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REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER (Contd.) Parade Permit - Foothill High School Booster Club Mr. Walker presented his report dated September 19, 1977, regarding this matter. Councilmember Brandes expressed concern regarding City funding for parades and the precedent that might be established. He also expressed concern regard- ing equal support to all fund raising organization in the community, and upon hearing of the money collected by this organization (approximately $3,000.00) believed that they were in a position to reimburse the City for its expenses. Mr. Jim Bowe, representing Foothill High School Booster Club, explained the music program of Foothill High School and the use of money raised by the Booster Club, and further needs of the Band. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mercer, that the Parade Permit for Foothill High School Booster Club be approved subject to conditions, including a condition that the City be reimbursed for all costs. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes and Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Herlihy, LeClaire, and Mayor Philcox ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilmember Herlihy, and seconded by Councilmember LeClaire, that Resolution No. 77-259, approving the application for Parade Permit by Foot- hill High School Booster Club subject to all conditions recommended by the De- partment of Public Safety, and amending the Budget in the approximate amount of $998.00, to cover the City's cost of the Parade, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Herlihy, LeClaire, and Mayor Philcox NOES: Councilmembers Brandes and Mercer ABSENT: None Report, ~e: Study of Possible Savings from Turning Off 20% of Cit~'s Street Lights Mr. Brown presented the report of the Assistant City Manager dated August 23, 1977, on this matter, continued from the meeting of September 13, 1977. Mr. Brown Cit ' also presented recommendations to reduce the y s street lighting. Mr. John Kaiser, representing PG&E, briefly explained the severity of the energy crisis and stated PG&E would assist the City in any way possible to reduce energy consumption. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember LeClaire, that Resolution No. 77-260, approving the concept of turning off 20% of the City's street lights as recommended by the City Manager as follows: (1) Turning off and removing lights; (2) Changing street lighting standards in new subdivisions; (3) Reducing lighting on major streets; (4) Re- ducing lighting in residential areas; and (5) Review lighting in special areas and reduce where possible, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. 9/20/77