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262 � � Mr. Fales referred to his report of October 3, 1974 to which were attached an analysis by the City Attorney, ! and reports from the Chief Building Official and � Director of Public Works, and copy of a letter from HUD ; and flood hazard map. The report was intended for in- 4 formation only, and no specific action recommended at � ' this time. � � '� In the ensuing discussion it was pointed out that the criteria and data used in preparation of the flood maps , by consultants in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were un- known, since they were received without covering the , information. Some of the concerns expressed related I to the costs for a study to determine the validity of ! the maps and the elevations of the flood hazards, ! whether this study is necessary and if so, whether it � coul d be Federally funded earlier than the anticipated four- to six-year wait for a Corps of Engineers study. Council also felt it would be remiss not to convey to our legislative representatives concern with respect � to imposition of this legislation on cities without having the opportunity to influence it. City Manager '� Fales concurred, and in this regard, Mr. Pardee indi- cated that as far as was known, no one had received the � data base for the so-called tentative findings. Mr. Pardee also reported that he had mixed reactions from citizens in Humboldt County this s�ring regarding the Act, some feeling that it was a good program, and others � emphatic in not wanting any kind of Federal control. He � noted that where the program is volun,tary, there is very i little interest in buying the insurance. � € � City Mana-ger Fales advised that it was intended to con- � � � tinue discussions with HUD (Department of Housing and � Urban Development) , and to send copies of this material p to the Congressional representatives, as well as to � meet with them. � ! MOTION: Councilman Williams moved, seconded by Council- man Rhodes; concurrence in the City Manager' s recommen- h dations relating to Federal Flood Disaster Protection ; Act oF 1973. � � The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. � (MINUTE ORDER N0. 7�-192) t 4 � Re uest of Councilman Norris re t es a s en o po icy �e�ar ng smoking P Councilman Norris spoke in support of his request, � stating that many public and private entities have � recognized smoking to be offensive to many people, but � are reluctant to impose outright prohibition. He pro- posed that Council consider adopting a resolution re- �* garding City Council meetings whereby a section for smokers and another for non-smokers be set aside, and ��, so posted. Mayor Weymouth responded that the meeting place is con- I trollea by the County and felt there would be some I f -10- R��7�7�. � _ �� .��. � ., �.,, .. ,..-�.� -�-�-.-�-�,.a, �___...� ..._.._�,} �.. .