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110 Ribera and Sue, as well as off-the-shelf equipment similar to that in other City playgrounds. The original proposal estimated at approximately $16,000 included significant on-site expenses, but it was possible with effort to pare the costs and it was hoped a better package resulted. City Manager referred to the plans in explaining that there would be installa- tion of 300 linear feet of curb to retain sand in the play area, and that to save costs, some sand will be redeposited there in order to reduce the amount that would have to be purchased. He listed several of the items of play equip- ment, such as "form turtle", timber form play units, timber form 12' slide and swing, at lump cost of $10,150. The balance is taken up in curb, redistribu- tion of sand, removal of top soil where sand play area will be installed. Additive alternatives are provided, in the event sufficiently low bids come in. Mrs. Doris Thompson, Park and Recreation Commissioner, 49 Elwood, elaborated on what was envisioned for this playground, as well as others in the City, such as providing challenge equipment which lends itself to the area and gives youngsters the opportunity to express themselves. She briefly reviewed questions raised in Commission discussions, including concern regarding durability of timber form equipment, which the consultants assured them had been used in numerous other playgrounds and have stood up well. Councilman Henderson, in addition to concern about the type of equipment, noted that she had indicated opposition to the $13,400 item at time of Budget approv- al, feeling that an area where a small number of families have lived for only a relatively short time should not have priority, while other areas have done without for longer periods of time, therefore, the expenditure was inappropri- ate. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no, Council- men Keckley and Petersen being noted absent. Mayor Bury referred back to the earlier discussion regarding public hearings on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments, stating that City Attorney advised it would be inappropriate to refer to the Ordinance Review Committee. It was suggested by Council that it might be advisable to terminate; however, City Attorney advised there were possible alternatives to terminating, i.e., adopting, modifying; denying, or referring back to the Planning Commission for review. Other alternatives would be combined meeting of Council and Commission as part of the public hearings. Following a brief discussion, it was deter- mined that the Planning Commission would be contacted and the motion was amended to delete referral to the Ordinance Review Committee, see MINUTE ORDER # 70-37) Acceptance of Storm Drain Easement (Por. Lo k 204 (For amendment, Staff report stated the street improvements for the end of Bel Air Way were recently completed. As part of the improvements, street drainage was col- lected in a catchbasin and drained to an existing private storm drain line.