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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Christina Sutherland, Executive Director of Shelter Network of San Mateo County (101-03) Mayor La Berge announced that Christina Sutherland was unable to attend the Council Meeting and this item would be postponed until November 18, 1991. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Bury announced that at the end of the Meeting he would move to adjourn in memory of former Port Director Howard Harris, and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m., in the Redwood Chapel, 847 Woodside Road. Councilman Bury recalled Mr. Harris' distinguished service to Redwood City. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Dr. Jeffrey Filippi presented slides on the reconstruction of the old Redwood City Archway Sign, "Cl imate Best by Government Test." (301-20) Dr. Filippi, member of the Civic Cultural Commission, presented slides on the old Redwood City Archway Sign, describing the history of the archway, and its significance to the community, and asked Council for endorsement for this project. Dr. Filippi advised that the $100,000 this project would cost could be included in the Redevelopment Agency "Entry Features" budget and suggested the sign be installed at 2600 Broadway, at El Camino Real. In response to Council questions, City Manager Smith described the Entry Feature Program, advised that Council had authorized an urban designer to work on a comprehensive program for entry features, and the stated budget of $500,000 is only a working figure. MIS: Claire/Murray to endorse the restoration of the archway sign project and direct staff to include it in their study of Entry Features at the location suggested, Sequoia High School across from the entrance to Broadway Council discussed the sense of identity the Archway sign bestows on the City; the endorsement of a concept or endorsement of this restoration project; endorsement of project, but no commitment of funds, nor endorsement of contractor, nor materials; logical placement of archway sign; urban designer to consider every proposal and make recommendations to Council; and funding from other sources. Discussion centered on the location of the new archway sign. Originator of motion, Councilman Claire suggested an amendment to the motion to eliminate reference to a specific location, and seconder Councilman Murray agreed. MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 Page No. 396 Regular Meeting Minutes November 4, 1991 Page 4 ,--~-, - ------- ---- ---- --- --- --- - -- -- ---- - - - ,-