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It was moved by CoLulcilm~n ~rooks, seconded by Cou~lcJlrm~n McMichael and carried, that the request from Yellow Cab Co. regarding loading zones be referred to staff for study in conj~uction with the Downtown Santa Aha Association and a report and recommendation be returned to Council. JOINT POWERS The City Manager submitted to the Council a draft of a Joint Powers Agreement for the Civic Center and pointed out differences between it and that prepared by the County Counsel. In the discussion that followed, it was suggested by Council that terms of office of governing board members be limited, the number of members might be increased, that the Commission request rather than require personnel from participating agencies. Counc~lm~u Gilmore asked for a very positive legal opinion from the City Attorney regarding the C~aission's power to apply for federal funds. Mr. Tom Sweeney, President of the Santa Ana Chamber of Co~saerce, spoke in support of the agreement and urged Council make their position clear as soon as possible. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, commented this nullified the Charter and was to the disadvantage of the voter who would have nothing to say. Mr. Cliff Fraizer, 20h9 S. Ealliday, voiced opposition to forming any other agency. Madelyn Cenkar, 806 S. Flintridge Drive, asked if the taxpayers were not going to have voice in where their money was spent. On motion of Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, Council directed the Attorney and Manager to prepare a counter proposal incorporating the ideas expressed by Council, discuss it with the County Counsel for his opinion and call a special meeting in order that by January 17, 1966 should Council wish to do so it could approve an agreement. It was agreed that the Council would meet on this matter at 2:00 p.m., January 10, 1966; that copies of the agreement should be in hands of Council and County Counsel prior to January 10th; and that County Counsel should be invited to attend the January loth meeting. RECESS At 4:45 p.m. a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at ~:55 p.m. with all Councilmen present. GENEP~L PLAN The Manager discussed with Council procedures they might follow in consideration of the General Plan, noting that at least one public hearing was required. He suggested the Council hold a study session prior to the public hearing. It was moved by Counctlm~u Herrin, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried, that the Council hold a study session on the General Plan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 25th in the Spurgeon Room at the Santa Aha Library. F~fH & ROSS The Manager informed Council of PROPERTIES his plan to bring to them at their next meeting a reccmmendation for the purchase of properties on both sides of Fifth Street adjacent to Ross Street in the location proposed by the General Plan for the street to Join Fourth and Sixth Streets. CIT~ COUNCIL - ~36 - January 3~ 1966