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01/05/1984CITY OF GRAND TERRACE COUNCIL MINUTES JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 5, 1984 A joint adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, the Community Redevelopment Agency, and the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace was called to order at the Terrace View Elementary School, 22731 Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace, California, on January 5, 1984, at 6:04 p.m. PRESENT: CCiiU Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Hugh J . Grant, Mayor Jim Rigley, Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Petta, Councilman Roy W. Nix, Councilman Barbara Pfennighausen, Councilwoman Planning Commission Sanford o ins, CFairman (Arrived at 9:10 p.m.) John McDowell, Vice -Chairman (Left at 9:27 p.m. Vern Andress (Left at 7:54 p.m.) William DeBenedet Racy Munson Norman Caouette Gerald Cole (Arrived at 8:35 p.m.) Jerry Hawkinson (Arrived at 8:20 p.m.) Ed Clark, Acting City Manager Eugene Nazarek, City Attorney Joe Kicak, City Engineer/Planning Director Myrna Erway, City Clerk ABSENT: Winifred Bartel, Planning Commissioner Seth Armstead, City Manager CIVIC CENTER EXTERIOR COLOR Architect Larry Wolff advised that recent occurrences of efflorescence at the Fire Station have created a concern relative to using the same masonry on the Civic Center as was used for the Fire Station, as recommended in the Staff Report submitted for this meeting; indicated he would still recommend using the Davidson product in the same colors as the Fire Station, preferring those colors aesthetically and due to the substantial price difference. Recommended using "Sunset," with "Baja Brown" as the accent color masonry if the Atlas product is selected. Stated that efflorescence is caused by a chemical reaction between salts, lime and water in clay, mortar and grout; this sometimes occurs in all masonry products, including slumpstone and blocks, which can easily be removed; the contractor for the Fire Station will be notified in writing to take the necessary steps to clean the masonry, under the one-year warranty. Page 1 - 1/5/84 Indicated that neither of the companies would guarantee no efflorescence; felt that, should this problem occur with the Civic Center, the problem would be eliminated after several years and no more than two cleaning applications. Requested a decision at this time to ensure no delays in the construction of the Civic Center, indicating the Contractor has already delayed ordering the masonry material. Mayor Grant announced that he attended a Regional Meeting of the American Institute of Architects at which time the firm of Barmakian, Wolff, Lang, Christopher Architects received two awards for architectural excellence - one award for the Fire Station as a completed project, and the other award for the Civic Center as a future project. The City, as the client, also received an award for each of the projects. Mayor Grant commended Architect Larry Wolff. Mayor Grant noted that a summary of an adjourned joint Council/CRA/ Planning Commission Public Workshop Session held December 8, 1983 was distributed to all members. Councilman Rigley felt the efflorescence is not a minor issue, felt the problem was due to the materials used in the masonry, and questioned using the same material on the Civic Center. Mr. Wolff indicated there is the possibility this problem would not occur in another manufacturer's product, since different chemicals are used. Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned and received confirmation that this problem would have no effect on the structural integrity of the structure. Councilman Nix noted his office building, which is red brick, had efflorescence, which has not recurred since it was cleaned. Mr. Wolff stated he felt the reason the Atlas material costs more is that it probably is a higher quality material; more labor is involved to install the material; felt that, under the circumstances, considering everyone's opinion, the Atlas product would probably be a wise decision. Indicated every precaution was taken to minimize the occurrence of efflorescence on the Fire Station, including specifying low -sulphate content and a coating of waterproofing. Councilman Petta questioned and received confirmation that the lighter colored Atlas product was included in the Civic Center contract as an alternative bid item for $118,000, and that it perhaps is a better quality. In that case, recommended considering this product, feeling the best quality material available should be used for a $2 1/2 Million Dollar facility to ensure long duration. Councilman Rigley supported usage of the Atlas product, though more expensive, due to the problems at the Fire Station and feeling if the problem occurred, would not be as noticeable on a lighter color; likes the red brick for the Fire Station, but feels a lighter color for the Civic Center would be more attractive, and the Atlas product is a better quality. Page 2 - 1/5/84 L11 Councilwoman Pfennighausen supported the Davidson product, feeling the efflorescence would not look any better on either material, dark red becomes more attractive with age, rain and smog will discolor light-colored brick, and is more expensive. Commissioner Munson questioned and received confirmation that the price quoted for the Atlas product is not negotiable; questioned why the Atlas product is better than Davidson; Mr. Wolff stated the Atlas product appears to be more dense, with more material per square inch used than in the Davidson product, decreasing water absorption; the Davidson product also chips. Commissioner DeBenedet supported the Atlas product, feeling it is a better quality and that the lighter color would look better. Commissioner McDowell questioned and received confirmation that the products being considered are the best available; felt the $118,000, which represents 5% of the total building cost, is not excessive; indicated there is also efflorescence in the interior of the building; questioned the possibility that excessive lime was used in the mortar; Mr. Wolff stated this could not be verified unless core samples were taken and lab tests conducted. Commissioner Andress questioned the cost and time to conduct such tests; Mr. Wolff indicated it would cost several thousand dollars and would take 4-6 weeks. Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned if using more mortar would affect the strength of the building; Mr. Wolff indicated the grout and steel reinforcement determine the strength of the walls; felt using more mortar would not affect the strength. Mayor Grant indicated support for conducting a chemical analysis to determine whether excessive lime was used in the materials for the Fire Station. PCM-84-01 Motion by Commissioner DeBenedet, Second by Commissioner Munson, to use the Atlas Brick Company product, using the colors of "Sunset," with "Baja Brown" as the accent color for the Civic Center carried 4-1, with Commissioner Munson voting NOE. CC-84-01 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilman Petta to use the Atlas Brick Company product, using the colors of "Sunset," with "Baja Brown" as the accent color for the Civic Center. Councilman Nix stated the maintenance cost to remedy the problem of efflorescence, should it occur on the proposed Civic Center facility, is unknown, and there is no assurance the problem won't occur; the statement has been made that the Atlas Brick Company product is probably better quality, but questioned whether it is worth the additional $118,000; felt 5% of the total cost is significant; felt he could not support the change with the limited data presented. Councilman Rigley felt although there is no assurance there will be no efflorescence if the Atlas Brick Company product is used, feels it is very likely it will occur with the Davidson Brick Company product, since it has already occurred, so would prefer not to use the same product. Councilman Petta stated although there is no assurance the same problem won't occur with the Atlas Brick Company product, it is known that Page 3 - 1/5/84 maintenance will be required with a darker color product, and it is likely it would not be as noticeable on a lighter colored brick; felt the savings realized in additional maintenance costs will take care of the additional costs expended at this time. Motion No. CC-84-01 carried 3-2, with Councilman Nix and Councilwoman Pfennighausen voting NOE. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Paul Secord, Vice -President, Beland/Associates, reviewed the General Plan Update Program prepared by his firm. Indicated a request has been made and concurs with changing the designation of the flood plain portion of the land use map to light industrial; a question was raised whether specific areas for Gage Canal access should be indicated; feels this matter should be addressed when specific development plans for that area are submitted; stated information provided in a memorandum relative to the Parks & Recreation Element will be incorporated into the General Plan and the EIR as reflected in the memorandum. The final recommendation on the freeway access stu(y is to be included as part of the master EIR; that section can be changed without going through the formal General Plan Amendment procedure; when a specific plan is adopted relative to the Freeway Access Study, it can be added to the General Plan by amendment in two ways - could either be included in the MAE or it can be added as a separate section as the Circulation Element in the General Plan. Stated questions were raised concerning the population estimates included in the General Plan, which were based on the 1980 census. Indicated the reason the population estimates listed are lower than previous estimates given is that the estimating factor for household size has decreased from 3 persons to 2.59 per household, according to the most recent demographic information. Stated a four -page letter was received from the State HCD addressing questions relative to the Housing Element; based on conversations held with the HCD Representative who prepared the letter, feels there will be no problem adding and getting subsequent approval on the requested information. Council questioned, with Mr. Secord confirming that the Housing Element would not be approved until that element, as amended, has been presented for Council review. The Planning Director questioned whether formal State approval would be required prior to adoption of the Housing Element; Mr. Secord felt it would be unnecessary to wait for a formal response from the State, since he feels preliminary approval can be received; indicated it would take a long time to receive formal response from the State. Commissioner McDowell questioned, and Mr. Secord responded he sees no problem meeting the State allocation for affordable housing. It was also questioned and confirmed that a senior citizen complex or apartment building would satisfy this requirement; rehabilitation programs and loans can also accomplish this; failure to satisfy State requirements can result in the State freezing the City's development approval authority, making it impossible to issue tract maps, permits, etc., as well as losing HCD funding. Page 4 - 1/5/84 Councilman Rigley questioned if all elements were circulated to the State for review. Mr. Secord advised the General Plan document went through the A-95 review process, was distributed to all State, and in some cases, Federal, County and other adjoining local jurisdictions for review, with no comments received other than the Housing Element. No comments were received from any other State agencies; indicated there are a series of letters from various agencies indicating they have reviewed and concur with the findings in the report, which will be included in the final report. Mayor Grant opened Public Hearing on the General Plan Update, which also includes the Draft EIR. Steve Ferris, 6576 Carnegie Avenue, Anaheim, requested that the area presently designated as a flood plain on the Land Use Map be changed from A-1 to M-R. There being no further testimony, Mayor Grant closed Public Hearing. Recess was called at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m., with all ou_ncil /CRA members present and Planning Commissioners McDowell, Caouette, Munson, and DeBenedet present; Planning Commissioner Andress left the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Recess was again called at 8:16 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m., witF—alT Council/CRA members present and Planning Commissioners McDowell, Caouette, Munson, DeBenedet and Hawkinson present. Commissioner Hawkinson arrived at 8:20 p.m. CC-84-02 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Mayor Grant, ALL AYES, to refer a proposed change in the Land Use Policy Map of the General Plan to the Planning Commission to consider changing the designation of the flood plain area in the northwest corner of the map to light industrial. Attorney Nazarek advised the Planning Commission is to now consider a proposed change in the General Plan, as previously approved, to modify the Land Use Policy Map by changing the designation of the flood plain area in the northwest corner of the map to light industrial; stated the Housing Element will not be considered until a later date. PCM-84-02 Motion by Commissioner Caouette, Second by Commissioner Hawkinson, to change the area in the northwesterly portion of the Land Use Policy Map, currently designated as "flood plain" to "light industrial." Following clarification that the zoning in that area will be M-R, Motion No. PCM-84-02 carried, ALL AYES, by all present. Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned if the expanded circulation element is to become part of the circulation element within the General Plan. John Starner, Vice -President, CG Engineering, recommended not including in the General Plan a specific secondary freeway access at this time; stated it is included in the Master Environmental Assessment; recommended proceeding with approval of the General Plan with no indication of the freeway access, then proceed with adoption of the Feasibility Study; indicated specific Page 5 - 1/5/84 recommendations for this matter have been made by Mr. Secord, since information has been included in the MEA; stated he understands information will be added to the General Plan in the future when the feasibility stuffy has been accepted and a specific alternative has been selected. Confirmed that voting to approve the General Plan Update at this time is not a vote to proceed with any items in the expanded circulation element. Commissioner Cole arrived at 8:35 p.m. CC-84-03 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Mayor Grant, to certify the EIR of the General Plan Update, as modified, and approving the General Plan Update Program, as modified, to change the area on the Land Use Policy Map designated "open space" to "light industrial," with the exclusion of the Housing Element, with the understanding that an appropriate resolution reflecting this action will be on the Consent Calendar at the next meeting. Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned the advantage of approving the General Plan at this time prior to approval of the Housing Element, and the method used to advertise the Public Hearing. Mr. Secord indicated this will prevent any further delay of decisions relative to the Land Use Policy Map and the other elements; the Public Hearing was posted in the three locations, as legally required, and was also advertised in The Sun; Councilman Nix noted that developers, due to the costs involved, have previously requested an early decision relative to the Land Use Policy Map to prevent further delays on proposed developments; this action will accomplish that. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry, stated Item c. on page 26 of the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy Report indicates a specific plan is to be prepared for Area B; questioned if this has been prepared so the land use can be addressed. Mr. Secord stated the plan provides for a specific plan for any commercial development of ten acres or more; felt any major development would meet that acreage requirement; thus feels the General Plan provides for a specific plan for any major development which would occur in Area B or anywhere in the City. Following discussion, and confirmation by Attorney Nazarek that Councilman Petta would have no conflict of interest in voting on this matter, Motion No. CC-84-03 carried, ALL AYES. Mayor Grant felt further discussion is needed relative to the green belt issue; feels these are needed in a variety of locations in the community to separate the commercial areas from the non-commercial areas. REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY The Finance/Administrative Services Officer reviewed the Staff Report on this matter; recommended that Council take action to attract development which will increase sales and use tax revenue, as Page 6 - 1/5/84 recommended in the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy Report; indicated the five-year capital improvement budget, soon to be presented to Council, will include a recommendation to set aside $500,000 to assist in pursuing economic development activities; recommended action be taken while the three consulting firms are still available to integrate the General Plan Update Program, the Feasibility Study Improved Freeway Access, and the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy. Gary Werner, Vice -President, MSI, stated the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy Report reviewed the existing opportunities in the City and assessed the City's financial resource capabilities to determine if resources are available to pursue economic development activities; the analysis indicates that one of the most significant resources available to the City and the Agency is in Area B, which consists of approximately 115 acres, and located in the vicinity of the freeway and Barton Road, designated for general commercial usage in the Land Use Policy Map; the Report recommends encouraging and facilitating development of that area consistent with the General Plan; feels this area is the best opportunity for the City to optimize sales tax revenues; stated development of this area will take time, will require advance planning, and will require proactive measures by the City, as outlined on pages 25-28 in the Report. Councilwoman Pfennighausen questioned if there is a deadline for the termination of the consulting services; was not aware of a deadline. Gary Werner indicated he felt his firm's contractual obligation terminated when the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy Report was approved and accepted by the City /Agency; Paul Secord, Beland/Associates, Inc., indicated his firm's contractual obligation will be concluded when the final General Plan Update Program, as amended, is presented and approved, and the necessary copies are printed. John Starner, CG Engineering, indicated his firm's contractual obligation will be concluded when and if action is taken on the recommendations submitted for consideration at this meeting relative to the Feasibility Study Improved Freeway Access. Racy Bragg, President, MSI, stated although MSI's contractual obligation was completed two meetings ago when the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy Report was accepted, hopes his firm's relationship with the City will extend for a considerable length of time; would like to see the City pursue the strategies presented in the Report; due to concern for the City, his firm will continue to be available as long as needed by the City. Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated she has never been opposed to commercial development; has previously been opposed to the approach; recommended following MSI's recommendations of multiple usage in Area B, short-term development on Barton Road to provide revenue to develop Area B, and involving the Chamber of Commerce, since they have indicated a desire to assist the City with commercial development; felt funds are not presently available to assemble property. Page 7- 1/5/84 Councilman Nix questioned only recommending action to implement Objective I-1, feeling implementation of Objectives I-1 and I-2 is needed; recommended having the Chamber work with the City in an active role to develop a plan for implementing I-1 and I-2, which would allow consideration of alternatives, the amount of land needed for possible development, and a green -belt buffering area; felt action was previously taken to form a joint City/Chamber committee for this purpose; concurs with the need to become aggressive in marketing the area. Councilman Rigley stated if funds are to be set aside for economic development, as recommended by Staff, funds will not be available for air conditioning the schools and storm drains; felt professional assistance is needed to attract commercial development. Councilman Nix noted that although City funds are restricted at this time, there are alternative financial opportunities available; requested that Mr. Werner address this matter. Mr. Werner stated he understands there are financial mechanisms available such as a bond whereby the Agency, upon consummation of a development agreement on a particular piece of property, can pledge projected tax increment to a financial instrument; an industrial development bond is an instrument whereby an investor pledges the repayment of the bond as being issued for that development; indicated that when the City's bond issue was instituted three years ago, the Agencies were required to pledge a more substantial deposit towards the payback than may now be required; stated the section of the Health & Safety Code which requires setting aside 20% of the tax increment for low and moderate income housing also provides that when the need for this housing is less than the amount of funds accruing, the Agency can be relieved from a portion of that requirement; stated the Strategy Report also refers to additional funds available to the Agency. Planning Commission Chairman Collins arrived at 9:10. Commissioner McDowell left the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Mr. Werner stated the Stratec should be undertaken immediai presently -pledged tax increme indicated there may be some C association with influential advantage of all options and development to the community. y Report indicates plans and activities ely to consummate future development when nt becomes available for new bond issues; hamber residents who have a close corporations; recommended taking resources available to attract Mayor Grant stated he felt a shopping mall would have been good for the community, but concurs with considering more immediate projects to bring in needed revenue; is not enthusiastic about warehouses and storage facilities for that area; indicated Council has made a promise relative to school air conditioning which must be kept. Commissioner Hawkinson stated he feels the major issue to be considered for development of Area B is freeway accessibility; Page 8 - 1/5/84 concurred with the MSI Report that development is needed; indicated business license revenue could be a significant source of income; indicated concern has been expressed within the community relative to expending funds for a Civic Center when flooding problems exist; feels revenue must be generated to finance projects such as this which are needed in the community. Councilman Nix concurred that professional assistance is necessary for innovative financial planning and acquisition to pursue economic development; also wants assistance and input from the Chamber. Commissioner Collins indicated an adjustment of attitudes is necessary to attract commercial development to the community; noted the Planning Commission previously approved a subdivision which would bring a new hardware store to the community which has never been built; there is no longer a hardware store in the community. Councilman Rigley recommended directing Staff to prepare an RFP for a consultant to implement Objectives I-1 and I-2 as outlined on pages 25-28 of the Redevelopment Implementation Strategy Report; Mayor Grant voiced concurrence, but does not want this to interfere with the previous commitments of air conditioning and storm drains. Councilman Nix concurred with the commitments; recommended developing a plan and considering the resources and options available. Dennis Evans, 22064 Delerry, felt a specific plan showing land usage and impact should be prepared and made available to the residents in the southwesterly portion of the City so they can address Council on this matter. Mayor Grant indicated the action proposed is to prepare a specific plan which would investigate financing and land use alternatives which, when prepared, would be made available to the public for comments. Councilwoman Pfennighausen stated that at the last Council meeting Staff was directed to make a graphic layout in response to the Mayor's suggestion that a green -belt buffer area be established buffering the residential areas from the commercial and industrial areas; has not seen this layout; felt more information is needed on how much land will be available for development which cannot be ascertained until other matters have been addressed, such as the green belt, developing Commerce Way, circulation, and determining additional area which will be required to complete storm drain development and street widening. Mayor Grant indicated he did not feel approval of this matter would require specific land allocation; questioned and received response that the Planning Commission would take no action on this matter. CC-84-04 Motion by Councilman Rigley, Second by Councilman Nix, to direct Staff to prepare an RFP to acquire the services of a professional firm to assist the City in economic development. Councilman Petta questioned, with Attorney Nazarek confirming, that there would be no conflict of interest in voting on this matter. Councilman Nix stated the purpose Page 9 - 1/5/84 of the motion is to seek assistance in developing alternative concepts; felt it would be meaningless to draw out a green belt to protect an area which hasn't been defined; felt this matter, as a philosophy, as well as information relative to flood control and traffic flow would have to be provided to the consultant, which would then be considered in proper time and sequence. Dennis Evans, 22064 DeBerry, questioned if the residents will be consulted on the proposed plan to be developed by a consultant. Attorney Nazarek stated a public hearing would be held on a specific plan. Motion No. CC-84-04 carried, ALL AYES. Recess was called at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened at 10:15 p.m., with all oil/CRA Members present, and Planning Commissioners Collins, DeBenedet, Caouette, Cole, Hawkinson and Munson present. FEASIBILITY STUDY - IMPROVED FREEWAY ACCESS John Starner, Vice -President, CG Engineering, stated preparation of this study involved the freeway area between Main Street on the south and Newport Road on the north and concludes with recommended alternatives. Alternate I - Iowa Avenue Remodel - is feasible, but involves complications such as crossing two railroads, and dealing with So. California Edison and other utility companies to extend Commerce Drive. Alternate II - DeBerry Street -Barton Road Split Diamond Interchange - involves the improvement of additional access at DeBerry Street and Barton Road; investigated the possibility of establishing an interchange at DeBerry Street, leaving Barton Road intact, which is physically impossible and would not fit the approval process required by Caltrans; then considered a split diamond interchange to redistribute traffic and have it work to provide access to the study area as described in the report; the report was prepared in a format which can be used by the City as a document for future use; noted that discussion at this meeting indicates development of Area B will take several years - recommended using this report in conjunction with obtaining the process called the State Transportation Improvement Program process. Mr. Starner recommended approving the following four items for the use of the Feasibility Study as an administrative tool and for consideration of future processes through Caltrans: (1) Adopt the Feasibility Study as a planning tool for the City's future growth; (2) Promote the use of the Report by the Planning Department and the Agency for proposals or inquiries for major development within the study area; (3) A formal submittal of the Report for informational purposes to the City of Colton for their review of the proposed alternates; and Page 10 - 1/5/84 (4) With regard to Caltrans and SANBAG and the processes for approval and for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), that the City proceed with the processes with Caltrans and SANBAG for inclusion of a proposed project in the STIP. Mr. Starner advised the City should adopt an alternative they are willing to support then proceed with the specific processes for the formal presentation and review by Caltrans. The Caltrans process would include the review and approval by their Sacramento headquarters office. The process for the approval through Caltrans is lengthy so adequate lead time should be considered for this process. Stated Mr. Wes McDaniel, SANBAG Director, indicated the City has two options; if a developer should come in with a large development proposal that could support and finance a freeway interchange, this report would still need to be filed with Caltrans; if this does not occur, for purposes of long-term development, the City should consider the possibility of getting State funding by submitting the program to Caltrans and SANBAG to obtain a ranking in the overall STIP. PCM-84-03 Motion by Commissioner Cole, Second by Chairman Collins, ALL AYES, to recommend Council/CRA approval of the four recommendations as outlined by John Starner, CG Engineering. CC-84-05 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to approve and adopt the four recommendations as outlined by Mr. Starner, CG Engineering. Following confirmation by Attorney Nazarek that Councilman Petta would have no conflict of interest in this matter, Motion No. CC-84-05 carried, ALL AYES. Alternate Selection - Freeway Access - Councilwoman Pfennighausen disagreed with the Staff recommen ation to select Alternate II, indicating it would be detrimental to the merchants and potential developers on Barton Road, would involve an overpass in the area where a Girl Scout facility has recently been built, and would mean two off -ramps within a quarter mile of each other; favored Alternate I, which would also benefit Highgrove. The Planning Commission indicated the majority of the Planning Commissioners also favored Alternate I, and felt the split diamond to be the least desirable. Mr. Starner stated the split diamond is favorable from an engineering standpoint, since the distribution of traffic into the other local streets would be better served. Was questioned and responded that both alternatives would cost approximately $5 Million Dollars, not including right -of -wady acquisition. Councilman Nix, with Mayor Grant concurring, indicated a preference for the Iowa Alternative, noting they would consider exercising eminent domain with the utility companies, but not with residents. CC-84-06 Motion by Councilman Nix, Second by Councilwoman Pfennighausen, to approve Alternate I -Iowa Avenue Remodel, as the freeway access plan to be submitted to the State for consideration, carried 4-0, with Councilman Petta abstaining. Page 11 - 1/5/84 WATER MAIN DAMAGE Councilwoman Pfennighausen advised that shortly after a 3.5 or 3.7 earthquake occurred this past weekend, sixteen breaks occurred in the water main system in the City; on Vivienda, south of Van Buren, two water breaks occurred within sixty feet of each other which ran for almost five days because the water company lacks personnel and equipment to handle such occurrences; these were patched and broke again within a few hours; another break occurred on Vivienda near the others, one on Barton Road, and two on Michigan between Barton Road and DeBerry. Stated that discussions with water company employees revealed that no additional help is hired for such emergencies; there were only three employees working long hours doing the repair work with poor and improper equipment. Recommended that the City put the water company on notice to acquire the necessary equipment and to hire additional employees, when needed, to maintain the water system and to make repairs in a timely manner; noted the water fees continue to increase. Chairman Collins noted the water company proxies will be mailed out in a month. ADJOURN - The Joint Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council/CRA an FPIanning Commission adjourned at 10:48 p.m. The next regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held February 6, 1984 and the next Council/CRA Meetings will be held January 12, 1984. Respectfully submitted, City rc APPROVED: Mayor - Page 12 - 1/5/84