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67 Mayor Jenkins thanked Council for the opportunity todiscuss the proposal, and intro- duced Attorney Jim Morton, a member of the subcommittee on County Water Agencies. whose services to the group have been voluntary, and who advised Council that he would see that any questions submitted either to Mayor Jenkins or himself regarding the proposed agency would be answered, and that he recognized the concerns expressed by Council. Vice Mayor Petersen stated that on Mayor Bury's return, the provisions of the pro- posed agreement should be set as an agenda discussion item so that the Mayor can begin work on behalf of the City. (Memo 1/6/70) Discussion of "TOPICS" program. (Traffic Operations Program for Increasing Capacity and Safety) City Manager read his report, wherein it was stated Staff had been directed by Council of December 8, 1969, to review the program and make recommendations, To qualify for TOPICS funds, an area -wide plan is required which justified and documents an area -wide improvement plan. The County proposed to pay 50% of the local share of the study cost, with participating cities sharing the remaining 50%. Redwood City's share would not be expected to exceed $4,400, and Section 2106 and 2107 Gas Tax Funds may be utilized for City's share of the area -wide study. Staff recommended that City participate in the County -wide study. Recommendation is that motion be made by Council to direct the City Manager to respond to County Engineer indicating approval of participation. The County Board of Supervisors had author- ized the County Engineer to contact the various city councils to determine interest in participation. City Manager explainehat the plan would provide the cities with funding mechanism to develop optimum road networks, and cited benefits such as several areas where Redwood City could be connected, and alternatives to present railroad crossings, as well as where problems are developing on Woodside Expressway. Council briefly discussed the program, and it was determined there is no indication as to length of time involved in conducting the study, and that it is not known who would perform the study, but based on estimated costs, it is presumed a consulting engineering firm would be engaged. County is to act as coordinating agent. Councilman Rosselli moved to direct the City Manager to respond to the County Engineer, indicating Council's approval of participation in the proposed area -wide TOPICS plan, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. (MINUTE ORDER # 70-2) Exchange of real property interests in the vicinity of Vera Avenue and Block 4, Jefferson Acres Subdivision, This exchange of real property was authorized by Council action of February 5, 1968, in approving certain exceptions on a subdivision (lot 32, Block 4, Jefferson Acres Subdivision) being developed by owners, J. E. McCarthy & Sons, Inc. Auditor - Assessor's statement of equal value of the properties is on file. City Attorney briefly reviewed the background of this transaction.