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A.A. #119 Appropriation Adjust- NEWHOPE STREET BIKE TRAIL merit #119 to provide APPROVED funds for the Newhope Street Bike Trail installation was approved unanimously (7:0), on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. CA 65.3 ORAL COMMUNICATION After discussion of CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE the recommendations made by Mayor Garthe for members of the Charter Review Committee, it was unanimously informally decided that the Committee would be composed of seven members, one member recommended by each Councilman. CA 129 ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Brandt PROPOSED CULTURAL CENTER reported that he had FUNDING RESEARCH visited the cities of San Jose and Concord in California, and Tucson, Phoenix and Scottsdale in Arizona, to see the cultural centers built in those cities, and to research the funding and development methods used. He stated that even though most of the facilities operated at a loss the first few years, that the peripheral development of hotels, restaurants and shops in the areas around the various centers was impressive, quite desirable, and profitable; that the funding method was revenue bonds issued by joint powers, such as the City and the Redevelop- ment Agency; and that he would prepare a written report for Council review. Councilman Bricken suggested that the proposed facilities be multi-purpose and include an Olympic-size swimming pool and areas for other sporting events, as well as cultural activities; and that Orange County has many outstanding athletes and could benefit from a facility for presentation of athletic events because of widespread interest in sports events. CA 52.8A ORAL COM~UNICATION Councilman Ortiz' CRIME PREVENTION COMMISSION request for a report RECOMMENDATION REQUESTED on the status of the Citizens Crime Pre- vention Commission resulted in his motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried unanimously (7:0), that Staff prepare a recommendation to continue the Citizens Crime Prevention Commission for a specific purpose, or to dis- miss the Commission with appropriate commendation to its members for service. CA 47.8 ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Rudy Montejano, BOXING MATCH AT UNION HALL Attorney for the REFERRED promoter of a boxing event scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 1976 at the Laborers Union Hall, 1500 East Chestnut, asked that a temporary permit be issued for the event due to the time and financial investment in the event, pending processing of an application to the Planning Commission to allow similar events at that location. Mr. Montejano was referred to Staff to work out a solution that would be satisfactory to all parties involved, includ- ing adjacent landowners. CA 78 CA 127 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8O FEBRUARY 17, 1976 I