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City Manager Parrish addressed the political sign issue and the cities aggressive position on political signs in the right of way. Announcement by the Mayor of the Formation of the Economic Development Strategy Planning Advisory Committee Mayor Bennett announced that as per agenda in October, staff was directed to move forward and set up like the SART Committee, interest applications would be taken between now and November 1 oth . The DTF Committee would review the application and council would consider recommendations at the December 6 1h meeting. December 20th would be the target date for the Council to be informed on development and consider committee strategy. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: )�, Appointments — Pursuant to MC§ Section 2.30.030 — Manner of Appointment District 4 — CM Ramos announced a vacancy in the Historic Preservation Commission. At Large — Mayor Bennett presented for ratification the appointment of Mark Garcia to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion/second by CM Hernandez/Ramos to ratify the appointment of Mark Garcia. No opposition to the motion. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager. City Manager Parrish presented Consent Calendar Items No. (s) 3 thru 23 for approval. Motion/second by CM Ramos/Suchil to approve Consent Calendar Items No. (s) 3 thru 23. Discussion continued with questions and/or comments on Item 6, 7, 17 and 20. Item 6 - CM De La Rosa requested explanation on the EIR, the need to follow through with the court recommendation, and the consultant response on how staff will assist. Mayor Bennett asked if this item could be expedited for presentation to Planning commission before April. City Manager Parrish explained about the hands on meeting so that the project moves quickly. Item 7 - CM De La Rosa asked if the same types of hands on meetings were conducted for the approval of Phase I of the Impound Lot to expedite the project, was there discussion and analysis problems with cleaning and illegal dumping on this street, were cameras considered. City Engineer Jakher responded. CM De La Rosa asked the balance of the VTIP funds, and if there was enough to cover Phase I and 11. Mayor Bennett asked what steps were taken to prevent this from becoming an eyesore. Police Chief Rulon responded. Item 17 - CM De La Rosa asked for clarification on the last fee charged by county, as this year they were reducing the amount, which amount we budgeted, and if there is extra funding. Finance Director De Alwis responded. Item 20 - CM Suchil acknowledged that this was a good project. Mayor Bennett explained that she had a discussion with a former Senator on how the state uses the City as their personal pocket book, the citizen of the community need to be educated as to the funding of local government. Vote: Unanimous. 2005 NOVEMBER 01 REG CCIRDA/CUA MEETING -5-