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p�11'0 secure participation of 2/3 of other cities in County, City be allowed to withdraw. Maker did not consent to addition. Mayor Herkner asked for second to motion as originally stated by maker. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Granger moved that City agree to contribute 25% of the proceeds of the Transient Occupancy Tax to the County for promotion, but that if the County cannot secure participation by 2/3 of the Cities within the County, Redwood City will not be bound by any agreement, seconded by Councilman Petersen. Mayor Herkner requested Vice Mayor to take the chair in order he might make a motion. Mayor Herkner moved to amend motion made to limit the amount of contribution to a maximum of $10,000 annually. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Herkner resumed the Chair. Councilman Rosselli reported this matter had been discussed at length at the last Council of Mayors and that majority of cities represented had not indicated their agreement to contribute to this program with their tax revenue from this source. Councilman Rosselli felt it obligatory of City to keep their commitment when ordinance enacted that this revenue would be used for reduction of property taxes, and felt to exploit these funds now for this purpose useless, particularly in view of advent of Marine World and publicity that would result. Councilman Henderson expressed her opinion as to desirability of keeping this revenue in City, but also expressed sympathy with Councilman Granger's desire to cooperate with County despite fact County had not presented any specifics concerning program or how money to be used, and until County could offer something more precise, felt no basis existed for considering participation in such a program. Councilman Henderson therefore, moved this item be tabled, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Henderson and Rosselli voting yes, Councilmen Granger, Keckley, Petersen and Mayor Herkner voting no. Councilman Keckley stated he does not favor any percentage commitment for a pro- posed contribution in view of new projects expected in the City, and the influx of further hotels -motels which could be expected and trenendous amounts of revenue may result. He favored suggestion made to limit amount of monies to be contri- buted if any such agreement reached. Councilman Bury felt cooperation with the County would be beneficial to City, and asked that Councilman Granger's original motion, as seconded by Councilman Petersen to contribute 25% of revenue from hotel - motel tax, not to exceed $10,000 per year, and also stipulating that unless 2/3 of cities in County join in this program for contributing funds to County, Redwood City will not be bound to their commitment, be put to a vote. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Bury, Granger, Keckley, Petersen and Mayor Herkner voting yes, Councilman Henderson and Rosselli voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #66-227) Street name change request - "Northumberland" to "Boicelli". Councilman Keckley asked whether Staff report and recommendation remained the same as when this matter last presented. City Manager advised Council Staff recommendation remained same, in that street not be renamed. Councilman Keckley moved to deny the requested street name change, seconded by Councilman Henderson.