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200 Council questioned whether relocation of the storm warning flag would make it more difficult to see from launching area, and City Manager advised the mast is 30 feet high and so should be possible to see the signals from it, He added that relocated electrical services will be underground, and it had been indicated revenue from the restaurant might be used to underground all utilities along the berm. Motion carried on roll call vote. Presentation of Master Plan - Community Park. Councilman Henderson suggested, because of the lateness of the hour, and the importance of a detailed presentation and discussion, that it might be well to request postponement of the presentation. Park and Recreation Commissioner Jack Stuart expressed briefly the hope that the matter could proceed tonight, and advised that Mr. Sue, of Ribera & Sue, Landscape Architects, was prepared to make presentation. John Sue, of Ribera & Sue, began his comments noting that his firm has been working with the Park Staff, and Park and Recreation Commission and that the plan has approval of both Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions. Two schematics were displayed, illustrating short-range and long-range proposals, which he explained was done because many parcels were in private hands, or in lease ownership, or otherwise not in City ownership. He described the draft proposal copies of which had been provided to Council, point -by -point. He indicated some of the areas in the 34 acre complex on which facilities existed on leased property. He described the area as it exists, and the buildings and their functions, then proceeded to discuss the plans for development. Park and Recreation Commissioner Stuart noted that his Commission had gone through a number of plans, and noted what had been accomplished for the Park, such as elimination of a street which once went through it; utilization of Hetch- Hetchy property; addition of more than five acres, which increases the Park to 38 to 39 acres. He commented on recommendations for land acquisition. It was his hope there would be a firm go-ahead from the Council. Council discussed the Jenks and Adamson estimate of $177,000 for culverting creek and according to City's bond counsel, this would be a permitted use of bond funds. Councilman Arnett indicated he would like a report reflecting needs in other areas, as well as this one for use of bond funds, (Memo 5-13-70) Councilman Henderson felt Council should not take action tonight, and moved the matter be set for public hearing in three weeks, seconded by Councilman Rhodes. Councilman Arnett felt Council should get to a decision on creek improvement portion of the plan as soon as possible. Councilman Henderson indicated she had intended the creek discussion should be considered part of the public hearing, noting the great interest by the community in every section of the creek. Mayor Bury felt the creek should be considered as a separate matter for discussion. Concern was expressed for giving approval, then finding it was not possible to do this year. City Manager indicated it was felt they have a reasonable estimate of costs of what projects outstanding will amount to, as well as estimate of cost of culverting.