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

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3119 committed to ABC plus $25,000 from the balance of the sales tax, to make up City's contribution to the project. City Manager stated that it has always been the desire of the City to bring desirable activities into Redwood City and stated that money has never been spent at random but it has always been something that Redwood City has needed very badly, for example, Kaiser Hospital, Edgewood Hills College, etc. On this basis, he would strongly recommend that we proceed on the basis outlined in the Resolution and go in good faith to meeting October 6th with BCDC with the full backing of the Council. Mayor Herkner stated that he has sat in with Staff on negotiations during past two weeks and they have been very difficult. He said the Staff has done a tremendous job in coming up with this solution in getting Council assist, which they have indicated they will do. City Clerk read Resolution of Intention concerning the Improvement of Belmont Slough in full for benefit of people in audience. Councilman Petersen questioned Resolution, 4th page, 2nd paragraph and asked that it be corrected from, "That it is the intention of this Council to cooperate with County of San Mateo and to match the amount of the contribution for development of the donated lands as proposed by the City", to read "That it is the intention of this Council to cooperate with the County of San Mateo and to match the amount of the contribution for acquisition or development of the same or other lands as proposed by the County, to a maximum of $50,000." City Manager stated he has no objection to it being corrected and could have "maximum of $50,000" written in. Councilman Petersen asked if this is City or District expenses. City Manager stated it is the City's contribution. Councilman Petersen asked for clarification of page 5 concerning the obligations of Leslie Properties. City Attorney reviewed the State laws governing park and recreation and school sites in subdivisions. City Manager re -affirmed his statement that the Chairman of the Commission, and the BCDC Staff, now favor the granting of the permit. Mayor Herkner asked if it is the Manager's recommendation to the Council that City contribute the $50,000. City Manager answered yes, and believes ABC will agree to release the $25,000 already committed. Councilman Rosselli questioned is this the only route City can take to get job done. City Manager explained that there probably would be other ways; for instance, City could attempt to persuade the BCDC that this development does not conflict with their ideas for development of the Bay area. City Staff feels the negotiated settle- ment is preferable to any other way. Councilman Rosselli questioned will we have to go back to BCDC in the future if these negotiations are settled. City Manager stated yes, possibly in a couple of years, but by that time will have had time to complete the overall general plan.