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Staff reported developer had completed all of the improvements called for in the Subdivision Agreement with the exception of certain landscaping, planting of street trees, and other minor requirements; that developer had presented a $25,000 MAINTENANCE BOND as required, and has asked for acceptance of the improvements in order that financing can be expedited. It was recommended that City Council accept the improvements, subject to the following conditions which were included in the supplemental agreement as authorized by resolution: 1. Deposit of $1,300 cash to enable the Park Dept. to install street trees as lots are developed. 2. Entering into supplementary agreement to complete landscaping, fencing and survey monuments. 3. Provide bond in the amount of $7,500 to insure comple- tion of items in No. 2 above. Motion carried on roll call vote. DAMAGE CLAIM OF Bernard J. Schuler on behalf of Mildred F. Schuler, deceased, for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by overhead street lighting being nonfunctional, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion of Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-33) Continued discussion re starting time for Council legislative Meetings. Mayor Herkner read his memorandum in which he had suggested format of regular Monday evening Council meetings be discussed because it had been suggested the study meeting period be eliminated and regular legislative meeting be commenced at 7:30 P.M. instead. Councilman Rosselli indicated his support of suggestion but felt some kind of study sessions should be considered where Council could receive reports from City Manager on progress of impending projects or discuss those which might be proposed. Councilman Henderson and Councilman Granger indicated their support of sug- gestion for elimination of study meeting period. Proposed amendment to Code to provide for this suggested change read in full. Councilman Rosselli moved to introduce Ordinance amending Section 2.20 of the Code of the City of Redwood City relating to the conduct of meetings of the Redwood City Council, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Rosselli questioned whether Council could call other special meet- ings and was advised by City Attorney this provision was in the present Ordinance regulating Council meetings and special meetings could always be called or changed by order of Mayor or majority of Council. Councilman Petersen asked if study items could be placed on the Agenda for discussion, and was assured they could be. Motion carried on roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS: Letter of appreciation from Mr. Philip J. Smith and family for Council's commemorating resolution in behalf of their son who was killed in action with armed services. Acknowledgment from Mrs. Merritt D. McCarl for Council's thoughtful expressions of condolence in the recent death of her husband, Merritt D. McCarl. Councilman Rosselli questioned Planning Director on rezoning action which had been proposed for property at 1440 Hudson, adjacent to YMCA building, and if