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appropriate. City Attorney Biggs advised this was not a City problem and advised that it would be appropriate for the individuals who have had serious problems to band together and seek legal counsel on their own and take action against the developer, and so on. She also recommended that the homeowners contact Insurance Commissioner Garamendi. Mr. Jim Jones, 3050 Canyon Vista, stated he wanted some feedback as to what the responsibility of the developer is with regard to these problems. City Attorney Biggs again advised that the homeowners needed legal counsel and that the City cannot represent them as this is a private matter. Mr. Jones asked if anything could be done about the dangerous condition on Reche Canyon turning left onto Prado. Councilmember Bennett said the area is in the County pocket and the County has plans to put a signal there in 1996 and also at Westwood. Mr. Jones asked if there was anything the City could do in the interim. City Attorney Biggs said it was outside of the City's jurisdiction; therefore, the City could only encourage the County to move forward. Public Works Director Hutton said the City does not pay to build facilities outside the corporate boundaries. He recommended the Mayor send a letter to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Jones asked that something be done as the school buses are having a difficult time turning and the safety of the children must be protected. Mayor Fulp reported he would be meeting with Supervisor Eaves and would bring this matter up. Mr. Anderson addressed the Council saying he does have an attorney and it is costing thousands of dollars. He said the Council does have the power to get involved and litigate against the developer. Mayor Fulp said he finds himself in a difficult situation because he knows Mr. Anderson personally and has seen the damage to this home. The tract was built to specs and code and therefore this is a very tough subject. Censure, Fire Debt. Mr. Rocky Fredrickson, asked what affect does the censoring of Mayor Fulp have on the public. City Attorney Biggs replied that it did not affect the public. Mr. Fredrickson asked where did the bogus figure come from on the Fire Department salaries. City Manager Martinez responded the figures should have come through the City Manager. The information did not come from him nor through him. There was a cover memorandum from the City Treasurer. City Manager Martinez said after he received the material he found some high numbers, several of which included the payoff for vacation and other benefits as the individual was leaving his employment with the City. Manager. Martinez said since the numbers are not his numbers perhaps the question should be directed at the City Treasurer. Q MAR 0 7 1995