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

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Councilman Rosselli commented on excellent plan submitted by Park Department but questioned whether consideration had been given to relocating playground and main- taining only park feature for this site. City Manager advised in preliminary dis- cussions of the Winan's report it was apparent recommendation being given for future acquisition of property nearer Hoover School for a playground type of large park — and Chestnut Park not being needed. He, therefore, would recommend ChestnutPark being improved as proposed for an interim measure comparable with other playground areas. He also advised lots had been investigated for possible purchase in this area and costs would be extremely high. Councilman Bury questioned further details as to plans, particularly with reference to maintenance of plantings proposed. Park Superintendent advised mowing of lawn main feature for maintenance, plantings proposed being similar to that of other park areas, with exception of addition of more colorful plantings such as are to be added to all parks as a feature for Redwood City's Centennial Year. Councilman Granter expressed his desire to still maintain this site as a park area only and that other property be acquired for playground area. Councilman Rosselli moved to introduce Ordinance authorizing improvement of Chestnut Park and appropriating the sum of $7,000 from unappropriated balance of Sales Tax Capital Outlay Fund therefor, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried, Councilman Granger moved to introduce Ordinance appropriating $50,000 from appropria- tion for acquisition of park land under "Open Space" program and appropriating — $25,000 from appropriation for offsite access construction and landscaping near Marine World site, for the purposes set forth in Resolution No. 5163, concerning Belmont Slough Improvements. Staff report stated Council had been advised previously on negotiations with BCDC Staff for access and compensation for ecological damage which might occur because of "B" dredge, and Resolution adopted provided for County and City to each con- tribute $50,000 for acquisition or development, City's maximum contribution being $50,000, of which $25,000 was previously budgeted for amenities at the Marine World entrance. Ordinance proposed transfers the already budgeted $25,000 and appropriates additional $25,000 to make available the $50,000 the City agreed to contribute for acquisition of the park lands along Belmont Slough. Councilman Petersen further questioned source of the $25,000 and original total budgeted for "Open space" g p p program. City Manager further detailed purpose of the Ordinance and prime concern for City instituting action on these funds before next appearance of Staff before the BCDC Commission. Councilman Henderson explained her reasons for opposing proposed Ordinance as money proposed for park plans for which no details had been presented, and felt action inappropriate until items more clearly defined. City Manager advised plans would have to be presented for proposed development of area in order to proceed to try to get "matching funds." Motion seconded by Councilman Bury and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no,