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247 Staff proposed improving two City-owned lots fronting on Jefferson Avenue , adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad , to be used for additional employee parking , Cost was estimated to be $1500 . 00 for construction with use of City forces , and funds were available in Sales Tax Capital Expenditure Fund , Councilman Petersen questioned whether telephone company employees might avail themselves of the parking facilities possibly by use of stickers , inasmuch as they have had to use short - term metered spaces until now , Mayor Bury noted they had just completed their own parking lot at Franklin and Diller , which should alleviate the problem . Staff advised that the purpose in developing the property for parking was to move as many employees from the lot behind City Hall as possible , to make it available for greater turnover . Councilman Petersen suggested that the Pacific Telephone be contacted to determine whether they are adequately served , and Mayor Bury indicated there was to be a meeting with Mr . Seebauer , of Pacific Telephone , and the matter would be mentioned . Councilman Henderson expressed concern that the plans called for a cyclone fence and no landscaping , and suggested that perhaps trees or planters might be used to make it presentable , Mayor Bury concurred , and City Manager indicated this would be done . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Keckley being noted absent , Request of Club Mexicano-Americano for approval of procedures for conducting 2nd Annual Mexican American Fiesta . Request had been referred to Staff for recom- mendation , and permit to Peninsula Celebration Association authorizing them to conduct a parade on September 17 , 1971 in conjunction with the Fiesta was subse - quently approved by Council . Councilman Rhodes questioned whether Staff recom- mendation included approval of purchase of Mexican flags as requested by the Club , and indicated he would prefer they be supplied by private groups rather than purchased with tax money . Councilman Henderson indicated she would support supplying the flags , with the understanding expressed by the Club that they would maintain surveillance of the flags this year , and provide for replacement of those lost . Councilman Rhodes moved to approve the request of the Club for approval to conduct 2nd Annual Mexican American Fiesta , and authorize City Manager to issue permit establishing conditions , seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #71 - 151 -A ) Councilman Henderson moved to authorize expenditure not to exceed $455 . 10 for purchase of flags requested by the Club , on a one - time only basis , with the understanding the Club will maintain surveillance of the flags , and provide for replacement of those lost , seconded by Councilman Petersen , Councilman Rhodes noted that the Club had indicated if the City did not provide the flags , they would attempt to get them by other means , and therefore opposed the motion . Motion carried , Councilman Rhodes voting no . (MINUTE ORDER #71 - 151 -B)