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MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCILMDIBERS Councilmember Brandes requested that a follow-up letter be sent to Senators Cranston and Hayakawa and Congressman Stark regarding the concerns of the City Council relative to the changes in type of prisoners being housed at the Federal Prison at Santa Rita. Mayor Mercer advised that he and the City Manager had met with the new Warden, Charles Turnbo, on October 23, 1978, and had toured the facility. He stated he was satisfied with the security of the facility. Coun- cilmember Brandes stated he felt the Prison officials were not fulfilling their commitment in keeping the City apprised of policy changes at the Prison. Coun- cilmember Kephart also expressed concern at the high risk prisoners being housed in this facility, stating he felt a pattern was being established and that it was setting a bad precedent. After discussion, Council instructed staff to prepare letters to the appropriate legislators expressing the concerns of the City Council regarding the Federal Facility at Santa Rita, and requesting a meeting with the Congressman, Senators, and Warden, to discuss the matter in detail. Councilmember Wood expressed appreciation to the City Council staff and community for the concern sho~m to him during his recent illness. Councilmember Wood requested Council to again consider adopting the Canine Feces Ordinance. The City Attorney read the Ordinance. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that an ordinance to prohibit dogs defecating on public property but exempting· dogs belonging to handicapped persons, be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilman Wood and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmen Brandes, Butler, and Kephart ABSENT: None Councilmember Wood inquired as to any improvements being planned for the Library parking lot expansion in response to cards received by City Council from residents complaining about this matter, Mr. Brown advised that this project is scheduled to be completed in the Spring, 1979. Mayor Mercer requested the City Manager to schedule a meeting with the various taxing agencies in the area to discuss any duplication of tax services, in an attempt to eliminate such duplication. Mayor Mercer inquired as to how the City could control apartment houses from going condominium. Mr. Harris advised this could be controlled through the Subdivision Act. The City Attorney stated the Subdivision Act was being revised and suggested this matter be discussed at the time the revisions are reviewed. Council concurred. l~yor Mercer inquired as to the disposition of wood when City trees were cut doom. Staff advised that when City crews cut down trees the wood was cut up for residents to pick up, and when private firms cut down trees it was their respon- sibility to dispose of the wood. Council concurred that private firms should cut the wood and leave it for residents to pick up. Mayor Mercer stated he felt the requests for hanging of a Banner on the Main Street Sign should be handled at staff level and eliminate this matter from the agenda. Council concurred. 3. 10/24/78