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415 Consideration of Grading Ordinance. Councilman Granger moved to table this ordinance at this time, as he wasn't con- vinced ordinance prepared covered points desired, seconded by Councilman Petersen Councilman Keckley asked when ordinance could be released after a tabling motion, and was advised by City Attorney could be released at any time Council desired. '— Motion to table ordinance lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Granger, Petersen voting yes, Councilmen Bury, Henderson, Keckley, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting no. Councilman Bury felt intention not to take action on ordinance as now prepared had merit as felt it lacked standards but full of requirements, whereas regulations and controls needed for protection of those acquiring homes in graded areas. Councilman Keckley expressed concern for additional liability which would be imposed on Redwood City. City Attorney advised liability would be increased if ordinance proceeded beyond setting standards and specifications provided in ordinance. City Manager advised preliminary draft of Ordinance had included 500 cu. yd. provision for control but had been changed to the 1000 cu. yd. to avoid affecting individual lot owners wanting to move earth. Councilman Keckley expressed con- cern for costs to individual lot owners by imposing restrictions, and suggested a scale beginning with 200 cu. yds, with no permit need, permit being required thereafter after Staff investigation. Councilman Rosselli asked whether Staff recommended adoption of ordinance as now prepared. City Manager advised Staff position remains the same as previously stated, that if Council desires to adopt a Grading Ordinance, ordinance as sub- mitted, together with provisions of existing ordinances, will control movement of earth in Redwood City. He further stated little hill area left in Redwood City subject to massive grading, since although Edgewood Hills site is within the City limits, if accepted for college site, would not be subject to grading ordinance. The only other site remaining in Redwood City which might be considered for grading would be Motorcycle Hill but for which grading could be controlled due to City reservoirs at the site. City Manager stated from managerial and administrative aspect he would prefer that no grading ordinance be adopted at this time as he didn't think it was needed, -- but if Council as policy desired to pass a grading ordinance, that proposed would adequately do the job. Councilman Rosselli questioned liability of City with pro- posed ordinance. City Manager advised this was main point why ordinance as submitted contained only minimal standards for less liability. Councilman Ros- selli questioned controls for moving of earth under the 1000 cu. yds, and was advised by City Attorney of Building Code features.