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�s PROGRESS ESTIMATE No. 1, GAS PROJECT No. 51 , to improve Broadway from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue by Sondgroth Bros. , amounting to �3,843.80 . Recommended by City Enginesr Jain to receive payment, approved by Council on m�otion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. PROGRESS ESTIMATE No. 1, BRAGATO PAVING C ONlPANY, improve Chestnut Street, E1 Camino Real to Main Street from Gas Tax Project No. 47. City Engineer Jain recommended payment of '"*� �1�334•18. Approved on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Stout ' � and carried. NATIONAL GUARD DEPARTURE CEREMONY ON F'RIDAY, June 18th. All Councilmen and friends are cordially invited to attend these ceremonies whieh precede dep arture for the surrnner training camp. � COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI REFERRED BACK TO �IE HEARING ON CONDITION OF DAVIES BUILDING AT 1104. `� Jefferson Avenue. Councilman Britschgi suggested that the .Building Department obtain estimates of replaeement value from a co�etent contractor to check against �r. Davies calim of replacement value of �25,000 to �30,000. YiiEED ABATETV�NT ON HETCFI-HETCHY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Councilman Britschgi s tated that the Water Comp�ny was in the process of discing vreeds, but was at prasent working on the old line. Weeds are growing rapidly on the new right-of-way and the residents in the area are complaining of the condition which in som�a instances is eausing hay fever and asthma. Councilman Britschgi was of t he opinion that the City ahould knock down these weeds while the heavy equipment is working in the vicinity, it being his contention that the �ob could be done for approximately �50 to �60. This figure was later con- firmed by the eng�.neers, and after discussion regarding the Cit� standing the eapense �* of billing the Water Company, the City Manager �►as authorized to proceed with a ,�,,,�„ limitation of �100. This was placed on the June 21st agenda. ORDINANCE CONTROLLING HEIGHT OF AWNINGS. Councilman Granger suggested an amendment to ordinance establishing a height of 7 fset. After discussion as to the jurisdiction over the present awnings of less than seven feet hei�t, Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to control the hei�t of all future awnings, seconded by Councilman Britschgi , and carried on roll call, Councilman Stout voting PtO. INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE. Councilman Granger commented on the recent appointment by the Insurance Brokers Association of a representative to hanctle City insurance business, calling attention to the fact that such an appointment should havee been referred to the Council for approval as ia the policy of long standing. After discussion, Council- man Jones moved approval of the appointment of George Boring Company as the official � , representative, seconded b y Councilman Royer. Councilman Stout stated his opinion ...,�. that there should be a letter from the Association, stating further that he would vote in the affirmative sub3ect to the receipt of such a letter. The maker of the motion and the second accepted the condition and added same to the original motion which �...�, carried. Councilmen Royer and Jones have attended a m�aeting with the insurance car- riers and will attend another meeting in the near future after which they will bring """� in a report to the Council. LEASH ORDINANCE. City Attorney Currie discussed t he proposed leash ordinance and recommended that a hearing be held at which time a new ordinance could be introduced to eliminate cats, if the Council so desires. RADIO WEATHER REPORTS. Mayor Herkner referred to the requeat tha t Redwood Ci,tg temperaturea