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Mrs. Betty Travers, 27 Lowell St., member of Citizens Committee working on Report, advised acquisition of the Hudson Street property had been approved and recommended by the Citizens Committee and indicated why it would have been omitted from Mr. Winan's report by standards which were used. She asked concerning finances which might be available for purchase of this property and also suggested possibility of obtaining a professional appraisal of property. Mrs. Travers also discussed other points of Citizens Committee on Redwood Shores sub -committee recommendations for acquiring land in Redwood Shores and need for top priority being given to needs of open space in East side of City. 15 Councilman Granger asked procedures to be followed and decisions needed by Council for implementation of Plan. City Manager advised Plan had been recommended by both Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission for Council's approval and that after adoption, Staff would make recommendations as to priorities. (Memo 4/11/67) Councilman Bury questioned whether recommendations should be included at this time or whether action should be deferred for adding of further recommendations. City Attorney advised changes, revisions, and modifications could be made by Council. Councilman Rosselli indicated his feeling that Councilwould be remiss in not taking action recommended at this point as felt it clearly indicated proposed Plan would be subject of continued study. Mr. Stuart, of Park & Recreation Commission, assured Council action proposed by Council would not result in plan being placed in a static position as it was hoped directions would result for more detailed study of the Plan being made and approval by action proposed would also give priority to ask for open space funds. Councilman Henderson felt other matters should be included in proposed Plan before adoption by Council such as: placing area East of El Camino first in priority; Council to take a definite stand indicating interest in acquiring property next to YMCA; and priority of populated areas where money would first be spent. Councilman Bury referred to page 18, paragraph 3 specifically stating the list of sites not complete, etc. City Attorney assured Council the ordinance provides that Council can amend at any time. Councilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Rosselli felt questions being raised expressing concern of Council on certain specific aspects of Plan were answered by statements in the Plan itself indicating further studies would continue. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5336 ADOPTING A RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, seconded by Councilman Granger. Council was further advised no acquisition of any site was possible without approval of the Council and recommendation would be made by Staff as of necessity. Council- man Keckley agreed action proposed by Council for adoption of Plan a good starting point only and recommendations would no doubt continue to be made but a policy should be established, which was much needed. He did, however, ask that Council direct Staff to report on the Hudson Street property within next 90 days after adop- tion of the Plan. (Memo 4/11/67) City Manager also advised when plan adopted by the Council as recommended, Staff would present as a portion of the Budget studies, a recommendation on priorities ►ea 10,6T