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tion of energy; that the City was high on their priority list and would be the last agency that they would cut; that the problem was real. In response to a question regarding propane, M.W. Hutchinson, District Manager, Southern California Gas Company, 226 East Lincoln, Anaheim, stated that his company had nothing to do with propane, however, conversion of automatic engines to natural gas might be something the City would want to consider, although it would not be feasible for long runs. Councilman Evans stated that he believed the list of ideas had been well-prepared; that the City should vigorously support Item 25 dealing with the development of additional energy sources, but that all of those suggestions would have to be initiated at a much higher level of government. Councilman Griset stated that the control of stadium and ball park lighting as well as street lighting should be very low on the list of priority items. Mr. Chandler stated that he would not recommend Item 22 dealing with the utilization of high pressure sodium vapor lamps in that the cost was 55% higher. Council informally agreed with the recommendation to support legislation for year round daylight saving time, however, there was not a majority consensus on the suggestion to change City work hours to 7 A.M. 4 P.M. Councilman Ward stated that he would encourage implementation of Items 7,8,9,10, and 11, all dealing with the use of automobiles and resulting fuel consumption. Councilman Evans stated that he could not support Item 9 with regard to issuing credit cards for City cars. The Mayor summarized the informal Council consensus that they generally encouraged lessening the use of autos by employees by encouraging public transportation, bicycles, car pools, and the further consensus that Council did not want to reduce street lighting or use of traffic signals. Jim McMahon, District Commercial Manager, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1015 North Main Street, stated that the majority of the City would have service during an energy failure because the company has an emergency battery operated system. (CA 145.5) ADJOURNMENT seconded by Councilman Griset. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M. on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 425 NOVEMBER 19, 1973