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

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M proposal for formation of this assessment district would make for more equal dis- tribution of costs and more funds to be used for specific purposes in accordance with the State law governing this proposed district. He reported on the meetings which had been held with merchants indicating a majority favored such a proposal. He further stated a number of other cities in California had formed such districts and reported successes with the program. Mr. Rutten stated a survey was now being conducted on business licenses and further information being compiled so that a formal request could be made to City Council in January, for formation of the proposed district. City Manager's report, submitted to Council previously, stated City Council has sole discretion as to how revenue derived from the tax is to be expended, and City Attorney's attached analysis out- lined basic provisions of AB 103. Councilman Rosselli asked if proposed district would conflict with the Downtown Plan. Mayor Herkner asked whether business license fees now set would be "frozen" as to present rate. City Attorney advised increase proposed for assessment district would be a fixed amount by override of present business license, having no effect on business license fees. Councilman Bury advised of his attendance at meetings concerning this subject and suggested Mayor appoint a committee to meet with mer- chants forming this plan to keep better liaison. Mayor Herkner appointed Coun- cilman Bury as committee of one to work with representatives of this proposed program. (Memo 12/20/66) Councilman Petersen stated a united recommendation not yet available from their Committee recommending Commission appointment procedures. Councilman Granger, member of Committee, asked this subject be continued. Councilman Keckley expressed concern for delay of appointments to vacancies on the Veterans Memorial Commission. Councilman Granger advised all Commissioners hold office until successors appointed and recommendation not yet ready for this particular Commission. Mayor Herkner asked this item be continued as requested. (Memo 12/20/66) Minutes of Regular Meeting Redwood City Council December 19, 1966 8:00 P. M. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Bury. Invocation led by Monsignor Joseph D. Munier, Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilmen Robert H. Bury, Floyd D. Granger, Mary W. Henderson, Paul C. Keckley, Herbert G. Petersen, John S. Rosselli and Mayor Sidney D. Herkner. Also noted present were City Manager Howard C. Ullrich, City Attorney Richard E. Gardella, Assistant City Manager Henry V. Burget, Planning Director Ken Schroeter, Director of Public Works J. Louis Scherer, Auditor -Accountant Jack Ference, Recreation Director A. Morton, Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss and Deputy City Clerk Marian McCrindle. Councilman Rosselli moved to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 12, 19665 as mailed, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. Councilman Rosselli announced he would abstain from action on the following item because of personal interests. PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution of Preliminary Determination, Lexington Avenue Improvements, declared open and affidavits of publication and posting ordered filed. Staff report