1966 345-372 _ 11-14 to 11-28-1966

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845 Councilman Rosselli favored supporting request as amount not prohibitive and felt support should be given enthusiastically to enable merchants to do the kind of program desired. Councilman Bury felt original concept of $10,000 now budgeted anually to Chamber of Commerce covered all special purposed, including this pro- gram, and that at some time in the past a "dollar" contribution had been made. He also questioned whether participation in downtown area would be discriminatory against retail merchants in outlying areas. City Manager stated it was his understanding City's annual contribution to Chamber was intended to further industrial and commercial development, but he would check records for full report and make recommendation when Council ready to take legisla- tive action on this matter. (Memo 11/15/66) Councilman Keckley suggested that this item be made a regular Agenda item in order full information could be given by Staff. Councilmanf Granger felt contribution, if supported, should include 2700 block of Broadway in program. Councilman Petersen urged Council support request being made to further improvement and interest being shown by merchants for downtown area. Mr. Bryant, of Tribune and member of Association, discussed timing schedule of financing and problem of meeting same for program planned. Mr. Walter Small, Manager of Penney's, made further comments on program intended and its need. Councilman Granger questioned legality of this proposed contribution. City Attorney advised contribution would be considered legal as a beautification of public streets. Mayor Herkner requested this be placed on Council's Agenda of November 21st. Councilman Bury questioned wide price range in bidding on Dewatering Pumps, operation and maintenance, GID 1-64. City Manager advised difference due to fact that Bragato Paving Compsny already on site with other construction and would have personnel available to operate and maintain dewatering pumps, whereas other companies would be required to send personnel for this purpose from a distance. Councilman Rosselli questioned whether Fairley Constructors, third low bidder, on the Canyon Road and Highland Avenue Storm Drain Improvements, could be given considera- tion for award in view of their past excellent construction work with the City. City Attorney advised Council required to accept lowest qualified bidder, or reject all bids. Councilman Keckley questioned availability of apparent low bidder, Leonard - Rowan Construction. City Manager advised he would like to request Council's per- mission to take off this item for one week as two problem areas had arisen in the bids which should be resolved before award recommended to Council. Further dis- cussion on this item deferred to regular meeting. Minutes of Regular Meeting Redwood City Council November 14, 1966 8:00 P. M. Pledge of Allegiance led by Lynn Hildebrandt, Karen Goff, Dianne Hunt, of Girl Scout Troop #2613. Invocation led by Reverend Richard Bimson, First Methodist Church.