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o1 a policy direction to City Manager , Council would not be interested in pursuing with the State the development of this park , seconded by Councilman Rhodes . At suggestion of Vice -Mayor Henderson , motion was amended by maker of the motion to include the fact that primary interest was in pursuit of a State College , and seconded . Mayor Keckley indicated his opposition to the motion, feeling that it would close doors , and that discussions should continue with the State . He believed that there may be a lengthy time before the area is developed into a major college . Councilman Leipzig concurred and felt that parks were needed . After additional discussion motion carried , Councilman Leipzig and Mayor Keckley voting no . (MINUTE ORDER 72 - 11n ) City-Wide Hiking , Riding and Bicycle Trails . It was recommended that Planning , and Parks and Recreation Departments and Commissions be requested to review and make recommendations regarding use of San Francisco Water Dept . right of way for hiking , riding and bicycle trail system . A member of the audience questioned why there were no recommenda - tions for facilities for motorcycles and mini bikes , and felt these should be considered so as to take these vehicles out of residential areas and provide supervision . City Manager responded there had been suggestions , and a possible private development at Bayside . Councilman Norris noted that the area of the oxidation ponds in Redwood Shores was drawing mini bikes and motorcycles , and felt the problem will exist whether provisions are made or not . In the discussion , Acting Recreation Director advised Council of a Bill by Assemblyman Z ' Berg whereby registration by cities of off- street vehicles , including mini bikes , the city would get $4 . 00 back for development of trails , and if each city pooled its funds through the County, there could be a joint development of facilities . It was estimated there were approximately 250 , 000 vehicles in the County , which would amount to a substantial amount of money from registrations . Mayor Keckley ordered a ten-minute recess at 10 : 50 a . m . Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements . 1972 --73 budget recommendation. would provide for allocation of * 17 , 000 for monitoring stations . There was inquiry from the audience concerning odor from the treatment plant , and it was noted that recently the digester unit had been cleaned and this problem had been alleviated considerably since then . Storm Drain Improvements . City Manager advised the proposals would be funded from remaining GID funds , and balance from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Funds . In addition to Cordilleras Creek and Catch Basin Siphon Conversions , it was proposed to convert storm drain grates where they are hazardous to bicycles within the 1973 -71+ year , in anti - 6- 17 -72 Adj . Reg . Mtg .