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2 and 3, Block 1, Reese Subdivision ( corner Redwood Avenue and Johnson Street) into 4�'7 two lots. Councilman Jones moved approval, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMIT TEE RECONIIVIENDED STOP SIGNS ON GRAND STREET AT JAMES AVENUE and on IRIS STREET AT JAIV�S AVENUE. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Harkner. Councilwoman Tinney repeated the queation regarding �,...,, other streets intersecting James Avenue and Captain Faulstich stated they had studied the entire matter and were of' the opinion that the traffic on James Avenue was heavy as � M far as Hudson Street. It was here that heavy traffic on Hudson Street was forcing vehi- cles to use Grand and Iris Streets increasin� accident rate at both of these intersections. Motion carried. � TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIDN REGARDING SIGNALS AT JEFFERSON AVENUE AND �"' MIDDLEFIELD ROAD. After thorough study of' conditions at this intersection, the committee did not recommend any change either in timing or operation of the signal as in their opinion the present plan eliminates conflict between left turning vehicles and possibility of any serious tie-up of traffice and the possibility of trapping a vehicle on the rail- road dur3.ng peak hours. Councilman Spillers moved acceptance of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. It was noted that more people could make right turns after comin� to a stop than are at present doing so, ho�rever, it was decided that this was a matter of education and perhaps a larger sign could be erected. Motion carried. BIDS ON AUTOMOBILE FOR RECREATIQN DEPARTMENT. The following bids were received: Towne Motor Company Ford 6 � 1,502.57 net cost. Davies Auto Company Chevrolet 1,545•85 " " Ferris Miles, Inc. Plymouth 1,695•55 n n �` � Councilman Britschgi moved acceptance oi' low bid of Towne �otor Company at � 1,502.57 to �,, f replace Car No. 21, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney and carried. CLERK DODGE CALLED ATTENTI4N TO LEAGUE OF CALIFQRNIA DINNER MEETING THURSDAY. Several Coun- cilmembers indicated their intention to attend. CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED THAT HE HAD UfiRITTEN gIE SAN FRANCISCO WATER COMPANY REGARDING the sug�estion of Mr. C. C. Ashley relative to his suggestion regarding emergency meas- ures to insure �ater supply. The reply had been received and a copy had been mailed to Mr. Ashley. CITY MANAGER ROL1SaN STATED T'tiAT BIDS HAD BEEN RECEIVED FQR FENCING THE BRIDGE RAILS QN iVIARYLAND S�'REET amounting to �?4.00. Councilman Spillers moved approval, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman �Royer then called attention to the action taken two weeks ago in approving �54.88 expenditure covering protection on the Maddux „^,� bridge. City En�ineer Jain developed the fact that a portion of this property �ras not City property, however, Councilman Royer was still of' the opinion that the City should �. . pay the entire expense of installing a fence facin� the bridge bars. Councilman Royer then moved that the City pay the �5�..88 charge to complete the portion facing the bars, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. �,.,.., CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE STATED THAT THE LE VEAU AGREEMENT WAS READY FOR SIGNING regarding the '� ' retaining wall and requested that a resolution authorizing the si�ning be adopted. Councilman Herkner offered RESOLUTION No. 1633 AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LE VEAUS AND THE CITY OF REDWOOD CI'I'Y regarding retaining wall and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi a nd carried unanimously on roll call. COUNCILMAN HERKNER COTVIIV�NTED ON THE ARTICLE IN THE HIGHLANDS CO1�:MMiTNITY CLUB BULLETIN commend- in� the members of the City Council for the fine �ob thay are doing and stated further