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203 In response to question regarding the impact on the library oper- ation of acquisition of only 5,000 rather than the recommended 10,000 books budgeted, Mr. Voilmayer advised that it would not be possible to obtain all the new books residents request, and it would not�be possible to replace needed books which are used ' 1 or worn. He noted that some 5,000 books must be discarded every year. In response to question, City Manager Fales adv�sed that it appears to be the theory of school districts that their l�braries exist only to serve the educatton function and they cannot be considered in relation to overall library services offered by the City. In response to question regarding audio-visual programs, Mr. Vollmayer adv�sed that since costs have increased'and the amount budgeted for that service remains the same as last year, that a reduction is being made MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Leipz�g, to request that the Congress of Elected Officials of San Mateo County undertake a study of the feasibility of consolidating all public library systems in the County The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-124) PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (p. 62) � 6ENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROGRAMS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 1-64 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (pp 90-91) , (See City Manager's report of May 5, 1978 regarding GID No 1-64 and attachtng letter dated April 17, 1978 addressed to the Board of D�rectors of the District from Mobil Oil Estates (Redwood) Ltd andletter to the City Manager of April 21 from Orrick, Herrington, Rowley & Sutliffe.) (NOTE A Special Meeting of the City Council meeting as the Board of Directors of GID No 1-64 will be held at 7 30 p.m., Thursday, Piay 18, 1978 at the Holiday Inn, Marine World Parkway, Belmont for consideration of the D�strict Development Program.) Don Warren, Pres�dent, Mobi] Oil Estates (Redwood) Lim�ted, 350 Marine World Parkway, recalled the all-day study sess�on held by Council on November 7, 1977 to review the report prepared by Williams-Kuebelbeck and Associates, Inc regarding the matter pending before the District, noting the program at that t�me was much larger in scope than that under consideration at this time. Mr Warren referred to deadlines facing the District with regard to funding and permits He advised that it is not expected that ' bond anticipation notes will be necessary and noted that the present and future debt service is fundable within the capacity of the assessed valuation which will be in place. Mobil would not request repayment until the assessed valuation to be created is in place Mr Warren suggested that the District special tax rate should be expected to decline -8- Budget Study - 5/ 13/•78