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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 01 06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL January 6, 19 75 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Langley. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Edgar. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Welsh. IV. ROLL CAlL Present: Councilmen: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: Sharp. Others present: Acting City Administrator Dan Blankenship Asst. City Administrator for CoMmunity Development Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SAN JUAN-ORANGE ANNEXATION NO. 87 Protest hearing for owners of property within territory proposed for annexation, located on the north side of San Juan, westerly of Orange, identified as San Juan- Orange Annexation No. 87, to show cause why such terri- tory should not be annexed. Mr. Fleagle gave the background of this matter, and advised that no written communication had been received in response to the proposal. He said that Fir. Hans Vogel of the Tustin Unified School District staff would present the views of the Board of Education. Mayor Langley opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Hans Vogel, Director of Special Services, Tustin Unified School District, stated that at a special meeting held earlier that evening, the Board of Education had considered facts related to annexation of Lambert School to the City, and determined that they would not file a protest to the annexation. (Regarding Old Business No. 1, Mr. Vogel indicated that the Board would be recommending during 'their regular meeting that evening that Barbara Benson be reappointed to the City Parks and Recreation Commission.) There being no further comments or objections, the public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 75-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, FINDING AND DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE TO THE SAN JUAN-ORANGE ANNEXATION NO. 87 TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN. After Mr. Fleagle had read Resolution No. 75-1 by title, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 75-1 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp. City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 2 VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. MR. CAP MOODY, RE: WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL OF PARCEL MAP 74-72 APPROVAL (NEW BUSINESS NO. I) Mr. Cap Moody, The Irvine Company, 550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, president of the Laurelwood Homeowners Association, explained that a second poll of the Association membership had been taken that morning on the matter ~of maintaining the lot on the cor- ner of Cedar and Cherrywood at the entrance to the Laurelwood tract as landscaped open space and bus stop rather than a building site (as required by conditions of Planning Commission approval of the Parcel Map). As a result Of the amended vote, the appeal of the Planning Con~nission condition is being withdrawn; the land- scaped area is desired, although the homeowners still oppose a bus stop at that location based on potential vandalism and other prob- lems. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that the wishes Of the Laurelwood Homeowners Association be acceded to, and that the requirement for a bus stop on the lot be removed when the developer files the tract map. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 16, 1974, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of $440,595.10. 3. EXTENSION OF CITY,COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE '"AGREEMENT Approval of six-month extension as requested by the County. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 75-3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "PASADENA-CARLANN ANNEXATION NO. 84" ON MARCH 4, 1975, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 74-85 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Councilman Edgar requested that item #4 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that items 1, 2 and 3 of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously, Council- man Sharp absent. RESOLUTION NO. 75-3 Councilman Edgar inquired whether conducting the Pasadena-Carlann Annexation election by absentee ballot would make that much differ- ence economically, since there are school board elections taking place on the s~me date; it would simply mean extra paperwork at that one precinct. He noted the significance of this election, the dissemination of factual data on it by a number of citizens, and the possibility that specifying a particular date to vote versus having voting by absentee ballot over a month might better accommodate a successful annexation election. He asked about the deadline for registration to vote in that election, in connection with a timetable for presenting .the facts to all the voters in the annexation area. Mrs. Poe, City Clerk, advised that the deadline for registration is thirty days prior to the election, with the City having an accurate listing of registered voters by the twenty-ninth day before the election. She pointed out that a ballot argument must be filed by January 9, and that an absentee ballot for the annexa- tion election is proposed because there is no polling place within the annexation area designated for the school elections. City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 3 In response to Councilman Saltarelli, Mr. Rourke indicated that a statement of facts on the election, compiled by the Local Agency Formation .Commission,, would go out with the sample ballots. Mrs. Poe explained that on registered voters' receipt of the sample ballot~ they could request an absentee ballot. Following further discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Resolution No.75-3 be adopted, and that Council- man Saltarelli be designated to prepare a ballot argument in sup- port of the Pasadena-Carlann Annexation No. 84 to the City of Tustin, to be signed by the entire City Council. Carried unani- mously, Councilman Sharp absent. VIII ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 641 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING AND RELATED NUISANCES. Mr. Rourke sta~ed that Ordinance No. 641 is proposed to the Council as an improved procedure for the abatement of dangerous buildings; it is recommended that it be adopted as an urgency ordinance because of a structure in the City which has presented numerous problems and has been recommended for demolition by three ~City depa~tments~. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 641 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 641 by title. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 641 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh. Noes: none. ~bsent:~ ~Sharp. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance NO. 641 have second ~eading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent.~ The secretary read Ordinance No. 641 by title. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance NO. 641 be passed and'adopted as an urgency ordinance to be in force and effect immediately. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh. ~ Noes: ~ none. 'Absent: Sha~rp. OLD BUSINESS 1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS It was noted that Mr. Vogel ofthe School District, earlier in the meeting, had indicated that the School Board would be reappointing Barbara Benson to the Parks and Recreation Com/nission during their regular meeting that evening. The matter of appointments to the Commission was then deferred for action following a personnel session. (see page 7 of these Minutes. City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 4 2. ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING REGULATIONS--SHOPPING CENTERS Mr. Fleagle gave the~backgrou~d of this matter, !including reference to a sample letter sent to shopping centers in the City regarding the enforcement by the City of parking regulations in fire and traf- fic lanes in the centers, letters of consent for such enforcement received from-.two ~s~opping centers in the City, and the staff report which indicated differences Of opinion as tO feasibility and desir- ability of imposing this enforcement burden on City police. In response to Mayor Langley's question, Mr. Fleagle said that telephone contact of other shopping center owners, whose written consent had not yet been received, indicated enthusiasm about City enforcement, as shopping centers don't have the authority to make their parking regulations work. Mayor Langley suggested Fire Department assistance in enforcement because of illegal parking in fire lanes, which are designed to provide orderly access for traffic as well as for emergency vehicles. He was primarily concerned with the number of accidents caused by vehicles being parking illegally in these lanes, creating a substan- dard driving lane in front of the centers. Mr. Blankenship suggested that the problem with the existing ord- inance draft lies in its very broad provisions which would permit regulation of anything related to parking on the lots, even very minor problems. He suggested redrafting the ordinance to limit the enforcement obligation to the fire lanes. He doubted that the Police Department~would~ha~e,any concern about enforcing those alone. Mayor Langley acknowledged that the broad terms of the ordinance might pose problems, but noted ,the need to protect people by at least enforcing parking restrictions in the fire lanes. Councilman Saltarelli favored the ordinance as drawn, and suggested looking ahead and establishing a policy of not permitting parking designs which accommodate an open lane adjacent to the stores where head-in parking would be more desirable. In response toa question_ from the Mayor, Police Chief Kelly indi- cated that the Traffic Code allows the property owner to post his property, and have violators'cars towed away. TO !Mr. Langley's concern that the tow truck operators don't respond, Chief Kelly said that the Police Department is not opposed to measures which would improve public safety, ~ut that this broad ordinance would result in the Department having to respondin areas which the Council doesn't intend, and they would be getting into problems of call priority. Chief Kelly indicated willingness to go along with enforcement in fire lanes. CounCilman Saltarelli acknowledged that shopping parking violations are of short duration, and their low priority from a Police enforcement standpoint~ woul~ not provide the needed response. He suggested that ticketing authority should go to a~person other than a sworn officer. Councilman Edgar agreed with Mayor Langley, stating that an ord- inance which clearly addresses the hazard related to parking in ~fire lanes, withRut being s~broad as to be cumbersome, was in Councilman Welsh also recommended adoption of an ordinance restricted to that particular area of concern; since there is no ticketing authority other than sworn officers, the Council should act to give the Police authority to cite those who pose a hazard to life and property. City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 5 Addressing the possibility of this kind Qf enforcement being ex- tended to apartment houses, Mr. Rourke stated that the City gets frequent inquiries from apartment dwellers about the City's ability to enforce parking restrictions in apartment complexes; application of the ordinance can't be selective. He also suggested the approach of investigating whether tow truck operators couldn't tow away ille- gally parked cars; then the managers of the centers, who are the best equipped to handle the problem, could be referred to the tow truck operators and not involve the City. ORDINANCE NO. 642 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING ON PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY. Following further discussion, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 642 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimouslyr Councilman Sharp absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 642 by title. Councilman Saltarelli commented that this ordinance could handle the immediate problem, and if costly problems develop related to its enforcement, which he did not envision, revisions could be considered at a later time. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Ed~,ar~ that Ordinance No. 642 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp. 3. LIBRARY PARKING LOT Mr. Blankenship gave the background of this matter~ as outlined in the City Engineer's December 31st memorandu/n, with the main ques- tion being whether the 62-space plan which maximizes the amount of available parking, or the 50-space plan which maximizes the aesthetics along Main Street, should receive approval. The Council's selection would be forwarded to the County as lessee for the Library for their review and approval. Councilman Saltarelli preferred the 50-space plan, based on the stacking proble~ which the 62-space plan would engender at the Main Street entrance and the abundance of available parking spaces in the vicinity--Larwin Square, Centennial Way, and Main Street, as well as the remaining City Center parking lot. Councilman Welsh agreed, as did Mayor Langley, who indicated that Councilman Sharp had suggested the possibility of asking Larwin Square to lease overflow parking in their back parking lot, in case of excessive parking deeds due to Community Building activities. Mr. Fleagle foresaw no problem in obtaining the consent of Larwin Square for such an arrangement, although it would be subject to revocation in the event of any future plans on their part to utilize their parking area on Centennial. Councilman Edgar voiced his support of the 50-space plan, also based on stacking problems associated wit~ the 62-space plan and the desirability of maintaining a landscaped area on the southerly end of the lot. Mayor Langley commended the City Engineering Department staff for an outstanding job in the design of the library parking lot. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that the 50-space plan be approved for the Library~ parking lot, and that t/he staff proceed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the City Engineer. City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 6 Following Mr. Blankenship's update on Library design progress, the above~motion was carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPEAL OF PARCEL MAP 74-72 APPROVAL Request of Laurelwood Homeowners Association for Council reversal Of Planning Commission approval of Parcel Map 74-72 (Cherrywood and Cedar Lanes). This matter was acted upon during the Public Concerns portion of the agenda. See page 2. 2. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 Mr. Fleagle announced that Reed Flory, the County Coordinator of the Housing and Community Development Act, would appear later in the meeting to explain why it is desired that the City cooper- ate with the County in a joint application for funds. Mr. Fleagle stated that the situation has not changed since the Council's determination in November not to cooperate with the County pending reevaluation of the Act the following summer. Unknown factors still exist regarding administration of the Act. He described the alternative agreement forms and mentioned some possible uses of the grant (expected to be about $42,000) and stated that use of the funds by the Council cannot be determined until public hearings for citizen input are conducted by the designated agency. Councilman Edgar Commented on the price the City might have to pay to get the funds, and Mr. Blankenship enumerated some of the nebulous areas regarding use of the funds, and stated that the amount available is unstable based on the form of application the City might proceed with, and it is yet to be determined what the "Urbanized County's" portion will be, the City's portion after competition with other cities, etc. Mayor Langley questioned the wisdom of entering into this lack- ing any specific use for the funds, and preferred waiting a year for a greater understanding of the workings and ramifications of the Act. In reply to Councilman Saltarelli, Mr. Fleagle stated that the Council is the final approving authority, but first a public hearing must be held for broad citizen participation by the designated body, perhaps the Planning Commission or T.N.T. Com- mittee. Following further commentary from Mr. Fleagle and brief Council discussion, it was moved by Saltarelli that this item be tabled pending the presentation by Mr. Reed Flory. Motion died for lack of a second. In reply to Mayor Langley's question, Mr. Fleagle stated that subsequent allocations would be coming in larger amounts than in the first year of the Act, and if the City were to go it alone, it would meet COmpetition from every otheE city in the County under 50,000 population, He suggested that the simplest way to proceed is to go with the County. Mayor Langley questioned the course of asking for the money and then looking for a need, repeating that it would be better to "stand pat" and see how the program works. It was the consensus of the Council that further consideration of this matter be postponed pending presentation by Mr. Flory. (This matter was considered later in the meeting. See page 9 . ) City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 7 3. TRAFFIC COMiMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Council was in receipt of the City Engineer's December 30th memorandum listing the recommendations of the Traffic Commission, which are summarized below: a. Crossing at ProspeCt and Beneta: cross-striping of existing crosswalk; removing parking and/or stopping on west side of PrOspect in vicinity of crosswalk; and trimming of shrubbery on east side of Prospect. b. 17th and Prospect area .study: restriping of intersection to provide for double left turn from nor~b_boun.d Prospect, and a protected left turn from westhound t7th to Pinewood Plaza; retiming of traffic signaland. installation of signing to facilitate clearance of the intersection; and extending green time of northbound Prospect Avenue leg. c. School c~o~sing at Red Hill and Sycamore: allocation of funds for employment of additional crossing guard during peak morning ~ traffic hours, and placement of appropriate school signs at the two approaches where they are now lacking. d. Bro~ision of crossing .guards for school children: adoption by City Council of State Department of TranspQrtation policy .to provide crossing guards for e~ementary school children=only. In reply to Councilman Edgar concerning the Traffic Con~nission's third recommendation, Mr. Ledendecker, City Engineer, stated that the planned left turn channelization signal modification at Red Hill and Sycamore would not have any effect on children crossing in peak morning hours; it would only protect the movements of vehicles turning left. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that the recommendations of the Traffic Commission be approved, with the exception of the policy of the State Department of Transportation on provision of crossing guards for school children. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent. 4. SURPLUS PROPERTY AT EDINGER AND NEWPORT FREEWAY Moved by Saltarelli~ seconded by Welsh, t~hat the surplus property at Edinger and the Newport Freeway not be purchased by the City and that the railroad company and the Public Utilities Commission be contacted regarding the possibility of constructing an at-grade crossing at the railroad tracks and extending Newport Avenue southerly to Edinger Avenue. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent~ ADJOURNMENT TO PERSONNEL SESSION The meeting Was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to a Personnel Session. CALL TO ORDER The meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. OLD BUSINESS .' (CONT'D) 1. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Langley announced the reappointment of Barbara Benson, William Hamilton and Lois Carr to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms to expire on ~eCember 31, 1976, based on the recommendations of the interviewing committee. Staff was directed to. prepare letters of notification to the appointees for the Mayor'slsignature, as well as letters for the unsuccessful candidates thanking them for their interest and indi- cating that they may be called upon to serve on other commissions or advisory groups in the future. City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT ' ~ ~ ' TO PERSONNEL SESSION The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m. to a Personnel Session. CALL TO ORDER The meeting reconvened at 9:22 p.m. XII. BUSINESS 1. WIND DAMAGE Mr. Blankenship described recent wind damage to trees and build- ings in the City, and proposed Council reconsideration of a policy to remove or top hazardous trees in the City. It was decided to defer this matter 'pending outcome of current litigation related to a fallen tree. 2. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT It was suggested that an expression of interest on the part of the Council should be conveyed to Orange County officials prior to a January 10th meeting concerning formation of an air pollution con- trol district for the Los Angeles Basin, comprising six counties, but l~cking cities' Irepresentation. iCouncilman Edgar indicated that the Council would later have an opportunity to support the League of Cities' position on the matter. 3. COUNCIL CHAMBERS REVISION Mayor Langley commended the staff for their diligent efforts to .obtain an economical revision plan for the new Council Chambers, as described in the Acting City Administrator's January 3d status report on items of Council interest~ Moved by Saltarelli,~ seconded ~by Edgar!,' that the Council Chambers revision be approved at a cost of $16,646. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp aSsent. ~ ~ · ' 4. CITY EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Councilman Edgar, suggested exploration of the idea of initiating some type of recognition for employees with long service with the City ~(five- or ten-year pins, etC.). The Mayor directed that th!e ~staff investigate the practices of other cities in this regard. 5. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY Moved by! !Edgar, ~econded by Saltarelli, that the City join the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency. Carried ~unanimously, Councilman Sharp aSsent. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilman Edgar be designated the City's representative, ~ith authority to vote at the January 9th meeting of the Agency following the Orange County League's Executive Meeting atFriedemann Hall. ~--~ 6. WIDENING OF BRYAN '=!~ ~" Mr. Ledendecker agreed to check on the status of the County's plans tOwiden Bryan Avenue in the vicinity of Woodlawn. 7. GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS .!~ If. ~ In response to Councilman Edgar, Mr. Fleagle stated that the pub- lic hearings Ion 'the draf% Noise Element to the Tustin Area General Plan would be scheduled within the nextthiEty days. The Land Use Element has been published in color, and copies will be provided to the City Council shortly. The Department's next major project City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 9 is the Environmental Impact Report for the Newport Avenue project, scheduled for adoption by March because right-of-way cannot be acquired until the EIR is certified. 8. SERVICES TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS ~'~ Councilman Saltarelli described a lawsuit filed by the City of ~ Los Angeles against the County of Los Angeles charging that the County is illegally expending tax monies from residents in incor- '" porated ureas to provide services to residents in unincorporated areas. Fir. Saltarelli requested that the staff research the mat- ter to determine whether the same situation exists in Orange County; if such is the case, he recommended action through the League of Cities for appropriate resolution Of the problem. He stated that city residents should receive a reduction in the County tax rate to compensate for services given to residents of . the unincorporated areas. 9. MAGNOLIA PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Councilman Saltarelli requested that the Parks and Recreation Department staff investigate the status of the playground equip- ment in Magnolia Park; residents say that the equipment installed is not as agreed upon by the developer and the City. 10. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CITY CENTER CONTRACTORS MOved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that progress payments be approved for Allison Noner in the amount of $49,742.10, and for J. A. Stewart Construction in the amount Of $22,271.68. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent. 11. "TUSTIN TODAY" Council requested that they have the opportunity of reviewing future editions of "Tustin Today" prior to publication. 12. TENNIS FACILITIES Mayor Langley requested that staff contact the School District staff about expediting the location of ~ennis facilities, and report to the Council at the next regular meeting. 13. "WINDBORNE" FLIGHT Mayor Langley announced that he had presented a plaque the pre- vious ~week to Malcolm Forbes, co_mmemorating the intended launch of the "Wi db " n orne balloon on its transcontinental, transoceanic flight from the Marine Corps Air Station (Helicopter). The launch was delayed because of wind conditions. NEW BUSINESS 2. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (Continued from earlier in the meeting) M~.~ .Reed Plory, Orange County Coordinator for the Housing and Cormsunity Development Act, listed the City's options as being no involvement, resulting in reversion of funds to the national pot for redistribution; participation to the extent that the City makes available to the County i~s population and dollar amounts, necessitating a cooperative agreement; or full involvement of the City in completing its own application and using funds within the City boundaries. Cooperative agreements or resolutions of intent have been approved by fourteen of seventeen cities under 50,000 population in Orange County. In response to Council concerns about "strings" attached to partic- ipation, Mr. Flory stated that the following were among requirements of the Act: City Council Minutes 1/6/75 Page 10 a. Certification of an adequate public participation program consisting of at least two public hearings. Decision of what goes into the final plan is up to the City Council. b. Certification of. adherence to all civil rights laws, which could mean an affirmative action program, although the guide- lines for affirmative action were not yet available. c. Certification of the City's willingness to assume the responsi- bility for the preparation of environmental impact statements; it is hope~though, that theCountywill be permitted to dev- elop them for some degree of consistency. Mr. Flory explained that the objectives of the Act are that pro- grams be designed to give priority to activities benefitting low- or moderate-income families=or aiding in the prevention or elimi- nation of slums or blight; although emergency community development needs having no funding source and affecting the health, safety and welfare of citizens of Tustin may use the funds. Within the City of Tustin, target areas may be formally or informally described, within which there is a great deal of flexibility as long as the needs are thoseof specific areas and not for the general popula- tion. As long as activities generally meet the categories listed above, they will be accepted. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will ~determine whether needs defined are compatible with 1970 Census data. Mr. Flory responded to Councilmen's questions about eligibility of various types of programs, and discussed the Housing Assistance Plan requirement. Mayor Langley noted the apparent flexibility and options of the Act. Mr. Fleagle stated that the maximum benefit to the City of Tustin would be to participate fully with .the City getting the money to spend within its boundaries. Councilman Saltarelli stated that the feature of allowing the City to determine its own problems and needs is the key to acceptance of participation. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar~ that the City participate in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 by adoption of the long form agreement, with the City Council the designated agency for conducting public hearings, which are "to be scheduled at the earliest possible date. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp absent. Mr. Fleagle stated that the public hearing would be advertised for the January 20th City Council meeting. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjournedat 10:10 p.m. to the next regularly sched- uled meeting of January 20, 1975. ~ MAYOR