1966 345-372 _ 11-14 to 11-28-1966

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30°0 He pointed out, however, bond funds for improvement of this system cannot be used directly, because this area was not included within the District on which these bonds had been voted, but would propose that overage from bond funds be used within City per se, and then appropriate any water revenue surplus for acquisition or improvements in this system. He reminded Council an inventory and appraisal had been authorized. He also advised Mr. Henry, owner of the Company, had changed attorneys and a meeting had been scheduled by Staff with them to review the situation. Councilman Rosselli expressed his approval of recommendation made and asked if action could be taken by Council at this time to implement the recommendation. City Attorney advised of the procedures which would be necessary and action needed by Council when proceedings actually initiated, and advised motion now desired for Council approval of Staff report and recommendation with authorization to proceed accordingly. Councilman Rosselli moved that Staff report be accepted and Staff be directed to proceed accordingly, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-237) Mr. Fred Gates, 3871 Vineyard Drive, asked whether it was intended to raise water rates for revenue to improve this system. City Manager advised rates had been raised recently to provide for redemption of bonds, but necessity for additional increase at this time is not known. John Quinn, 622 Scott Ave., favored Council impoementing procedures to resolve Friendly Acres Water System problems. Mayor Herkner warned those present that even if this water system acquired immediately the situation could not be improved without a tremendous amount of money being spent to improve the system, and which would take time. Request for City contribution to Christmas decoration for Downtown Area. Councilman Bury, member of Committee to get further information on this request and report, advised request not being made either by Downtown Merchants Association or Chamber of Commerce, but requested as a total Redwood City program contribution. He also advised parking meter receipts had been subtracted from the original budget presented for the program and consequently amount now requested reduced to $2,638 instead of the original $3,328. He advised Christmas decorations would be for downtown area with certain decorations also being planned for the 2700 block of Broadway, and that the Chamber of Commerce had agreed to be the receiving agent for the distribution of funds, if approved. Councilman Granger questioned more specifically about plans for distribution of funds. Councilman Bury indicated Chamber of Commerce would act as agent, properly representing total retail community. City Manager suggested, at recommendation of City Attorney, a simple agreement be prepared concerning distribution which could be approved by Council at next meeting. Councilman Henderson expressed her dis- approval of this late request for funds as not being good budgeting practice, and felt an appropriation should be considered in future budgets which would take care of such requests. She stated she does not favor participation this year, due to absence of advance notice.