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339 rendering of the landscape plan and elevations of the tank area displayed in the Chambers and to his letter of April 4, 1975 to the City Manager outlining the in- tentions of Mobil. Mr. Warren asked for approval of the tank plans in order that the developer may proceed with construction. lbw Discussion followed and Mr. Warren, Mr. Fales and City Attorney Schricker commented and replied to questions concerning the desirability of delaying bidding on the landscaping of the project; possible cost savings; other types of water tank designs; the additional maintenance costs related to a depressed water tank on the particular site; and the fact that construction of the tank is part of the previously arranged settlement with Mobil for con- struction of items up to a total value of $1.8 million for GID No. 1-64. In response to question, Director of Public Works Pusich advised that before final award of bid the Council will receive an entire accounting concerning the initial water reservoir, including the bids received for the tank and the estimated cost of approved landscaping. MOTION : Councilman Williams moved, seconded by Council- man Rhodes, to approve plans for the initial water reser- voir for GID No. 1-64 and notify the developer to proceed with construction in accordance with prior settlement agreement and that : (1) the City Council certifies that the Environmental Impact Report has been completed in accordance with the California, Environmental Quality Act, 'o' State guidelines and Resolution No. 6882 ; (2) the City Council certifies that the EIR has been reviewed and considered by Council and adopts the findings and re- sponses of the Planning Commission; and (3) the City Council directs and authorizes filing of a negative declaration since the previously approved EIR has been updated for this project. Councilman Barrett advised that although he was not a member of the City Council at the time the subject EIR was first presented, he has since reviewed and considered it. City Attorney Schricker advised that his review of the EIR satisfies the requirement regarding review and consideration by Council of the EIR and that Councilman Barrett may vote on the matter. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote . (MINUTE ORDER NO. 75-70) City Manager Fales then reported on the City' s applica- tion for construction of another water tank which was filed with the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Fales ad ow vised the application was received today in Washington by the Corps of Engineers, and Congressman McCloskey ' s yam,, office is assisting the City with regard to the appli- cation. -5- Reg.Mtg. 4/7/75