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Ordinance as proposed provides that architectural controls may be applied when a parcel does not meet the minimum building site area requirements of the zoning district concerned as to single and two-family dwellings. Councilman Weymouth questioned whether intent of proposed ordinance would be mandatory or permissive and when advised it would not be mandatory, favored proposal if used with discretion. Councilman Royer felt this would tend to over -regulate and felt original zoning ordinance well thought out and should be maintained as adopted. Councilman Petersen expressed his position concerning architectural control, and especially as it concerned single family resi- dences. Councilman Bury favored the proposed amendment to give Council a little more opportunity to make a decision concerning substandard lots, of which there are still a considerable number to be considered. Councilman Royer felt other requirements, such as set -backs, side yards, etc., covered situation sufficiently without this further restriction. Councilman Herkner questioned whether proposed amendment would pertain to design, and was advised it could be applied to character and appearance. City Attorney further clarified intent of proposed amendment and its implications. Paul Tessendorff asked for further clarification of architectural control. There being no written communications or oral protest, Councilman Weymouth moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Weymouth moved to introduce Ordinance amending Section 45.3 of Ordinance No. 1130, the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, relating to architectural supervision, seconded by Councilman Bury and tied on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Weymouth and Mayor Rosselli voting yes, Councilmen Herkner, Petersen and Royer voting no, Councilman Granger being noted absent. Mayor Rosselli explained for benefit of those present, a tied roll call vote resulted in this proposed amendment failing to pass. Progress report on Swimming Pool at Hoover School given by Councilman Royer, in which he stated drawings completed with exception of mechanical portion which was to be completed this week, and soils test also to be in this week. He asked that Council authorize Staff to send plans when completed to State immediately as approval necessary because on school property, as it was felt this could be done during period completed plans also submitted to Council and School District. He also described plan from illustrated map and felt it would be the finest pool in the area with construction to be completed this summer. Councilman Weymouth moved to accept progress report made, and that Staff be authorized to send completed plans to State for their approval as soon as submitted, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER x#66-54) Councilman Herkner moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4940 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR APPRAISAL AND ACQUISITION NEGOTIATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SD -3 AND SD -4 AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION (Warren Fox & Associates). City Attorney advised this was second acquisition phase on Storm Drain for which pians and specifications have been prepared, and covered area between Jefferson and l Camino, and between E1 Camino and Middlefield Road. City Manager reported work