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Councilman Petersen explsined his reasons for opposing this bond measure and declining to support Council's decision to act in this matter. Councilman Henderson asked if anyone present from School District cared to present their facts regarding this school bond issue, as she felt misunderstanding of certain facts prevailed. Dr. Joseph Grimes, Superintendent of Redwood City Elementary School District, outlined purpose and need of bond issue and urged Council and Community to approve it. William Oeser, 630 Roosevelt presented facts and figures in opposition to the bond issue. William Rhodes, 82 Wheeler Ave., past President of Redwood City Teachers' Association, discussed points made by Mr. Oeser - concerning teacher's salaries in the community. Councilman Henderson felt records should indicate that since two opposing sets of facts concerning various points had been submitted relative to this bond issue, she recognized those submitted by Superintendent of School District as being factural and accurate, and also stated she felt it appropriate that City government recognize and support such City issues as proposed in this instance. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen voting no, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. Dr. Grimes thanked Council for action supporting the bond issue. COMMUNICATIONS: Communication from John Erreca, Director of Public Works and Administrative Officer, California Highway Commission, advising Council of Commissions' voting to not grant the request of City of San Francisco PUC that the location of the Junipero Serra Freeway in San Mateo County be changed and of their having reaffirmed the modified adopted Route. City Clerk also noted that the full transcript which had been included with this communication was on file for Council's review as it was too lengthy for reproduction Dr. Joseph Grimes, Jr., City Superintnedent of Redwood City School District, advising Council of action taken by the District Board of Education, at the request of City's Planning Director, endorsing the proposed "Parks and Recreation Element" of the Redwood City General Plan, after review. Notification from Carl A. Ondry, President, Chamber of Commerce that the Traffic and Highway Committee of the Chamber strongly urges the Board of Supervisors of the County meet with the City Council to resolve their differences on the engineering plans for the widening of Woodside Road, so that both jurisdictions could present to the State Highway Commission and Department, an agreed upon plan for the project. Councilman Henderson questioned whether any planning had been commenced along lines of this request. City Manager advised resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors approving the widening plan had been submitted to the State which had agreed with Council's approved plan, with the exception that opening of median at Belmont Street had been recommended with request when decision made by the State on this point that City be notified. He also assured Council meetings would be held with State to see if an acceptable answer could be reached on this point. Invitation from Grand Lodge of California, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, for Council's attendance at their First Annual Community Appreciation program honoring Law Endorcement Officers of San Mateo County, Friday, March 31, 1967, 8:00 p.m., Burlingame High School. (Notice previously sent Council) 03 '9t 9