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It was moved by Councilman Mc)4ichael, seconded by CounciLman Markel and carried, that the action of the Zoning Admimistrator be upheld amd the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution de~ying Variance Application 2165. C0~9~ERCIAL Council considered the recommendation RESIDENTIAL DIST. from the Pl~--img C.v..--ission proposing the amendment of the Municipal Code to add a new C~mmercial-Residential District. The Planning Director recommended that the matter be continued again to allow further discussion with sign association representatives. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilmam Gilmore and carried, action on the matter was continued to the meeting of October 18, 1965. SCHOOL CROSSING Director of Pablic Works submitted his report en school crossing protection at 17th amd Limwood, as a result of a request for signal by Sierra PTA, stating that an overhead bridge would cost about $25,000; that a crossing guard would probably still be necessary; that if an assessment district were formed, the cost would be about $70 per h~me; amd that construction of a sidewalk along the south side of 17th was an altermate solution, requir- ing children to walk to the existing sigmal at 17th amd Graad. The City Mamager pointed out a guard is provided during school hours; the City is building a park south of 17th which will limit use of crossing after hoars; that a guard would still be required to insure use of a bridge; that other areas with comparable conditions would -,"arrant comparable solutions. Charles Clemensen, 1512 E. Washington Avenue, said that a crossing guard camnot prevent certaia types of accidents, and while ackmowledging that children might be resistive to us~-ug the overpass, he pledged the assistance of the PTA in an educational program; proposed that Limwo~d at 17th be completely blocked off, since there were adequate accesses elsewhere. He asked the City to be respomsible in an amount equal to the cost of constructing a sidewalk amd maintaining a guard and the property owners would assume the balance toward constructing bridge; failing this an assessment district petition would be circulated. A motion to underwrite one-half the cost if a 60% petitiom is submitted for an assessment district was withdrawa by Councilman Burk after a discussion of responsibility for child safety regardless of ability to pay. It was moved by C~uncilmamB~rk, seconded by CouncJl=~ Herrin that the Sierra PTA be given blessing of Council in attempt to form assessment district to establish overhead crossing. The moti~ carried on roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCIIA~EN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Burk, Herrin, Markel Brooks, McNichael, Harvey Nme M~24BERSHIP FEES The City Mamager reported on C~ncil's request for imf~rmation concerning participation i~ the National League of Cities without membership. The City without paying a fee can participate through the State League, but cannot vote and would not receive publications. It was moved by Councilm-n Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael that Council authorize payment of the $750 for f~ll vo~ing membership in the Natiomal League of Cities. The motion passed on roll call vote: Cl/~Y COUNCIL - 362 - September 20, 1965