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ti at Kennedy School . Assistant City Manager responded that this had to do with major work , rather than maintenance . City Manager noted there were provisions in the City- Schools agreement , and that the City provides maintenance only to a certain point . It was his feeling that the schools will have to consider maintaining their ground themselves . Recreation , City Manager noted under the heading, "Youth Program " , allocation should be changed to $159, 058 ; " Swim Pool Programs " reduced to $67 , 153 , and "Recreation Building Services " increased to $ 116 , 283 . Reference to Alfred Morton Community Park on Page 89 was noted by Council , with request it be changed to Red Morton Community Park as had been established by Council Resolution . Park and Recreation Commissioners James Knecht , Larry Schenck and Frank Guida were present , and concern was indicated regarding the Police Youth Club , which had been discussed earlier by Council . Initially there was some misunderstanding on the part of Mr . Knecht , and City Manager reviewed some of the comments made earlier for the benefit of the Commissioners . Mr . Guida indicated he had observed decline in the original concept of the Club to have police officers work with youth on a voluntary basis . He agreed that a full time officer assigned to the Club was costly . He indicated the Club is in process of reorganization . Library . City Manager responded to question by Council to advise that it is proposed to buy the building in which Personnel occupies space , which would provide space for additional library activities . Water System . In response to question concerning the term, " in lieu " , by Vice -Mayor Henderson, City Controller explained that if City had a private water system, it would be collecting property tax on facilities and franchise tax in lieu of business license . City Manager explained some of the advantages of a municipally owned utility , citing Palo Alto as an example . Sanitary Sewers . Mayor Keckley recalled concern expressed earlier by City Manager regarding time spent by City to maintain sewer laterals , and inquired whether it was intended to propose a change as to City ' s responsibility . City Manager advised this would be studied during the year , and a report made later . He wanted to determine whay Redwood City was different in this respect from other cities , whether the percentage of problems due to tree roots justified the procedure , and other favors . City Controller explained that the reason for the increase in salaries was that this had formerly been in Street Maintenance , but now was in the proper account . 5_ 13 -72 Adj . Reg . Mtg . Budget