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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued Councilman Villa moved that a petition involving that intersection from residents in the area be received and ordered filed; the motion was seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. Councilman Villa stated that he has heard many complaints concerning the poor lighting at the intersection of 4th and Lacy; that a child had been struck by an automobile a few days earlier and that a petition was being circulated among residents and businessmen in the area for an improvement of the situation. Councilman Markel stated that he had noticed in the Newsletter ~7 that the Fire Department would begin making inspections of yards and private property and that he was opposed to these inspections in that he regarded it as an invasion of privacy. Councilman Yamamoto stated that if there were a fire hazard in his own yard or a neighbor' s yard he would want to know about ito Councilman Herrin stated that he believed the inspections would be on a voluntary basis, and the staff confirmed that this was the case. Councilman Markel inquired as to why Councilman Villa's name had not been on the printed arguments for Propositions A, B and C for the Special Municipal Election. It was explained that the names were listed alphabetically and that where Councilman Villa's name had been omitted, it was because of lack of space. Councilman Yamamoto stated that when listing Councilmen's names alphabetically, he felt it should be done backwards. RECESS At 4:30 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M. Immediately following the announcement of recess, the Fire Department's film on fire prevention was sho~n. The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 P.M. with all Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Councilman Yamarnoto. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Harold Gosse, Jr., in recognition of his service to the City as a member of the Personnel Board. The Mayor presented a City Emblem Plaque to Hector Godinez, in recognition of his service to the City as amember of the Library Board. PLANNING COMMISSION Mr° Waldo Haug, Chairman ANNUAL REPORT of the Planning Commission, presented to Council the 1971-1972 Annual Report of the Planning Commission. Also present were Planning Commissioners Jack O'Dell, Alex Acevedo, Jean Ankrum, Everett Winters and Harold Gosse, Jr. Mr. Haug spoke briefly on certain highlights of the report, and stated that the Planning Commission's goals and objectives were broken down into four categories: 1) Annual, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 415 NOVEMBER 6, 197Z