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Regular Meeting February 14, 2005 kind of change looks like “architectural plastic surgery.” He asked if the City had any oversight as relates to precedent and plan? What will happen to the rest of the block and to other blocks? He cautioned the Council to consider what comes after and what kind of City we want. Mr. Wagner thanked everyone for coming out to voice their concerns and recapitulated some points made this evening by various speakers. Preservation of the neighborhood, that is in terms of property value, water drainage, tree population, a number of other items – these are in the comprehensive plan. It is one of our guiding principles. Mr. Holtzman has said he would meet with the neighbors and Mr. Wagner is glad to hear him say that. He said that he will be anxious to hear from the neighbors what they hear from Mr. Holtzman and if they can come to some sort of agreement. He also personally would like to visit some of the sites which have been done by this company where they can demonstrate some tree preservation. We all heard about that tonight. Also tonight we have heard conflicting opinions of these restrictive covenants from professional legal experts which raises quite a question in his mind. He doesn’t understand the need to hurry into this tonight, especially since there needs to be more answers given to the Council. He agrees with Mr. Sharpe’s suggestion and will move to table this issue tonight. Ms. Brot seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Sharpe said he hoped the developers will meet with the neighbors before the next meeting when this issue comes up again. The prudent thing to do is to meet with the neighbors. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ms. Welsch introduced Bill No. 8757: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.44.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PARKING PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS AT ALL TIMES, THEREBY AMEDNING SAID SECTION SO AS TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON PORTIONS OF DELMAR BOULEVARD, COTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The Bill was given its first reading. 2. Mr. Sharpe introduced Bill No. 8758: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.20.040 AND 10.20.060 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THIRTY MILE PER HOUR LIMIT ON CERTAIN MAJOR THOROUGHFARES, AND THIRTY-FIVE MILE PER HOUR LIMIT ON CERTAIN MAJOR THOROUGHFARES, RESPECTIVELY, THEREBY AMENDING SAID SECTIONS SO AS TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON DELMAR BOULEVARD FROM RESPECTIVELY, FROM THIRTY-FIVE MILES Page 14