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��o _ , Public hearin - A eal Lawrence Stewart, appellant) (see page 2 above) Mayor Leipzig observed that the sub�ect public hearing remains open and asked whether Mr. Stewart or his representatiye had arrived. No one was present to represent Mr. Stewart": MOTION: Councilman Rhodes moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to ' continue the public hearing on the appeal of Lawrence Stewart re- lating to property at 3048 Hoover Street, unt�l January 10, 1977 _ and that the City Clerk be requested to contact Mr. Stewart re- � . gard�ng the date of hearing. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. � (MINUTE ORDER NO 77-9) Downtown Action Cortmittee City Manager Fales called attention to the resignations of most members of the Downtown Action Committee which have occurred as a result of the requirement of the Political Reform Act of 1974 that members of such committees must file statements of economic interest under the newly adopted conflict of interest codes, noting that many persons consider such statements an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy of those willing to contribute their time and efforts to the improvement ot thetr coimnunity Mr. Fales � observed that the Cortm�ttee had participated to a large extent in the smprovement of downtown Broadway and in planning of other downtown improvement pro�ects and suggested that the Chamber of Comnerce might wish to establish a similar committee in order � that the City might retain the benefits to be der�ved from such community participation In response to question, City Attorney Schricker advised that a Chamber committee would not be sub,7ect to the requirements of the Political Reform Act of 1974 and that no action is required to disband the present Downtown Action Corrnm ttee. � It was the consensus of Council that the suggestion of City � Manager Fales with regard to a committee similar to the Downtown Action Committee being established by the Chamber of Commerce �� be transmitted to the Chamber. (memo 1/4/77) �.1 �� Oral Cortmunications 1. Gilbert Ray Franc�s, 800 Main Street, Sequoia Hote1, com- mented concerning the deregulation of cable television rates with regard to the change concerning service calls (see statement of Ctity Attorney, page 6). It was explained that no change in availability of serv�ce is being made, but that the change in the clause merely reflects the practice with regard to service calls, and that the action taken by Council thts evening is pro forma approval of action taken previously. In response to Mr. Francis' inquiry regarding public hearing, , it was explained that all requirements with regard to public . -7- I Reg.Mtg. 1/3/77 > > � � �4