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Now4W3 Councilman Fields moved that Fred Cheesebrough and Bernard Nobler be appointed for a two year term (MINUTE CRDER #60-128), seconded by Councilman Hosselli and carried. COMMUNICATI ONS a Arthur C. Lindgren, 2655 Eaton Avenue, submitted a claim for alleged damage and expense incurred as a result of the blocking of the main sewer in the 100 block of Elwood Street. Councilman Fields moved that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier, (MINUTE ORM #60-129), seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Woodside Road Community Methodist Church, on behalf of the Redwood City Ministerial Association, ex- pressed their appreciation for the assistance given them by the Park Department for the preparation of the Easter Bowl property for the Easter Sunrise Services. Mrs. Paul William, representing several women of the Woodside-Portola Presbyterian Church, expressed their thanks for illuminating the cross. Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the plans for the Little League diamond at Stulsaft Park be abandoned and the area be developed as a multi-purpose playground on the site of the mercury mine in Stulsaft Park. Counci.iman Granger moved to refer this to the Budget Committee. Councilman Royer moved to cancel the order for the back stop. Councilman Rosselli moved to approve the recommend- ation of the Park and Recreation Commission. The Mayor asked that all the motions be withdrawn since there were no seconds and asked the Council to start over again. Councilman Rosselli moved to abandon the Little League field in Stulsaft Park (MINUTE ORDER #60-130), seconded by Councilman Royer and car- ried. Councilman Royer moved to instruct the City Attorney to bring in a resolution transferring the $3,000 appropriated for the Little League field to a fund for the purpose of the multi-purpose field (MINUTE ORDER #60-131)p seconded by Councilman Stehle and carried. Don S. Wilson, County Engineer and Road Commissioner., requested the City of Redwood City to submit a formal request for the establishment of a flood control zone for Redwood Creek under the provisions of the San Mateo County Flood Control Act, before the County authorizes an advance of funds for a boundary survey of the proposed zone. A request at this time from Redwood City for establishment of a zone would not constitute approval or disapproval of any specific proposal for construction of flood control works. Councilman Royer moved adoption of RESOLUTION N0. 30811 REQUESTING THE BOARD CF SUPERVISORS TO INSTITUTE ENGINEERING STUDIES PRELIMINARY TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROPOSED FLOOD CONTROL ZONE FOR RED- WOOD CREEK DRAINAGE AREA PURSUANT TO SAN NATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ACT, seconded by Council- man Herkner and carried unanimously on roll call. Floyd D. Granger regarding the City Selection Committee, Bay Area Pollution Commission. In his report, Councilman Granger stated that Clyde West, the Mayor of San Mateo, was chosen as chairman of the City Selection Committee* Andy Co Byrd of the City of Burlingame was re-elected to succeed himself as the cities' representative on the Pollution Commission. Mr. Byrd has suggested that all local problems dealing with pollution on a local level be referred to him direct, as he believes he can save the ex- pense of state agencies in solving some of these problems. Telegram from Harry H. Weiner suggesting that the "Climate Best by Government Test" sign be moved to Bayshore Highway at either the Harbor Boulevard entrance or the Whipple Avenue entrance. The Magor,, upon approval of the Council, referred this telegram to the City Manager to discuss with the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Herkner asked permission to leave the State for seven days to attend a Red Cross meeting in Kansas. Councilman Granger moved to grant Councilman Herkner permission to leave the State, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried.