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270 Motion carried on roll call vote. Councilmen Arnett and Keckley noted absent. Councilman Henderson requested that in the future when Staff brings additional plans and specifications, Council be provided with maps, as well as information regarding trees. (Memo 6-16-70) Request for reduction of retention by 50% in the Marlin Subdivision No. 2 contract with Hood Corporation, provided that remaining progress payments retain 10% of completed construction. Staff report stated no liens or claims had been filed against the contractor and that surety had been advised and is agreeable to the request. Contractor had withdrawn an offer on a change order funded by Leslie Properties, but agreed to reinstate if City allows the reduction in the retention. Staff recommended approval by Council, but consider this a special case and should not be deemed a precedent. Staff responded to questions by Council to advise that the present retention amounts to approximately $60,000, and 500 of that is proposed to be released. Mr. Allen detailed the requested action, stating the amount is $62,000, proposed to be reduced to $31,000. At the end of the job, the amount of the retention fund would be approximately 6.5%. A change order amounting to about $12,000 was delayed in resolvement because of other work over which contractor had no control, involving extension of service for telephone and television cable. The contractor's work has been excellent, and there is a letter on file from the surety indicating no jeopardy to payment of the performance bond. Councilman Weymouth moved to approve reduction of retention by 50% in the Marlin Subdivision No. 2 contract with Hood Corporation, provided that remaining progress payments retain 10% of completed construction, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-109) Report and recommendation of Legislative Committee was presented by Councilman Henderson, Chairman, of matters referred by Council to the Committee, as well as matters pending before the State Legislature. The Committee met on June 10, 1970, and their recommendations are as follows: 1. Referrals by Council or Staff; (a) Vista Points. Resolutions of Portola Valley and Half Moon Bay had urged State Highways Commission direct that design of vista points be included as standard procedure in preparation of freeway and scenic highway plans. Committee concurred in this position and recommends Council adopt a resolution of similar intent. A draft resolution proposed by the Committee for adoption was submitted to Council. (b) San Mateo County Ocean Frontage. Council had referred to Committee a, letter from City of Pacifica urging support of their resolution requesting Governor to declare 3