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material change in the resolution which had been previously approved by Council but language in new resolution modified slightly to reflect change "HUD" now requires in their applications. He also advised acknowledgement had been received from this Department of receipt of ABAG's endorsement of City's filing of an application for Federal funds for Open Space and had commenced processing. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Petersen voting no, Councilman Henderson being noted absent. Councilman Bury asked that he might also add an item for Council's consideration con- cerning an appeal to have been made by Manager of Redwood City's Women's Softball Team, known as the "Lock Drug Jets", and which he would undertake in their behalf in his absence. He stated a. solicitation was to have been made to Council for contribution of some financial support to this team in their efforts to participate in the World Cham- pionship Tournament to be held in Connecticut, and in which their outstanding win- nings had entitled them to participate. He reviewed their recent game successes in Hawaii and of the resultant credit and publicity to the City, which he felt Council might consider worth supporting finan- cially. They need help to defray expenses in volved, such as has been given to other similar events, for instance City's contribution to the annual "Tour of City" Bicycle Race. Councilman Bury commented on the fact that Councilman Rosselli spon- sored this team which had helped make Redwood City known as the "Softball Capital" in Northern California, and felt this to be a worthy public relations promotion in the community. Councilman Petersen indicated he favored Council's support of this team in manner suggested, but expressed concern if any legal technicality might be caused by Councilman Rosselli's interest in the team. City Attorney advised it would depend upon details connected with Councilman Rosselli's support of the team because of contribution of funds being proposed, but recommended that Council proceed as desired, and if contribution approved by Council, that these be not released until he had checked further with Councilman Rosselli to make certain no conflict of interest is involved. Discussion held on amount of contribution, and possibility of requesting that County also contribute, as they ha.d in other similar instances. In response to questions as to how financing might be arranged, City Manager stated, while funds not budgeted, contribution of this type not without precedent either by City or County and would suggest that Staff be authorized to contact the County Manager's office to ascertain if they would participate with the City. He stated funds could be used for this purpose, if Council decided to proceed with a contri- bution, from the Community Promotion Budget. City Attorney proposed Council's ac- tion be made by Resolution. Further discussion held on amount of contribution which could be made, and as to whether other athletic groups would also be given consideration by Council, it being AN .r '67