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295 FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi being noted absent. Councilman Stout offered introduction of ordinance authorizing the acquisition of leasehold interes in certain real property and appropriating the sum of $42,493.07 from certain funds for construction of branch library and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi being noted absent* CITY MANAGER'S REPORT REGARDING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF USE PERMIT TO SHELL OIL COMPANY. The City Manager had a conference with the representatives of the Shell Oil Company, who agreed torelocate the Redwood City sign "Climate Best by Government Test" on Shell property without cost to the City. The location of a Shell advertising sign directly under the City sign, which was approved by the Planning Commissions would detract no more than the existing signs on adjacent buildings, which would be visible in the event the Shell sign is not installed. Should the Council desire to consder a new location for the Redwood City sign, there is sufficient space on a small City Park at the intersection of Chestnut Street and E1 Camino Real, where service club signs are alreactr installedg The cost to the City for moving the sign to this location would be approximately $600.00. Councilman Herkner moved acceptance of the report. Under discussion, it developed that the park belongs s to the State and not the City. Councilman Herkner again moved acceptance of the report, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Weiss read the following prepared statements I appreciate the position taken by the Shell Oil Co. as well as their desire to place their advertisement in the position they indicate, especially since they are the owners of the propetty, and are permitting the placement of the sign on the property without charges as a matter of civic dooperation. However, I can not overlook the fact that if Redwood City's sign is to b e appropriately displayed there are certain other very important factors that must be taken into consideration. For example — The sign has more than a local significance and impact. — The sign must be esthetic, property illuminated and appropriately placed* — since the city can not as a governmental boor, ethically indorse any specific coomercial product, it can not or at least should not permit or be a party to any action that can and may be so interpreted. — If the sign has merit and value to the community, and if property owners at suitable locations will not as a civic duty permit erection of the sign on their property without compensation or stipulations shich would violate the aforementioned pinciples, then I believe we should explore the advisability of leasing or purchasing the necessary space required. Gentlemen: much more could be said, but suffice it to add that when the question of benches at bus stops,etc..along city streets and carrying advertising were proposed and considered, this council peremptorily dismissed the idea as highly undesireable because of the proposed advertising. L. W. This was followed by discussion. The Mayor stated that the Council was not endorsing the Shell Oil Cowm►paay. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Weiss voting No and Councilman Britscghi being noted absent. COMMITTEE REPORT ON OAKLEY TRACT, COUNCILMAN SPILLERS CHAIRMAN. Councilman Spillers stated that he had been unable to attend the meeting but from the reports that he received the report would be no progress. He Lasked that another meeting be held next week in an effort to make one more attempt to come to some conclus— ion. Councilman Granger, who attended the meeting, stated that the only report he could make was the same as Councilman Spillers had stated. No progress. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Stout moved to carry this on the agenda for one week for a report from the committee, seconded by Council— man Herkner. Councilman Granger stated that he hoped someone would come up with an answer. They did not L have solutions at the last meeting. The no ion carried. Councilman Spillers stated that the Committee consisted of two members of the Planning Commissions Greenwold and Sjoberg, the contractor, people in the area, Councilman Granger and himself. He scheduled the meeting for 4 P. M. on October 2nd. Item number five was stricken from the agenda.