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462 of Staff, in an excellent manner; however, there is one problem concerning the "birdbaths" in the parking lot. He advised that to withhold acceptance of the entire project would unjustly hold considerable amount of money now due the contractor for construction of the building itself, and that it was Staff's recommendation to withhold sum of $1,000 through a supplemental agreement to insure correction of parking lot paving. He reported contractor now attempting to correct the problem and described procedures which would be used to get an even grade on the lot. City Manager also advised in the case of recommended acceptance of Farm Hill Estates No. 2., that this procedure had been used previously when development completed to the point of the tree planting required. He stated if tree planting were com- pleted now it would not be possible to care for them properly. Instead, a cash deposit of $1,300 was being requested through a supplemental agreement to insure the planting of trees at the proper time. Councilman Granger commented on copy of commemorating plaque proposed for the Veterans Memorial Building and if action needed by Council. City Manager advised plaque was to be made of cast bronze with raised letters, and if Council had no objections, it would be referred to the Veterans Memorial Commission for their approval. Councilman Henderson questioned report submitted by Auditor -Accountant concerning request for a temporary programmer for computer system with indication this might be considered for a full time position during budget study. City Manager advised programmer being requested considered a temporary position under a contractual agreement to insure proper and complete use of equipment, additional personnel which might have been indicated in Auditor -Accountant's report would be considered during budget study. Councilman Granger questioned additional personnel requests for this Department since taxing and assessing had been referred to the County. City Manager reviewed the increase of work loads which have been added to this Department because of additional projects assumed by the City, particularly the special General Improvement Districts. Councilman Rosselli stated it had been indicated at time assessing and tax collecting transferred to County that Council had been assured no additional personnel would be added to this Department. City Manager indicated Council would have a chance to review personnel requests of this Department during budget study. Councilman Rosselli asked if removal of the house on Nob Hill Road in the slide area could be removed under emergency measures used in the previous house moving case in this area, and permit granted before public hearing set for February 27th. City Attorney advised previous house moving emergency procedure granted by power invested in the Mayor but was not aware whether same situation involved in this case. City Manager stated this situation had been reviewed and Stafffblt