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ORAL COMk~JNICATION Norman M. Nienstedt, 220 South NORMAN NIENSTEDT Orange, Orange, informed Council CONTRDL OF DANGEROUS (~}~ICALS that containers containing piceric acid have been found in school chemical laboratories in other areas of the country, and that this chemical is highly explosive under certain conditions; and he urged the Council to investigate this potential hazard. Vice Mayor Bricken thanked Mr. Nienstedt for bringing the matter to the Council's attention. The City M~mager stated that the Fire Department does make periodic checks of school labs; and that he will report back to Council and Mr. Nienstedt on the Fire Marshal's findings. CA 64 ORAL CO~JNICATIONS Councilman Griset reported that COUNCILMAN GRISET he received a number of phone REFERRED TO STAFF calls on Sunday, May 20, from residents complaining of exces- sive noise from the musical event ('~ome Grown Jam") at the Stadium, and the motorcycle events which frequently last until 11:00 p.m. CA 52.8 He also reported a complaint of speeding traffic on Baker Street between Seventeenth Street and Santa Clara Avenue, and suggested development of ways to slow traffic down on Baker similar to those used on Santiago Street. CA 18.3 The Councilman requested a report to Council regarding City liability insur- ance position and policy. He stated his concern that needs may be in excess of what the City has. CA 88.50 He commented on a communication from Police Benevolent Association regard- f~g a widow and orphan fund, and stated that it should be an important part of City policy to see that in no case should a City Police service-related widow or orphan be dependent upon charity for assistance. CA 47 The Councilman suggested that a means of identification of Councilmen be devised for the first floor lobby in City Hall, and that citizens be encouraged to leave messages for Council there. CA 151 His final suggestion was that the buzzer on the Council Chamber telephone system be set at a lower level so as not to disturb discussion during meet- ings. CA 77A Council informally directed staff to address all of the foregoing problems and suggestior~s. ORAL COMVfJNICATIONS Councilman Serrato referred to COUNCILMAN SERRATO his request at the May 7 meeting REFERRED TO STAFF that staff investigate formation of a con~nittee consisting of School Board members and Council representatives, and asked that the request be added to the formal referral list. CA 38 The City Manager acknowledged Councilman Serrato's request and stated that a response is being prepared by staff for presentation within thirty days. Mr. Serrato stated that he would also be interested in a staff report compar- ing overtime of each department before and after the hiring freeze. CA 50.1 ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Luxembourger also COUNCILMAN LUXEMBOURGER forrm~lated a question concerning REFERRED TO STAFF overtime, asking if there is a firm management policy as to the disbursing or granting of overtime to employees, and asked that this question be addressed in the report requested by Councilman Serrato. CA 50.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 178 MAY 21, 1979