1966 301-328 _ 9-26 cont. to 10-24-1966

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312 Councilman Henderson requested City Manager to explain to public what this adjourned meeting would be about, City Manager stated this meeting would concern Blemont Slough, in regard to Marine World and stated Staff has meeting with BCDC Staff and other interested persons in attempt to work out differences and arrive at a solution, and the Council meeting will be for the purpose of reviewing the City's position in this matter. Dr. Paul Young appeared to state that the Redwood City Civic Association is not against Marine World, that they would like to see the Marine World project go through. Mayor Herkner asked Mr. Young to write letter to this effect to the BCDC before the Thursday meeting and let them know how Association feels. Councilman Rosselli requested Dr. Young's comments be made a part of the record and also that they be used by City Manager in his presentation before the Commission. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. (Memo 10/4/66) HELEN C. MOORE, City Clerk Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting Redwood City Council October 5, 1966 8:00 P. M. Police Building Classroom ROLL CALL: The following were noted present: Councilmen Robert H. Bury, Floyd D. Granger, Mary W. Henderson, Paul C. Keckley, Herbert G. Petersen, John S. Rosselli, Mayor Sidney D. Herkner and City Clerk Helen C. Moore. Also noted present were City Manager Howard C. Ullrich, City Attorney Richard E. Gardella, Assistant City Manager Henry V. Burget, Planning Director Ken Schroeter, Deputy Police Chief Ted Moudakas, and Senior Stenographer Sandra Penticuff. Meeting called to order by Mayor Herkner at 8:10 p.m. City Manager reported that an agreement has been reached with BCDC Staff that will result in a favorable Staff recommendation for both "A" and "B" Dredging. They expressed their intention to report to the BCDC Commission at meeting of October 6th, a favorable recommendation on "A" dredge, which will permit us to proceed immediately with this phase of Marine World project. City will submit applica- tion for "B" dredge; BCDC Staff will recommend favorably to the Commission, and start the necessary procedures. City Manager stated he has outlined the commitments made in negotiations, and City Attorney has prepared a resolution setting them forth. This settlement goes along with County plan and would provide for meeting BCDC requirements for access and com- pensation for ecological damage which might occur because of "B" dredge. The Reso- lution provides for County and City to each contribute $50,000. The Manager contacted M. Waltman and Phillip Erhlich of ABC; requested from them authorization to release $25,000 previously committed by the City for amenities at the entrance of Marine World, and use this money as a portion of City's $50,000 to match County's contribution. City Staff will meet with BCDC Staff October 6th at 11 a.m. to review their report prior to the Commission meeting, City Manager pointed out that water access is necessary for Marine World project to move ahead, If Council approves recommendation, City will utilize $25,000 previously