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Ms. Michelotti asked for clarification on the use of $750,000. Mr. Bocian explained the City Hall expansion fund could be as much as $750,000 in order to be able to draw from that fund with City Council approval for any expansion to City Hall. This attempts to address questions raised by Council regarding whether staff is sure enough is being done for City Hall needs. Ms. Dennis asked how long these short term expansions are supposed to last. Mr. Bocian indicated five to ten years. He further explained that funds are periodically moved from CIP projects to a City Hall fund, but not enough is in that fund yet to seriously begin the process for construction of a new City Hall. At this time, we do not even have the land. Ms. Acosta elaborated that staff is focussing on the need for a new City Hall and is working toward that goal, but the needs are so great that short term measures are vital. One of the short term measures being taken is the acquisition of three acres from the San Francisco Water Department. That is a step towards the ultimate design and construction of a new City Hall. Mr. Pieo asked about the staff recommendation to designate the largest potion of the $4.7 million for a reserve of $2.25 million for land purchase. Would it not be just as appropriate to change that definition so it also includes funding as necessary for the temporary City Hall expansion? Ms. Acosta indicated that could be done. Ms. Michelotti declared the public hearing open. Pat Goodday, Principal of Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, asked Council to install a traffic light in from of the High School. Various options for location have been discussed with staff. She believed there was a safety hazard at the beginning and end of the school day. Mr. Lum indicated staff has been meeting with the Amador staff and parents and have worked to develop potential solutions to the crossing controls at that location. This location is one of eight or nine high priority locations in the City for traffic signals. Four are related to schools. The School District has appointed a liaison to meet with City staff to discuss school locations and develop a priority for traffic signals and potential funding sources. That will come to Council at the next CIP process. Ms. Mohr asked if there was some other way to solve the problem. A traffic signal is only needed here twice a day and could obstruct traffic flow the rest of the time. 06/18/96 -10-