1966 191-219 6-8 to 6-20-1966 - Laserfiche WebLink

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198 Weed abatement Program was reviewed and the increased costs discussed. The proposed appropriation in Central Services for a small van for use in transporting custodial equipment and supplies was explained. Police Chief Faulstich distributed a revised cost sheet on the "Police Information Network" showing the total cost per month to be $351, with a one-time installation cost of $100. After discussing the possibility that the County would go into the program and contribute toward the costs, the Council agreed not to wait for such a move on the part of the County, but to authorize Staff to include the cost of the service in the Budget for 1966-67. Lloyd Osborne, representing the San Mateo County Governmental Research Institute, stated that the County does have an item in their budget relating to this Information Network. Councilman Rosselli moved to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief for participation in the Network, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-126) In response to Councilman Bury's qustion concerning the classification of Mechanic's Helpers to replace Automotive Servicemen, the City Manager stated that the matter was being considered by the Personnel Board and would be submitted to the City Council. The Park Department budget was studied and the possible effect of Mr. Sterling Winan's report on the park areas of Redwood City was discussed. Councilman Bury suggested that a different design and type of planting in the small parkways and dividing strips, which the Park Department maintains, would make more economical maintenance possible. Councilman Granger suggested that redwood trees be planted wherever possible in Redwood City, and that the existing trees in the tubs on Broadway be replaced by redwood trees, particularly for Centennial Year. In studying the Recreation Department budget it was pointed out that a scoreboard was needed at Hawes Field. Union Cemetery maintenance was discussed with the suggestion that it be made a memorial park. In reviewing the budget for the Veterans Memorial Building, Councilmen Bury and Keckley pointed out the deficiences in the electrical system and the public address system. I City Manager was requested to have these deficiencies corrected, using as a source of funds the existing balance in the Veterans Memorial Building construction fund. (Memo 6/8/66) The expansion of the Schaberg Branch Library was discussed, there being a difference of opinion as to whether or not the estimated $108,000 was excessive for renovation and — expansion. Various suggestions for relocation of the entire facility were offered, but no action taken. All General Fund departmental budgets having been reviewed, the City Manager recapped the changes made so far, and informed the Council that the net decrease amounted to $30,074 (approximately .0237) when applied to the estimated secured assessed valuation). Councilman Granger thereupon moved that the General Fund budget, including the decrease to date, be approved, providing the Staff could make adjustments which would result in an additional .03¢ reduction in the tax rate. Motion seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Under the question, Councilman Henderson stated she was not in favor of