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k0/j Henderson asked for further clarification concerning funds, and indicated her opposition to proposed Ordinance. Councilman Rosselli requested roll call vote. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5255 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATIVE TO ASSESSING AND COLLECTING OF TAXES AND TAX ASSESSMENTS, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Henderson stated her opposition to this proposed action for Council which also serves as Board of Directors to this District, to sit as Board of Equalization. Councilman Bury expressed concern for best interests of City, but felt this proposal most logical position of control for Council and in best interest of City. Councilman Rosselli reminded Council of fact that before tax- ing and assessing turned over to County that Council did sit as Boa rd of Equalization and considered all assessments made throughout the entire City. Councilman Granger questioned City Attorney as to provisions in the City's Charter concerning Council acting as Board of Equalization. City Attorney advised this procedure no different than Council handling of other assessment districts, such as one at this meeting for Lexington Avenue Improvement District, other than collection and redemption features are to be handled by the County. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. Councilman Keckley moved to introduce Ordinance establishing independent assessment and equalization procedure for General Improvement District No. 1-64 seconded by Councilman Rosselli. On question Councilman Henderson asked why ordinance must be introduced tonight and adoption by next week and what effect should this procedure not be taken. City Attorney advised he had recommended this action to make certain there would be no problem caused by the effective date, but had not researched eventually if scheduled changed. Bury (corrected by minutes of February 6, 1967) Councilman Henderson questioned assessment theory and was advised by City Attorney, based on fair market value appraisal rather than benefit received approach. Mr. Kubelbeck, of DMJM, further clarified theory for assessing on fair market value as a criterion of fair distribution of taxing and assessing which is in essence a benefit theory. Councilman Henderson indicated her opposition to this proposed ordinance. Mayor Herkner requested roll call vote. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5256 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPERT PERSONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH TAX ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64, seconded by Councilman Bury.