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302 the Council's des�re that the D}strict not attempt to inter�ect itself into City planning, and the fact that the District has taxing authority up to 10¢ on the tax rate and could reduce the present rate In response to suggestion of Councilman Rhodes, Mr Grench agreed to submit to the District Board for consideration the possibility of � establishing an advisory committee with a representative from each c�ty involved to consider such matters as the Draft Master Plan before Board decisions are made Mr. Grench's offer to send copies of agendas and minutes of Board meetings to the City Clerk for distri- bution to Council was accepted. MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, that the City Council has received the Draft Open Space Plan of the Mid- peninsula Reg�onal Open Space District and after critical review finds that the values assigned to the waterfront area do not reflect an awareness of the soc�al-economic realities of the area and do not recog m ze the substantial areas that have already been set astde for open space AMENDMENT Councilman Biagi moved that Counc�l does not agree with the concept of the Open Space District AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN Upon advise of City Attorney Schricker that a separate action would be more appropriate, Councilman Biag� withdrew his amendment The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 77-122) MOTION Councilman Biag� moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, to re- ' affirm that the Council is not in favor of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space D�strict, that it was not desired by voters of Redwood C�ty, and that the D}str�ct is requested to reduce the 10¢ tax rate, if it is within their power to do. The motion carried by ma,7ority voice vote, Mayor Leipzig determining that the vote was 6-1. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 77-122-A) (The Council recessed from 9 12 to 9 24 p m.) Public Hearing - Annual Budget 1977-1978 Mayor Leipzig declared open at 9 25 p m the sub,7ect public hearing. City Clerk Hildebrand reported that the Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Hearing is on file in her office. Mayor Leipzig referred to the Budget Study Sessions held on May 7, 14, 21 and June 4, 1977 and invited anyone present who w7shed to speak to do so No one wished to speak MOTION Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Vega, to close the public hearing The publtc hearing was closed at 9 26 p m , , Reg.Mtg. - 3 - 6/13/77