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In response to Councilwoman Howard's concerns regarding No.2 (see above), Chairman Rolandelli advised that the intent was to have an HRAC member be interviewed and agreed that time frames could also be added. Mayor Hartnett suggested that the words "as approved by staff and within a time period designated by staff' be added to No.2. Chainnan Rolandelli and Members Graves and O'Brien (in the audience) agreed that wording was consistent with the intent of the Committee. (1) MEMO 12/10/96 Councilman Ruskin thanked the Committee and staff for responding so quickly to this situation with a full proposal rather than addressing the issue on an ad hoc basis. Councilman Ruskin suggested the following wording be added to Item b) Observation by a Qualified Archaeologist: "That the work could be halted for only a specific amount of time, and the Findings given to staff which would then make a detennination to either endorse, modify or override. In addition to that, with the last sentence.... That the Archaeologist would develop a list with deliberate speed, and submit it to staff for approval, modification or denial." Councilman Ruskin said his purpose was to "give some time limits and to state that the infonnation will be given to staff who will then make a judgment.... Then, it doesn't appear so open-ended or so ambiguous." (2) Mayor Hartnett suggested wording that "the work would be halted or delayed for such time period and for such purposes as directed by staff" which would allow staff the flexibility to direct work at one part of the site and not on another to allow the project to continue without compromising the integrity of the project nor the historical findings. Mayor Hartnett said the current Cultural Management Plan was designed for the 1991 Broadway site, and future Plans would be specific to other sites. Mayor Hartnett suggested the wording should be kept general, "The work would be halted or deferred as directed by staff and for such periods as directed by staff. Have it that general for now and await a specific recommendation later." (3) MEMO 12/10/96 Councilman Ruskin suggested wording to be added to the fmal sentence: "The Archaeologist would then develop a list of recommended mitigation measures to be submitted to staff for consideration." (4) MEMO 12/10/96 Mayor Hartnett referred to g) of the proposed Plan: Designated observers, and said it was only a formality, but designated observers should be appointed by the staff rather than the Committee. MEMO 12/10/96 Regular Council Meeting MINUTE ROOK NO. 55 December9,1996 Minutes Page 5 Page No. 06R