVER,REDVIOOD VILLAGE, appeared and suggested that some property be purchased for play area while it can be purchased more reasonably than later agter it is built up. Councilman Holmquist stated that Councilman Britschgi, Councilman Spillers and himself as the Real Estate Committee were to work on this but due to time being snent on the budget the past few weeks nothing could be done along this line, however as chairman he would get in touch with Mr. Travers as soon as possible. Mr. Travers also asked about street Improvement of the easterly half of Charter Street between Spring and Middlefield, stating that trucks go down the smooth half of the street. 'Ar. L. Werder stated this half belonged to the company he represented, that they would do something if the school district and other would help put it in shape. Councilman Britschgi suggested that City Manager Rollson report on this, or that truck drivers be arrested for driving on the wrong side of the street. Perhaps that would help to get some action. MR. ROBERT DELLIERGO, attorney, appeared before the Council and advised that that H. McGarvey had filed an action against the American Legion Post No. 105 and the City of Redwood City. The action was one to cancel a deed to property on El Camino Real previously deeded to the American Legion and the City, in view of the fact that Mr. McGarvey had intended that the American Legion Post No. 105 should have the right to borrow money on the property in order to construct a building. Mr. Dellergo advised that after the deed was cancelled a new deed would be executed to the , 0 0 01 0