1966 343-344 _ 11-7 cont to 11-14-1966

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League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County expressing their concern on "home rule" and urging regional consideration of regional problems as proposed by ABAG. Copy of letter addressed to Director of Public Works with copy addressed to Council from Robert E. Daetz, 3591 Altamont Way, compli- menting Staff on excellent manner in which Altamont -Midfield Improve- ments were made. Recommendation from Board of Directors of Chamber of Commerce that Council adopt the Downtown Plan for Redwood City without further delay. City Clerk advised Planning Commission recommendation relating to the Downtown Plan had been received, and set for public hearing as required by Ordinance. Mayor Herkner asked communication be answered giving action to be taken on this matter. Councilman Petersen moved to adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of a personnel matter, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. City Attorney was asked to clarify legal points of executive session covering personnel matters. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Granger voting no. Regular meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. HELEN C. MOORE, City Clerk Minutes of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council November 14, 1966 7:30 P. M. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Herkner. Downtown Christmas Decorations. City Manager reported Staff had met with representa- tives of Downtown Merchants Association regarding their request for a City con- tribution towards augmenting of the downtown Christmas decoration program, copy of communication received containing their budget problem for this yearly program having been submitted to Council. City Manager reported at present City employee time for installation and removal of decorations is the only contribution made by City for this program. City Manager also advised Downtown Merchants Associa- tion were again pre -paying parking meter charges along Broadway, from Main to El Camino, at maximum revenue to make available free customer parking. The meter posts will again be decorated with Christmas trees by Association, City also con- tributing employee time in removing and replacing meter heads. Mr. Al Himes, Chairman of Redwood City Merchants Association, further detailed lack of funds in their Christmas decorations budget and hoped that City could contribute funds in the amount of $3,328.07 in order decorations could be augmented to be more competitive with neighboring shopping areas and bring more tax dollars to Redwood City. Councilman Rosselli questioned whether 2600 block of Broadway planned to participate in downtown program or making separate plans. Mr. Himes stated these merchants are joining the whole downtown program. Councilman Bury questioned further budget details of the Association which were explained by Mr. Himes. Councilman Henderson asked whether City had ever participated in the past in this type of expenditure and expressed her concern for continuing depletion of City funds previously budgeted, and wondered if this should not be considered in next year's budget.