1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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3. Include only that portion of Palomar Neighborhood which is already in Redwood City. 4. Include none of Palomar Neighborhood, and proceed to de -annex that portion of Palomar Neighborhood that is now in Redwood City. He advised that Planning Commission had recommended that the entire Palomar Park neighborhood be considered within City's sphere of influence. In reply to questioning whether present proposed sphere of influence had been discussed with San Carlos, City Manager advised there had been little communication since matter discussed some three years ago when Council had looked with disfavor on line of demarcation then proposed. Discussed held concerning potential problems in this area as to development and providing utilities, and whether this outweighed fact portion of area already annexed to our City, or whether to accept recommendation of Planning Commission to consider whole of area in City's sphere of influence. City Manager advised of procedures expected at the LAFC hearing which would take City's recommendation under advisement along with that of San Carlos for a thorough review of all circumstances. He also mentioned the fact that should this area be included by the LAFC in City's sphere of influence it would still take an annexation election for Palomar Park to be annexed. He reviewed reasons why setting long range plans for potential inclusion of this area would be necessary for Engineering and Planning Departments projections of utility and zoning matters, and noted including whole of this area would save duplication of two municipal bodies servicing portions of the area. Discussion was also held by Council members concerning possibility of being able to meet with the Council of San Carlos before the 27th to discuss this area and settle differences, or possibility of a poll being taken of the residents themselves to ascertain their preferences on matter of which City's sphere of influence was preferred. City Manager advised LAFC would no doubt notify property owners in oder that appearances could be made during the hearings to be held on this subject, and felt LAFC might possibly even request a meeting of the two Councils before hearings concluded. After further discussion, Councilman Henderson moved to accept recommendation of Planning Commission and to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5644 DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING A "SPHERE OF INFLUENCE" FOR THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Henderson, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting yes, Councilman Keckley and Petersen voting no, Councilman Granger abstaining because of not having sufficient information on the subject. Hoover Swim Pool rates and administration costs. Councilman Petersen advised he had requested information concerning City's swim- ming pool rates for discussion with the idea that the rate of .20¢ might be re- duced to .10¢ so more children could swim more often. Discussion held concerning lowering of rates and possible lowering of bus rates to the pool. It was recommended investigating other agencies for help in a 457 W 18 .68