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215 Councilman Bury moved that Staff be instructed to make an immediate and thorough investigation for a solution to this problem and report to Council on recommendations as to proposal for construction and financing, seconded by Councilman Petersen. On question, Councilman Granger suggested amending motion to indicate the specific area of the study. Councilman Henderson asked if motion could be tied to her request -- that a report be made on this matter at Study Meeting of July 11th and decision made by Council. Councilman Bury indicated he would prefer a sooner date, but agreed to July 11th. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote. (MINUTE ORDER ¢#66-141) Police Chief reported request also made from schools for continued use of crossing guards for summer program, but stated he would like to study this matter further to see how many corssing guards would be needed, and if it was found to be necessary, he would proceed to place guards. Dr. Paul Young, of Redwood City Civic Association, read a lengthy letter detailing suggestions their Association wished to make concerning the Budget prior to its adop- tion (communication acknowledged and ordered filed) Councilman Granger questioned status of park survey being made by Mr. Winans and was advised of its progress with meetings of Citizens' Committees and proposed final submission to be made to the Council. Mayor Herkner asked that City Manager answer questions asked concerning the Dis- trict Assessor in the Budget for Redwood Shores. City Manager asked that Mr. Reiter be allowed to answer this question. Mr. Reiter stated it was his understanding a budget was not considered a general ledger or cost accounting, but considered a statement of tools that might be available to a General Improvement District to proceed with its functions, and based on this assumption, Council not approving or directing the employment of a District Assessor, but inclusion in the Budget provides the implementation should Council decide to accept recommen- dation.- Mr. N. M. McKenzie, 3470 Michael Drive, asked if funds had been budgeted for acquisition of Friendly Acres Water System. Councilman Henderson questioned aspects of GID 1-64 Budget included in the General Budget and was advised by City Manager of the revisions made and recap which had been submitted with a more definite breakdown of revenue. He also stated Ordinance No. 1128 covering General Improvement Districts required this District be included in the General Budget, as well as the storm drainage, sewer, and water improvement districts, Nos. 1, 2, 3-65. Councilman Henderson questioned change in amount of bonds proposed for sale in Series B of GID 1-64, and was advised by Mr. Reiter of the accounting procedure change and determination to sell more bonds than had been anticipated originally. In answer to questions, City Attorney pointed out that an amendment to Ordinance No. 1128 would still be necessary in the matter of approving a District Assessor. Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Rosselli.