1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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254 - following communications were read: City Attorney's communication to Council dated July 21, 1966. 27 (corrected by Cm. Henderson City Manager's communication to Council dated July 23, 1966. 8/8) Don .Davis, representing Stone & Youngberg, City's financial consultants, communication to City Manager dated July 29, 1966. _--. (For full context of above communications, See City Clerk's Files - GID 1-64 - Marine World) Mayor Herkner asked Assistant City Attorney if his understanding of City Attorney's communication was correctly interpreted as stating that the contracts to be con- sidered on this project by Council this evening are legal contracts, and that the _.. City may enter into the contracts, and if he also agreed these are legal contracts. Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Herkner, for benefit of those present, remarked on the significance of this proposed project and that it had been under intensive negotiations between all parties concerned for almost five years. He further commented on the importance of the proposed Marine World Project to the City of Redwood City and its obvious bene- fits, such as economic stability and national identity for our community of this highly desirable recreational facility which would lend impetus to the progressive development of the entire Greater City Area. Mayor Herkner acknowledged some of those present who would make statements later, as Assemblyman Carl Britschgi, T. Louis Chess, Chairman of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and introduced and welcomed prominent visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Black, Mrs. Balck in particular being noted as Miss Shirley Temple. Assemblyman Britschgi urged Council's favorable action to establish this very worthwhile project for benefit of whole area. He pointed out the actions which had been taken by the State Legislature to insure the safety of public money in this development, and his gratification of Council's capable stand in providing full protection for their community, and of their endeavors to help bring a project of this quality and magnitude to this area. T. Louis Chess, Chairman of San Mateo County Board of Super- visors, expressed County Supervisors' gratification in the achievement of Council and Staff for successful conclusion of this project which will mean so much to the City of Redwood City and County of San Mateo, and assured all parties concerned of their wholehearted cooperation to achieve success in this project. City Manager introduced the following representatives from the American Broad- casting Company: Mr. Alfred R. Schneider, Vice President of American Broadcasting Company, and personal representative of Mr. Simon B. Seigel, Executive Vice - President of their Company, complimented Council on having one of the most competent and brilliant City Managers he had ever en- countered in his fifteen years of experience as chief negotiator of their Company. Mr. Schneider outlined briefly the complexities of deal that made negotiations most important for all concerned and to insure success of the project. _ Mr. Schneider introduced the following who would be a part of the project and had helped to bring project to this point: Mr. David Sacks, Vice President KGC Mr. Brad Baruh, General Manager of Marine World Mario Guidano, Architect for Marine World Philip S. Enrlich, Sr., Attorney City Manager presented Mr. Sheldon Allen, President of Leslie Salt Company.