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229 Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting Redwood City Council June 3, 1970 7:30 P.M. Community Activities Building Mayor Bury called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilmen Mary W, Henderson, Paul C. Keckley, Herbert G. Petersen, William C. Rhodes, Ray A. Weymouth, Mayor Robert H. Bury, and City Clerk Marian McCrindle. Noted absent was Councilman Dixon Arnett (entered the meeting at 7:46 P.M.). Also noted present were City Manager Howard C. Ullrich, Assistant City Manager Henry V. Burget, Auditor -Accountant Jack Ference, and Personnel Director Alfred Wiers, Mayor Bury stated City Attorney had asked to be excused from the meeting, but would be present for Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. which had been requested for discussion of litigation matters. The proposed $0.29 per $100 assessed valuation increase in tax rate was discussed, as well as other recommended sources of revenue. The utility user tax was discussed at length, and Auditor -Accountant and Assistant City Manager reported briefly on merits of that form of tax, based on observations during a visit to Fresno, where it has been in effect. Council considered various approaches for discussion of the proposed Budget, admittedly difficult in view of the current economic situation. Reluctance to increase the tax rate was expressed, but it was observed that income had declined in several categories, while costs are increasing. There was considerable discussion relating to budgeted reserves. Mayor Bury read into the record a letter received that date addressed to Council, from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palozzalo, 162 Orchard Avenue and signed by eleven additional individuals, objecting to proposed 5% utilities tar, and the increased property tax rate. (Copies to be submitted to Council) Possibility of State legislation prohibiting imposition of utility tax by those charter cities which had not done so prior to January 1, 1970 was mentioned as a factor to be considered. City Attorney indicated he would check status of this legislation. Mayor Bury ordered adjournment to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m, for discussion of litigation matters.