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132 to participate, but that subsequently, it appeared they preferred to withhold ap- proval in order to explore the broader aspects, particularly in health services facilities, and with the view of establishing them in a more central location. The recreational aspects were discussedo and the Planning Director advised that — while Federal grant would not permit the funds to be used for a recreation center, that feature could be incorporated in the complex along with other facilities. He also noted that Menlo Park had already filed an application for a two-thirds grant. It was felt by Councilman Rosselli that the matter of deadline was important in order to have the application filed in time to make the priority list, to avoid the funds being allocated to another application, but agreed that all aspects, including legal ramifications, should be covered. Appearing to appeal for support of the City to proceed with the facilities: Dave Walker, 581 Pine Street, referred to brief discussion on recrea- tion facilities and their efforts to plan so that each room can support each kind of facility. He stated also that in order to qualify the area for the grant, the figure was based on 1964 poverty level income test, and noted that despite cost of living increases, that is still the basis they are dealing with. Zema Francis, 904 Cleveland, Member of the Board of Directors, PROBE, informed Council they are badly in need of the facilities, citing need for child care center to assist working mothers, facilities for medical care for elderly, many of whom must now travel long distances, and often are physically unable to walk; need for baby care center. She stated there was nothing in the area of the kind. She informed Council of the PROBE clothing depot and how she and hundreds of others had benefitted from it; however, the present depot is housed in a building that is up —` for sale. She added they would be grateful for clothing contributions suitable for all ages. Councilman Rosselli moved to accept the report and to ask Staff to submit a report relative to legal and financial considerations, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-47) Councilman Keckley moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO, 1447 APPROPRIATING $35,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WOODSIDE ROAD, seconded by Councilman Roselli and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt ORDINANCE N0, 1448 APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR HARBOR BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS: AND, $81,000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BAL- ANCE OF SEWER FUND TO PROVIDE FOR SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND RELATED FACILI- TIES TO SERVE MUNICIPAL MARINA AND PORT AREA, seconded by Councilman Henderson _ and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent. DAMAGE CLAIM of David F. Chaves, 747 2nd Avenue, for property damages alleged to have been caused by a City manhole cover, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Weymouth, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-48) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Nos. 76916 to 77057, inclusive, totaling $298,269.06, approved on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried.