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CITY HALL PROJECT (continued) Councilman Brooks stated that in 1954 the City Council decided to locate a future City Hall building in the Civic Center; that the site had been purchased; that the architect had cornpleted preliminary schematic drawings; that the proposed method of financing would not raise taxes; that 52 per cent of the voters had voted for a City Hall; that for every dollar the public was spending in the Civic Center, there was $8.00 in private investment going into the area; and that the Council had been remiss in delaying construction which had resulted in adding one or two hundred thousand dollars more to the building costs. Councilman Patterson stated that he concurred with Councilman Brooks' remarks, Councilman Villa stated that the opponents to the motion "are confused" or are trying to confuse the issue; that everyone had heard about the proposal for a new City Hall; that it had been discussed over and over again; that proponents had not been successful because it requireda two-thirds vote to pass a bond issue; that the majority of the citizens wanted a City Hall; and that it wouid be a source of pride and a good thing for the City and its citizens. Mayor again recognized Mrs. Boer who stated that at the time the City had entered into the Joint Powers Agreement with the County to build the County Court House, she had questioned whether it was the first step toward building a City Hall and was told that it was not. Councilman Patterson stated that it was the Council's re sponsibility to make decisions in the best interests of the City and to determine whether or not a City Hall was needed; and that it was not a decision that needed to be submitted to the electorate. Councilman Herrin stated that he was not opposed to the fact that a new City Hall was definitely needed; that we have due process by which developments rnay occur; and that even though the Legislature had provided this financing method and it was totally within the law, it would not be right in princlple. Councilman Thurman qualified his vote by stating, "I am not confused and I vote 'no' ." ORANGE COUNTY FAIR An expenditure of funds not to exceed $10,000 for a City exhibit at the Orange County Fair, July 15-20, 1969, was approved and the Centennial Committee was authorized to select a firm of its choice to prepare the design, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Thurman, Villa, Griset Herrin, Markel None This action by the Council followed discussion during which the Mayor recognized. Mr. Tom Thorkelson, Chairman who stated that the Committee had considered Santa Aha Centennial Committee two Exhibit presentations: one submitted by Hersh and Associates, Orange; another, by Carter and Associates, Santa Ana; and that the Committee recommended acceptance of the Exhibit prepared by Hersh and Associates, costing approximately $10,300. CITY COUNCIL - 227 - June 2, 1969