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SCAG TOMORROW - (Continued) Mayor Griset expressed appreciation for the time Councilman Patterson has taken in this organization; he stated that there are many regional problems that do not fall within the boundaries of cities or even of counties, and that some form of regional coordination is necessary~ that otherwise the cities and counties default to the State and Federal governments; that he believes the control of these very important matters should be in the hands of Southern California people. Councilman Markel stated that he believes the League of California Cities is sufficient representation and recommended that the City rely on the League for advice and help in matters of local concern. Councilman Herrin stated that the main purpose of the SCAG organization appears to be as a referee for Federal funding projects, and he was not in favor of expanding the organization. Councilman Herrings motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to receive and file the SCAG Tomorrow report dated September 24, 19 71, was carried unanimously. Councilman Patterson stated that at the general membership meeting of SCAG on February 10 - 11, the cities would be asked to take a p~sition. Councilman Evans stated that his position would be the same as Councilmen Markel's and Herrin's; that he is not in favor of enlarging SCAG or attempting to find a way to finance it. RANCHO SANTIAGO Councilman Patterson's motion, COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT seconded by Councilman Evans, to grant the appeal of the Rancho Santiago Community College District from Planning Commission's denial of the District proposal to use a building at 2116 W. Chestnut Street as an off-campus adult center, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Patterson, Evans~ Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto Markel Villa Prior to the motion, the Mayor stated that the procedure for a request of this type is to take the request to the Planning Commission; that it is not necessary for the Council to hear the matter; that~ regardless of the action of the Planning Commission, the level of government of the School is such that 30 days after denial they can proceed; but that it is the desire of the School to have Council's approval so that they can begin to operate immediately in the adult center. In further discussion, it was determined that the Planning Commission was aware of the procedure; however, their denial was based on inadequate parking facilities at the site. Councilman Patterson stated he assumed the school district will find a way to meet parking needs. Councilman Markel requested a report on the matter from the Director of Planning. CITY COUNCIL -26- January 17, 1972