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as a 7' sidewalk would not allow for utility poles. City Manager pointed out the considerable extra expense of some $50,000 if concrete work already in place had to be replaced, among the other considerations. Councilman Granger questioned proposal for undergrounding utilities. City Manager advised it was not possible to discuss details on planning at this time as several plans to be studied and he would request that Council only direct Staff to proceed on this investigation at this point. Councilman Rosselli moved that motion be amended to request reconsideration of sidewalk widths from present proposal of 9' to 5' sidewalks, seconded by Coun- cilman Petersen. Councilman Bury felt motion as made too restrictive and moved to amend motion to instruct Staff to negotiate for redesign of sidewalks to something less than 91, thereby providing additional parking space, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Councilman Henderson discussed State participation in the cost of sidewalks. Motion carried on roll call vote, Mayor Herkner voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #67-46) Original motion to accept recommendations including the sidewalk recommendation as amended, carried on roll call vote. (MINUTE ORDER #67-46) Councilman Rosselli moved to instruct Staff to study possibility of reducing median barrier size along entire route of the widening improvement proposed for Woodside in order to salvage more space to insure parking, seconded by Coun- cilman Bury. Councilman Keckley indicated his opposing a restudy on this point in view of the presentation made at previous hearing in which details of barrier width explained to eliminate traffic hazards and offer best traffic movements. Motion lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Petersen, & Rosselli voting yes, Councilmen Granger, Henderson, Keckley and Mayor Herkner voting no. Councilman Granger moved to change meeting place for Council meeting of March 13, 1967, from Hall of Justice to the Veterans Memorial Building, seconded by Coun- cilman Bury. Councilman Bury urged this meeting be given as much publicity as possible, suggesting announcements to all service groups, and paid advertisement in the newspaper, if necessary. After discussion of the best way in which to handle the legislative items on March 13, and give adequate time for participation in the Redwood Shores presen- tation, the motion was re -stated to cancel the Regular Meeting of March 13th, and substitute therefor an adjourned regular legislative meeting to start at 7:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-47) COMMUNICATIONS: Note of appreciation from the Don Jordan family for Council's expression of sympathy in their recent bereavement. Invitation from Grand Lodge of California to attend their "Community Appreciation Night" to publicly honor Law En- forcement Agencies, to be held March 31, 1967, Burlingame High School Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Invitation from Belmont Chamber of Commerce to attend forum concerning the questions of the location of Junipero Serra Freeway from Ralston Avenue in BeYnont to Edgewood„Road in Redwood City, to be held at Doran's Restaurant, Noon, March 7th.