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166 Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 6267 AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF WHIPPLE AVENUE WITH EL CAMINO REAL, seconded by Councilman Keckley, Staff report indicated the exchange was requested by Southern Pacific, and provides for substitution of a parcel of real property, with easements retained by the City, for a parcel previously conveyed to Southern Pacific in connection with the E1 Camino Real -Whipple Avenue Widening project. In a meeting between the Chairmen of the Franchise Committee and Transportation Committee, staff and representatives of Southern Pacific, this exchange was discussed, along with matters involving improve- ment of the creek which bisects SP property adjacent to the Redwood City passenger terminal, and acquisition of land for construction of a Minibus Terminal. Staff recommended approval of the exchange of property interests. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent. Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO, 6268 ORDERING REFUND OF SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS COLLECTIBLE AS TAXES FOR WEED ABATEMENT PURPOSES, seconded by Council- man Keckley, The Director of Public Works responded to request for clarification as to how the errors were made, advising that some errors were mathematical, others resulted from charged property owners for work done on adjacent property. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent. ACCEPTANCE of Parking Lot Improvements, Community Activities Building, was approved, subject to the usual one year guarantee of workmanship and materials, on motion of — Councilman Arnett, seconded by Councilman Henderson. Project had been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and acceptance was recommended, subject to the usual guarantees. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER x#70-68) Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO, 1450 AMENDING SECTION 37 OF ORDINANCE N09 1445, THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, RELATING TO THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote, Coun- cilman Petersen being noted absent. Councilman Arnett moved to adopt ORDINANCE N0, 1451 APPROPRIATING $120,000 FROM UNAP- PROPRIATED BALANCE OF SEWER FUND, AND APPROPRIATING $303000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BAL- ANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS REVOLVING FUND, AS A LOAN TO THE WATER FUND FOR PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR ACQUISITION OF FRIENDLY ACRES WATER SYSTEM, seconded by Councilman Henderson, Mayor Bury commented on the passing that morning of Mr. Clyde Henry, owner of the Friendly Acres Water Company, and questioned whether this circumstance would affect present action, City Attorney advised that the official action of Council approving the agreement and authorizing execution stood. He added that under California law, the probate court accedes to the position of a decedent, and presumably proceedings will be instituted in probate to administer the estate of Mr. Henry. The Referee in Bankruptcy (Federal Court) and his attorneys will be participating. It was assumed there will be a delay in consummating the transaction, but no major difficulty was foreseen, Factors involved include appointment of an attorney by the estate's executor to represent the heirs, and the extent of that attorney's familiarity with the matter. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent.