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w�_ s �� be erected, ete. Councilman Spillers stated further that he had done some cheekin� in the matter, maintenance would be cheap and the Park Department would be able to maintain this area at a very law expense. Councilman Spillers suggested City Attorney Currie contact the San. Francisco Water Company and enter into an agreement, the only condition the Water Company would require would be access to repair leaks in the lines. It was his contention that such a progr�tnt would eliminate the eyesore and would beautify the area. In order to expedite this matter Councilman Spillers su�gested the matter � � be referred to the Recreation Commission for their recom�nendation immediately to be taken up at their next meetin� in February, in the meanwhile the City Attorney �as to draw up the necessary papers. Mr. L. A. Tornell and Mr, Ral.ph Elliott appeared. Mr. Tornell addressed t he Council regardin� the damaged sidewalks and streets stating that � it would be very difficult to determine the responsibility of this damage. In his � opinion Councilman Spillera� s proposal was an excellent one and would meet �ith full approval of the residents of' the area. Councilman Royer thought the suggestion was a �ood one and that it would be proper to refer the matter to t he Park and Recreation Commission and Iet them bring back their recommendation. Councilman Spillers was afraid the matter would be delayed and suggested that the City Manager furnish inf'orma- tion as to costs, the Park Superintendent to check into the matter immediately, the City Attorney to draw up a suggested agreement. Councilman Royer so moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Mr. Tornell suggested that possibly the U4fater Compa�y would propose a similar program to other cities thus crediting the City of Redwood City with being a leader in the community. Motion carried. REPORT ON THE PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT. Councilman Ro�er reported � that five members of the City Council had met and discussed the proposed exchan�e �vith � � the facts at hand but were of the opinion that before any action be taken the matter should be set for p�tblic hearing. He stated that the School Trustees would like to see the plan go through as soon as possible, however the public should be given a hearing before any action is tal�en. Councilman Royer then moved that the hearing be held on February 8th, the City Clerk to notify the property owners in the area. Motion seconded by Councilman Herkner. Councilman Royer again stated t hat only the facts now at hand had been considered by the Council, that no concluaion ha.d been reached and that there were possibly many technicalities to be ironed out. CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORTED THAT HE HAD MET WITEi THE MODOC PEAT MOSS COMPANY, who �ere not happy with the su�gested agreement. The first ob�ection was to tlze 2� of the gross to be paid to the City and they asked that inasmuch as the first year would be more or less of an experimental nature that the collection be deferred to January 1956. They � also wished the a reement to rovide for uantities to be based on. the � � P 9, present capacity existing in the sludge beds. They also wished to reduce the amount of the bond to �1,000. City Engineer Jain was of' the opinion that the bond of this amount would not cover the situation. Mr. Jain also suggested that the price to be paid by the Cit� for ""'�! the finished material be based on their wholesale costs, or less. Af ter further dis- ,,,,�„� cussion it was decided to work out a contract for one year, bond to be set at �1,000 2� payment to the City eliminated, City to purchase finished product at wholesale, or better, the contract to be subject to renewal at the end of the one year period. Councilman Royer so moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. CITY ATT4RNEY CURRIE ADVISED THAT THE TERMINATION 0�' OLD AGREEMENTS WITH THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE ��.,.. �..,,. ._ ..��„�„�.