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146 Robert S. Rossman, 11 Springdale Way, Redwood City, considered this request an example of his contention at the previous Council meeting that Planned Development Permits zoning amendment would allow circumventing the slope density restrictions, and expressed concern this would happen repeatedly. Mayor Bury gave assurance this was not an automatic procedure. There being no further communications or oral protests, Councilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. Councilman Weymouth moved to introduce Ordinance adding Section 60.13.4 to Ordinance No, 1130, the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, prezoning property located at 250 Upland Road, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Councilman Arnett indicated while the request to prezone a single lot was highly unusual, with the burden of proof for good design being put on the owner, he felt confident he could support the request. Motion carried, Councilman Henderson voting no. Report of Redwood City (General Plan) Citizens' Advisory Committee, on "Goals of Red- wood City", was presented by Andrew Bacigalupi, Chairman. He presented a background of the formation of the group, advising that in May, 1969, numerous volunteer citi- zens met for the first time to set up goals for a better plan for the City. Toward this objective, the group was guided not by whether a thing could be done, but whether it should be done, He described how, during their work, various Task Forces overlapped in some areas of interest and noting varying degrees of disagreement, but in the final overall plan there was unanimous approval. It was felt by the group that the City should be a balanced and viable type of community and residential development should be planned toward preserving ecological balance and open space areas, and stressing diversity, new concepts and a wide range of housing costs. He described other goals as beautification of the downtown area, to tie in with pro- posed Civic Center, and need for an attractive main shopping area; encouraging non-polluting industries, and expansion and better utilization of port and rail connections. He discussed the importance of the bus system and of participation in a regional mass transit system. Additional park facilities were felt to be needed. The.prima.ry ingredient, however, was considered to be stimulation of greater civic pride and consciousness in the citizens. A detailed written report was submitted to Council members, He expressed appreciation to the Planning Staff for their great assistance, Mayor Bury commended the Advisory Group for the time and effort expended in arriving at the recommendations. Councilman Rosselli moved to accept the report of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, seconded by Councilman Henderson, who added the sug- gestion that individual letters of appreciation be sent individual members, who had labored long and hard on behalf of the community. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-57) Discussion of proposed improvements to the Kensington Branch, Stulsaft Branch, and Jefferson Branch of Redwood Creek.