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<br /> approaching the hospital. The Ma,yor co�ented on the question of truck speeds and stated
<br /> tha'� the Police Departm.ent had full control at all times. Chief Wood was requested to
<br /> keep a closer watch on the trucks in this area. Mrs. Vera Eskin, 2711 Delaware Avenue,
<br /> stated that she favored the original truck ordinances but thought that no limit shoulcl be
<br /> set until road tests had been carried out. Mr. Allen Wheeler, 21�.7.�} Whipple Avenue, Ntr.
<br /> N. Meniffee, 1729 1�hipple Avenue, Mr. Andrew Spinas, 160�. Whipple Avenue,Mrs. A. A. SeitZ, "'"�
<br /> 16!}6 �ihipple Avenue, Ntr. John Huber: 5!}5 Douglass Avenue, {Nayne R. 11�3.11ington, 2355 Whipple .�rr
<br /> Avenue, Mrs. Grace Seeger, 131 Alamsda de las Pulgas, William Overly, 1042 Whipple Avenue,
<br /> William Canfield, 512 Douglas Avenue, all spoke against establishing truck routes over
<br /> Whipple and Alameda de las Pulgas citing t he hazard caused by numerous trucks, damages �
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<br /> to pavement, and danger to school children traveling to and from Lincoln School loeated on �
<br /> VVffhhipple Avenue. Mr. Weeks, represent3ng the VVhipple Road Quarry, spoke in favor af al.low-
<br /> ing trucks to operate over the disputed areas calling attention to the faet that the trucka
<br /> have operated over Whipple a nd Alameda for some 25 years and that re-routing of Canada Road
<br /> and Woodside Road vnould add appro�imately eleven miles to the run. Fie called attention to
<br /> the fact that all quarry employees resided in Redwoad City and conrpleted his remarks by
<br /> requesting continuation of the short route to E1 Camino Real. A letter from Mr. Hubert
<br /> Brown, fi Hillview Avenue, protesting the present situation and asking that trucks be pro-
<br /> hibited from traveling on Whipple Avenue was duly noted. After a few closing remarks,
<br /> Nlayor Herkner announced the close of the publie hearing and thanked the people in the
<br /> audience for t heir courtesy and attention.
<br /> REPORT ON BID OPENING, PURCHASE OF I+ DOOR SEDAN FOR POL ICE DEPARTMENT, CAPITAL DUTLAY. The �
<br /> following were received: � ��"
<br /> Cost Approx. deliverg date
<br /> Davies Auto Company �
<br /> 195�. Chevrolet Sedan �1:?36.58 15 to 20 days from order
<br /> 1955 Chevrolet 1,839•58 Nov. 5th, approa�imately
<br /> Tov�ne l�io tor eompa�a.y
<br /> 1954 Ford 6 Sedan 1,745•69 30 dags from order
<br /> 1954 Ford v-$ 1,816.89 30 days from order
<br /> Chief Wood recommended that the low bid of Davies Auto Company for model 1503, 195�. Chevrolet
<br /> 4 door sedan be purchased at 1,?36.58. Councilman Britschgi moved approval, seconded by Coun-
<br /> cilman Spillers and carried.
<br /> PROGRESS ESTIIViATE #3 AND FINAL, P�,DDOCK ENGINEERING CO. , HEARING UNIT SWIN POOL, �926.82 was approv-
<br /> ed f'or payment on motion of Councilman Spillers, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. °�`�"
<br /> RESOLUTIOPT 1763 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF �38,229.00 TO TFiE CAPITAL OUTLA� PROJECT FUND ACCOUNT-- , ;�,
<br /> UNALLOCATED was offered by Coun.cilman Jones who moved adoption, seconded bg Councilman Spil-
<br /> lers and carried.
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<br /> CQMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM PIIBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING NOTICE OF FiEARING PENINSULA
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<br /> TRANSIT LINES FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE RATES. The hearin� will be held on 'I'hursday October
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<br /> 7, 195�., in the Chamber of Commsrce Buildin�, 72� University Avenue, Palo Alto. Councilman
<br /> Granger moved that the proper legal authority attend this meeting and present protest against
<br /> increasing bus rates. Motion seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Britsch�i again
<br /> objected to filin� protest without necessary information beforehand. Councilman Royer stated
<br /> his thoughts that the City Attorney should attend the hearing, listen in and protest in be-
<br /> half of the people should some irregularity be noted. Councilman Granger called attention
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