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8� ~ assessrnent district. The only reasonable and practical solution that the Engineering Department could see for this area would be for the City Council to establish an overall draina�e assessment district in this area for the construction of storm drains , acquisition of easements, etc. for the eventual dispositi on of the drainage waters into the existing storm sewer system constructed by Land Development and Investment Compan� in Redvuood Industrial Tracts No. 1 and No. 2, the nearest entrance being approx- � imately 1600 feet distant at Bay Road and the westerly limits of Redwood Industrial Tract No. l, approaimatelg 2000 feet f'rom Pine Street, and lt}.00 feet from the Spruce � Street limtts. Mayor Herkner stepped down from the Chair and stated his opinion that the cost of a perminate system would be excessive, and that a temporary drainage ditch could be dug inside Archibald property to help drain t he water on Pine and Buckeye "�"� Streets. Mayor Herkner turned a sketch over to the City Engineer outlining the ditch .�r and propertg concerned in the drainage system. He stated further that he thought the work could be done in about a weeks time and that the cost would be sma.11. CouncilmAn Royer moved that the matter be turned over to the Engineering Department, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON EXTENSI�N 1�1ATER MAIN TO DOOLITTLE PROPERTY. Ci�y Attorney Currie stated that the problem witY� this agreement is that thare would be a service charge covering induatries with sprinkler s�stems and this cYlarge could be issued on a water bill. After discussion it was learned that no official action had been taken on amortization of 20 years at present interest ratea in addition to serroice charge of �3.00 a month for reading of ineter, etc. Councilman Royer moved that they proceed with the inatallation of a water pipe for fire protection and the 20 year amortization „�, be on the actual amount of this particular job at current interest rates, seconded by .�.� Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Attorney be instructed to amend the water rules to cover the service charge of �3.00, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. RESOLUTION No. 1691 URGIIVG CONGRESS T 0 BACK �IE PACIFIC COAST SH IPYARDS. Councilman Britschgi moved adoption of resolution endorsing study and action to prevent ship- building and repair activity from falling below a level sufficient to provide an acceptable mobilization base in times of emergen cy, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call, Councilmen Spillers and Stout noted absent. RESOLUTION No. 1692 ORDERING CONDEMM[�ttATION ON PORTI�NS OF LOT 1, Block 8, Kensington Square and Lot l, Block 9, Kensington Square. Councilman Jones moved adoption of Resolution No. 1692 authorizing and directing condemnation of ri�t-of-way and easement for public � street purposes, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Councilmen � �. Spillers and Stout noted absent. C ITY Al1ANAGER R�LISON�S RECOMIV�NDATIUN REGARDING ACQUIS ITION OF PROPERTY EXTENS ION OF MARSHALL STREET. It is the City Manager's suggestion that the City Attorney be instructed to acquire, by negotiation or condemnation, the necessary property for this purpose, "�""` between the creek and Main Street on Marshall Street, an d also the property between �� Main Street and l�alnut Street. Councilman Granger moved approval of recommendation as stated in the City Manager�s letter, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. REGOM;vIENDATIONS .AND SUGGESTION BY CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. Councilman Britschgi reported that the Weed Abatement Program Committee had met and drafted up a nev� type of bid and delivered informal bids to get quotations from persons