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28 Councilman Keckley moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for Robert Whitmore, Dixon Arnett and James S. Williams as members of the Park & Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-70) Mayor Herkner congratulated Mr. Arnett and Mr. Williams, present in the audience and both spoke briefly on their desire to serve on this Commission. Progress Report - Oak Avenue -El Camino Real median barrier. Report of City Manager, previously submitted to Council, reviewed the report made to Council on December 5, 1966, whereby pledges were to be obtained from property owners involved in seeking removal of this median barrier and signalization and channelization in the amount of $15,000 representing approximately half of estimated costs. He also reviewed the subsequent report made by Council of the three letters of intent which had been filed by property owners with indicated breakdown of participation costs and the preparation of plans which had been authorized by Council from this evidence of participation. He advised to date, no further response had been obtained as to current status of the pledged funds. He further advised Staff proceeding on finalization of plans through the State and recommended City's portion of the construction cost be provided from un - budgeted reserve of Sales Tax Capital Outlay Fund in the event State disallows the use of gas tax funds. (For full text see City Clerk's File - Oak Avenue - E1 Camino Real Median Barrier) Councilman Petersen questioned affect of proposal for participation costs of owners since Farmers' Market is no longer in existence. City Manager advised he was unable to answer what influence this might have, but understood there was another use proposed for this building and could not answer whether new occupants would participate or not in this proposed action. He also called Council's attention to the map submitted showing a proposed reduction of the sidewalk width at this point which had been required for large volume loading zone during market's occupancy, and which might possibly help to remove some of State's objections to proposed planning. Councilman Bury indicated new occupants might also require a left turn access to South bound traffic. Councilman Keckley moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1309 AMENDING SECTION 20.45 OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS (reduces speed limit to 35 MPH southerly on Veterans Boulevard, from Main Street to Chestnut Street) seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. Councilman Granger moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1310 APPROPRIATING SUM OF $93000 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF SALES TAX CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FUND TO PROVIDE FOR REMODELING AND REFURBISHING OF OFFICES OF CITY MANAGER, seconded by Council- man Keckley. On question, Councilman Henderson indicated she still opposes this proposal as not being appropriate at this time and also questioned what type of procedures planned and whether it is necessary to use bidding procedures. City Manager stated it was not anticipated it would be necessary to go to bid. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. MR 1Y '61