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Councilman/Director of Public Works Hutton read his written report. He noted that on the Grant Deed to be recorded, there was need for specific terminology reserving all utility easements. City Attorney Carvalho stated she would be proposing the resolution as amended, namely, the last sentence in the second paragraph would read "...with the City reserving an easement for all utility purposes as more particularly described in the vacation deed." MOTION/VOTE: There being no requests for public comment, motion/second by CM Cook/Chastain to terminate the Public Hearing carried with no opposition Motion/second made by Mayor Gaytan/Cook to approve and adopt, with appropriate changes by legal staff, Resolution R-86-98, ordering the abandonment of portion of intersection of 6' and K Streets, carried upon unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Longfield submitted pictures highlighting problems with median strips, sidewalks, traffic near the school and a possible violation of the American Disabilities Act - no handicap access to the sidewalk on Washington Street at Cooley Drive. The matter was referred to staff for investigation and report. William Yahn spoke on the need for a college degree for the positions of Fire Chief and Police Chief. He commented on Taormina's threat of litigation. Tom Vogt, Taormina Industries, emphasized that rates and the service area were set by contract. He commented on RFQ, the agreement for exclusivity, the elimination of service concerns, customer service satisfaction, meeting the mandates of AB939 and community involvement. Jean Ferrante urged City Council to stop micro -managing and to let the Fire Chief and the Police Chief to do their jobs and allow the City Manager to manage the City. To give the Police Department additional room, she suggested moving the Chamber of Commerce to another building. At 6:45 P. M., Mayor Gaytan left the dais and Mayor Pro Tempore Cook presided. Bruce Gaytan commented on the recent trash contract, the need for a good contract for safety services and supported the relocation of the Chamber of Commerce to the K -Mart property. At 7:50 P. M., Mayor Gaytan returned to his place on the dais and continued presiding over the meeting. Gary Grossich, Nickelodeon Pizza, requested a temporary parking permit on Meridian, between Valley Boulevard and "C" Street, for the 12' Annual Car Cruise, on Sunday, September 6, 1998, from 4:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by CM Hutton/Chastain to add, as Agenda Item 14A, as a late -breaking item, consideration of temporary parking for Sunday, September 6, 1998, from 4:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M., that parking be allowed along Meridian AVenue, both sides, north of Valley Boulevard to "C" Street. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Council Mins Sep. 1, 1998 2