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� 3 Mr . Trout , Member of State Land Commission , expressed his appreciation of the good communication which had been established over the past several weeks and stated his regrets that it had not been possible to make this contact earlier due to pending litigation and negotiations . He noted his one point in answer to concerns expressed , specifically by Councilman Norris relating to grantor ' s "reserved rights " that there was no limitation for ultimate assigning to City these rights . Mr . Trout noted Mayor Keckley ' s first letter stating City ' s views were on file and hoped that it would be followed by a second letter , as recommended , with more detailed concerns of the City . Neil Smith , of Mobil Oil Estates (Redwood ) felt it was implied any of " rights reserved " for grantor , would pass on to the City in due course of time . Councilman Norris moved that authorization be given to Mayor for writing a letter to State Lands Commission indicating the events which had taken place since August 30th , and urging the changes in the transaction documents which the City was desirous of achieving, without any particular reference to the substance of the proposed transactions , seconded by Councilman Leipzig and carried . Vice Mayor Henderson advised that Mayor Keckley was aware of this recommendation and had approved . (MINUTE ORDER #73 - 130 ) COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS : Councilman Rhodes moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for William J . Price , as Member of the Planning Commission , term expiring June 1976 , seconded by Council - man Norris and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #73 -131 ) Vice Mayor Henderson announced that appointment of Park and Recreation Commis - sioner would be held for one week in order all of Council might be present . (Memo 9/24/73 ) CONSENT CALENDAR : (a ) Consideration for adoption of Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance relating to General Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments , continued by motion made earlier in the meeting , to direct a re -opening of this public hearing on November 5th . (b) Councilman Norris moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO , 1579 AMENDING SECTIONS 2 . 27 . 2 AND 2 . 27 . 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO RATES OF RE- IMBURSEMENT AND ACCOUNTING FOR REIMBURSEMENT, RESPECTIVELY OF CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES , seconded by Councilman Williams , and carried on roll call vote , Councilmen Leipzig , Norris , Rhodes , Williams , and Vice Mayor Henderson voting yes , Councilman Weymouth voting no , and Mayor Keckley being noted absent , ( c ) Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO . 1580 AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO , 1580 AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO , 1556 , ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND RELATING TO POSITIONS FILLED BY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT . Vice Mayor Henderson , on behalf of Mayor Keckley and Council , stated that this Ordinance had been introduced at Council meeting of August 27th , after an Executive Session of Council , during which each Council Appointee ( City Manager , City Attorney , City Controller , City Treasurer - Collector , and City Clerk) was considered for a merit increase , and Ordinance includes , therefore , a 7% increase to the City Manager , and 5% increase to all other Council Appointees . Vice Mayor stated this action by Council intended to express apprecia- tion of their feeling of pride and support for outstanding quality of work produced by these Appointees ; and that action by Resolution at meeting of August 27th , also included ap - • • proval of an additional one week vacation annually to the City Manager . Motion seconded by Councilman Leipzig , and carried unanimously on roll call vote , Mayor Keckley being noted absent . 9/17/73 Reg . Mtg .