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W Councilman Keckley moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO, 1442, APPROPRIATING SUM OF $3,750 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF BUDGETED RESERVES OF GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MINI PARKS WITHIN CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, seconded by Councilman Arnett and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent. DAMAGE CLAIM of Angelo Pappas, 249 Harrison Street, for damages to automobile and personal injuries alleged to have been caused by City's negligence where street improvements were being installed, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Weymouth, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER # 70-12) Seismic Advisory Board, Councilman Rosselli moved to authorize City Manager to contact available members of the original Board and contract for their services, seconded by Councilman Arnett, Councilman Henderson inquired if there would be an opportunity for Council to review the scope of work under the new contract in advance, then take action relative to the nature of the work in the project, City Manager reported the Board will be asked to consider all points brought up during discussion, as well as data accrued since preparation of the first report. Also that criteria can be furnished to Council before work is begun. He advised that under the previous arrangement, contract was negotiated for consulting fee on a daily basis, there- fore, the criteria established will determine the cost for services, Motion carried, (MINUTE ORDER # 70-13) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, Nos. 75904 to 76039, inclusive, totaling $516,717.52, approved on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Arnett, Councilman Henderson questioned whether travel expense request of Mayor Bury submitted with agenda material was included, and was informed this will appear on the next warrant list. Motion carried, Relative to the matter of two vacancies on the Personnel Board, Councilman Rosselli advised that Edward J. Voss has indicated that due to press of business, he would not be able to accept another term. Councilman Rosselli then nominated Frank Guida, who has previously served an incompleted term on this Board. It was noted that Councilman Henderson had previously nominated Walter Small for reappointment. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr, and Mrs. Frank LaRocca, owners of property at 1425 Kentfield Avenue, suggesting City consider a weekly collection of cuttings free of charge, since outdoor burning of rubbish prohibited as of January 1, 1970, and stating this service is extended to property owners in City of San Mateo and in Santa Clara County, Council recommended this be referred to Staff, together with similar inquiries for investigation and report. Council discussed this matter briefly and it was indicated the impact of the new regulation would not have as great an impact on —. Redwood City as in certain other areas with larger properties involving greater quantities of garden clippings and similar refuse. It was also noted the local