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

Browse Search

827 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call vote. Councilman Henderson requested copies of the draft prospectus for District Assessor for Redwood Shores, GID 1-64, together with proposed time table as submitted to Council for review, be made available to those interested, such as County Offices, Press, Knox Committee, Attorney General's office etc. Mayor Herkner advised copies were available Mayor HerLer at cost set by Ordinance. Coune-rlix.a,a pointed out this item not on Agenda, as did Councilman Rosselli, who (corrected by minutes of November 7, 1966) and moved this discussion be placed on Council's next Agenda of November 7th, seconded by Councilman Granger. On question, Councilman Henderson requested clarification of motion again requesting distribution of the draft prospectus. City Manager advised distribution limited on this document because in draft form only and changes would no doubt be made before presented in final form. Councilman Petersen felt document should be available at charge required, but that only final document should be available to public and press, and motion unnecessary. Councilman Kedr2ey concurred, stating only final document should go to the public. After further discussion motion carried on roll call vote to continue further dis- cussion of this issue to Council meeting of November 7th as an Agenda item, Coun- cilman Bury, Granger, Henderson, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting yes, Councilmen keckley & Petersen voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #66-217) Councilman Granger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5176 BEING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ADOPTION OF A RECREATION ELEMENT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY. City Manager recommended this procedure to initiate action for the preparation of a park and recreation element of the General Plan based on the Winans report and the previously approved Redwood Shores plan, and thereby setting a definite time schedule for its inclusion into the General Plan. City Manager stated the Winans Report, the Park & Recreation element of Shores, and the 1951 City Plan will all be considered, and getting this element processed will put the City in the position to apply for Government Funds through Open Space Program. Councilman Henderson questioned financial aspects if economic study to be made as part of proposal and recommendation. City Manager advised financial aspect had been determined to be an administrative function rather than a Planning function. Motion seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote. Consideration of Weed Abatement Ordinance. City Manager advised proposed revised ordinance provided for a more adequate method of notification to property owners involved in the weed abatement program and affords an opportunity for persons to voice any objections to the Council during a formal public hearing; statements of expenses proposed to be assessed for weed abatement to be mailed not later than 10 days before the public hearing. City Manager outlined investigation now being made of possibility and desirability of City taking over weed abatement program. Councilman Rosselli requested that the