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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Siegel and passed unanimously to request the solid waste subcommittee to review driveway rates and lids on recycling containers. 10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Jim Abraham, 12831 Viscaino Road, commented on the Pacific Bell lines in Town and asked Council to urge them to clean up their overloaded cables. He believed the telecommunications infrastructure in Town was important and suggested that undergrounding utilities should ultimately save the Town money. Mr. Abraham also requested speed limit signs and speed limit enforcement on Viscaino. He stated that speeding was really a problem in that area. Council asked the City Manager to have the radar truck record the speeds so problem areas could be documented. Ray Inglin, 27855 Moody Road, recommended that the ordinances be strengthened concerning owners rights regarding the grading of easements. Council suggested he send a letter outlining his concerns. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, addressed the Council with her concerns about the September 2nd Council Meeting and the discussion of Charles Wong remaining on the Planning Commission. Mrs. Bertram did not think this was appropriate. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Discussion of the Town's requirements for limiting the exterior color of new homes • and roofs Council addressed the issue of the following standard condition of approval for projects concerning the color policy: "Paint colors shall be chosen by the applicant and approved by staff in conformance with the Town's adopted color board, and shall exhibit a light reflectivity value of 50 or less. Roofs shall use materials which have a light reflectivity value of 40 or less. White trim area should be minimized, particularly on large surfaces such as doors, columns,railings and trellises. A color sample shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to painting of the exterior of the residence. All applicable structures shall be painted in conformance with the approved color(s)prior to final inspection." Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain Drive, commented on the reflectivity value and the color samples on the current color board. She noted that most communities do regulate colors and she believed the color board did work. Mrs. Schreiner recommended a timeframe of five years for landscaping and that historical homes be exempted. She also believed the issue of glossy sheen reflectivity needed to be addressed. Bob Stutz, 25310 Elena, commented that the color board was designed to use softer earth tone colors. Marjorie Evans, 14511 DeBell Drive, addressed the issue of reflectivity and urged Council not to allow a higher reflectivity value. The following addressed the Council in support of the color board: Carol Grable, 14520 Miranda; Richard McAulay, 27501 Elena; Dave Ewald, 13830 Page Mill Road; Valerie Chown, 13822 Page Mill Road; Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road; Fred Osterlund, 26238 Fremont • September 16, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 6