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Dr. Young also read communication which he stated had been received by their group from Assemblyman Knox, concerning questions raised by them regarding District Assessor. City Attorney stated he had been in contact with State offices concerned and had received no indication of any great concern on this subject or any proposal for City to take additional time to proceed. He further stated he felt letter received by this group only indicated an opinion might be prepared in response to their request. Councilman Weymouth asked verification that the charter amendment concerning trans- fer of taxing to County was permissive only and not mandatory. City Attorney verified statement and fact City has not used County tax rolls for all assessments districts, option given to Council. Mr. Miller further reviewed points on District Assessor as way and means for City to achieve good control and stated there was ample precedent for procedure. Mrs. Dorothy Gay, of Belmont School District, commented on problems presented to their District and reasons for requesting delay in accepting Feasibility Report as stated in their resolution. Mr. Miller acknowledged fact Belmont School District would be first concerned with development but stated there would be at least 3 years to further consider their plans for impact of project and referred also to recommendation made that Redwood Shores be put in one district. City Attorney pointed out to Council and all present Redwood City was authorized to proceed from legislation standpoint and reviewed the conservative approach which had been taken. Henry Bostwick, of San Mateo County Development Assn., spoke on value of project, noting financial support industry has always offered to school problems urging Council proceed with the project, and offering assis- tance of their group's professional staff. Winfield Whitney, Second Vice President of Chamber of Commerce stated position of Chamber in favor of proceeding with project and urged no further delay. Mrs. Mary Henderson, 3098 Muller Court, presented copy of statement she had presented to press in which she expressed her concern on various phases of project and requested delay by Council in accepting feasibility report and authorization for sale of bonds. (See full text - City Clerks file - Redwood Shores) Mrs. Henderson cited from previous Council minutes concerning references to a fire alarm system for the District, fire houses and sites. City Attorney reviewed formation of district and bond issue voted, which did not include fire alarm system, but which could e added as andi.strict pro'e t later. Ybut not the _,ire stations c(amendment) Responsibility for installing fire alarm system/had been assumed by Leslie, but could be dealt with by each subdivision without necessity for voting bonds and doesn't mean an expense on general taxpayers. Coleman Johnson agreed to statement made that they are committed to a fire alarm system and willing to proceed. Mr. Miller stated DMJM staff had investigated subject of fire alarm system and found it to have no particular effect on feasibility and because of rapid advances in technology, the matter can be finalized later. Dr. John W. Mills, Belmont, expressed the concern of the Belmont School District.