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the lane would be of doubtful benefit and suggested that lowering the speed limit might improve bicycle safety. Mayor Patterson requested the Staff to investigate the possi- bility of lowering the speed limit to 30 miles per hour and the installation of a 4-way stop and to report their recommenda- tion. (CA 18.6) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 893 Council received and DEN BUHLER ordered filed the Negative Declaration Form, approved the following map, subject to conditions contained in the Planning Director's report dated September 30, 1974, and waived the alley requirement on the following, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #893 Filed on August 9, 1974, by Don Buhler, creating sixteen (16) M 1 parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for industrial purposes; located generally on the northwest corner of Segerstrom Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. (CA 25) CIVIC CENTER AREA Council received the LAND ACQUISITION report dated October 2, 1974, from the Executive Director of the Redevelop- ment Agency, transmitting Resolution No. 62 of the Civic Center Commission, requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency and the City Council to take steps to acquire the two blocks located between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Broadway on the east, and Ross Street on the west, for Civic Center purposes. The Director's memo concurred with the recommendation. Council approved the concept that the land use of the two blocks will be for future Civic Center expansion and referred the matter to Staff for future negotiations with the County and Civic Center Commission over acquisition policy to determine the best manner in which to preserve the land for a Civic Center use, on the unanimously approved (5-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 77.6) Councilman Ward arrived at 4:40 P.M. GREENBELT COMMISSION Council received Council- man Ward's letter of resignation from the Greenbelt Commission, dated October 1, 1974. Councilman Ward stated that he has been disappointed and frustrated by the recurrence of personality conflicts between the City and Greenbelt Commission staffs and by the slow progress of the development of the Santiago Creek and Santa Aha River trails. Mr. E. J. Berger, Greenbelt Coordinator, stated that Councilman Ward's resignation was regrettable in view of his active parti- cipation and interest as a member of the Commission, and recom- mended that the resignation not be accepted. Mr. Berger added that there had been instances where he had been unable to obtain information and cooperation from the Staff in accordance with tho provisions of the joint powers agreement. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 373 OCTOBER 7, 1974