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(2) Revision of the General Plan: The Commission had recommended to the Council that funds be allocated in Che budget to hire a consultant to do this work. There is now $4,000.00 allocated in the 1962-63 Budget to get this study under way, and with matching funds from the Federal Goverffient, this would amount to $12,000,00 The Council has held study sessions on the outline for this study. Many consulting engineering firms are inter- ested in doing the job, Secretary Fales recommended there be one final joint study session of the Commission and Council before proposals are solicited on this project. Obtaining of a Federal grant is usually the responsibility of the consultant hired,. Approximately eight months are normally required to process the application for Federal funds. However, it is possible that the size of the contemplated planning area will qualify ae a regional plan, in which case it is not necessary to go through the State, but directly to the Federal Government, and this might take only about a month. Staff time spent will be added to this amount, and the $4,000.00 may be brought up to $5,000 or $5,500. Thin will probably cover two fiscal years for payment. If the study is not completed after the $12,000.00 is expended, an extension may be granted for more funds to con- tinue to hire the same consultant. In answer to an inquiry by Mr. Ted Fairfield, Mr. Fales said this would undoubtedly be a joint venture by a planning firm and an engineering firm, Upon suggestion by Vice-Chairman Landon, 1t was agreed to ask the Council to set a convenient date for a joint study session on this matter. (3) Recreation and Parks Reyort: Secretary Falea said the Council has requested the setting of a study session on this mstter for their next meeting, September 24. Vice-Chairman Landon suggested a joint study session be held thereafter and subsequently a public hearing. Secretary Falea stated the study session of the Council on next Pianday evening will be publicized, and when the joint study session is held it should be publicized also, (4) Zoning Ordinance Revision: Secretary Fales said there is an increasing number of requests coming before the Commission. There are difficulties in enforcement, due to lack of field personnel. Violations are reported to the City Engineer's Office by City employees in the field (idater, Street Departments, etc.) It would take one full day a week for one employee to check on possible violations. Vice-Chairman Landon inquired if revision of the Zoning Ordinance would be part of the General Plan study. Secretary Falea answered in the affirmative, and stated it is expected. there will be specific suggestions, as a result of this study, for changes in the Zoning Ordinance, but these will be substantive changes. The changes the staff would recommend would be relatively minor changes regarding administration, application and procedure for variances, and other like matters. Vice-Chairman Landon asked for agreement on reasonable dates for advancement on the above projects. It was thought probably the Subdivision Ordinance could be completed in two months. The Parka and Recreation Project should be started by joint Commis- sion and Council study sessions. It was agreed the Zoning Ordinance Revision should be put on the agenda for the first meeting in December, 1962, after engineering and legal consultation. The General Plan Revision would probably take a year to do, plus nix months more for details. Other items for future Commission attention listed by Secretary Falea were: (a) The imminent "Lassen Tract" development. (b) Capital Improuement Program--elated for Spring, 1963. (c) The Council has authorized engineering study on the Arroyo del Valle proposed thoroughfare. (d) Underground utilities, as apart of the Subdivision Ordinance. Vice-Chairman Landon brought up the subject of a street connection between Mirador Court, Adams Court and Rottinger Avenue. He believes this problem should be met now before it develops too far, and remarked that he understands it costa $6,000 to run school buses to Pleasanton Heights. It a street were developed 1n this area it would save school transportation costs. Vice-Chairman Landon then proposed that the City Attorney look into ways that this street could be financed or built. Secretary Falea stated that considerable work has been done on this and a report can be given on the present status of the matter, He also said if it involves property in the City limits there would have to be condemnation of right-of-way. Estimated con- struction of a full 'T" street (Mirador-Adams-Kottinger) would approximate $100,000, exyj.usive of right-of-way. Vice-Chairman Landon wondered if the area severed could -6esibly be a park site. Secretary Fales said a report on'the street extension was