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21 Councilman Granger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5341 SUPPORTING REQUEST BY PORT BOARD FOR APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO CARRY OUT STUDY OF CHANNEL ENLARGE- MENT AND URGING CONSIDERATION OF SUCH REQUEST, seconded by Councilman Bury. Staff report stated study necessary in order for the Port to remain in a competitive position and be able to serve the larger ships, and because funds were not included in the current Federal budget, Port Board has requested support of the City Coun- cil and various other groups in San Mateo County in assisting their efforts to have the funds included in the next budget. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent. Councilman Rosselli announced he would abstain from action on the following item because of property interests. Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5342 AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO ORDER MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK, LEXINGTON AVENUE AND VICINITY IMPROVEMENTS, seconded by Councilman Bury. Staff report stated this would allow Superintendent of Streets to make small changes in the work outlined in the specifications, if these changes were less than $500.000 each. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen being noted absent, Councilman Rosselli abstaining. DAMAGE CLAIM of Carl Greppi, 98 Alameda de las Pulgas, for personal damages alleged to have been caused by false arrest, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-68) ACCOUNTA PAYABLE, Nos. 60614 to 60840 inclusive, totaling $361,809.02, approved on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Acknowledgment from Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of receipt of Council's Resolution requesting deletion of section in the Highway Beautification Act of 1965, relating to billboards on State Highways, and assuring Council of his cooperation to effect corrective legislation on this Act. Councilman Henderson questioned report submitted to Council indicating higher costs in City's retirement contribution is anticipated. City Manager briefly explained causes for this, and advised this would be more fully discussed at Council budget study meetings. (Memo 4/11/67) Councilman Granger questioned reason for a recently retired police officer (Hansen) not having received the increased retirement benefit. City Manager advised Council had authorized increased benefits in retirement for certain retired groups in specific year periods, which might not have included this particular employee, because he was already getting higher benefits but that he would check and report full circumstances. (Memo 4/11/67) Councilman Rosselli asked that Council invite Charles Johnson, outstanding basketball player of Sequoia High School named Northern California high school basketball player of the Year for presentation of a merit award honoring his achievement and its noteworthy publicity for Redwood City. Councilman Henderson stated these matters should be suggested to the Mayor in advance and not be brought up at the meeting. Councilman Rosselli responded that he is in favor of the Mayor establishing rules for the Council meetings, and in not permitting discussion of any matters not on the Agenda. (Memo 4/11/67) Mayor Herkner asked for a report on cinnabar operations that had been authorized for Stulsaft Park some time ago. (Memo 4/11/67) Councilman Keckley asked that a progress report be made next week on Oak -El Camino median barrier. (Memo 4/11/67) Councilman Rosselli moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman enderson ang carried. 0 16 '67 k E XA &-Zt—a-- Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. ULEN C. MOORE, City Clerk 0