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406 (b ) Authorization for expenditure and suspension of bidding requirements for repairs to Police Boat in excess of $2 , 000 . Approval would require 5/7ths affirmative vote of Council . ( Report was submitted to Council . ) (MINUTE ORDER NO . 73-68 ) ( c ) Landscaping Pennant Court , Redwood Shores . There was considerable discussion regarding the priority and extent of landscaping of this particu- lar project and it was indicated that City was making an inventory of such projects , listing them in priority . It was brought out this project was a little different in that it was part of one of the last projects to be done in Redwood Shores which had been approved and accepted by the Council in June , 1970 . As activity was being wound down , the landscaping of this area was simply an oversight . If the subdivision had never been accepted then the recommendation would have been to go back and make the developer finish the job . It was pointed out that perhaps City should keep track of subdivisons and make sure the projects were completed as shown on plans and specifications . Councilman Henderson expressed concern as to why City did not have a level of landscaping along with the listing of landscaping priorities , since there were other areas that needed attention . City Manager noted that unless the areas were prominent entrance points to the City they should be minimal or conform to the surrounding area . Funds would be available for this particular project from the Streets and Highway Fund of Redwood Shores . Staff report indicated this was in response to Councilts directive for report and recommendation regarding request by Redwood Shores Homeowners ' Association for these improvements , and Staff recommended that the Parks Division be directed to proceed with landscaping with City forces . ( MINUTE ORDER NO . 73-69 ) ( d ) Offer of Mobil Oil Estates , Ltd . RE : Purchase of Motorcycle . ( Report was submitted to Council . ) It was brought out that this Motorcycle would be a so-called " dirt bike " to be used in all areas of the corporate limits of Redwood City where police and fire problems exist and the terrain re- quires such specialized equipment . These would be operated by trained personnel for this specific type of motorcycle riding and equipped with the appropriate safety equipment . Councilman Norris moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6920 ACCEPTING OFFER OF CON- TRIBUTION OF $900 FROM MOBIL OIL ESTATES , LTD . ; APPROPRIATING SAID SUM FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF SPECIAL DEPOSITS FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF MOTORCYCLE, seconded by Councilman Leipzig and carried on roll call vote . 5/21/73 Reg . Mtg .