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DRAINAGE DITCH The petition dated RAITT BETWEEN MC FADDEN October 2S, 1974, signed & EDINGER STREETS by approximately 130 residents, requesting the City to enclose the drainage ditch, on Raitt between Mc Fadden and Edinger Streets, beneath the ground, was referred to Staff for report and recommendation on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. Mr. Wyatt Williams III, 1221 South Townsend Street, represent- ing the petitioners, stated that the bicycle lane should be installed by the drainage ditch because of the traffic hazards for the bicyclists on South Raitt between McFadden and Edinger Streets; that the proposed bicycle lane places the rider between the parked cars and on-coming traffic; and that there is no objection to the bike lane if it is located next to the storm ditch, off the street. (CA 70) HUMAN RELATIONS The Annual Report of COMMISSION the Human Relations ANNUAL REPORT Commission was received and filed, and the Commission By-Laws and the "Know Your Rights" pamphlet were approved on the unanimously adopted motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset. Mr. Zeke Hernandez, member of the Human Relations Commission, directed Council's attention to several of the subjects con- tained in the report, including the Chairman's report, the "Know Your Rights" pamphlet, and the Youth and Education Committee. He suggested that the Commission be used as a resource for the formation of a City Youth Commission. Mr. Rudy Moreno, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, expressed his satisfaction with Council response to staffing needs and the accomplishments of the Commission, including the police complaint form and improved community-police rela- tions. (CA 131.1) ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Yamamoto BLUE & WHITB CAB CO. requested the City Attorney to review the possibilities of rescinding the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity issued to Blue and White Cab Co. to operate taxicabs in the City. (CA 26.7) ORAL COMMUNICATION FIREWORKS BAN ing the proposed ban on fireworks. Councilman Yamamoto requested an early Staff report on the Council referral regard- (CA 64) ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Garthe ABSENCE FROM CITY requested permission to be absent from the City for three weeks commencing November 19 and possibly including the December ~ Council meeting. He further requested that no action Be taken regarding appointment of a Mayor or a Councilman to replace Mayor Patterson who has been elected to tke House of ~e~re~ sentatives, representing the 38th Congressional Distr~ct. (CA SO) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 436 NOVEMBER 18, 1974