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SUMMARY OF MINUTES
TIME: Wednesday, May 15, 1968 7:30 PM
PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZATION
Mayor Glennon called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen 'Glennon, Hartman, Tyler, Robbins, Smith
Absent: None
B. MINUTES
Councilman Robbins desired changes in minutes of May 1, 1968. Page 11,
C. (2) paragraph 2, "supplement the establishment," should read "implement
the establishment." Page 13, line 5, change "maximam safety" to "adequate
safety" Robbins then moved minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Smith
seconded motion, which carried unanimously.
II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS
A. FRUITVALE ALLENDALE PROJECT - CO ~2
~. Huff stated that this Chhnge Order ~2 is that work in front of the Fry
Fruitvale
Allendale property to be done as part of the agreement of acquisition of right of way
Project-
from the y and that the proposed change order contains the contr~ctor's
Fr 's,
Fry ~
Property
CO #2 proposed cost for'ehis work. Mr. Huff indicated that Items 2, 4, 6, 8 and 31
are contract items for which it is a matter of applying the quantities in this
area to the contract unit prices. A, B, C, D, items for which there are no
specific contract unit prices will require submission of new unit prices.
Prices have been obtained on all of these items, and subject to further
negotiation on "C", he recommended approval of Change Order #2, with deletion
of "31" and "C". In answer to Councilman Robbins' request for additional
details Fir. Huff replied that the property, on Allendale Avenue consisted of
one single family residence w~ich was originally part of the same property
which contained the rest home, a portion of which was purchased by George
Day and sold to West Valley Baptist Church. This work was not included in the
original contract but it is desirable to have the work done now.
Councilman Robbins asked if there was a piece of the road which might otherwise
be developed. Mr. Huff replied that there was a remote possibility that it
might someday be split into one-half acre lets but that the house itself will
remain on that acre for a good many years. He stated that the only action
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taken so far is that the Fry's agreed to trade the required R/U for constructio~
of improvements and corrective underground utilities along with replacement of
the retaining wall and landscaping.
Councilman tlartman asked h~ far into the property we intend to go, to which
Mr. tluff replied that the actual take would be 10 feet.
Councilman Hartman wanted to know why the road couldn't have been moved toward
the college site. P~. Huff stated that would have been a possibility. Hartman
asked, ~f it weren't still a possibility indicating that he had thought the
wall would be the actual line and Fry's property would not be distributed.
Director of Public Works, ~obert Shook, stated that the garage and improvements
were ~0 or 90 feet from the proposed wall. ~ite the pump house and well
will be about 10 feet from the rear line.
Councilman Hartman asked if it were possible to move the intire road over
t0 feet onto the college property. i.~. Shook said that this is on extension
of the aligm~ent of Allendale in the adjacent Day Subdivision.
~k'. Shook displayed a sketch of the Fry property and indicated that the
contractor has bean asked to submit a new price for the wall.
i-~. Shook: estimated the reasonable price of the work to be ~o thousand
tO ~qen~y-five hundred dollars.
Councilman Tyler askedMr. Huff on what basis he wants the matter approved.
Pk-. Huff stated he would like it approved subject to further negotiation on
item 31 and item C so that we would have a chance to negotiate a lower price
on item C. Councilman Hartman stated that in view of the fact that 31 and
C have to be negotiated~ ~at would be the feasibility of checking the
possibility of realigl.~aen~ toward the college. He stated that he would
wan~ to know that every alternative has been considered. Councilman Robbing
agreed with this statement.
Councilman Tyler stated that in addition to the alig~je. ent of the improvements
on the George Day side, the college, in earlier negotiations, felt they were
providing adequate right of way and making additional land available to permit
aligning Allendale to intersect Fruitvale opposite the corporation yard road,
The other aspect which would possibly suffer would be the utility installation
along the north side of the curb. Mr. Huff suggested investigating the
possibility of acquiring right of way and shifting the alignment of the road,
and using the right of way from the Fry's to provide for the utility relocatien
without delaying the project. Councilman Hartman wanted to know if the
project would be seriously delayed if the matter were not passed tonight.
~. Shook replied that we were prepared to do the clearing to make a way
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o~ utilities so that Ithe utility install~.tiem would ~ot ba delayed.
Councilman Tyler asks ~.~hether the college would be paying a portion of the
cost had this project been included in the assessment district.
~.~. Huff replied that if it were included in the assessment district, the
bulk of this cost would fall on the Fry's. Councilman Hartman urged that other
alternatives be fully explored.
Councilman Hartman moved that the change order be approved providing this
problem is checked very thoroughly before any final action is taken on proceed-
ing with the change.
Mayor Glennon stated that the staff proposes that Change Order ~2 be approved
excluding "31'l and ;'C~'. Councilman Hartman inquired as to ~.fnether or not
Item D would be involved, and Mr. Huff replied that it would and indicated
that relocating the street without taking the additional 10 feet would leave
no place for electrical and telephone lines.
Mayor Glennon stated that there are two problems - (1) alignment, aud(2)
price.of construction of the wall. He suggested that Council action on the
Change Order, excluding Items 31, C & D, would take care of the cost objection°
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Fruitvale- Mayor Glennon asked if it were agreeable to approve the Change Orde~ if
Allendale 31, C and D are excluded, or would there still be a question in terms of
ProjEct - alignment. Councilman nobbins favored pursuing the alignment problem.
PT&T
Change Mayo~ Glennon wondered wh~t affect a delay would have on this matter.
Order #3 ~.~. Huff stated that it would delay utilities installations. Councilman
Hartman inquired h~ soon are utilities far to go in and F~. Shook replied
that the utilities have paper work and plans completed for that portion of
work on Allendale and further stated that he is surprised to see the water
lines in already.
It was moved by Councilman Hartman and seconded by Councilman Tyler that
Change Order ~2 be approved excluding 31, C & D and that the matter of align-
ment be referred to the Public Welfare Cormnittee.
B. F~UITVALE - ALLENDALE P~OJECT CH~,]GE ORDER ~3
Mr. Huff stated that there is a difference of opinion between the City's
Bohding Attorney and Attorney for PT&T as to whether underground district
constitutes the entire length of the project or just that length inwhlch
PG&E had to go underground. ~'~ere PG&E didn't have a line, the telephone
company would not have to go underground at their own expense under their
interpretation eventually agreed to by b~. Jones the bonding attorney.
Councilman Hartman wants to know if underground district takes in entire
project or portion of the project. Mr. Huff replied that the entire project
i~ to be underground and the underground district goes to Portos, although
the actual construction project runs only along the Collage frontage;
on Fruitvale it is the entire length of the projec~ on the east side of the
road.
Councilman Tyler moved for approval; Councilman ~obbins seconded the motion,
subject to PT6~ purchase order: unanimously carried.
~. Huff states that he also has Cha~e Orders ~l;~, ~$ and #7 (which are not
on the agenda).
CO # 4 Councilman Tyler moves, Councilman Smith seconds, and it is unanimously
carried that Change Order >~4 be approved.
CO #6 Mr. Huff states that Change Order #6 is a change in grade of the perimeter
road which is the access road to swinmaing pool and turf areas.
Councilman Tyler moves that Change Order #~ be approved; Councilman Hartman
seconds the motion; and it is unanimously carried.
CO #7 Councilman Robbins makes the motion that Change Order ~7 be approved.
Councilman Smith ~econds the motion, and it is unanimously carried.
C. R/~ ACQUISITION AGPGEb~FES F~UITVALE - ALLENDALE P~OJECT.
Fruitvale }~. Huff reported that Dabgin Lee, appraiser, recomends approval of agreements
with Odd Fellows Home and William L. Lane. The IOOF settlement exceeds the
R/W AcC.
Agreement appraisel by $590.00 due to more accurate cost figures on relocation of the
I00F Lane pillars. The Lane agreement is at the appraised cost. City Attorney Faber L.
Johnston inquired if City is going to move the pillars. ~-. Huff replied
that IOOF will remove plaques and City will re~ove the pillars. t~r. Johnston
inquired if the $500.00 is to rebuild the pillars. F~'. Huff replied it
represented the difference between the estimated cost and the actual cost
of relocation.
It was moved by Councilman Tyler, seconded by Councilman Hartman and carried
unanimously to authorize the ~yor to execute the agreements for acquisition
of required property from IO0~= and Uilliam L. Lane.
III. PETITIOn]S, OP~D IIqANCES ~qD FOP~I~L P~SOLUTIONS.
A. P2SOLUTIO!q 432: Creating Parks & Recreation Conm~ission. li~. Huff stated
Creation
that perhaps ~mbers would !i!~ City Attorney to explain
of Parks &
Recreation Commission
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~ereupon he states it would probably be better to read it. P~solution
432 is read aloud.
Faber Johnston states that this resolution is practically verbatim fr~u the
report given by the Conmittee at the last meeting except that qualifications
of the seven members were not specified in the ~esolution. He further stated
~.~ J2, that the p~.~ers and duties are identical with Committee report and that h~
added that the commission would establish its rules and regulations.
~ ~is type of Commission, would be subject to the Brown Act.
~'~j~' 1,~yor Glennon inquired ~hether it wouldn't be best to establish a regular
~'~"~'~ meeting data. Ha suggested that , Gary Bonfiglio might act as secretary
to the conm~ission. ~e cormnission must not only make decisions but must also
look for problems. ~e Commission will be required to ~ake sorae quite
affinnative action from time to time and the Council will consult the Parks
& Recreation Commission for advice on many items.
Councilman Smith inquired why the occupation of the members was dropped
from t~e resolution.
~yor Glennon answered that it wasn't intended that the members be restricted
to this Izind of individual. -tt was excluded because it was too restrictive
although the list of professions suggested would serve as a guide.
Councilman P, obbins stated that he had some reservations on Item C, concerning
architeeturdl design standards stating that he thought this should be done
by someone else and that maybe it is a little toc much for the Commission.
Councilman Tyler agreed, s~ating that the Council could direct additional items
to the Parks & Recreation Commission as necessary.
C6uncilman. llobbins moved for adoption of ~esolution 432 excluding Item C
and with the provision that meetings be held the first and third Mondays
of every month? Councilman Hartman seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously carried and so ordered.
B. P~SOLUTION 433 - Calling for establishment of Local Conciliation Council in
County.
Local Mayor Glennon Stated that this resolution was sent by the City of Palo Alto
Concili- and has been acted upon by all of the cities in the north County, with maybe
ation the exception of one. He further stated that this resolution puts the problem
Council of dealing with minority groups on the shoulders of the County, which seems
to make sense. ~e Mayor went on to say that San Jose has its own Heman
~__.~,, ~ ~ ~ Relations Council, and this resolution was started with an attempt to get
Palo Alto to start one. Palo Alto took the attitude that it was an intelli-
gent thing to have a human relations Council, but rather to have one taking
in the entire County. Los Gatos tabled it and referred it to the Open Doors
Co~nittee.
Councilman Smith stated that in view of the fact Saratoga doesn't have any
problems, it would still show our willingness to help.
Mayor Glennon replied that we do have a very minor problem - that we do have
a small sector, economically called the poverty sector. He added that he
had never felt that the people in the City of Saratoga were oblivious to the
problems and concerns of people throughout the County. He favored Saratoga's
doing whatever it can to help those who are less fortunate; this resolution
is a very minor thing to show our concern.
Councilman Robbins stated that he would like a chance to study the resolution.
Mayor Glennon replied that we can study individually or together and requested
the city attorney to research Section 1419(H) of the Labor Code to see what
it means.
Councilman Robbins stated that the FEPC supposedly doesn't have enough money
and inquired as to the purpose function and finances of the FEPC?
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Councilman Hartp~an a~reed that Saratoga should show its involvement,
but asked hoT.; many agencies ~ithin the County currently deal with human
relations problems?
Councilman Tyler wanted to knoT; ~lhat FEPC's feelings about this are
~hether they are behind it. Councilman Robbins also asked ~,:hat
groups were behind it and ~hat ~roups a~atnst it.
Hayor Glennon directed the item be removed from the ageode until Mr. Huff
can revie~.7 the inquiries and report back to the Council.
IV SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND ZO~qING REQFESTS
A. SDR-747 - GEORGE W. DAY
~fr. Huff explained that all conditions have been met except posting
SDR-747 of the bond to guarantee construction of the driveway on the corridor
George W. Day and the signin~ of a~reement for that work.
Councilman Hartman stated that this property backs uD to Sarato%a
Creek, and asked if any further problems are likely to occur l.~ith
flood control. ~r. Huff indicated that channel work was completed
in connection with Tract 2694.
Councilman Hartman moved for adoption of Reso:.ution SDR-747-1 sub-
ject to signing the site approval agreement and Dosring the required
bond. Councilman Robblns seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
B. SDR~748 - TCt~ZR H. PIERCE
I~_r. Huff explained ~hat this is a refiling of an old application
SDR-748 and stated that all conditions had been met. Mr. Tyler moved that
Tomer H. Pierce Resolution SDR-748-1 be adopted granting final site approval. Mr.
Smith seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
V PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearings.
VI ADMINISTRATIVE I~I~TTERS
A. -'~YOR
Inter-City The Mayor noted that the Inter-City Council will meet next month
Council Meeting on June 6 in Saratoga at the Plumed Horse and urged the Council to
attend this meeting hosted by Saratoga.
Mayor Glennon submitted his resi%natton from the Council effective
the last meeting in June. "This is somethin% I have plmnned to do,
Mayor G!ennon's as several of you have knoxm, for some time, and wanted to do before
Resignation last election but the General Plan didn't progress as fast as I had
hoped. Hy term as President of Inter-City Council doesn't expire
until the end of June~ and the Chairmanship of the Plannin~ Pe3icy
CoF~aittee expires at the same time~ I regret havin~ to do this.
Ten years in this responsibility is a long time. Ho~ever, I have
enjoyed it and have felt a ~reat deal of satisfaction. But I have
gotten a little stale and am not as enthusiastic as I once was.
Therefore this is my official notice to you that I am rasignin,~, as
of the second meeting in June."
B. FIFANCE
(1) Payment of Claims
Councilman Smith inquired if the Vickery Project had been
Claims completed. Hr. Huff explained that on the Vickery Project,
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in addition to an underground ~-~ater problem~ the contractor felt
obligated to complete the project for the original contract price,
and that was one of the reasons the work took a little lon~er
than normal.
Councilman Tyler stated that it was unusual for a contractor to
stick to original price and suggested recognizing this by letter.
Councilman Tyler inquired if item 9576 (Copenhaver) is a final
payment. ~fr. Shook replied that it was not but the final billing
is expected next month.
Councilman Robbins moved, Councilman Hartman seconded that the
Disbursements be approved and it carried unanimously.
Mr. ~ff noted that the Treasurer's Report and the City Clerk's
Financial Report were both made out by Bill ~fatsumoto due to
the illness of Mr, Fabrts. These reports along with the third
quarter budget report were received by the Council with no
questions or comments.
C. COUNCIL COP~!ITTEES AND REPORTS
(I) Mm~ageme~t Committee
Councilman Robbins read the Youth Center Report and stated that
it ~.;as referred to this committee because he had had some associa-
Youth Center tion with it in the Past. Me stated that Council must approve
Report use of the facility by adults and that a policy should be established
concerning this to avoid dealing with each request individually.
It Was moved by Councilman Robbins, seconded by Councilman Smith
and unanimously carried to adopt the report permitttn~ the Saratoga
~stgate Jaycoos to hold one meeting at the Ycu~h Cen~er and
referring to the Policy Committee the problem of determining the
meetings which can be held there without consulting the Council.
Councilman Robbins read the ~anagement Committee report regarding
the capital improvement program schedulin~ of improvement o~
Prospect Road and stated that we shculd move ahead as fast as
Prospect Rd. possible on this study.
Councilman Hartman asked if any progress had been mzde at all or
any attempt made to contact the other agencies involved regarding
the bridZe. ~Ir. Shook ans~.~ercd that Prospect Road is one of the
main interests of the County Public iJorks Director but that no
formal approach has been made to Santa Clara County or San Jose.
Councilman Robbins Indicated the importance of the Saratoga Creek
bridge.
Councilman ]{artman made the motion that the report be approved;
Counci!msn Smith seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Councilman Robbing called attention to tim report on the Chamber
of Commerce request for funds.
Chamber of Commerce As stated in the report Councilman Robbins did not favor sub~idfz-
Request for Funds ing the Commerce. Councilman Smith on the other hand recommended
a subsidy of $1,000.
Councilman Tyler stated that he would like to see Saratoga contri-
bute, in ways otl~er than by providin~ financial support ~uch as
~ontacting the water company to sea if the Chamber could use the
pump building on Big Basin I~y as an office. Councilman Tyler
also felt that the Cha~er of Commerce does take a great load off
the City in answerin~ phones and providin~ maps, etc., but would
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like to see them renumerated in another way rather than a
straight financial assistanc~ whether $500 or $1,000.
Councilman Smith endorsed Councilmau Tyler's suggestion about
the pump station.
Mayor Glennon commented that it had always been his feeling
Chamber of Commerce that the city should not subsidize the Chamber of Commerce, but
Fund Request he would not feel this way ~re he a member of the City Council
of San Jose or Santa Clara or any other boomet to~n tryin~ to
attract industry, visitors or homeowners, He said he felt that
the work they have done is work the City might well have done,
Saratoga's answer in the past has been that the city is quite
willing to do it. Since the majority of the Council is opposed
to set~:ing aside ~ny amount of money for the Chamber, he did
not thi~ Saratoga should subsidize the Chamber of Commerce,
Mayor Glennon instructed ~ir. ~ff to check into the pump build-
ing suggestion.
D, DEPARTMENT HF~^tDS A~ OFFICERS
Director of Public Works~ ~obert Shook reported that he had consulted
with Mr. Jackson concombing ~rtmming the trees on Fruitvale. Jackson
F~itvai. e Tree concurred wi~h the recommendation of Davey Tree experts t]~at there
Work was wor~ tha~ should be done. Me indicated that Davey was well
qualified to accomplish it and in view of the Fruitvale Avenue
construction, it would be apprcprtate to go ahead with it, Council-
man Tyler moved seconded by Councilman Hartman to authorize Davey
Tree Surgeons to perform the tree work on Fruitvale at $3691.
Mr. Shook reported that the Village Parking District was nearing
Village Parking completion. Paving ~as completed ou April 25, 101 days after
District #1 contract completion date, and penalties up to that time totaled
$5050. CreeSan & D'AnZelo recommended penalty and assessments be
stopped as of April 25. If Council agrees, that would be the final
date.
Mayor Glennon suggested waiting to cut off the penalty to encourage
early completion.
At the intersection of ~ilon and SaratoRe Avenue the property o~mer
has installed landscaping and desires to complete this outside the
~llon-Saratoga fence. She has requested that the city complete driveway behind
Avenue the curb so she can finish. l{e presented informal bids for the
construction of a circular driveway be~;een the curb and the fence:
Frank Isidoro $681.23; Guerin & Olmsted $730. He recorcmended that
Frank Isidoro be authorized to proceed with the work.
Mr. Sinook read the Ccmmittee report of AuF~ust 15, 1967 and stated that
this construction~ as recommended~ would take care of the parking
and walkway on that frontage.
Councilman Hartman moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute
agreement with the low bidder; Councilman Tyler seconded; unanimously
carried.
Mr. Walker reported on a proposed use of the old Bank of kmerica
Old Bank of Building on B~ Basin way opposite the First Valley Bank. The question
America Building was raised by the Planning CoFm~ission that this property might not
be suitable for development as a restaurant or bar. It ~,7as the
consensus of the Cor~nission that the City should ask the Beverage
Control Board to delay action on the license until a proposal is
before the City for the use. The Csp.-nission felt that this would
be a question for the Council to determine since the use is a
permitted use by the zoning ordinance.
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Mayor Glennon replied that we have never taken such action before.
The city would be assuming a precarious position, and should not
interfere in the application process,
E. CITY AD~INISTRATOR
(1) Mr, I~ff reported that tba Vickery Avenue project had be~n
completed° He reconmended acceptance by the Council. Council~
Vickery Ave, man Hartman moved that the Vickery Avenue work be accepted and
Acceptance a completion notice be filed. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
(2) Claim for Damage, Orville Johns, 14531 Horseshoe Drive in
Orville Johns Saratoga asking $1872 for damages and loss incurred by flooding
Claim from rain water drainin% from Horseshoe Dr. onto above property.
Councilman Robbins moved we disallow claim; seconded by Council-
man Hartman, and unanimously carried.
VII C~NICATIONS
A. I.~ITTEN
(1) Debby Coburn - Bob Morgan re: Christian Children's Fund,
~or Glennon read a letter from Debby Coburn and Bob Morgan
re Christian Children's Fund and then asked whether the Fund
would suppor~ a poor, starving
~Ir. Morgan replied that the children supported by the Fund
have no religion, an~ ~Yiss Coburn stated that it is an indepen-
Coburn-Morgan dent child welfare organization which depends maihly on sponsors
Christian Children*s and does not have any large endc~ents.
Fund
llayor'Glermon wanted to know x~hy the City should get involved
in this, to which ~[tss Coburn replied that this is a more
direct responsibility for one child, and ~r. Morgan stated
that the~ are askin~ for a token contribution to help ~oint
the way for o~her citizens to give to this Fund.
Councilman ~ob]~ins stated lie felt it very wonderful that these
yound people would take the time and effort to go out and solicit
help for such a worthwhile organization. Councilman Hartman
added that he would be glad to con~ri~,ute personally. The
Council consensus was that the city should not partic~.p~te
this effort because it would not be possible to s~pport all
such worthwhile activities.
(2) Petition supporting ABAG
Councilman Smith stated that on Friday, ~Yay 10, the City
Administrator and he went to a budget meeting of ABAG. ABAG
~as considering three alternatives: 1) take no action on the
ABAG budget for the next fiscal year; 2) retain same schedule as
last year; or 3) double total dues, (Saratoga's portion would
be over $600.)
There was strong support for going middle~of-the-road. Council-
man Smith stated he voted for alternate 2. On failure of this
alternate he supported the motion increasing dues which carried.
Mayor Glennon asked if it is the sense of the Council that the
petition be tabled. Councilman Smith made the motion to table,
seconded by Councilman Robbins and unanimously carried and so
ordered.
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(3) Other written co.n~nunications noted were:
a) Gary B. Clark's letter x~ritten in response to statements
[.{ontgomery Hm-~ks made by Mr. Montgomery Ha~.~s who criticized forei,en names
Letter of some Saratoga streets. MayOr Gelnnon reccmmended that
the letter bepassed on to the Street name Cormnittee.
b) l,~estbrook Improvement Association letter and
c) Brookview Home~ners Association letter.
Regarding action of Council on the ~.~estbrook annexation in
the adoption of the General Plan. Mayor Glennon read a
Nestbrook AnnexatioD
& Brookview |{omeo~.n~ers portion of minutes of the March 6 meeting and stated that
Assn~ letter the Council had been ready to accept Public I~lfare Committee
report~ but~ at ~1r. Thurnher's request determined to take no
action.
Councilman Robbins stated that he felt that the intent of
Oskar Thurnher and himself was to put the annexation in
the General Plan.
Mr. Tyler stated that ha could not see that the action
taken chan~ed anythins. }~ felt the proponents wanted
to know if the Council had changed its stand in some
and he felt that no change had been made. The Comnittee
report indicated that if all improvements had been made~
the Council would have been in favDr of annexation at that
time. He stated that if improvements could be made
ir~n..ediately or had already been made he would favor a~nexa-
tion.
Robbins noted that they were also asking that it 'be put into
the General Plan.
Hartman said the minutes were clear enough as to the course
of action the Council took,and they ~mre reading something
into it that wasn't intended.
Mayor Glennon stated that he would not be in favor of
altering the General Plan. He instructed ~. }~ff to send
Mr. Thurnher a copy of the minutes.
Mayor Glennan read letter from Don Lindstrom to the Good
Government Group concerning l~st Valley Campus scheduling.
VII B. O~L C~-._q~ICATIONS
(1) Don Feak pointed out that the intention of the petition on
ABAG ABAG was misunderstood. They simply asked the Council to
consider a resolution urging ABAG to remain a voluntary
organization.
~yor Glennon stated that ~Ir. Feak should investigate
the work of the Knox Co!mnittee which is t~Fing to determine
what kind of regional government is needed, its required
powers, its limitations and its governing body.
Mayor Glennon continued that Canservation =Tad Bay~ air pollution,
control are two significant things which cannot be controlled
on a voluntary basis. Some people feel, even in Ar~AG, that
all parks are a regional problem. >~ny feel ~arbage is a
regional problem. in short the Mayor indicated that we may
well find it necessary to go beyond the scope of voluntary
regional'cooperation among local governments.
~!r. Feak asked if Council tabling necessarily meant the Council
would consider the matter again,at the time Knox's C~mmlttee
makes its report? To ~hichMayor Glennon replied affirmatively.
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VIII ADJOUR~..~IT
The Mayor acknowle~ed the Good Government Group' s servin~ of coffee.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P. ~I.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Ro HIF~F, CITY CLERK