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. . I . - Community Development Director Nelson provided foIlow-up information ITom the last budget study session. Item #1 the issue of the problem regarding the parking - garage has to do with a design flaw. Item #2 the street illumination signs are $1,000 per sign and $4,000 per intersection. Item #3 the sidewalk program wiIl be delayed for 6-9 months in order to proceed with the Broadway sidewalks fust. Item #4 the shoofly and Broadway Platform JPB is scheduled at the end of this year. Councilman Leipzig requested the name of the architect for the design of the elevator in the parking garage. Director Nelson advised that Watry and Associates was the architect. In response to Councilman Leipzig's question to the City Attorney about possible recourse the City Attorney advised that they will look at the issue. MEMO 6/25/96 In response to a question ITom Councilwoman Buchan, Director Ponty advised that the receptionist at City Hall now has the title of Administrative Clerk III and that is the position which will be located on the first floor of City Hall. MEMO 6/25/96 City Manager Everett stated that he had hired an interim Fire Chief John Montenero who will be reporting to work on July 8, 1996. Councilman Ruskin requested further information on funds for the Fire Station in - Redwood Shores. Community Development Director Nelson advised that $900,000 was ITom General Fund contributions and $500,00 was from GID 1-64 contributions. City Manager Everett reminded everyone that the Building Department has new office hours, starting next week they will now be open on Saturdays ITom 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayor Hartnett stated that he was pleased with the clear budget objectives listed by the Community Development Department 3) Council Policy directions; Councilman Leipzig recommended that another code enforcement officer be added to the two year budget. In response to questions, Community Development Director Nelson advised that staff can be more proactive by using existing Neighborhood Boards and a strike team to meet Council objective without adding an additional person to the budget. Councilwoman La Berge stressed the importance of code enforcement and the possibility of engaging realtors and other businesses that have a stake in the issue. - ------------------------------------------------------_m_-------------_____m_-------------------------------------------------------------- MINUTES JUNE 24,1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 Page No. 336