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Mr. Nicholson. The City Manager stated that Mr. Chan would have to be re- appointed, since he has been absent more than three times and is probably not legally a member. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Herrin talk to Mr. Chan to find out if he is really interested in being a member. �ft Sv PARRS ARD RECREATION COMMISSION Councilmen Markel and Councilman Herrin reported as Council Committee members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission is doing a fine job and getting results; the members attend. the meetings regularly, and the Commission is functioning very well. hoboped cooperation between the City and schools would Councilman Herrin stated that he/oke ei lovg.further rather tj=e�arate them. Paf ani Heereai#en-s aetp#ebe},g-separaiei-fret-ihe-eehee#s-#n-bh#e-areas A discussion followed in regard to this. The City Menager stated that the problem of school -park relationship was raised by the school representative, that it is the school that has the problem, not the City. Correction as directed by Council on 1/16/67,,,A A -0 POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Markel and Councilman McMichael reported as members of the Council Committee of the Police De- partment. Councilman Markel stated that from his experience, the City has a very good Police Department, and he has nothing but commendation for the Chief in the way he handles his department. Councilmen McMichael agreed with Councilman Markel except from a cammunications standpoint - he thought the Council should be notified of some things, such as adding additional members to the force. Councilman McMichael stated that he was under the impression that a committee of two (Councilman Markel and Councilman McMichael) had been appointed to make a recommendation as to the defense of the Hopper vs. Allen case. They recommended that the Council authorize Chief Allen to hire an attorney, the attorney to be paid at the standard in going rates, but if the amount should exceed the sum of $5,000, it should be reported to the Council so that they would have some idea of what the expenses were. C= HALL ARCHITECT'S COMKI'P1'EE Councilman Markel and Councilman Brooks reported as the Council Committee mem- bers of the City Hall Architect's Committee. They reported the Architect's Committee is functioning very well. The Councilmen recently visited the San Diego City Offices and described that city's building and operations, stating that San Diego City Hall is about as automated as it can get. They use microfilming and work from small IBM cards. Everything is very compact, and they have updated equipment that is wonderful. It was stated that the Councilmen had seen the preliminary progress'report and the plans and specifications for the proposed Santa Ana City Hall, and that it would be something to be proud of. Councilwo Markel added that in visiting various City Halls, it was noticed that many of them use pictures to bring out the decor; he also thinks statuary would. be effective. CITY COUNCIL -98- January 3, 1967