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lJf� who might be intereated in this type of work. Councilman Britschgi asked if the Council would give the Committee authorit9 to grant the proper bid because they did not have time before the meeting to go over the bids they had received. Councilman Jones asked if the original bidder had been invited to bid a�ain, and was informed by Council- man Britschgi that Mr. Simms did not put in another bid. Councilman Royer mpved that � permission be granted to the li�eed Abatement Committee to decide which was the best bid, � secure a purchase order and then proceed with the work� seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. COUNCILMAN STOUT appeared at 9:12 P. M. COtTNCILMAN ROYER would like to refer to the PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION the matter of de- � vising some type of solution to protect against the hazard now existing behind the � Community Park Baseball diamond. Mayor Herkner referred the matter to the proper corarni.s s ion. COUNCILMAN ROYER REFERRED TO THE PARCEL OF L.AND ON HARRISON AVENUE AND JETER STREET. He stat�d that the Real Estate Comrnittee turned do�en the proposed res�bdivision of Lots 24 and 25, Block 13, Central Park No. 3, because it was their understanding that it had not been brought up to the Planning Commission. The Committee questioned the five foot set back on the Easterly property line which seemed to be overlooked by the Plan- ning Commission. Councilman Royer moved that the matter be referred back to the Plan- ning Commission, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. COUNCIL:+�AN ROYER CALLED ATTENTIQN TO THE DIRECTIONAL SIGN OlV BAYSHORE AT WHIPPLE directing traffic to restaurants and motels via Whipple Avenue. Some protests have been received �' from firms located south of Whipple Anenue, howener, it was reported that the Plar�ning �. , Commission had granted a use permit for this sign. After f`urther discussion it was decided that the City Mana�er chsck further. COITNCILII�AN 3TOUT ASKED IF THERE HAD BEEN A LETTER OR TELEGRAM sent to Congressman Youn.ger and Senator Knowland expressing appreciation for their efforts in tr�ing to secure the �1,000,000 appropriation for the Port. After discussion, Counc ilman Stout moved adoption of RESOLUTION No. 1b93, expressing the Councilts appreciation to Congressman Younger and Senator Knowland for the succsss of the compromise of �700,000 for the improvements of channels in Redwood City, seconded by Councilman Granger, resolution to include Congress- man Charlie Gubser. Motion carried on roll call. Councilman Spillers noted absent. COUNCILMAN STOUT REPORTED QN THE MANNER in which the Tribune reported the procesdings of rezoning Woodacre Kn.olls. In his opinion the Tribune stated that the Council preferred ,,,,,,, having a bar on the corner of Alameda de las Pulgas and Woodside Road in place of a Gas � Station. This was not the intent of the Council and the Tribune was asked if they would make that clear to the public. COUNCILMAN STOIIT REPORTED ON THE C,ARELES3NESS QF PEOPLE driving out to the City Dump. In his opinion some of the rubbish dropped on the streets migh t at some time cause an accident � and if there was any way possible he would like to have this situation taken care of. � Councilman Britsch�i remarked on the condition of the Dumps. In his opinion the people who operate the Dumps are out to make money a nd when rubbish is taken to the Dumps the operators are interested only in salvage and apparently are not concerned in the disposal of the balance. In hie opinion that is why the Citg Dump is in its present condition. The matter was referred to the City Manager. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE STATED THAT HE HAD E�ERY�iING IN ORDER to ca11 for a public hearing for