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now being made by SRI for the research school and described other educational and recreational projects hoped for as part of the total project, first portion of which expected to open in May of 1968. Mr. Alfred Schneider, Vice -President of ABC was introduced by Mr. Baruh. Assistant City Manager announced presentation concluded and question and answer period by Council would be followed by participation from audience, with Staff and representatives of Redwood Shores and Marine World also remaining after conclusion of the Council meeting to answer questions from individuals after review of slides and charts available . Councilman Bury questioned Project Economist concerning relation of personal property tax to the Redwood Shores project, and was advised personal property tax taken care of by normal tax rate on the County tax rolls. Councilman Bury questioned Redwood Shores project Manager concerning future opportunities for reconsidera- tion of planning of the project. Project Manager stated General Plan had been approved and in the general meaning was just that, as planning designs presented in this program had been a refinement of those plans, and many more opportunities would be presented for possible changes before finalized. Councilman Henderson questioned Mr. Baruh on time schedules as to future planning of the Marine World project which had included oceanography institute, hotels, and restaurants, mentioned. Mr. Baruh stated initial phase of project scheduled for opening in 1968, but difficult to state when additional projects would be scheduled, but institute being researched now. He advised some 60 acres involved in opening stage planning. Councilman Henderson also questioned tax exemptions within the District and if schools were exceptions. City Attorney advised since City had adopted the State Revenue and Taxation Code, which included all exemp- tions same as would apply at County level, the same properties would be exempted, and this would include schools. Councilman Henderson questioned Mr. Johnson regarding land use in the revised plan and if it conformed to density as in the Feadbility Report in number of units per acre. Mr. Johnson stated only difference at present was greater number of residential acres allocated, not a density change. Councilman Henderson ques- tioned whether recommendations should be considered to increase industrial and recreational areas as being more beneficial to City. Mr. Johnson stated changes to residential areas had been made after recommendations and consultations with ABAG representatives indicated a surplus of industrial land was evidence in the Bay Area. Councilman Petersen asked when first sale of homes expected and how many could be anticipated within the next year. Mr. Johnson stated first tentative plans on sale of 150 single family homes, and 40 town houses expected in 1968, and hopes to achieve 450 annual minimum sales thereafter. Councilman Petersen also ques tioned statement of funds budgeted for sewage disposal in 1967, and if to be