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289 Mayor Weymouth invited anyone present who wished to speak to do so. There was no one present who wished to speak on the subject. MOTION: Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by Council- man Rhodes, to close the public hearing. sow The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The public hearing was closed at 7 :38 p.m. MOTION: Title having been read, Councilman Norris in- troduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Councilman Leipzig, its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 7358 AWARDING CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEED ERADICATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY The resolution was adopted unanimously by roll call vote. Report of Association of Bay Area Governments delegate re ABAG General Assembly Meeting Councilman Henderson ABAG delegate, presented her re- port dated February 4, 1975 recommending two amendments to the by-laws and asked for Council reconsideration of policy regarding acceptance of per diem allowances by agencies to representatives thereto. Lengthy discussion followed concerning present Council policy not to accept allowances paid to representatives by various agencies, with these allowances being turned back to the City; the fact that most other representa- tives on agencies retain the allowances; the possible resentment of those accepting allowances towards the representatives of the very few cities which do not; the trend toward such allowances being paid both to encourage attendance and to reimburse those attending meetings for their services; and the possible tax dif- ficulties for those who are paid an allowance and must turn it back to the city. Discussion continued concerning the philosophy prompting payment to agency representatives; the desirability of permitting payment in order that those who cannot afford the financial losses encountered by serving in local government may participate; the fact that out-of-pocket expenses such as mileage, meals, etc. ought to be paid in any case, with some representatives incurring greater expense than others because of their distance from the meeting locations; the allowances paid to persons who are not appointed by the City, but represent one agency on another agency with expenses borne by the appointing boa agency; and the possibility of allowing more time for consideration of whether or not to change present policy relating to allowances. -2- Reg.Mtg. 2/10/75