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zs $ moot AGENDA (continued) ACTION TAKEN (continued) mai REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (continued) REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (continued) 3. (continued) grounds and facilities, noting that the elimi- nation of the junior high part of the School makes some buildings and land available for much needed park facilities in the neighborhood. In response to questions, Mr. Singer said that plans are not yet at the point where estimates can be made of cost of added facilities, new landscaping or maintenance; that it depends upon what is determined to be needed within the range of funds which may be available what such costs would be; and that he would be available to present the plan to the School District. Mr. Griffiths replied to questions relating to the possibility of a partnership involving the City, the School District and nonprofit organi- zations which might operate some programs, noting that planning now is long range. Mayor Biagi observed that no action is re- quired, the presentation being merely informa- tional at this time and advised that a joint meeting with the Redwood City School District Board of Trustees has been tentatively set for Thursday, August 14, 1980 at which time it is expected use of Hoover School property will be considered. amid 4. Planning Commission recommendation re Planning Commission record transmitted 6/26/80 proposed street name change from "Harbor Boulevard" to "Seaport Boulevard" (Councilman Leipzig left the Council Chambers at 8:20 p.m.) Planning Director Schroeter commented and re- plied to questions relating to the Planning Commission considerations in recommending the subject street name change; whether or not there is any historical significance to the present name; the investment of any businesses on the street in advertising and stationery using the present name; the fact that an effective date for a street name change can take such investments into consideration rather than have a change become effective immedi- ately; whether or not the new "Seaport Village" development will open and operate as antici- pated; whether there is any urgency in making a name change at this time; the lead time re- quired for freeway signs in working with CalTrans; and the fact that if unanticipated events should occur which might cause the proposed name change to become undesirable before the effective date, that Council has the power to make changes. Dennis L. Woodman, 111 Wellesley Crescent, commented on historic use of the harbor and suggested that if confusion exists because Reg.Mtg. 7/7/80 Page 3 rY 1