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WARD BOUNDARIES - ~Continued) Councilmam Villa's motion to redraw the ward boundaries prior to April 3rd and make any necessary adjustments at a later date, was seconded by Council- man Patterson. After further discussion, the motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Villa NOES: Patterson, ABSENT: None Evans, Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, IVlarkel Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to refer the requirement of one-year residence in a ward to the City Attorney for report as to whether it can be accomplished, and place it on the ballot either in June or November, failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Patterson, Evans, Herrin Villa, Griset, Yamamoto, Markel None RECESS At 4:15 P.M., a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 4:25 P.M. with all Council members present. NEW CITY HALL AND On motion of Councilman Herrin, POLICE BUILDING seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on a 6-1 vote, Councilman Markel dissenting, Council authorized the installation of a 200 KW generator in the new City Hall with necessary t~cansfer switch gear, conduits and conductors to provide emergency power for both the new City Hall and the Police Building at the estimated cost of $26,000. CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRA/Vi Referring to the progress report on the Cultural Heritage Program, Councilman Herrin stated that Council had already set the policy; that they would encourage formation of a committee but that the City would not involve itself in the physical policy of responsibility or liability in any way; that if there are those who are interested, they could form a committee and operate it as a private promotion. The Mayor stated that the Clerk's office had contacted various organizations and forwarded all pertinent information but has had only two responses. Council- man Evans stated he believes it is the City's responsibility to take the initiative in the matter; that the City should appoint certain individuals to participate on the cornrnittee and provide a meeting place. He stated he was not in favor of providing clerical assistance and statio~ry. Councilman Patterson stated he believed the Committee should be provided with clerical assistance, but perhaps at a later date. On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried, Council authorized formation of a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Committee, with provisions for a meeting place.. CITY COUNCIL -107- March 13, 1972