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234 Planning are allocated by the Federal Government on a per capita basis and in order for the population living within incorporated areas to be counted in the allocation, it is necessary for each city to pass a resolution authorizing the County ( through RPC ) to engage in County-wide planning for the area within its incorporated limits . It was also stated that since the deadline for 701 application is approaching , these resolutions were needed by the end of January . Councilman Petersen questioned amount of funds involved for this consultant work , extent of work to be done at this point . He also indicated his customary stand in general opposition of Federal grants as loss of local control usually implied . City IVhnager advised amount of funds involved evidently not even known by County at this point from his discussions with them , but that it was indicated if less than a total acceptance by cities , that the amount of the 701 grants for which County would be eligible based on population was received , then grant would be much less than if all accepted . Planning Director also indicated amount of funds not known at this point , but that it was a fact that before the Regional Planning Committee could apply for funds , it was necessary to have the concurrence of cities within the County so this application could be made . Councilman Keckley , as Council ' s representative to the Regional Planning Committee , also stated amount of coots not known, since on a per capita basis , but that concurrence by the City on this request would give them the capacity and possibility of cooperating with Redwood ' City for planning , if necessary . At this point , no regional park planning is in progress , and only known pur- chase being discussed is Greco Island , which is not in Redwood City , but ad- jacent thereto . Councilman Henderson approved of granting request made by County Regional Planning Committee , as City would benefit from a County-wide General Plan , and felt costs would be reported at another time . Mayor Bury also expressed his reasons for favoring City ' s approval of this request and noted various County-wide planning that would be involved and beneficial to cities , such as transportation , airport improvements , etc . Further discussion held concern- ing Federal Grants . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Petersen voting no . Councilman Keckley , as Council representative on the Regional Planning Committee , asked that Council indicate their stand on the By-Laws amendment which had T _ been submitted to Council , also , even though action not requested , so that he would be in a position to vote on the amendment . After a reading of the amendment , Councilman Rosselli moved to accept recommendation of Regional Planning Committee regarding amendment proposed to the By-Laws , seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried , Councilman Petersen voting no . ( MINUTE ORDER #69- 11 ) MY 3 .69