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hearings will have to be held and he will advise on that matter at the next meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, to direct staff to begin the procedures to amend the Down- town Business Improvement District as follows: the assessment would be two times an annual business license tax with a minimum fee of $75.00 and a maxi- mum fee of $200.00, that businesses exempt from paying license taxes would pay the maximum amount, and that certain non-profit businesses be exempt.The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr, Wood, and Vice Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Butler and Mayor Mercer Mr. Walker advised that the lower rate would be effective July 1, 1985, and that the old rates are still due on the previous billings.' .-~ Cable TV Franchise Negotiations Vice Mayor Brandes stated that negotiations are progressing satisfactorily on the Cable TV Franchise and he expects a settlement on this matter within a short time. Del Valle Parkway Committee Meetin~ Vice Mayor Brandes stated that he and City staff had met with representa- tives of Del Valle Homeowners Association regarding the widening of the Del Valle Parkway. He stated they presented some questions and some possible solutions to their concerns. He advised that research is going on to gather additional information relativ-e to this matter. Vice Mayor Brandes stated that since that meeting he has received phone calls from concerned residents who reside between Main Street and Stanley Boulevard as well as business peo- ple and the Chamber of Commerce. He advised that as further meetings are schedule the public will be invited and the meetings open to everyone in order that all issues may be discussed. Vice Mayor Brandes stated that one of the concerns of the residents in the Del Valle Parkway area is that FAU funds not be committed until a decision is made on the extension of Hopyard to Del Valle Parkway. Mr. Walker stated that after talking to Mr. Kahale who represents the Del Valle Parkway Homeowners, he would like the Minutes of July 16, 1985, amended to reflect that although Council originally approved the widening of Del Valle Parkway to four lines, it would be designed so that only two lanes will be available; one in each direction. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Victor Bailey, 4565 Black Avenue, stated he first noticed the action regarding Del Valle Parkway in the newpapers. He presented a slide showing traffic patterns in the area of Valley Avenue, Black Avenue and Del Valle Parkway. He stated that Del Valle has been designed to carry heavy traffic thus alleviating the problems on Black Avenue (a two lane street), and Valley Avenue (a four lane street). He stated that residents on Black Avenue are in favor of the widening of Del Valle Parkway. He added that it will take traf- fic away from the three schools in the area. He advised that it is'impossible to add any lanes to Black Avenue. He stated it is his feeling that Del Valle Parkway should carry its fair share of traffic and that it will.also make a safer traffic pattern. He added that he felt the intersection of Stanley 6 8-6-85