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366 Henderson reported on concern of State regarding seismic safety of older buildings and possible legislation which might become more stringent . In concluding discussion , Planning Commissioners requested that they be again given another opportunity in the near future to meet with Council to discuss more matters of concern , which date was scheduled for June 19th . Recess for five minutes ordered at 10 : 30 A . M . Park and Recreation Commission : Chairman Larry Schenck , stated their Commission interested in what Council desired in way of open space for Redwood City in any specific areas , since it seemed Commission only made recommendations on their own . Mayor Keckley acknowledged Council ' s interest in maintaining open space but did depend on Commission ' s expertise as to recommendations for placing of park areas , types of development with new techniques . He noted , however , any recom- mendation coming before the Council took on a different aspect when decisions to be made for community as a whole , priorities involving funding for other capital improvements in the City , and the ever present effect on the tax rate . Councilman Leipzig stated she had been pleased to note the recommendations in the 1973-74 Budget by the Planning Commission , and asked if there had been any more suggestions for use of Hetch Hetchy right of way strip through the City . Commissioner. Knecht reminded in the area of Poplar and Ebener Streets , a group of residents some years ago presented a detailed plan of a park area which Staff had assisted in , but it had not been included in the Budget of that year , nor had been pursued since . He felt , however , that an overall planning concept should be maintained for this right of way . City Manager stated it was an opportune time for planning of whole right of way , since all permits had been lifted during period new pipeline had been installed . It was noted only permanent lease held by tennis club and park development at Linden and Park Streets , donated mainly by efforts of a civic group . Council questioned recent presentation made to Council for planning of a specific area of right of way and evidenced majority protest exhibited of those residents present and adjacent to proposal of portion depicted . Full scope of how survey conducted in planning stages described and feeling that majority were interested in development of the area , but that only those few attended in protest didn ' t portray whole attitude , since 70% of over 200 contacted in survey had favored the development . It was noted further planning would entail meetings in the various areas with residents to get more specifics for incorporating recommendations toward a Master Plan of park system . 5/5/73 Adj . Reg . Mtg .