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- 363 Weed Abatement - 1975 City Manager Fales referred to his report of January 15, 1975 regarding the weed abatement program for 1975 and attaching report from the Director of Public Works, dated January 7, 1975. Director of Public Works Pusich replied to questions Imo concerning the nature of the weed eradication program, observing that it is essentially a program to eliminate fire hazard and not directed at aesthetics. Mr. Pusich acknowledged that rubbish is included in the program and asked Council members to provide him with addresses of any properties which they believe require attention during the program. Councilman Leipzig called attention to lots at Maple and Stambaugh and at Maple and Walnut Streets which she believes might qualify for the program. MOTION: Titles having been read, Councilman Norris in- troduced the following resolutions and moved, seconded by Councilman Barrett, their adoption : RESOLUTION NO. 7343 DECLARING WEEDS AND RELATED MATTERS TO BE A NUISANCE, AND ORDERING THEIR REMOVAL RESOLUTION NO. 7344 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WEED ERADICATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS THEREFOR The resolutions were adopted unanimously by roll call vote. Emergency Jobs Program, Title VI - Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 City Manager Fales referred to his report of January 16, 1975 regarding the subject program and recommending Council approval of the Emergency Jobs Program, as sub- mitted to the Manpower Planning and Administration. Mr. Fales observed that the notice of availability of the Manpower funds and request for an application to be submitted prior to January 15 were received January 13, and advised that the program requesting 35 positions was submitted on January 14 (copy of the program is attached to the subject report) . Mr. Fales replied to questions concerning the probable lack of continuity of the program; the undesirability of the City' s becoming accustomed to a higher level of staffing than can be afforded; and whether unneeded jobs are being created thereby leading to eventual un- employment. Mr. Fales and Assistant City Manager Smith also replied to questions concerning the need for addi- tional enforcement employees at the Peninsula Humane um Society. Michael Baratz, executive secretary of Local 715, Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, requested that the Council direct staff to meet and confer on the -3- Reg.Mtg. 1/20/75