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332 Presentation of Redwood City Jaycees' proposed "Race Relations a, Concern for Free Enterprise". Mayor Bury indicated that Mr. Harry Walls, of the Jaycees, was present and had expressed desire to be heard. His letter, along with agenda of planned program, had been furnished to Council. - Mr. Walls stated that the Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Jaycees, supported the race relations program. He advised that the program would be presented on August 26th in the Little Theater, Veterans Memorial Building in Redwood City — Councilman Petersen moved to support the proposal and indicate willingness to individually respond, seconded by Councilman Arnett. Council questioned in what way Council could assist in encouraging participation on the part of the community, and Mr. Wall advised that their group intended to try to approach fifteen or twenty organizations to get financial support. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-145) Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1464 REPEALING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION, RESERVING THE DIVISION HEADING OF SAID DIVISION 2; AMENDING SECTIONS 25.3, 25.4 and 25.15 OF SAID CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION SHALL INCLUDE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING; AND REPEALING SECTION 25.17 OF SAID CODE REQUIRING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAINTAIN A SEPARATE PARK AND RECREATION ACCOUNT, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Keckley expressed concern that Park and Recreation Commission will carry out the same rules and regulations as to governing and regulating the building as under the Veterans Memorial Commission. City Attorney noted that it was legally established in the ordinance that priorities given were the same and must be adhered to by the Park and Recreation Commission. Mayor Bury indicated that copies would be made of the several organizations presently using the building. Councilman Petersen advised of formation of a special Council committee which _ had been appointed by the Mayor, comprising Councilmen Henderson and Rhodes, and himself, who would be meeting, if possible, on August 6th to review the points made, and hoped to have a report back to Mayor Bury at that time. Mr. Paul Tessendorff, 45 Claremont Avenue, questioned who would be responsible for the maintenance of the building.