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_-_ __. 195 K . B . Towne , Towne Motor Company , indicated he favored beautifying the City, particularly the parts that people passing through see , but there should be respect for those who have businesses along El Camino . He felt that elimination of curb parking would be an obstacle for businesses , particularly for auto dealers . Mr . L . T . Maule , operator of a barber shop on El Camino Real , said if parking is eliminated , it would destroy businesses . Mock Wong , of El Camino Typewriter Co . , ex - pressed concern regarding acquisition of property for the improvements . City Manager noted that this was not intended as a public hearing , and that staff was at this stage asking for permission to have hearings on planning, and this concern would be part of those discussions . He advised Mr . Wong , in response to question , that there would be alternative plans presented . Mr . Dave Geery , A - 1 Glass , expressed hope that Council would approach the proposal with caution , and felt if done as planned , El Camino would become a nice clean thoroughfare through Redwood City to other shopping areas , Councilman Weymouth pointed out that Council was authorizing Staff to proceed with informational meetings , and on the basis of those , to make further recommendations . During those studies , the actual situation involved with merchants would be brought out . Councilman Weymouth moved to authorize Staff to proceed as recommended , seconded by Councilman Leipzig and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #72 - 186 ) Proposed improved League of California Cities Service Program and accompanying dues increase , League of California Cities was proposing to expand and improve their services for the cities of the State of California , and as a result thereof , the Board of Directors had proposed an increase in dues schedule in order to provide for increased costs . The matter would be the subject of discussion and decision at the annual League of California Cities conference in Anaheim the week of October 16th , and action by Council was required prior to the conference , Mayor Keckley noted that detailed report by City Manager , along with report of the proposed improved service and schedule of dues increase , had been provided to Council . He spoke in favor of the proposal for improved service , and nod Redwood City ' s dues would go from $2 , 165 to $3 , 248 , and that there had been no increase since 1968 . 10/9/72 Reg . Mtg .