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based on results of their findings. The Committee also suggested that letters of appre- 5 ciation be addressed to former members of the Committee, however, it was suggested that letters be addressed to all members of the committee who performed prior to the reorgani- zation and Councilman Britschgi so mcved, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. COUNTY MANAGER SUGGESTS GARBAGE DISPO�AL STU�Y. The communication requests the cooperation of the City to the end that burning at the City Dumps be held down as much as possible as � a step toward releaving air polution problem. Councilman Royer stated that the City had �"' cooperated and would so continue. He reported on the excellent work of the air polution committee which has been in existance for approximately two years , calling attention to the fact that considerable progress had been made� many of the local factories spending p� considerable money in controlling smoke nuisances . Councilman Spillers commented on the �, newspaper report quoting the Governor to the effect that he would take no action until he was given information as to possible ste�s to be taken to im�rove the situation. Council- man Royer then moved that the County Manager ' s letter be answered and that every assist- ance possible be offered� motion seconded by Councilman Jones . Councilman Royer stated he would be glad to contact Mr. Stallings to discuss this matter further, City Manager to accompany him at the appointed time. Motion carried. MARSHALL STREET BRIDGE. City Manager Rolison stated that both the Planning Commission and the Traffic Fact Finding Committee recommended the construction of a culvert under Redwood Creek on Marshall Street instead of on Bradford Street as a part of the proposed creek slignment improvement program. Gas Tax Project in the amount of �10�000 has been approved for the acquisition of property for the extension of Marsha.11 Street between Redwood Creek � and Main Street. Marshall �treet between Arguello and Walnut Streets has been recently approved as a Major City Street. Mr. Rolison requested a decision by the Council so that � �r. Adamson could prepare plans and specifications for the revised location and avoid duplication of work and additional expense. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of recom- mendation, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. City Engineer Jain brought up the matter of the width of the bridge and it was the con- sensus of o�inion that the bridge should be full width, four lane construction. Then followed a discussion of the possible covering of sections of the Broadwa,y bridge� recently uncovered it being the opinion of some that this could be used for a parking lot. City Engineer was advised that the plans and s�ecifications for the Jefferson Avenue bridge were being prepared at present� also the plans for improving the channel at the rear of the Frank property. ALVANCES ON BROADWAY No. 3 II��PROVEMEItiT7S . City Auditor Brophy requested authority to charge off � the amount listed as an asset account but which is uncollectable totaling �12�989.08. � City Attorney' s office advised that this amount could be cancelled on motion of the Council. City Manager Rolison advised that this action had been antici�ated in the xreparation of the 1953-5�+ Budget. Councilman Spillers moved that City Auditor Brophy be authorized to � cancel the sum mentioned above, seconded by Councilman Jones . Councilman Britschgi called f � �,,, attention to the fact that part of the plans and specifications included in the above cost could be used if and when Marshall Street was extended. Motion carried. COUNCILNTAN JONES SUGGESTED that members of the Council meet with City Nanager Ro�ison in his office Tuesday, March 2nd at 2: ?0 P. Nt. to discuss flood control matters prior to his attending the Chamber of Commerce meeting at 3 :30 P.i . at which tirne the City Manager will presert the flood control story to the members . COUNCILNIAN BRI'1'SCHGI ASKED REGARDING THE PRESENT STATUS OF FROPOSE� AC�UISITION OF RESERVOIR