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94 Invitation, Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, 921 Charleston Road, Palo Alto, of 6th Annual Meeting at First Congregational Church, Palo Alto, January 30, 1970. Councilman Rosselli referred to the matter of accessory buildings on parking lots, and also questioned the matter of responsibility of Redwood City on the Woodside Road widening project. City Manager advised that the State is contract- ing the work, and any problems should be brought to their attention to insure that the contractor is made to comply with specifications. Property owners should not be deprived of access, and such problems can be taken up with the State's resident engineer. Landscaping on Woodside Expressway was discussed; The City Manager advising that the State has no plans for landscaping, but intend to use redrock in the medians. The potential for City to acquire tree planting easements is being discussed, although there are no definite indications at this time as to success. It was suggested that lawn in the medians would be more attractive than redrock. Council noted that the contractor on this project appears to be making special effort to do a good job and placing blacktop at the entries of the businesses, and that the project seems to be progressing well. City Manager reported on the bid opening for the Marine Harbor Restaurant Facilities Lease Agreement, which bid was opened that afternoon, submitted by Host International. He advised that the Marina Committee would meet on Thursday at 4:00 P.M., and that a report would be brought to the next Council Meeting. What was envisioned was a Charlie Brown Restaurant, similar to the facilities in Burlingame. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:45 P.M., and at 12:10 A.M. was reconvened. Councilman Rosselli moved to affirm the approval and authority granted to City Attorney concerning Bair Island Station, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER # 70-26) Councilman Weymouth reviewed proposed resolutions pertaining to the offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer, and discussions regarding physically moving the functions of the Treasurer -Collector into one group. He noted the three and one-half months of operating with a shortage in personnel, and stated the City Manager will be receiving requests for additions, help needed in the two depart- ments. Councilman Keckley moved to introduce an ordinance amending Section 2.12 of the Code of the City of Redwood City; and repealing Section 2.12.1 of said Code relating to the consolidation of specified City offices, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 6207 APPOINTING HARRIET DRIVON TO THE CONSOLIDATED OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER AND CITY COLLECTOR, seconded by Council- man Keekley and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Arnett being noted absent. —