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

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review recommendations of the Goals Committee and make a recommendation to Council. Mayor Herkner felt ABAG concept had been misinterpreted as felt they too opposed preemption of "home rule" of cities, and that study of their proposal submitted to Council some time previously would indicate same. He reminded Council of the ABAG meetings on December 15th and 16th and requested acceptance of his recommen- dation, so that he could vote according to the Council's wishes in the matter. Councilman Petersen indicated his disapproval of this concept for ABAG and recom- mended action be postponed until further study. Councilman Granger moved to carry this item on the Agenda until next week for further discussion, seconded by Coun- cilman Rosselli. Councilman Henderson disapproved delaying a decision for one week and urged acceptance of the report. Councilman Rosselli stated he was confident other cities in San Mateo County would not vote on this issue on the 16th of December. Mayor Herkner asked that Council act on recommendations submitted on amendments only. M•r. Frank Baston, 3070 Middlefield Road, commented on Abag's proposal which he felt should be investigated more thoroughly with caution. Councilman Keckley pointed out the past lack of interest in ABAG by some jurisdic- tions which were now advocating postponement of action to allow further study. After discussion of the McAteer bill for a metropolitan government and reasons for and against action now, motion tied on roll call vote, resulting in no action. Mayor Herkner stated he would not be able to vote on amendments because he lacked backing of Council, Councilmen Granger, Petersen, and Rosselli voting yes, Councilmen Henderson, Keckley and Mayor Herkner no. (Councilman Bury noted absent). Mayor Herkner asked permission be granted for him to leave state December 6th until December 7th and again next weekend. Councilman Keckley suggested Mayor appoint someone in his place until Vice -Mayor Bury returned to City on December 7th. Mayor Herkner appointed Councilman Granger as acting Mayor, Councilman Granger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5218 DESIGNATING OFFICIALS TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF REDWOOD CITY IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIL DEFENSE MATTERS, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Bury being noted absent. DAMAGE CLAIMS: (1) Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company alleging property damage caused by contractor for City during construction of storm drain: (2) Donna Epley for property damages alleged to have been caused by open manhole on City streets, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Rosselli, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried, (MINUTE ORDER #66-252A - 252B) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, Nos. 58934 to 59077 inclusive, totaling $309,958.00, were approved on motion of Councilman Keckley seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Request of Redwood City Employees Association for place on Council's Agenda of December 12th for presentation of Association concerning salary increases prior to any action by City Council on recommendations. t9