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220 had repeatedly brought recognition in the past to the City with its outstanding Soccer, that the sport was a tough one requiring the best, and that the game is rapidly gaining in popularity. The Team was scheduled shortly to compete in two tournaments, one in British Columbia and the other in Los Angeles. The Mayor then presented to Mr. Sundquist a Proclamation, setting aside the week of June 7 through June 13 as Youth Soccer Week, and urging citizens of Redwood City to support the participants in the West Coast Soccer Championship Games, and support for and attendance at exhibition soccer match on June 13 at Sequoia High School. Mayor Bury presented Certificate of Distinguished Service to James Coffis, retiring member of Park and Recreation Commission, with expressions of appreciation in recognition of his contributions to the Commission. Loyalty Oath was then administered by the City Clerk to newly appointed Parlc and Recreation Commissioners James Knecht (reappointed) and Frank Guida, and to Mynin Wong, reappointed to Board of Building Review, who were then presented by Mayor Bury with Certificates of Appointment. (Gordon Hanson, reappointed as a, member of Board of Building Review was unable to be present.) Councilman Arnett referred to the forthcoming soccer tournament in British Columbia, and moved to request that Staff investigate the feasibility of financial participation by the City, seconded by Councilman Henderson. City Manager noted previous similar situations in which the City had contributed, such as for the World Women's Softball Championship, that such contribution would be appropriate if that was Council's desire, and that provision is made in the budget in the Community Promotion Fund. There was discussion concerning question of an appropriate amount, and Councilman Weymouth, after determining the date of anticipated trip was June 26, recommended the item be continued for one week (June 8, 1970). Council commented on expected cost to travel for the team, and noted fund-raising efforts are being conducted. Mayor Bury stated the matter would be on the June 8 agenda for report from Staff, and for action. (Memo 6-2-70) It was also his feeling that any action the Council might take should be recognized as supplementary to, and not primary basis for, the fund-raising campaign.