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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-1969 City Council Minutes SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SU~4ARY OF MINUTES TI~E: Wednesday, October 15, 1969 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION - Mayor Tyler called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilm~n Tyler, Dwyer, Robbins, Sanders and Smith Absent: None B. MINI~ES Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by M~. Sanders that the minutes be approved as mailed with the following amendments: Page 9, Paragraph 12 - add Carried Unanimously. Page 6, Pars~raph 8, last line should read "prosecuted" rather than "persecuted". Page 7, Item 1, add to first paragraph "and the petitioners were invited to meet with the Planning Commissioners to develop such a plan and it would then be reconsidered." Carried and so ordered. Councilman Robbins abstained. II. BIDS & CONTRACTS - None III. FEfITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL BESOLUTIONS A. RESOLb~ION NO. MV-20 - Establishing Stop Intersection at Prospect for Traffic Entering from ViaiRoncole. RES~'LN This resolution is in line with the new policy of placing stop signs MV-20 at thoroughfare intersections. STOP SIGN PROSPECT & Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. MV-20. VIA RONCOLE Carried and so ordered. In response to a question from Mr. Sanders, Mr. Huff stated that the staff is conducting a t.raffic study at Prospect and Miller and Council can ex- pect a report at the next meeting. B. RESOLUTION N0.~506 - Resolution Creating Architectural Advisory Committee Mr. Sanders reported that in January, 1969 the Architectural Committee of RES'LN 506 the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce proposed formation of an Architectural ARCHITECTURAL Subcommittee of the Design Review Committee of the Planning Commission. ADVISORY The Committee has studied this proposal with the Design Review Committee COI~'ITE~ with particular attention given to the composition and operation of the subcommittee and the standards of design review. Resolution No. 506 establishes an Architectural Advisory Committee to assist the Design Review Comm~ ttee in executing its responsibilities and the Planning Committee recommends adoption of this Resolution. Moved by Councilman Robbins, seconded by Councilman Dwyer to adopt Resolution No. 506 with the following changes: Paragraph 4 to read: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Architectural Advisory Committee shall consist of a panel of at least three (3) suitably qualified residents of the City of Saratoga, to be appointed by the Mayor, with advice and consent of the Council~ and to serve at the pleasure of the latter. Term of office shall be otherwise four (~4) years and shall begin January 2~." Paragraph 5 to read: "The members of the Committee shall be properly qualified by training and experience to act effectively in their functions and responsibilities." Carried and so ordered. C. PETITION from Saratoga Creek Subdivision Residents re Area ]~evelopment PETITION. Mr. Huff stated that he had a petition from several residents of the SARATOGA Saratoga Creek Subdivision which is on Cox Avenue requesting that the CREEK Council provide time for the residents to appear before the Council SUBDIVISION and discuss completion of the development. The residents are concerned RESIDEI~fS about the landscaping along the fence on Cox Avenue. Mr. Nuff reported SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1969 that this project was under study. The residents were told by the Developer that he had posted a bond for landscaping at such time as provision was made for maintenance. Several residents had petitioned for the formation of a maintenance district and the Public Works Department has submitted a description of the boundaries to the County surveyor and County Assessor which is a pre-requisite to formation of a maintenance district. Mr. Smith asked that residents be notified of the status of this matter. IV. SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING SITES AND'.ZONING REQUESTS A. TRACT 4477 - Stoneson Construction Company 1. Continuation of Request for Park and Recreation Fee Credit. TR'~'-4477 Mr. Robbins' reported that Mr. Rodriguez had:requested a reduction in Stoneson his park fee on the basis that some of his facilities would be used for Construction the public. This matter was referred to the Planning Commission, which Request for recommends credit for the pathway, the pedestrian bridge and the common Park and green area east of the creek on the condition that the public be Recreation guaranteed access to the facilities. Mr. Huff reported that the pathway Fee Credit itself is shown as an easement on the final map. The area east of the creek is the subject of an Offer of Dedication for Park and Recreation Purposes which was prepared by the Planning Department for Stoneson Company's signature. The pedestrian bridge goes across the Flood Control area. Mr. Walker stated that the bridge spans the Flood Control Fee Title right-of-wa~ and it might be necessary to obtain some type of encroach- ment from them. The bridge openings at either end would be onto lands that were either offered for dedication for public use or shown on the map as public easement. Flood Control is aware of the proposed construction of this bridge. The City Attorney'commented that Section B.7 of the City Code says that Flood Control are only to receive easements. Our condition was that Stoneson wotLld build the bridge before he gave Title to Flood Control. Moved by Mr. Robbins that the Committee Report be approved, subject to the condition that the public access be provided to the pathway bridge and common green area. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Carried and so ordered. B. Proposed Agreement for Care, Maintenance and Operation of Condomin~ium Development Agreement for City Attorney stated that the form is basically correct but referred Care, Maint. it back to the Planning Director for some corrections with regard to and Operation the Site Development Plan and the Landscape Plan which are deemed to of Condominium be part of the improvement plans which are subject to the bond that is Development put up for the improvements. Moved by Mr. Robbins that. the Mayer be authorized to sign this agreement with Stoneson Company, subject to approval of form by the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilm~n Smith. Carried and so ordered. B. 'TRACT 4B44 - Acceptance of Improvements for Construction in Tract TR. 4344 Mr. Huff ,reported that the improvements have been satisfactorily completed Acceptance in the. abdve tract and recommended acceptance of improvements for construction of Improv'ts only. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. +Robbins. for acceptance of improve- 'merits for construction in Tract 4B44. Carried and so ordered. 'C. TRACT 4536 , : TR. 4536 Mr. Huff reported that the Parks & Recreation Commission had reviewed the Claude ::request from Claude Lindsay, Inc. to delete the pathway and landscaping on Lindsay, Inc. : P.G. & E. right-of-way. WithOut objection, the matter was referred to the : Planning Comm4ttee to review the Pa~ks a~d'Recreation report and recommend Council action. SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1969 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GENERAL PLAN REVIEW - Continuation of Public Hearing on General Plan Review 1. Park Element of General Plan Public Rearing opened at 8:07 P.M. PARK Mr. Huff reported that he had received letters from Mr. Richard A. ELEMENT Mahrer, Anita L. Eagletqn, 13405 Surrey Lane and Mrs. Ned R. Powley OF 'l'n~ supporting the central park; and the first two letters also supporting ~ the neighborhood park proposed on Allendale Avenue. Mr. Huff then reviewed the recommended park sites area by area and the Mayor invited the public to comment on the proposal in each area. Area ~l - The park proposed in this area by the Parks and Recreation Commission is the parcel east of Azule School. The Planning Commission agreed with this recomnendation and also recommended retaining the designation of the corner of Prospect and Highway 85 as an entry park to the City. Mayor Tyler stated that ~he had no objection to leaving the corner on the General Plan but pointed out that the land is extremely expensive, commercial property and he doubted that we could obtain it as a park site. Mr. James Naugle, representing the Prides Crossing Home Owners Association, stated that relative to the corner site, he agreed wholehesrtedly with the Parks Consultant. He stated that size does not permit its use as a neighborhood park and that the only concept or use would be as a monument type entrance to the City of Saratoga. He felt that the use of .the parcel as a park would be a waste and that the visual~ impact~t. the city entrance would be the only benefit. Area.~2 - The Parks & Recreation Commission designated a ten acre triangle fronting on Scully Road and a~jacent to the future West Valley Freeway; and 3½ acres fronting on Saratoga Avenue and tying in with an existing vacant lot facing on Radoyka Drive. The Planning Commission endorsed both these park sites. Mr. Naugle stated that his Association considered these parcels as extremely important and would like to restate a comment made at <~ a Parks and Recreation meeting as to the possibility of linkage of the two sites on either. side of the freeway, ~specially prior to the freeway being built and possibly incorporating it into state planning to keep the connection. In addition, the matter of a central park comes up from the standpoint of the concept of moving the central park away from the geographic center of the city to the population center of the city. At the meeting of the Prides Crossing Home Owners Association the members voiced considerable favor toward moving the site out of the Herriman Avenue area. Dr. Abr-m~ has proposed a development on Cox and Saratoga but is having trouble getting funds. He is not opposed to the City purchasing the land for a park site. One of the shortcomings of the Park Consultant, in the opinion of Prides Crossing Home Owners Association, is that he considered only areas of land which were not spoken for - tracts which had not been filed or plans where zoning changes were not in progress. Mr. Naugle felt that this area did provide access or boundary along the creek. He continued that all elements suggest it could be a very! d~-~rable parksite and one that bears consideration as a central park. Mayor Tyler pointed out that one of the reasons Mr. Beck did not consider this was that we wanted an optimum plan, but within reason. In other words, something that would be possible to obtain. Mayor Tyler also suggested that it might be advantageous to show the link across the future West Valley Freeway. Moved by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Smith that the Planning Commission be asked to consider the link between the Azule site and the Scully site. Carried and so ordered. Area ~3 - A portion of the E1 Quito Park School site is shown as a _ ~ _ SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1969 neighborhood park by both the Parks and Re_c~eation and the Planning Cornre1 ssion. The Parks and Recreation Commissionlr~comnends that this be expanded by the addition of a portion of commercial area at Cox Avenue. The Planning Comm~ ssion concurs · ~r.Ulmer, 13004 Paseo Presado stated he would like to reaffirm the great need for a park in this area, and questioned the stage of development with regard to this park site. Mayor Tyler explained that the Council is establishing a general plan for parks and the next step will be for the Council to determine priorities on acquisition and funding. In response to a question from Mrs. Ulmer of the same address as to what sort of time plan the Council envisioned, Mayor Tyler estimated some time next year. Area ~4 - Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the lot adjacent to Gardiner Park fronting on Portos, the grove of oak trees near the end of Chester; the larger neighborhood park area fronting on Allendale between the Latter Day Saints and Serbien Orthodox Churches; a parcel (3 acresl adjacent to Sobey Road south of Chester; and three to eight acres northeast of Dagmar. The Planning Commission recommended that the lot adjoining Gardiner Park be acquired. They did not recommend additional parks in the area bounded by Allendale, Fruitvale and Quito Road (areas 4 and 5), pr~m-~ily because of the very low density development in that area, although they did recommend the designation of a site on Allendale to serve higher density. They did not recommend the oak grove. Mr. Smith questioned whether these recommendations against acquisition of parks were based on planning reasons or cost considerations, particularly in reference to the last twe sites. Mr. Walker replied that he thought the oak grove and the site on Allendale were based on planning reasons because of the low density of development. Mr. Smith stated with regard to the Oak grove that if we had the money he felt it would be of benefit ~o the whole city. Mr.Dwyer felt the oak grove should remain. Mr. Robbins felt that it should remain on the General Plan but as low' priority. ~ Mrs. Duffy, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, stated her opinion that she would be in favor of including all the recommendations in the General Plan because it is a 25 year plan and we should be considering an optimum, idealistic plan for the total picture. Mr. Naugle added that when areas are designated on the General Plan as parks, it is possible, when people file for development of these tracts, for the City to have the benefit of looking at the area and, if necessary, stopping the development. He stated his displeasure at the fact that some of the low~er priority sites in high density areas were not included. Mayor Tyler noted that the second and third priorities have been referred back to the planning Commission for reconsideration. Mr. Huff pointed out that the Council is/obligated to refer any prgpQse_d changes to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation, but that the Council is not°bound to the decision of the Commission. Mr. Wade, former Chairman of the Park~ and Recreation Commission, stated that parks cover many different types of uses and the community should have the opportunity to view these different considerations. Ultimately a decision has to be made whether the public is willing to invest its money into ownership :of things of beauty which are availa]jle for public enjoyment.. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. R0bbins that the grove of oak trees and the park site on Allendale be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. Mr. Sanders wondered if we should refer all areas back to the Planning Commission and have them point out the planning reasons for turning down specific recommendations. However, Council did not feel this was desirable. SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 1969 Park Element of General Plan - Continued Area ~5 - Park and Recreation Con~nission recommends a two acre parcel near E1 Camino Grande and the Planning Commission recommends that this parcel be deleted based on the fact that this ~is a low density area and they do not feel park sites are necessary in this area. Without objection referred back to the Planning Commission. Area ~6~.- Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation included the'six acre parcel adjacent to Hakone Gardens; portion of the school district land adjacent to Saratoga School in the area off Forrest Hills Drive; the 4th Street right-of- way from Oak Street to Big Basin Way; and a portion of ten acres extending from Saratoga Los Gatos Road to Mendohlson Lane. The Planning Commission recommends only the first parcel - extension of Hakone Gardens. With regard to the 4th Street area, it was pointed out that Mr.Beck felt this might be desirable as a mall area for outdoor art exhibits and sidewalk fairs. Mrs. Duffy thought there was some work being done by the parking district and felt the city should consider the visual aspects that careful design could create. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sanders that the 4th Street strip be referred back to the Planning Commission. Carried and so ordered. Mr. Naugle stated that he got the impression from attending one Planning Commission meeting that the CommissiOn tends to incorporate in their report to some extent public feeling from current property owners in the area. The suggestion was made that a portion of their report be sent back and asked for specific planning reasons and he felt that the best place for public reaction would be at the Public Hearing before' the Council. Area ~7 - This area was extensively covered at the previous meeting and several points were referred back to the Planning Commission. There was no additional discussion at this meeting. Area ~8 - The Parks and Recreation Commission proposal includes the Congress Springs site, a triangle between the railroad and the freeway; the Argonaut Shopping Center site (frontlug on Cox Avenue and running south towards the shopping center); the area at Herriman Avenue and Saratoga Creek (the small open area where tie road turns and runs along the creek) and Loma Rio Drive adjacent t0' the church; the area along Saratoga Creek south of the high school; Joint development with St. Andrews Church on Crestbrook near Saratoga Avenue; and the parcel at the west end of Franklin Avenue. The Planning Commission has approved the Congress Springs site, and the south east corner of Cox and Highway 85 (this would be a change from the General Plan designation of Professional Administrative. ) They recommend the Miljevich parcel at Cox and Highway 85, a slight' revision over the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation. Area ~9 - Includes the three lots adjacent to Foothill, which have recently been acquired, plus two acres to expand this area to the east; an area of the Mathis property along the extension of Paramount Drive; the Congress Springs Resort site on Big Basin Way and Wildwood Park. Except for the low priority sites, the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission were approved by the Planning Comml scion. Mayor Tyler stated that with regard to pathways, he recommended no change in the General Plan. It was the consensus of opinion of the Council Fthat ~the Planning Commission be asked to reconsider the park sites referred back to~Ithe Commission on the merits of long range planning only and that they not consider the current need or cost factors. Mr. Naugle felt that it would be extremely valuable to the citizens of Saratoga, as far as knowing what was going on with regard to the Parks Plan to provide a means of getting the information to them and suggested that the Mayor send out another newsletter prior to the final consideration of the parks plan. · SARATOGA CITY 'COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 15~ 1969 2. Change in General Plan Designation to Professional Administrative instead of Community Commercial in the area along Saratoga-Los Gatos Road between Oak Street and Our Lady of Fatima. Moved by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Dwyer to adopt the recommendation contained in the Planning Comm~ ttee Report of June 18, 1969 endorsing the Planning Commission recommendation to designate this area as Professional Admini strat ire. AYES: Sanders, Robbins, Dwyer, Smith NOES: Tyler Carried. To give the Planning Commission sufficient time to study and report on the matters referred to it the Mayor ~ontinued the Public Nearing on the General Plan to November 19, 1969. MEETING RECESSED AT 9:45 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:55 P.M. V. B. Public Hearing on Proposed Abandonment of Portion of Sea Gull Way at Highway 85. PROPOSE Mr. Beaudoin stated that he represented Mr. Galeb, and that he agreed to the ABANDONMENT conditions of payment of the cost of abandonment and relocating of the Azule SEA GULL WAY entry signs. Moved by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Dwyer that the Public Hearing be closed. Moved by Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Smith for adoption of Resolution No. 507 Ordering Vacation and Abandonment of Portion of Sea Gull Way. Carried and so ordered. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE I~'I'I'Ed~S A. MAYOR - None B. FINANCE t. Payment of Claims With regard to Warrant ~11546 ~ Pittsburgh-De Moines Steel Co. - $4,033.17, Mr. Shook explained that this is for 24" and ~B" culvert pipe and presented a memo outlining the projects on which it would be used. Moved by Mr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Smith for approval of Warrants Nos. 11500 to 115~9 inclusive in the amount of $59,979-59 and that the Mayor be authorized to sign them. 'Carried and so ordered. 2. City Clerk's Financial Report - noted and filed. 3. Treasurer's RepGrt - noted and filed. C.COUNCIL CO~4I'I'i'ES AND CO~[[SSION REPORTS - None. D.DEPARTMENT EEADS AND GFFICERS 1. Department of Public Works LEFT TURN (a) Mr.Shook reported that the left turn signals at the corner of SIGNAL Cox and Saratoga are now in operation. They are still in a COX & SARATOGA testing period; and hopefully we will see a reduction of accidents at this intersection. CULVERT - (b) Mr. Shook requested authorization from the Council to advertise SOBEY CREEK for bids for the installation of a pipe culvert at Sobey Creek. The existing 48" corrogated pipe has shown signs of extreme distress in that the bottom has rusted out and it is only a question of time until ~e experience a complete failure. The City intends to acquire the material and solicit bids on the installation. Moved by Councilman Robbins, seconded by Councilman Dwyer for authorization to advertise for bids. Carried and so ordered. SARATOGA CITY COb'NCIL ~S OCTOBER 15, 1969 STOEM (c) Mr. Shook requested approval for purchase and installation of a storm DRAIN drain pipe on Bohlman at Kittridge Road. Moved by Councilman Dwyer, PIPE seconded by Councilman Smith. Carried and so ordered. BOELMAN & KITI'HIDGE E. CITY MANAGER (a) WVC-Saratoga Assessment District - Transfer of Title of Sanitary Sewers - Fruit vale Avenue TRANSFER OF Mr. Huff requested authorization for the Mayor to sign the Transfer of TITLE OF Title for sanitary sewers on Fruitvale, which were constructed in con- SANITARY junction with the Assessment District. Moved by Councilman Smith, SEWERS - seconded by Councilman Robbins. Carried and so ordered. FRUITVALE AVE. (b) Mr.Huff referred to a request for the parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish to have a "Champagne Party" at the front of the Council Chambers on the night of October 26, in conjunction with a performance of the Musical "Mame" being staged by the Saratoga Drama Group. Set up time will be approximately 5:30 P.M. and the area will be returned to its proper appearance at the end of the party. Moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Sanders. Carried and so ordered. VII. COM~jI~ICATIONS A. ORAL ACCESS TO 1. Letter from Mrs. Doris Tougas, 2060~ Wardell Road with regard to access PLAY A~EAS to play areas. Without objection referred to Public Welfare Committee. WILD OAK WAY 2. Letter from Paul and Frances Flanagan, Patsy H.Acker, Dr.John S. Egbert, RESU~FACING and Mrs. Harriet Q. Johnson of Wild Oak Way concerning re-surfacing. This is a similar situation to Farwell Avenue - private vs. public roadway. Without objection, referred to staff for study and report back to Council. VIET NAM 3. Letter signed by eleven people requesting City Council to endorse a RESOLUTION resolution with regard to the war in Viet Nam. Both the letter and the proposed Resolution were read aloud. Mr. Robbins stated that the Saratoga City Council bass had a policy fc~ some time of not acting on this sort of thing. The Council restricts its action to matters relating to local issues. Mr. Smith affirmed that it has been council policy not to speak out on non-local issues. He personally found the resolution non-objectionable. He felt that here we had a situation which was both national and local. He felt that the resolution was only asking for continuing withdrawal of forces in Viet Nam. He felt that it was important that we show concern about the loss of humanity ih Viet Nam and believed, as John Kennedy'salad, that one man can make a~difference land that five ~ainly make a difference'F~ speaking out on this issue. Mayor Tyler stated that he did not run on the basis of national or international viewpoints and felt that if Council passed this resolution it would be on the basis that they were representing the way the people of Saratoga think and he did not feel he was elected for this type of judgment or that the Council should consider this type of resolution. Mr. Sanders pointed out that this was an issue over which people become extremely emotional and concerned. He felt that his own views had been outsspoken but he did not feel there was any way that he could use his position on the Council to voice an opinion and carry with it the opinion of the electorate of Saratoga. He felt that the City councilmen did not have this role and would be violating the r~hts of the people of Saratloga. Mrs. Barbara Ulmer, 1330~ Paseo Presado, spoke from the audience. She stated that she felt this was a~y local issue in that 550 men from Santa Clara County, some of whom were residents of Saratoga, had already been killed. She stated that the resolution was asking f~r nothing radical but is supportint the President in what he is planning to do. She stated that the Chicago City Council has adopted this resolution, as did the Santa Clara City Council. SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL ~NUTES OCTOBER 15, 1969 Jacqueline Welch, 209R5 Jacks~Road stated that she had circulated the petition and had collected ll names in just one day. She hoped that Saratoga would be one of the communities which would stand up .and be counted as concerned about the w~r. ~r. Beaudoin felt that there was too much of this that smacks of pressure. He stated that he ~as in favor of peace but felt we should direct pressure toward the North Vietnamese as well as Washington and that thi~ was not a matter for council consideration. Mr. Ulmer stated that the President needs the support of the people and he felt that this was what the resolution was doing. Mr. Ray Cook, Prides Crossing resident, stated that he elected his City Council to vote on local, city matters. ~4r. Naugle added his endorsement and stated that he felt the Council were not elected, as councilman, to act on national or 'international measures or, for that matter, state measures, which effect the City. Richard Bennett of Brookwood Lane felt strongly that the Council should not. endorse this resolution and that the City Council are not elected to do this sort of thing. Geraldine English, Big Basin Way, voiced her opinion that the City Council should endorse the proposed resolution. Moved by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Dwyer that the City Council take .n~o a_~ct_ion~_on the proposed resolution regarding the war in Viet Nam. Motion 'withdrawn by Mr. Robbins on grounds that it appeared unnecessary to'~c'tion. Mr. Dwyer concurred. VII. ORAL COMPLAINT Mrs. Price, a resident of Paseo Flores, ~approached the Council with regard I~E DOG to a complaint about a German Shepherd dog owned by her mother-in-law. She felt that this was a personal grudge from a particular neighbor. Mayor Tyler explained that City ordinance requires a petition signed by three people in order that staff can investigate and determine whether or not there is a public nuisance. At the request of the City Attorney, Mrs. Bork, a neighbor for 19 years and Mr. Lamica, the neilghbor on the other side, reported that the dog was not considered a nuisance by them and did not bark more than expected nor did it run loose in the neighborhood. Mrs. Price also presented written comnunications from ether neighbors on her block verifying this and these were turned over to the City Attorney. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be referred~.to the City Attorney to con~er with the Pl~.nning Director on final disposition of the problem. VIII. ADJOURI~ENT Mayor Tyler acknowledged the presence of Planning Commissioner Krause, and Parks and Recreation Commissioners Puffy and Wade; as well as Nrs. NcGuire of the Good Government Group, who provided coffee dUring the recess. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. 1R~spectfully submitted, J.~H~ff l~// JRH:r