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CDBG CITIZEN PART. PLAN APPROVED pation Plan. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Acosta, to approve the Community Develop- ment Block Grant Citizen Partici- Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken CA 140.20 SO. ORANGE CO. TO L.A. MOTION was made by Griset, COMMUTER RAIL REPORT seconded by Serrato, to approve APPROVED) MAYOR AUTHORIZED the South Orange County to Los Angeles Commuter Rail Report as prepared by CalTrans; and authorize the Mayor to encourage CalTrans, Amtrak, and Sante Fe to commence commuter rail operations as soon as possible at the Santa Ana Station. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken CA 84.6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Griset reminded COUNCILMEMBERS Council that September 3 is the deadline for submission of resolutions to the League of Cities conference scheduled for October in San Francisco. He suggested a study session discussion re- garding the issue of signs, and requested a summary report on the Civic Center Master Plan update. Councilmember Acosta brought up the problem of the Immigration and Natural- ization Services office on 17th Street, stating he would like a progress report. Councilmember Serrato presented a letter to Council regarding the problem of the unsanitary condition of the ditch at Raitt and St. Andrews. He requested a time frame as to when this situation would be alleviated. Serrato requested that the residents of Kono Kai Mobile Home Park be contacted and informed of what actions the City is taking regarding the unsanitary conditions previously reported to Council. He requested that the situation of overcharges for weed abatement be reported to Council by August 17, 1981. Serrato further requested a report on the graffitti program in four to six weeks. Councilmember Markel requested a status report on the French Park Historical District. Vice Mayor Luxembourger urged that Council express its appreciation to the Fire Department for the excellent Class II rating retained by the City. He further requested the City Manager to inform Council of his response to Linda Lau regarding the Bowers Museum. ADJOURNMENT At 11:15 p.m., by unanimous informal consent, Council adjourned to Monday, August 17, 1981, at 12:15 p.m., in Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza. ~Clerk or'il CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 252 AUGUST 3, 1981