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3 cost is required. The amount indicated in the Regulations :is $60.00 for the 1" service. Should the actual cost be less than the amount deposited, a refund will be made and if the actual cost exceeds the deposit, the consumer will be billed for the difference. Mr. Sellars insisted that the City is morally obligated to furnish him with the increased service and he further refused to deposit the amount as indicated above. It developed that an increase in Mr. Sellars service at the end of the 1" service line would result in reduced pressure to his neighbor. Water Superintendent Winter indicated that there was a possibility of providing increased pressure by a systematic re- routing of the water feeding directly from the Hetch Hetchy lines. This could be accomplished by closing certain valves and opening a divverent valve. Councilman Granger stated that in his opinion, the Council would have no objections to trying out this suggestion and so moved, seconded by Councilman Jones. Mr. Sellars, however, was not interested in this offer, still maintaining that he was not receiving adequate service to take care of the lawns and gardens around his home. Councilman Royer called attention to the fact that the City was willing to install the additional service if Mr. Sellars was willing to pay for it. Mr. Winter reported that he had contacted Mr. Sellars' neighbor and checked into the matter of pressure. A test had been conducted by Mr. Sellars and his neighbor and upon opening all the lines at both homes, pressure had been greatly reduced. Mr. Winter is still of the opinion that the increase in pressure would result in better water service. After further discussion, Councilman Granger's motion was withdrawn with consent of the second and Councilman Granger then moved that the City Manager take whatever steps necessary to determine whether or not the change in pressure would improve the service in the area for the benefit of the Council, seconded by Councilman Spillers and a p ille s nd c rried. City Attorney Currie stated that inasmuch as Mr. Sellars had threatened legal action, the record should show that at no time has the Council denied his request for increased service providing he is willing to pay in accordance with the Water Department Regu- lations. Councilman Granger then moved that a copy of the City Manager's report be furnished to Mr. Sellars, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PAYMENT OF TECHNICAL STAFF TO ATTEND ADDITIONAL MEETINGS. The Planning Commission suggest three steps as solution to the situation which has developed requiring four and a half to five hours deliberation at each Planning Commission meeting. It is apparant to the Planning Commission that they, nor their staff of technical assistants, can operate satisfactorily and efficiently under these conditions. 1. That sufficient money be made available to the Commission to allow paying the technical staff to attend a third public meeting each month. 2. That the Zoning Ordinance be amended as soon as possible to allow us to hold only one public hearing on rezoning matters. 3. The immediate appointment of an additional member to make a full com- mission. Councilman Spillers suggested that this matter be taken under consideration at a Study Meeting to be held Wednesday evening, July 20. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that the second suggestion should be handled as promptly as possible and was informed by the City Attorney that the Planning Commission would have to initiate the proceed- ings and hold public hearing. Mr. Leonard Greenwold, Chairman of the Commission, was invited to attend the Study Meeting to discuss this matter further. Councilman G_ra nger so moved, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried.