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289 It was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 83-257, after making the necessary findings: (a) that because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification; (b) that the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation on other properties clas- sified in the same zoning district; and (c) that the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, therefore City Council approves the appeal of Ralph and Pearl Goold of a decision of the Board of Adjustment denying their appli- cation for a variance to allow the construction of an accessory building which would encroach into the required side yard of the property located at 3651 Zwissig Court, subject to the following conditions: (1) that the design of the accessory structure shall match the residence both in color and architectural style; (2) that the acces- sory structure shall be set back from the front of the house at least eight feet; and (3) that this variance is granted to Mr. Goold as the owner of the property and does not run with the land, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wood, and Vice Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Butler Adoption of Fiscal Year 1983-84 Budget and Three Year Capital Improvement Program Mr. Walker presented the report of the Director of Finance' (SR 83:234) dated June 15, 1983, regarding this matter. Vice Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open. Mr. George Moore, 5517 Paseo Nayafro, addressed the Council requesting that the street lights be turned on that were de-energized with the passage of Proposition 13. There being no further testimony, Vice Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on this item. Mr. Walker stated that PG&E has advised him of a new rate schedule which will reduce the estimated cost of turning on all lights, more than first anticipated. After discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, to turn on all street lights ~hat were de-energized with the passage of Proposi- tion 13 and to pay for all lights that are now being paid for by private citizens, and to cover this expense from the general fund. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wood, and Vice Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Butler Mr. Warnick advised that it will take approximately six months to have all the lights turned back on. Vice Mayor Mercer stated he had some concerns relative to the budget; he felt the City Manager had not been given an opportunity to state his recommendations, only Department Heads had done so at the recently held budget session. He stated that after talking with the City Manager he had a problem justifying the police clerks, and felt the park maintenance program should be expanded. Councilmember Brandes stated he felt a priority list should be established as to projects that might come up and as money becomes available. 8. 6/28/83