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Mrs~ Sandra Schie!, 4109 Fairlands Drive, stated she felt the City Council has an obligation to the homeowners to maintain the landscaped areas approved by previous Councils, including weeding, plant replacement, watering and pruning, and that this should have first priority in the Budget° Mr. Donald Rush, 3573 Dickens Court, stated his concern regarding the need for bicycle trails in the City because of the dangerous situation which now exists for the large number of bicycle riders, and also that Police protection was not adequate and urged additional Police personnel be included in the Budget. Mrs~ Barbara Rush, 3573 Dickens Court, commented that City maintenance had been let go, old trees are not taken care of, streets are not properly maintained, bicycle trails are needed, and that money should be allocated for these items, and suggested that young people be hired to do some of the maintenance work dur- ing the Summer~ Mr. Jerry Do Murphy, 3594 Dickens Court, expressed concern regarding the lack of maintenance along Tassajara Road to which his property abutts. He stated that he was not opposed to sports parks but since the Youth Sports Park only accommodated boys up to the age of 14 years old, other areas of community service should have priority. He further stated that trucks were using Tassa- jara Road and that the truck route ordinance should be properly enforced. Mrs. Harriet Stephens, 5072 Woodthrush Road, spoke regarding Woodthrush Park and the pending agreement between the City and residents relative to maintenance of the Park, and assuring the City Council of their intention to do anything possible in order that this Park may be developed. Mr. Ted Bogardus, 4491 Sandalwood Drive, addressed the Council stating that he felt City maintenance should have priority over the Youth Sports Park and Bike Trails° He further stated the Youth Sports Park was discriminatory since only certain age youth were allowed to use it. He spoke in favor of Bike Trails since all ages of people could take advantage of this System. It was moved by Councilman Mori, and seconded by Councilman Kinney, that the public hearing be closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Reid, and Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None It was the consensus of the Council to consider the proposed Reorganization, the amendments to the Personnel Rules, and the proposed Personnel Reduction Plan prior to discussion of the Budget. Endorsement of the Reorganization Plan Councilman Reid stated his concern with regard to how well the reorganization fits with the goals and objectives of the City, and felt it was not the answer to the needs of the City since it was designed to meet the present situation rather than the long-range goals. Councilman Mori commented that he felt the reorganization was designed to allow the City Manager to better carry out the mission of the City and the on- going programs, and was a solution to the problems in the City. Councilman Kinney stated this is casting a vote of confidence in the City Manager and he felt it is a wise proposal and one that will work for the best interests of the City~ Councilman Herlihy stated he felt the Reorganization Plan was a step back- wards and would only be an interim solution, and that more emphasis should be placed en external affairs - Regional, State, and Federal~ 2. 6/4/73