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168 After further discussion Mayor Herkner stated he would appoint a Charter Committee in the near future. (Memo 7/25/67) Report by City Manager attached to communication from Mayor Zucca of Belmont, regarding temporary water supply of Marine World. (copy previously submitted to Council) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement - County of San Mateo and City of Redwood City. Councilman Keckley, Chairman of "ad hoc" Committee appointed to review request of County for a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to implement construction of a proposed addition to the Hall of Justice & Records read report and recommenda- tion being made by Committee. Report stated plans have now been completed for alterations and additions to the Hall of Justice for court space, jail facilities and administrative office areas which are drastically needed and were recommended after a detailed research by Government Research Council and proposal for construction to be financed through a non-profit corporation, issuance of tax exempt bonds, and leaseback of the facilities by the County to users of space. Because of the present condition of the bond market and other factors, it would appear that the creation of a Joint Powers Authority, the issuance of revenue bonds through public bidding and the leaseback of the required facilities by the parties to the Joint Powers Agreement, is a more economical way of financing this facility. Committee further reviewed consultations held with several bond consultants concerning use of a Joint Powers Authority approach recommended by County and of review with firm of Orrick, Herrington, Rowley & Sutcliffe, on draft of proposed agreement which had been prepared by them. Further details reported on how this joint powers agreement would operate by City's present use of County facilities and possible future additional uses, and how agreement would provide for subleasing of such space. Report further citied other similar cases, through the State where this procedure had been used among municipal entities. In conclusion of the report the ad hoc Committee recommends, because time is of the essence, that Council direct Staff to work out details of a final draft of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and the details of sub -leasing Agreement between County and City for creation of the San Mateo County Government Center Authority and that the County be so advised. (For full text of report, see City Clerk's File - "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement - County of San Mateo & City of Redwood City") Motion by Councilman Petersen to accept report and implement the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Bury. Councilman Henderson stated he opposition to City participating in this joint powers agreement which she felt would abet the County in avoiding approval of voters for construction funds. After further discussion on details of the plan, motion to accept report and recommendation of the Committee carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER #67-161) X.,1 '61