1966 277-282.12 _ 8-22 cont. to 9-12-1966

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questioning, pointed out her q g, p que-s tions had already been thoroughly answered in written response to her communication to the Planning Commission covering these same points, and expressed his disapproval of her repetitious questioning. He further suggested personal inspection of records available at the City Hall would provide her with accurate information. Councilman Henderson asked whether there was a more specific engineering plan- ning plat covering Marine World layout which showed earth work and shaping necessary to produce internal waterways and pads. Mr. Reiter advised specific drawings were underway but was hesitant about offering same for general release at this point as they were not prepared by DMJM, but stated they could be examined at their office. Dr. Young, President of Redwood City Civic Assn., questioned City's condemning private property to be ultimately used for benefit of private organization, and referred to newspaper article stating City's procedures "vague" and "shoddy" or 'slip shod." City Attorney stated he had commented earlier on this point that lands being acquired are easements and rights of way for public use and will remain open for public purposes. Mayor Herkner indignantly refuted Dr. Young's implica- tions and reported he had attended a similar marine operation in San Diego, witnessing the tremendous attendance. He stated the Marine World project proposed for Redwood Shores was to be a bigger and newer type of operation which should tremendously benefit our area. Motion seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5138 AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CERTAIN DREDGING, FILL AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THE VICINITY OF BELMONT SLOUGH AND THE REDWOOD PENINSULA, seconded by Councilman Keckley. On question, Councilman Henderson questioned levee construction and heights shown on plans. Mr. Reiter advised of the two types of dikes to be constructed because of the nature of the soil and detailed further their construction. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. Councilman Granger moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1263 FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AS REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1966-1967, TO PAY THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FALLING DUE AND BECOMING PAYABLE DURING SAID FISCAL YEAR TOGETHER WITH THE INTEREST THEREON, TO MAINTAIN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY DURING SAID FISCAL YEAR, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE RETIREMENT PLANS, AND FIXING AND LEVYING THE TAX RATE THEREFOR, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried unanimously on roll call vote. City Manager announced a Resolution had been prepared for Council action at the suggestion of the Staff of BCDC indicated Council's approval of Belmont Slough as a public recreational waterway and authorizing City Manager to make such applications as may be necessary to permit the processing of applications with the BCDC. Resolution read in full for benefit of Council and those in attendance.