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148 Request of Mr. DeWitt C. Warren, 1093 Eden Bower Lane, for abandonment of public utility and wire clearance easements on their property (Lot 19, Block 4, Farm Hill Estates No. 1). According to Staff report, both PG&E and PT&T had consented to the proposed abandonment of easements. Work was completed on relocating the utility lines and required fees deposited. Staff recommended approval of the proposed abandonment. Resolution sets public hearing for April 6, 1970. Councilman Arnett moved to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 6239 OF INTENTION TO VACATE EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES AND WIRE CLEARANCE PURPOSES IN LOT 19, BLOCK 4, "FARM HILL ESTATES N0, 15 REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA", seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried on roll call vote. Councilman Arnett moved to adopt ORDINANCE N0, 1449, APPROPRIATING $578,392 FROM UNAP- PROPRIATED BALANCE OF SEWER FUND, AND $90,183.40 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF 1958 SEWER BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR STRATEGIC CONSOLIDATION SEWERAGE PLAN, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote. Extension of nominat on various Boards and Commiss City Attorney advised of the possibility of submission of resignations prior to that date, because of newly enacted disclosure of assets legislation, causing sufficient vacancies on certain Commissions and Boards to result in lack of a quorum to meet necessary financial obligations. Council discussed the several known indications of such resignations. Councilman Rosselli expressed the opinion that Council should proceed with nominations in the normal manner. Mayor Bury stated that part of the reason for the recommendation to postpone the matter was to allow the newly elected Council to make the selections. Councilman Henderson indicated that in view of the normal length of time required to process the nominations, the short delay would not be significant. Councilman Peter- sen pointed out his concern in finding qualified individuals to fill the facancies that may occur. Motion to extend nominating period to May 1, 1970 made by Councilman Arnett, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried, Councilman Rosselli voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #70-53) DAMAGE CLAIM of Mrs. Ann J. Bresso, 2682 Eaton Avenue, for property damage alleged to have been caused by a tree located on City -owner property, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-54) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Nos. 77058 to 77200, inclusive, in the amount of $221,301.05, approved for payment on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Dorothea Chalmers, 733 Waverley, Palo Alto, expressing apprecia- tion for music in the mini buses. (Copies submitted to Council) Raymond Christensen, 1009 Dodge Drive, in support of State college in Redwood City. (Copies submitted to Council)