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problems obtaining permission for access across neighboring properties, Councilman Weymouth indicated that in view of what had been stated, he felt there had been reasonable compliance, and that a reduction of the amount of the bond was a reasonable request. He therefore moved to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 6274 APPROVING REDUCTION OF AMOUNT OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND - CATV FRANCHISE, seconded by Countilman Keckley. Councilman Henderson indicated her opposition to the motion — and stated her reason to be question of availability of service by the required time. Councilman Keckley explained his second to the motion in recognition of the fact the bond could have been reduced progressively at any time during the course of the installation, which the City chose not to do, and felt if this normal option had been taken, the bond would probably by this time have been reduced to $25,000 as a matter of course. He felt substantial compliance by the firm had been shown. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Keckley, Petersen, Weymouth and Mayor Bury voting yes, Councilmen Arnett, Henderson and Rhodes voting no. Councilman Henderson questioned the technique of billing in advance and Staff was requested to respond. DAMAGE CLAIM of Angelo H. Nicholas'. on behalf of Edward Nicholas, a minor, for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by City -owned playground equipment, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Petersen, seconded by Council- man Weymouth and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-72) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE No.s 77691 to 77840, inclusive, totaling $441,623,95, approved for payment on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Arnett. On question, Couucilman Henderson noted claims relating to Redwood Shores amounting to $350,000 and inquired if rate of spending on the project is to be re-examined. City Manager responded that there was a substantial cutback and that these funds represent pay- ments to DMJM, which are then for the most part paid out by them to Dames and Moore and their contractors. Responding to Councilman Henderson's further comment re- lating to her belief commitment of funds should be re-examined, the City Manager advised that funds had been approved by Council and are obligations that must be met, being payment for work completed under contract with the City. He added there would be no substantial resumption of activity by DMJM until such time as FHA and GAO conflict was resolved. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Telegram from City of Redding, California, urging support of their position of opposition to AB 908 which proposed to I mpose 14% tax on annual gross revenue from retail sales of local public agencies operating electric utility, as being in violation of home rule and erodes municipal resources. (copies submitted to Council) City of Half Moon Bay, urging early construction of State College in Redwood City, and requesting vista point develop- ment be considered as standard freeway design procedure. (Copies sumbitted to Council) Acknowledgment and thanks from Costello family for expressions of sympathy. (copies submitted to Council) John H. Beeger, 167 Hardwick Road, Woodside, re nonconforming sign, 2606 Broadway, and requesting extension of time for com- - pliance. (Copies submitted to Council) Councilman Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Arnett and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. MARIAN McCRINDLE, City Clerk 1