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141 2. Replaee six microphones with sensitive directional mikes; estimated cost �238.50 plus labor. Labor cost on the above would be less than �75.00. Councilman Granger suggested the policy of installing controlled mikes which could be turned on and off as used. Counsilman Royer moved that this additional information be secured and reported at the August 30th meeting, �,,,, seconded by Councilman SpilZers and carried. � COMMITTEE REPORT: CITY MANACxER REPORT ON DUMP OPERATION AND RECOMMENDATION. City Manager Rolison reported that the Committee consisting of Councilman Stout, City Engineer Jain, Fire Chisf Lodi and himself had visited other dumps such as City of San Mateo and the Countg of San Mateo, however, the local area was inadequate and could not be improved � to compare with the dumps visited. The Committee had decided that the only thing to be � done at this time was to build a fence, solid metal six f'eet or more high to stop inflam- able materials from crossin� Harbor Boulevard. Councilman Stout reported that he had a line on some sheet metal, second hand, which he thought cauld be purchased at �2.00 per sheet. Councilman Stout then moved that matter be pla.ced on agenda for August 30th at which time he �vould make further report on the purchase of this sheet metal, motion seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. COUNCILMAN JONES presented a letter which he had received from the SEQUOIA HOSPITAL TRUSTEES requesting the Council� s consideration on the following; 1. Flasher type signals on Alameda de las Pulgas entrance. 2. �'our way stop signs on the Alameda de 1 as Pulgas and Whipple intersection. Councilman Royer moved that this be referred to the Traffie Faet Finding Committee, seconded � by Councilman Spillers and carried. �� COIINCILNlAN ROYER corrunented on the need for F'ENCE3 ad3acent to HAWES PA:RK. This is the area which is under consideration for exchange with the School for property at Goodwin School. The area in question is back of the Johnson Street part of Hawes Park and should the City in- stall. fencing the School will repay the City if and when the exchange of property is com- pleted. Councilman Royer then moved that City Manager contact School Superintendent Spinas and get a commitment from him regardin payment of cost of the fences, also to dis- cuss the type of fence the School peopl.e would prefer. The motion was seconded by Council- man Stout and carried. COUNCILMAN ROYER discussed the RED �0 NE ON �iHIPPLE AVENUE AT EL CAMINO REAL where it created a problem in that area and suggested the possibility of installing signs prohibitin� parkin� from 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. and from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. as a possible solution. - After discussion � Councilman Spillers moved that matter be refe�red back to the Traffic Fact Finding Committee �" to see whether something could be worked out. Motion seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. COUNCILMAN STOUT referred back to the REPORT ON THE CITY DUMP OPERATION and stated that he �, should move fast to secure the scrap metal sheets if the Council were willing to authorize � � the purchase. Councilman Stout moved tha.t purchase be authorized subject to the Council Committee� s approval, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. RESOLUTION 1755 TRANSFER FROM 19�.L�. BOND FUNDS TO CAPITAL FUND, 19J:{�{. REDEMPTION FUND FOR 1954`55• Street Improvem�ents �l 21. 0 Tree Flanting �},�76.�7 Street Lighting 1 0 .61 31, o .9 �.� _ The above transfer is necessary in order that cash remaining in ths 19!}�} Bond funds be