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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Councilman Greenalch discussed the Memo in the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 13, 1993 suggesting Council might want to review the policy of a maximum of five units established for the "Lifeline" water service. CONSENSUS: It was determined by Mayor Buchan that it was the consensus of the Council to direct the Council Water and Sewer Committee to review the "Lifeline" water service and report back to the Council. MEMO 9/28/93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Councilman Greenalch advised it had come to his attention that the owner of a very successful restaurant in Redwood City had been notified that his restaurant did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The owner responded that he was granted a building permit to remodel, the restaurant was consistent with those laws and regulations and he had no legal responsibility to make adaptations for citizens with disabilities. Councilman Greenalch produced correspondence between the owner and Eldon Luce, Director of the Center for Independent Living. Councilman Greenalch advised that the City could not force a private business to comply with the law, but asked that the City do what it could legally to counter this lack of sensitivity and the lack of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. CONSENSUS: It was determined by the Mayor that it was the consensus of the Council to have the Mayor work with staff on this matter. MEMO 9/28/93 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Councilman Sanfilipo expressed his concerns regarding misuse of Council letterhead; asked for an investigation of past uses; asked that Councilwoman Steinfeld be removed from Council Committees having to do with Downtown issues due to a conflict of interest; and asked that Council establish a firm policy for use of Council letterhead. An exchange of views took place between Councilmembers Sanfilipo and Steinfeld regarding background of the letter asking for the display of the AIDS quilt at the Fox Theatre during the Sunflower Festival, and justifications for use of Council letterhead. City Attorney Schricker described legal use of Council letterhead and subjectivity of that determination, with ultimate decision left to the Council. Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 September 27, 1993 Page No. 006 Page 4