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101 In reply to question, Mr. Pusich stated that an addi- tional information clinic was held on April 30, 1975 at which time 276 letters were sent to property owners and businesses along the portion of El Camino Real to be improved and only 11 persons attended the meeting. II Al Davies, E-Z Davies Chevrolet, El Camino Real, ob- jected to the Plan and suggested property owners and businessmen would have been present at the April 30 meeting and this evening also to object, but they feel the project is inevitable although they oppose it. Mr. Davies was reminded of the lengthy official public hear- ings and information clinics held when the Plan was approved and that the matter is before Council at this time merely for reaffirmation of approval of the Plan, because of the two and one-half years required by the State to review it. Mr. Davies suggested that because of the many compact and sub-compact automobiles in use, the present parking would result in a kind of skip-parking; advised that he approves narrower sidewalks and the underground project provided it is a full system, and recommended the pro- ject be approached in reverse order commencing with installation of the undergrounding, then signals and suggested that left turn lanes and a trial period are not needed. Discussion followed and Council members commented on the great amount of time already given to consideration of the project and the enormous opportunity which the public, as well as property owners and businessmen, have had to participate and contribute to that consideration. MOTION : Vice Mayor Williams moved, seconded by Council- man Leipzig, to reaffirm approval of the design known as Alternative Improvement Plan No. Three and that an informational public hearing be set for August 25, 1975. Discussion continued regarding the need for improving the appearance of El Camino Real; the purpose of an in- formational public hearing; the fact that only 11 persons of the 276 invited appeared at the April 30, 1975 clinic; and the desire of Council and staff to provide opportunity to the public to become familiar with the approved Plan now that it is about to be undertaken. City Attorney Schricker emphasized that the public hear- ing referred to in the motion would be an informational one only, the official public hearings having already taken place. The motion carried on the following roll call vote : II Ayes : Councilmen Barrett, Henderson, Leipzig, Williams and Mayor Weymouth Noes : Councilman Rhodes (MINUTE ORDER NO. 75-153) -3- Reg.Mtg. 8/11/75