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Commissioner Hovingh expressed concern about the telephone en losure not providing adequate protection from the rain. He also had concerns about benches, stating that less mobile people often use the arms on benches for assistance in si g and standing; he felt that the backless benches would preclude less mobile people fro using them. Mr. Iserson noted that it was felt that these type of benches were handicap a ssible, and also stated that the metal benches with backs will be placed in various locations. The metal benches from Tulancingo to be placed in front of the Museum have backs and i has been recommended to use other metal benches with backs on Main Street where approp 'ate. Commissioner Hovingh also inquired as to the planting and main nance of the planters. Mr. Iserson reported that the planting will be done by City staff and at planters will have drip irrigation. He also felt that local merchants may "adopt" the pI ters adjacent to their businesses and provide some care for the plants; otherwise, the ity will be maintaining the planters. Chairman McGuirk expressed concern regarding the liability of e bike racks and pedestrian traffic. Mr. Iserson stated that he felt the bike racks would be I ted in places were they will not become an obstacle. He also confirmed that the bike ra ks will be painted gfeen. g of the street furniture, s, including Measure "B," In response to Commissioner Hovingh's question regarding fund. Mr. Iserson advised that funds are coming from a variety of so gas tax, and grants. Commissioner Pinch advised that he felt the newspaper stands D wntown were an eye sore, and that he would like to see them standardized. Mr. Iserson re rted that staff is working with the newspapers to relocate some of the stands and find a de ign that is more pleasing. Commissioner Mahern suggested limiting tbe locations of the ne spaper racks as is done in downtown Carmel. Mr. Swift advised that the City ordinance a dresses the location in which news racks may be placed, allowing them to be placed w re there is no safety hazard. He stated that City staff continues to work with the ne apers to locate the racks in the safest locations and that a design for a modular rack is be studied. Commissioner Michelotti advised that she has pictures of the ne s racks used in Monterey that she would provide to Mr. lserson. Mr. Iserson assured the Commission that all options would be r iewed. mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There was no public testimony. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1993 Page 4