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150 REPORT OF BID OPENING, Library Furniture, Schaberg Branch Library were received: Remington -Rand Co. Lee Odabashian Co. Myrtle Desk Co. Ball-Bilt Millwork Bro-Dart Industries I I -A II 1764.88 993.20 1034.28 1595.36 1401.92 - Bid not signed 2272.40 1814.80 No bid enclosed with Bid Deposit The following bids III IV 427.90 303.68 469.04 - 374.40 249.60 City Librarian recommends the awarding of Item I to Lee Odabashian, Item III to Ball-Bilt, Item IV to Ball-Bilt Millwork; rejection of bids on Item II, since the only valid bid received was excessively high for this item. Alternate I -A is not being used. City Librarian's estimate of the combined cost of Items I, III, and IV is $2,143.00. Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5417 AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF LIBRARY FURNITURES, SCHABERG BRANCH LIBRARY; REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS RECEIVED; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF SAID ITEMS; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS, SEconded by Councilman Henderson and carried on roll call vote. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5418 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND REDWOOD CITY CENTENNIAL, INCORPORATED, FOR THE PLANNING, PREPARING, SPONSORING, PROMOTING AND ENGAGING IN A PROGRAM FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE REDWOOD CITY CENTENNIAL, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Rosselli questioned statement made that this contribution of $8,500 by City would constitute a final contribution as felt additional contribution request might be made to City, in view of this worthwhile centennial program being conducted under a most austere budget. Councilwas advised Resolution or Agreement did not include this stipulation. Request was made that Council be furnished with a copy of the accounting requested to be submitted within sixty days.(Memo 7/11./67) Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. "Teach Law to Reduce Crime" research proposal presentation by Judge Roy W. Seagraves for Council's endorsement. (Report submitted to Council previously for review.) (For full text see City Clerk's File - Council Administration) Vice -Mayor Bury stated report had contained all background material and purposes intended concerning proposed program which was being sponsored by a non-profit organization, Foundation of Research in Education (FORE) for the purpose of fund- ing a research project to measure the effectiveness of teaching law and respect for law enforcement in reducing juvenile delinquency, determine the feasibility of such a permanent curriculum for kindergarten through eighth grade, etc., in the belief that a firm foundation in the understanding of law and respect for its en- forcement, if provided in early life, will assist in developing responsible, law- abiding citizens, thereby reducing juvenile delinquency and adult crimes. Judge Seagraves expressed his appreciation for Council's consideration of supporting this worthwhile program and of the application to be made for Federal funding of the pro- ject, a grant of $5,000 already having been supplied for administrative costs, but need of support in broad areas. He also advised this program was proposed to be introduced In Redwood City's Elementary School District as a pilot program which, if successful, would thereafter be submitted to School Boards in every state. Judge Seagraves further explained the need of applying for Federal Funds, amount being requested, and expenditure controls. Police Chief reported San Mateo County Law Endorsement Association had endorsed this program and urged Council do likewise, and reported on the several Federal bills for funds pending for research of this ja I$ V