1966 395-408 _ 12-12 cont to 12-20-1966

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COMMUNICATIONS: 395 Letter of appreciation from Miss Margaret Knight on Council's commemorating memory of her brother, Sam Knight. Notification from Park & Recreation Commission of dedica- tion ceremonies soon pending for new Recreation Building and requesting permission from Council to accept responsibility for arranging ceremonies, suggesting assistance from the Native Sons of the Golden West. Council asked that City Manager make a report and recommendation concerning proposed dedication ceremonies for next Council meeting. (Memo 12/13/66) Communication from Gail N. Stoddard, 1666 Connecticut Drive, Redwood City, congratulating Council's program on rebuilding and installing lights on tennis courts at Community Park. Keith C. Sorenson, 3717 Farm Hill Blvd., stating his satisfaction over development of new and better facili- ties for tennis in Redwood City. California Association of Nurserymen, 1005 -8th St., Sacra- mento, commenting on impressive beautification accom- plished at entrance sign into the City. Division of Highways notification of public hearing held several years ago at which proposal presented for Wood- side Road between E1 Camino Real and Route 280 freeway whereby certain streets were scheduled for cross traffic movements and reciting streets to be involved. Councilman Rosselli asked communication be acknowledged and District Engineer, Alan S. Hart, thanked for alerting City to proposal. He also asked whether it would be possible to also ask for a preliminary presentation of Woodside :.Express proposed improvements to be made in Redwood City at a public hearing. Councilman Henderson stated from indications in communication State had been working with City Staff, and asked if any consideration had been given to pedestrian crossings in order City could be spared expense which should be appropriately assumed by State. (Memo 12/13/66) League of California Cities reporting on administration of Collier-Uhruh Gas Tax program. (copies previously submitted to Council) Council asked that Staff review and report. (Memo 12/13/66) Community Cultural Coordinating Committee, Post Office Box 556, Pacifica, asking support of San Mateo County Park and Recreation Department's request of County Board of Supervisors for additional lands to complete the John Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. (copy submitted to Councilman Keckley as related to subject of regional park system.) (Copy requested by Councilman Henderson) Councilman Keckley stated he would like to extend invitation to Portola Valley for their attendance at meeting scheduled for December 20th to hear report by Regional Planning Commission. (Memo 12/13/66) Councilman Keckley also asked that Council consider directing Staff to bring in recommendation for placing a moratorium on all future annexations in City's adjacent hillside areas until a plan can be developed by the Planning Staff for future develop- ment of hill areas which he felt would result in a more orderly development and which would also give property owners in the hillside areas prior knowledge of what can be expected from the City. He suggested a 6 months, 1 year, or sixteen month period, or at least until plan prepared and approved.