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LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS (continued) be submitted for a choice); the selection of a Councilman for Ward Seven to be left to a vote of the people; permission to incorporate in the Charter the power to re-draw ward lines yearly upon receipt of any census or state estimate; a Charter change allowing election at large of the Mayor and two Councilmen, with the other four being elected from four wards of equal size; the requirement that any Councilman elected shall have a majority of the votes cast (this will eliminate control of wards by "big money interests" and will eliminate the seating of a man who has been rejected by 68% of the voters). On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unani- mously carried, a copy of Mrs. Boer's presentation was ordered filed. EXECUTIVE SESSION vacancy in Ward Seven. Councilmen present. At 2:25 P. M., the City Council adjourned to Executive Session to interview applicants for the Council The Council reconvened at 4:58 P. M., with all On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unani- mously carried, Harry K. Yamamoto was appointed as the Councilman for Ward Seven to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Walter Brooks. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Yamamoto to ascertain if he would be able to attend the evening Council meeting and have the oath of office admini ste re d. AGENDA ORDER It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, to take Agenda Item 50 (Federal Rent Supplement Program) out of order and consider at this time. FEDERAL RENT SUPPLEMENT Mr. Robert Hirsch requested that the PROGRAM Council consider the adoption of a Resolution which would authorize the City to enter into the Federal Rent Supplement Program; that such action be limited to two locations - one at the southwest corner of Harbor and Hazard, and the second at the northwest corner of Seventeenth and Fairview. He stated that both these locations were presently zoned for apartments. Mr. Hirsch described the proposed development and the provisions applicable to the Program. Council requested Mr. Hirsch to submit a proposal in writing to the City Manager for further study. PROJECT 6015 - PARKS' On motion of Councihnan Patterson, LIGHTING seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project 6015, Construction of Ball Field lighting at Santiago Park and Tennis Court lighting at Portola Park; awarded contract to the low bidder, Seco Electric Co., Inc.; and rejected all other bids. CITY COUNCIL -17- January 19, 1970