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446 Councilman Petersen moved to introduce Ordinance amending Section 29.4 of Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Redwood City, relating to maintenance and repair of *walk- ways, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Staff report stated this amendment removes from the property owner the responsibility of repairing at his own expense damaged sidewalks or walkways when such damage was created by the City (i.e., City trees whose roots break sidewalk, etc.) Motion carried. Councilman Rosselli moved to introduce Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from the budgeted reserve of the General Fund to Streets (Account #630) for the purpose of walkway maintenance and repair, seconded by Councilman Bury. On question Councilman Henderson asked if an administrative decision will be made in determining responsi- bility for damage. City Manager reported either through inspection or because of complaints received as City now making a survey of hazardous conditions now existing, which would be repaired by the City under direction of the Public Works Department. He also advised City standards are now being compiled for tree planting regulations to prevent situations which would cause problems. Councilman Granger asked if City had to take responsibility where trees had not been placed by City. City Attorney discussed the extent of City liability and that the proposed ordinance deals only with repair expense. Motion carried. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5265 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL AND NEGOTIATION SERVICES IN CON- NECTION WITH PROPOSED CANYON ROAD PARK, seconded by Councilman Petersen. Slide was shown of the parcel of property involved for acquisition which is recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried on roll call vote. REPORT OF BID OPENING, 7 automobiles, 1 station wagon, Police Department. The following bids were received: Towne Ford Sales $135364.28 Ferris Miles 14,615.83 E -Z Davies 16,522.67 Staff recommended that the low bid of Towne Motor Company be accepted. Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5266 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FUR- NISHING OF SEVEN FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILES AND ONE STATION WAGON (Towne Ford Sales) seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried on roll call vote. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5267 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2,500 FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES, seconded by Councilman Keckley. On question, Councilman Granger asked if this was a new procedure. City Manager advised this practice had been followed by the City for sometime in acquiring surplus property, but new procedure being requested to con- form with new regulations. He stated that small amount had always been included in the Civil Defense budget for participation in the program. Motion carried on roll call vote. Councilman Rossell moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5268 APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SELECT SYSTEM OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AND REQUESTING THAT SUCH MODIFICATIONS BE APPROVED BY STATE HIGHWAYS COMMISSION, seconded by Councilman Granger.