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

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felt to be unsurmountable because of new construction methods. He also ad- vised $87,000 budgeted currently for architectural services and planning for the Civic Center, but would recommend at this point that a highly qualified architectural firm be retained to assist in exploring the possible concepts of the present site for civic center expansion. He also advised that acquisition figures for the present site had been sub- mitted as maximum figures in the EBS report and his feeling that with cateful layouts this amount could be lessened, but would caution that Civic Center proposed would stili be the largest single structure ever constructed by this community and agreed an outstanding Civic Center could be possible at the present site with provisions for an expansion reserve. Discussion held whether motion actually established Civic Center at the present site, and it was noted motion not intended other than as stated authorizing Staff to proceed with preliminary planning and site concepts for a civic center. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Rosselli voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #68-55) Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5623 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR TWO LATEST MODEL AUTOMOBILES; AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Staff report stated these two vehicles were in the current Budget for routine equipment replacement. Motion carried on roll call vote. Councilman Granger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5624 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF REVOCABLE PERMIT TO STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, WESTERN OPERATIONS, INC., seconded by Councilman Bury. Staff report stated Standard Oil Company was currently reconstructing their station at Veterans Blvd. and Main Street, and that the slope of their land had created the need for a storm drain line to Redwood Creek, between Main Street and Bradford Street, across City -owned land. This permit will allow them to construct this storm drain line and was recommended by Staff. Motion carried on roll call vote. Report on Redwood Swim & Tennis Club. Council referred the possible purchase of this property to the Park and Recreation Commission for their consideration. City Manager reviewed report made by him to Council on January 22nd, whereby he had advised Staff had been contacted to determine if the City might be interested in acquiring this Club and incorporating it into the Park and Re- creation program. He stated his report had also included estimate of purchase price in amount of $250,000 and type of sale arrangements which might be made. He further advised it had been his recommendation that this be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission as appropriate first action because of their being Council's advisory Board for matters relating to recreational activities. He advised Commission had held a special meeting on February 21st and had rec- ommended against acquisition of the property by the City at this time. He stated it was still the Staff's opinion that this was an excellent acquisition for the Fg 26.60