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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1969 City Council Minutes SARATOGA UITY COUNCIL MINUTES PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., ~aratoga, Calif. TYPE: Regular Meeting TIMe: February 5, 1989, - 7:30 P. M. I. ORGANIZATION Mayor Tyler Called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Tyler, Sanders, Smith, Dwyer, Robbins Absent: None B. MINUTES Councilman Sanders asked that the Minutes of jan. i5, 1969 he a~aended Co note that since he had not been present at the meeting o~ Jan. 2, 1969, he had abstained from voting on the approval of the minutes of that meeting. Councilman Robbins asked that the Minutes of the meeting of~Jan. 15, Minutes 1969, page 7, third paragraph, stating "Mr. Robbins said he tended to agree with Mr. Dwyer", be stricken fram. the record. Councilman Smith asked that the end of the next paragraph be revised f~om "the motion failed" to read, "the motion was withdrawn". Mr. Robbins moved and Mr. Smith seconded that the Minutes of the regular meeting of Jan. 15, 1959 be approved as mailed and amended, and that the reading be waived. The motion carried unanimously. II. BIDS AND CONTRACTS A. WILDWO~D PARK LAKE AGP~E~MENT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT B. WiL~WOOD PARK LAICE AGREE~ZNT WITH VALLEY TITLE COMPANY ~. Huff commented that both agreements were related, and referred Wildwood to the Planning Committee report recommending that agreements be Park executed with Valley Title Co., owner of the old Youth Center proper.ty, Lake subject to approval of the City Attorney. ~s. Wilbur Worden spoke from the audience, questioning riparian rights downstream from the 1 ake. In the absence of objection, Mayor Tyler held the matter over to the next meeting and directed the staff to check with the Flood Control District on the ma~ter of riparian rights. C. FRUITVALE-ALLENDALE PROJECT - CHANGE ORDER NO. 27 Mr. Huff explained that 480 feet of paving on the north side of Allendale, west of Marleigh Drive could be best replaced as an Fruitvale- integral patch, at a cost of $380.00. ~lendale C. O. #~7 Mr, Robbins moved, and Mr. Smith seconded approval of Change Order No. 27 for the Fruitvale-Allendale Project; provided total cost is paid by assessment district. The motion carried unanimously. III. PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL ~RESOLUTIONS A. ORDINANCE NO. 38.24 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SARATOGA CITY COD~ A~ UNIFORM.BUILDING CODE RELATIVE TO GRADING PROVISIONS -. SECOND READING Ordinance M~. Smith commented that the ordinance was extremely technical but No. 38.24 that in substance it clarified the existing ordinance and other A~endments related .procedures. He moved adoption of Ordinance No. 38.24. SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 5, 1969 - Continued In response to a question by }dr. Sanders, Mr. Huff explained that the Ord. ordinance did increase some fees as discussed by the Management Committee, 38.24 and would also offset some of the total cost to the City for the Soils Bldg. Engineering contract. Code Mr. Sanders connnented that the cuu~ittee hod reviewed the entire, philosophy ~nend. of fees and groding, and felt there was some possibility that persons having no groding problems might be subsidizing the work necessary for others, but that the ordinance was needed now and could be amended later. Mr. Huff agreed, saying he recoL,~ended passage now, and adJustin~ fees later as equitable. Mr. Robbins then seconded Mr. Smith~s motion, which carried unanimously. B. ORDINAI{CE NO. 46 - ORDINANCE GRANTING CATV FRANL~IISE TO CALIFORN~IA CABLE TV CORPORATION OF SAN CARLOS - REIIQTRODUCTION Ord. 46 l~:. Huff explained that the ordinance hod been introduced at the last Council CATV meeting, and that, with the concurrence of theCalifornia Cable TV Corpora- Franchise rich, paragraph 5 was m~ended from an 18-month period to a 12-month period Granted to render service; the matter had -been checked by the City Attorney, and was in order. Mr. Robbins moved that the reading be waived, and the ordinance be re- introduced, as amended; Mr. S~nders s~conded the motion which carried unanimously. C. ORDINANCE NO. HS'3.17 - ORDINANCE AMEI~ING SARATOGA ZONIN~ ORDINANCE. RELATIVE TO MINIMUM SITE AREA OF MINIMUM ACCESS STREET LOTS A~D AMEI~)ING Ord. ARTICLE 1- RELATING TO FREE-STANDING SIGNS - INTRODUCe!ON NS~3.17 Min. Mr. Huff stated the matter had been reviewed 'and studied by the .plannin~ Access Cou~lssion whichl~ecvL~u~ende~ pad,sage; that~a public hearing had~been Rd~Lots scheduled for the nex~ CounCil meeting, February 19. Free~ standing Mr. Tyler teenshred that th~ o~dinance was ~dmplex, and some asp@cts signs~ needed clarification; without. obJect!~n~ OrdinanCe No. NS~3.17 was declared introduced, dnd tarerred to the Public ~elfa~e Committee. D. ORDINANCE NO. I~S-5.18 - ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SARATOGA SUBDIViSiON ORDI- NANCE, REQUIRING IMPROVEMENT OF CORRIDORS, EXTENDING TIME IN %~HICH TO Ord. ACT ON TENTATIVE MAPS AND AMENDING DEFINITION OF SUBDIVISION - INTRODUCTION NS-5.18 Corridor Mr. Huff stated this ordinance was also reconunended for passage by the Improve- Planning Con{nission, that it was a parallel action with the zoning ordi- ment nance mnendment and contained a redefinition of zones in accord with the state map act and also incorporated into ordinance form a requirement for 18-foot paving of lot access corridors and that now was the time for introduction. Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Sanders seconded that the ordinance be introduced, that the reading be waived at this time; the motion carried unanimously. E. RESOLUTIOIQ NO. 467 - GONSElqT FOR CUPRRTINO SANITARY DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT LID 13 Notin~ that representatives from-Cupertino Sanitary District were not yet present, the Mayor delayed discussion until later.' IV. SUBDII[ISIOHS, BUILDING SITES AHD ZONII{G REQUESTS SD-789 ' Request A.. SD-789 - DAVID ARATA .REQURST FOR DELETION OF CONDITION OF TENTATIVE MAPS for ' APPROVAL FOR A 6-LOT SUBDIVISIOH ON MONTALVO condition deletion Mr. Huff presented Mr..A,r, ata~s engineer.~s letter of January 30, 1969 requesting deletion of the requirement for a future street improvement. SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 5, 1969 - Continued Referring to the letter from Mr. Lalor of Ruth, Going and Beck re Mr. Arata's proposed developer; Mr. Huff cemented that an agree- ment could be reached to insure adequate roadway to be built when the lots were developed. Mr. Johnston stated that the wording of paragraph no. 1 in ~he offer should be changed from "That the area designated as propose4 public street be dedicated to the City of Saratoga" to read "..... ~treet be offered for de~ication..." Mr. Lalor, speaking from the audience, said this change was'acceptable. Mr. Huff recommended approval of the request subject to approvel by the City Attorney of the proposed alternates. Mr. Robbins moved that the request as outlined in the letter from Ruth, Going and Beck, signed by Mr. Lalor, be approved on principle by the Council subject to the City Attorney~e review and approval of the proposed alternate procedure; Mr. Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M. A. V-320 - Dr. Michael Kowitz - CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON APPEAL PROM PLANI~ING C0I~4ISSIOH DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM FRONT V-320 AIqD SIDE YARD SETBACKS FOR A BUILDING SITE ON PIKE ROAD. Dr. I~owitz Mr. Robbins re~d the report of the Planning Committee whichT=ec~eaded affirming denial of the variance by the Planning Coalnission~ The Mayor deciared the Public Hearing open at 8:15 P.M. Mr. Huff noted that a letter was on .file ~f~om the seller of the property to Mr. Berg, requesting that the Council uphold th~ decision of the Planning CommisSion. Mr. George Tobin, at~a~fiey representing Dr. Kowit~ presented argomen=s in.favor of his.clientse appeal; st~tin~ that the varianceSi'were mino~ in=view of the Size df the overall property, and that'the Sta~a Cdde requiremeats for such veriance,.espe~ially in view of ~he steep- nes~ of She ~e~rain,/We~e all p~esent ib the K0~i~z~case. Mr. LeCroix, representing Mr1Beirg, ~ neiah~0tihg'p~operty owne~ o~ Pike Road stated a~reement with firm application of varianc~ require~ meats, to protect tha~e who bulit in'anticipation of Such enforcement in Saratoga~ Mr. Tobin, speaking in rebuttal, sale the setback requiremerits had been worked out for flat buildin~ sites, and that under The State Planning Act for variance, section 65906 of the Code specifically allowed for variances on buildin~ sites having steep terrain, as the lrawitzs property. Mrs. I(owitz also spoke from the audience, stating that her property did not front o~ the main artery of Pike Road, which bifurceted near the the property, and that it would be dangerous to build the house too close to the steep embankment. Mr. Robbins moved and Mr. Smith seconded that the public hearing be Closed;. the Mayor declared the hearing closed at 8:38 P.M. Mr. Robbins commented he felu a generous size house could be built on the site, without the;variances ~equested. Mr. Smith said he had inspected the site, and felt it was only equitable to protect neigh- bors who relied on standards for setbacks, and it was only fair that Dr. I~owita building site be held to standards~ M~. Robbins !~ved that the City Co'~cil af2i..rm denial of the variance and that Dr..~Kowitz~ appeal be denied, 14r. Smith seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. SARATOaA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 5, 1969 - Continued SDH-778 - ROBERT P. LEWIS SDR-778 bit. Smith said the Cou~u{ttee study on the matter was not yet complete, Lewis Appeal and ~r. Lewis said he was still trying to work out an easement or other agreement with the adjacent property owner regarding the access road to Mr. Lewis' house. ~ I4ithout objection, the Mayor continued the hearing to the next regular meet ing. At 8:50 P.M.~ the Mayor declared a 15-minute recess. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A. MAYOR Po T.A. Mayor Tyler read the invitation to all Councilmen to attend the Saratoga P. T. A. Founders Day meeting at the high school at 7:30 P.M., February ICe 13, 1969~ and noted the Inter-City Council meeting for February 6, 1969. LAFCO Mr. Tyler also read his report on the Congress Springs annexation proposals noting that favorable action by LAFCO was expected. B · FINANCE Mr. Huff reported that Claim No. 10571 would be paid per letter of Payment agreement with Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mandenha11 for Highway 85 of landscaping plans, that were no~ before the City Parks Commission; Claims that Claim He. 10572 was a refund to Osterlund Enterprises for a cash bend refund, as authorized; that the emergency meals listed under No. 10556 were necessary during a storm; that No. 10565 was the monthly payment for all city sites tended by Green Valley Land- seaping per contract. In reference to No. 10568, Mr. Huff stated that this progress payment to A. 3. Raisch Paving C~mpany did not affect the mnount kept in reserve for penalty payments by th~ company for not completing the wo~k as scheduled ~ Mr. RObbids moved and ~lr~.D~ya~ aecoad~d approva! of' the s~e~ule of disbursements t~talii~g $8~,4~1'.53, dated F~bruary 5, 1969, .and that the bia~or be authorized to sign ~arrants No. 10517 through i0~82; the motion carried unanimously.' C. COUNCIL CO~4ITTEES A~D PaPORTS After reference to the letter from the Planning Cu,~nission asking Tree Ordinance ~or some reduction in the measurements of trees that could be cut Review down, and a letter from Mrs. ~eiser of the League of Women Voters on the subject, the Mayor referred the matter to the Phblic I4elfare Cuu~nittee to meet with the appropriate Planning Commission co~ittee to reach an understanding. Mr. Dwyer read the report of the Policy Committee, reco~ending Agreement adoption o~ an agreement to enable the Depar~nent to serve all ~ith Los Gates- Saratoga residents, as also reee~ended by the Parks and Recreation Saratoga Con~ission, the Department A4visory Beard, Mr. Gene Goldberg, superinten- Recreation dent of the District, and Saratoga Youth Center, Inc. Department Mr. Goldberg explained that expanded programs would be made available to all Saratoga residents. Mr. Baker McGirmis said the $1.50 per capita fee was the same paid by Los Gates residents, when the District was enlarged in that city. Mr. Nade said the program was cautious, and experimental, for a period of just one year, renewable if appropriate, Mr. Smith stated he felt the agreement would be effective in uniting all residents of Saratoga, especially in cu~unity spirit. The Mayor co~uented he would accept the agreement on a year's trial basis, 'subject to review of expenditures and service to city residents. However, he indicated some doubt that the city is getting its money's worth on the terms proposed by the Department, ~eeling that the $1.50 cost per capita should be $1.20 to reflect the lack of play ground supervision programs in the area to be served. -~- SARATOGA ClTY COUNClLMIIUJTES - February 5, 1969 - Continued Mr. Huff suggested the agreement be drawn up to extend from March l, 1969 to February 28, 1970. Mr. Goldberg indicated this would bejsatisfactory. Mr. Dwyer moved approval of the agreement extending to all Saratogans services of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department for one year, on the dates suggested,; 14r. Smith seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. At this point, notirt~ that representatives from Cupertino Sanitary District were in the audience, including the District Manager-En~ineer Mr. J~hn Fleming, the Mayor asked that the Council take up consideration of A~enda Item-E. III-E. RESOLUTION NO 467. - RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT TO CUPERTINO SANITARY DISTRlCT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT] DISTRICT ResolUtion ~467 NO. 13 AI~ FORMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RELATED THERETO Mr~ Huff reported that .formation Of sewer districts normall routine, Cupertino but that in this case part of the proper~y lies outside thee city limits. Sanitary Mr. Robbins read the Conm~ittee report recou~ending favorable action District on formation of the district. L0Uali Mr~ Fleming of th~ District said t~At ~bout 18 percent of the proposed ImproVement ~istri~ was in the County, andsabout 82! percent in the City, and Distr~ct ~13 installedion of the service would bring sanitary sewers to ~and south and west of Pierce and Quarry Roads. Several persons spoke from the audience in favor of the district formation, including Mr. George Riley, representing George Day Co.; Mr. George Thayer, representing a group of landowners in the area, and bit. Douglas Hines, a property owner. Mr. Robbins moved adoption of Resolution NO. 467, Mr. Smith! seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. VI-C. CCrauittee Reports, continued Mr. Robbins c~muented on ~he report on Law Enforcement ~ervices prepared by bit. Earl Lewis and Chief John Ball, stating some dissatisfaction with the report as it stood, although acknowledg- ing that it was difficul~ to obtain facts about actual Coverage by the Sheriff~s Department in Saratoga, due to the method used by the Depart~nent in preparin~ its reports. The Public Welfare Cou~ul~e'report suggested ~hat three alternatives Police might be considered by the Council: l) a separate police force, Report which would probably be too costly; 2) continue the a~reement with the County Sheriff; 3) closer relationship between law enforce- ment aEencies in the Los Gatos - Monte Sereno - Saratog~ area. The Co~uuittee report rec~uended that City staff members meet with other contract cities, to form a united front for subsequent . . n nego~iations with the Sheriff. In response to a question from the council, Mr. Huff explained that the additional protection provided by Deputy Barrett was an assi~nment to patrol in dayliEht hours, to continue!surveillance for possible burglaries, end to check walking routes use by school children at appropriate times for possible molestation. PIT. Smith noted that the Cmnpbell Chief of Pulice had spoken abcut closer cooperation at the Congress of C~u~unity Progress, and Mr. Robbins said Councilman Janson of Los Getos had also expressed interest in closer work between adjacent police groups in the West Valley co,,,uunities. Mr. Dwyer moved adoption of the Public 14elfare Couunittee report, Mr. Smith seconded, and the motion carried unanimou8ly. -5- SARAyOGA CITY COUNCIL I~INUTES - February 5, 1969 - Continued At this point, the l~ayor acknowledSed .the presence of Mr. Cowan tn the audience, and suSSested that the Council move to A~ev~ta item VII-A, Oral Communications. VII-A. Herbert Cowan, representins Saratoga L~nd Development Company, a group of Some 29 private investors, as chairman of its board, ConStess and also representing Braehaven Foundation for Christian Services, Sprites as a member of its board addressed the council. Annexation (Herbert Cowan) Mr. Cowan aelced cl:,~.!fiC:~tion'.of Saratoad Ordinuncee re~asding. cltmter dwellleSs, and Mr. 14alker explained the relation, ship be- tween density and total area intended for developmento .In response to a question by fir. Cowan, Mr. 14alker stated that there was no City ordinance permittins mobile home developments in SararoSa. Mr. Cowan stated thaC ,althouSh the groups he represented were in favor of JoininS Sanitation District No. 4, they would oppose annexation by Saratoga, at the l~arch 4th hearinS before LAFCO. He asked if SararoSa would, oppose developments by his groups, and the biayor responded that nothieS could be said on the m~tter until actual plans were submitted ior study. VI-C. Council Cuvx~lttee reports, continued l~anaSement Cuwuittee: Mr. Sanders 'read the report of the Management Joseph Louis Cuu~ittee, reco~endins the hirins of Joseph Louis as junior civil Jr. ,.Civil EnSineer anSinear, Range 27 at Step B, for the City of Saratoga. Mr. Sanders moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded Chat Mr. Louis be hired ah the classi£icaCion sta~ed in the report, and the motion carried unanimously. Plannin~ C~ittee: Mro Robbins read the report recu~nending Pathways adoption of the Pathways Policy S~atement as adopted by':the Parks Poli~y and Recreation Cuu~uission, and mnended after discussion among the PlanninS Cu~.ission Subdivision Cubittee, Council ,planning Cu-~tittee,and the City Parks Cuw~ission General ~ecreation Plan Cormictee. Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Sanders seconded that ~he Pathways Policy agreement be adopted as reco~nended in the Plann,ing Connni.~ee report of January 28, 1969. The motion carried un an imous i y. PlanninS Cc~nittea: ~o Robbins read the report dated January SararoSa 1969, and raceunheeded that the development of pathways between Creek I~ildwood Park and Hakone Gardens as recoupended by the Parks and Pathway: Recreation C~ission be approved, and that the matter be referred 14ildwond back to the Co,....~ission and the Planning Cu~nlssion ~or ,preparation to of detailed standards ,of development. Hakone Mr. Sanders seconded the motion, which carried unaniraou~ly. Mr. Sanders read the repo~t of the Hanagement Committee, dated Holtb Febl-aary 4, 1969, recounendins changes in ~he agreement with En~iheerin~ George ltolte., Consultin~ Civil En~ineers, such chan~es bein~ larSe- A~re,ement ly concerned with clarification of fees schedule. ttwy.~ 85 Mr. Huff couanented that Mr. Shook had conferred with th~ anSinear, and reco~ended adding another prov~sion, No..4, to tho~e already in the Cou~nittee report, stipulatin~ that some meeting attendance and necessary anSinearing conferences would be included in the duties of anSinear and would not require application of the fee schedule in the agreement. Mr. Smith said the Public l~elfare Committee had also examined the agreement, and recoupended that it be accepted, because even if the proposed district failed of adoption, bit, Shook could utilize =he information for the benefit of the City. Mr. Robbins moved, and Mr. Smith seconded that the Mayor be a authorized to sign the agreement wi~h George S. Nolte for anSinear- ing the Highway 85 project, in accordance with the ManaSement Co~littee Report as amended, to include provision No. 4, as by Mr. Huff; the motion carried unanimously. -6- SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 5, 1969 - Continued .. VI-C. Council Co~ittee reports, continued Mr. Robbins ~eid an'u~thtLsion of =hue was being requested by C-110 Franklin Homes Company' for their developmen~ Off Big 'BaSin Way, Franklin because of uncertainty regarding future Flood Control District Homes action in the vicinity. Mr. Robbins moved, aM. Mr. Smith seconded that a six months time limit extension be granted to Franklin Homes Company inwhich to obtain building permits and begin construction on their develop- men=. The new deadline to ~egin work is August 6, 1969~ and is to be completed within one year of the date on which building permits are issued. The motion carried unanimously. : Public lqelfare C~lttee: Mr. Smith read the Con~itteefreport Channelira=ion on channelira=ion projects for Prospect-Titus and ~uito~McCoy Prospect-Titus intersection, praising the staff for its design, as a s~fety Quito-McCoy measure short of si~nalization. ! In the absence of objection, the City Administrator indicated he would instruct the crew install the two projects. Fruitvale Mr. Smith c~ented that the Committee would present a report at Atle~dale the February 19th meetin~ of the Council regarding penalty payments Project by the A. J. Raisch Paving Company for work performed on the Allen- ! dale-Fruitvale project. % D. DEPARTMENT IiEi~DS AI~ OFFICERS Planning Director His~Qrical Mr~ Walker referred to his memo dated January 30, 1969 rega~ding BUildings historical sites and buildings in the City. r ~e Mayor, in the absence of objection, referred the matter to the Policy Cordial=tee. Santa Cruz Mr. Walker asked permission, at the staff level, to attend joint meet- Mountain ings of Los Gatos-Saratoga-Mon~e Sereno-Santa Clara County representatives Plan~in~ in a study of the Santa Cruz Mountains areas, and the relative spheres of influence and common zonin~ problems. The Mayor, in the absence of objection, granted permission.. Public Works Tract 4509 Mr. Shook re=on=sanded release of moomen= bond for Tract No. 4509. Monument Mr. D~yer moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded release of Tract No. 4509 Bond' Monoment Bond. Administrative ~ssistant Mr. Higby reported on interviews of p~tential park consultants Park conducted by the Parks and Recreation Conehis,ion, which wast askin~ Consult~nt a joint study session with the Council to consider the thre~ leadin~ candidates. After some discussion, the' date of Monday ni~ht, February 17, 1969, was set, and Planning Commission Chairman Norton, present during the meeting, was invited to attend also. E. CITY ADMINISTRATOR Mr..Huff reported that the Fire District was askin~ a change in the distance for parking away from fire hydrants. Without objection, the City Attorney was asked to prepare a revision to the ordinance from 15 feet, to 10 feet as requested by the District. Regarding ingress, ~a~ues~ o~ the Balboni property on Bucking=on Court was referred to staff. -~- SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINtTEES - February 5, 1969 - Continue~l E. .CITY ADMINISTRATOR, Continued l~r. Huff noted for information only, that citations would be issued for violation of pedestrian right of way by both state and County officers on Highway 85 at Reid Lane. Ordinance Mr. Huff reported that O~dinance No. NS-3.18 regardinE information NS-3.18 required about existing bulldinEs proposed as nursery schoals and Use!Permit churches, as conditional uses had been prepared. Dat~ ! Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Robbins seconded that Ordinance NS-3.18 be introduced, and the reading be waived at this tin~; the motion car- ried unanimously. Ordinate Mr. Huff reported that Ordinance No. 38.27 governing issuance and use 38.27 of permits for peddlers and solicitors in the City was prepared by ~dahrs ' the City Attorney st his request. I.D!.. Cards Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. RDbbins seconded that Ordinance No. 38.27 be introduced and the readinE be waived at this time; the motion car- ried unanimously. VII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN After brief discussion, the request of Miles Rankin to form an ercliitectural subcommittee was referred to the PlanninE ,Committee to Study with the DeSiEn Review Co~ittee Of the PlanninE Commission. The letter from Mr. and Mrs; Salvador Falcons making an offer of sale of property as parkland was referred to the Parks an~ Recreation Co~i s s ion. The letter from Campbell Union High School District regardinE electroliars on Prospect Avenue was referred to the Policy Co,~ittee. In reference to the letter from Mr. Cleborn reEarding the ',condition of Pierce Road, Mr. Shook reported that his department was aware of the condition, but had been unable to take action prior to the cominE of winter rains. Without objection, the Mayor directed Mr. Shook to write bit. Claborn regarding the matter. B. ORAL There were no further oral reports. VIII. ADJOURI~NT Mayor Tyler acknowledged the presence of Dr. Norton Chairman of the PlanninE Co~ission, Mr. Riddle of the telephone company, and realtor Shelley Willisms, and thanked the Good Government Group for coffee at recess. There beinE no further business to transact, Mr. Dwyer moved a, djournment, Mr. Smith seconded, and the meetin~ was adjourned at 11:3~ P.M. RespectfUlly submitted, a. R, Huff, City Clerk'