1966 395-408 _ 12-12 cont to 12-20-1966

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Councilman Rosselli expressed his approval of recommendation and suggested a two- year period. Motion made by Councilman Keckley to direct Staff to make recommendation concerning moratorium suggested, direct Staff to make recommendation concerning moratorium suggested, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. City Clerk questioned status of annexations now under way and which had been given previous approval by Council, such as reactivation of Cordilleras, Upland, Upton area and Sequoia Hospital annexation. Motion carried after further discussion as to recommendation for mora- torium on proposed annexations in hillside areas, with exception of two annexations already in process. (MINUTE ORDER #66-259) City Clerk asked if communication from Ferris Miles on subject of his appointment on Veterans Memorial Commission should be read or referred to Council Committee. Paul Tessendorff asked that communication be read. Vice -Mayor advised communication would be referred to Council Committee, and if considered proper for discussion, a copy would be furnished to him, but this would be a part of Council Committee report next week. Councilman Granger asked if Mr. Tessendorff had submitted a letter of resignation, as had been reported. Vice -Mayor stated letter had been received by him and content reported as to Mr. Tessendorff's resignation, balance of communication not a part of this subject. Councilman Granger reported that he had attended ceremony at Veterans Memorial Building and accepted flags of the Capt, H. J. Reilly Camp No. 14, of United Spanish War Veterans, and requested approval of Council for some appropriate place, to be found for their safekeeping. He asked that Staff be authorized to take what- ever steps necessary to preserve flags. Councilman Henderson moved to accept report and authorize Staff to make a recommen- dation for safekeeping of flags, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-260) Vice -Mayor Bury commented on the expressions of appreciation he had heard con- cerning help given by City employees in trying to solve the difficult problems arising in the slide area. Councilman Rosselli commented on excellence of Christmas decorations on Broadway but questioned lack of total lighting for proper display. Councilman Henderson reported on her investigation of this situation and fact each string of lights connected to separate buildings without a main control. Councilman Rosselli suggested this subject be discussed again with Downtown Mer- chants Association for a remedy next year. (Memo 12/13/66) Police Chief Faulstich was asked if he had anything new to report on the hillside pro- blem since his arrival at the meeting. Police Chief described the situation as unchanged except for fact property owners had made arrangements for hauling of dirt by a private contractor away from homes at lower level in hopes of relieving pressure, and which was to be started immediately and continue through the night.