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4�� It was suggested that since Redwood City is more progressive in social areas than some other cittes in San Mateo County, it is disturbing to have PROBE advocate against the City Tnterests, for example, in the current lawsuit relating to housing, or to offer no assistance with regard to the proposed regional shopping ' center. The motion carried by ma�ority voice vote, two "No" vcrtes being recorded. (MINUTE ORDER NO 76-157) (The Council recessed from 5•40 to 5 50 p.m ) Parks and Recreation - Alternatives (pp. 7-9) MOTION. Councilman Rhodes moved that $7,000 be allocated to Palm Park from the unallocated Capital Outlay Fund for the installation of shrubs and trees. M07ION WITHDRAWN. Upon advice of'City Manager Fales that it would be preferable to wait until a recommendation is made with regard to Palm Park before allocating a specific amount, Councilman Rhodes withdrew his motion Councilman Norris stated for the record that he would like to have Palm Park developed at least to the extent of having trees, shrubs and a play area Discussion followed and Mr. Fales and City Controller Ference commented and replied to questions concerning the result of Council actions in , reviewing the recommended Budget to date, the desirability of waiting for results of tax collectior+ before making any changes in the reserve on the secured tax roll, the possible adverse effect of an unfavorable court decision with regard to the pending Fair Labor Standards Act case, the need for'reserve`s to meet unanticipated expenditures; the concern about the inadequate City reserves at present and the desire of Council to bring the reserve fund to a reasonable amount for a city the size of Redwood City with the klnd of commitments it has, the details regard- ing adoption of the Annual Budget for 1976-77, and the substantial reduction of the proposed tax rate made as a result of Council action during Budget Study Sessions. ' Councilman Rhodes stated for the record he would support the Budget as �t now stands, but that he wi11 be out of the City on June 21, 197b when it is officially presented for adoption Ad�ournment � ' MOTION• Councilman Bury moved, seconded by Councilman Bragi; to ad�ourn The motion carried unanimously by voice vote The Council ad�ourned the Budget Study Session at 6 07 p.m ' JACQUELINE C. HILDEBRAND City Clerk ' � -8- Budget Study 6/5/76