1966 373-394 _ 12-1 to 12-12-1966

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He stated petitions do not state opposition to tax merely stating preference that they not be put in an unfair competitive position until anticipated State legislation is again acted on. He further recited percentages of loss of business in other areas which had been made from a survey where adjacent communities did not have this same tax. Councilman Rosselli stated City's desire to maintain home rule in this instance and not wanting State to preempt field. He also recited need which had compelled Council to enact this proposed tax. John Kelly, of California Association of Tobacco Dis- tributors, stated their research indicated State without power to preempt chartered cities from this tax, but agreed to competitive difficulties to merchants if tax not uniformly imposed. After further comment by Council members as to need for gaining more revenue for City and thorough study before this ordinance enacted, Council indicated no desire to take further action. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5216 REQUESTING REMOVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FROM COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING TAXES THEREON, seconded by Councilman Henderson. Staff report stated this property had been acquired by the City for fire sta- tion site. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Bury being noted absent. Councilman Rosselli moved to accept Jefferson Branch Channel Improvements, Project SD -3, subject to the usual guarantees of material and workmanship, as recommended by Staff, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-251) Councilman Keckley moved to accept Altamont, Midfield, Utah and Vicinity Improvements as recommended by Staff, subject to the usual guarantees of materials and work- manship, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-252) Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5217 WITHDRAWING ANNEXED TERRITORY BEING A PART OF THAT ANNEXATION KNOWN AS "EDGEWOOD HILLS ANNEXATION" FROM WOOD - SIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Bury being noted absent. Proposed amendments to ABAG Goals Committee recommendations. Mayor Herkner reported his analysis and recommendation had been submitted to Council, after consultation with alternate representative and asked that authority be given him to vote on amendments as had been recommended. (For full text SEE City Clerk's File - ABAG - Legislative Committee) Councilman Rosselli read article from Division of Home Rule Committee, of League of California Cities, and which had been discussed at their recent meeting attended by him, which did not agree with approval of ABAG Goal Committee recommendations. He advised Home Rule Committee had recommended at least four more meetings to discuss this subject matter as it was most complex and most of cities had indicated their desire to maintain "home rule". He also reported having received several telephone calls from citizens which made it apparent there had not been enough publicity given to this matter. He suggested Mayor appoint a Council Committee to meet with Staff to