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4.7 Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Bicycle Easement, Lands of Dean, 27693 Lupine Road -- Reso #_ Elayne Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, disagreed with certain statements made in the summary vacation document, specifically that the path under discussion had been a dedicated bicycle path for less than five years and that the path had not really been used. She noted that the path had been blocked off by the owners with planks and chain link fences. She did not believe that the substitute path location was not a good bicycle path as it was too steep. Dot Schreiner, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee, recommended that every effort be made to make the path available for all users. Siegel commented that there had been a privacy issue with the Deans and an agreement had been worked out between the Deans and the Town which included a $2,000 payment from the Deans for the upgrade of the nearby path. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #17-91 ordering the summary vacation of a bicycle path easement on Lands of Dean. 5. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented on the condition of the Adobe Creek property and asked staff for a status report on the project. She noted the tennis courts had been plowed up, a trench had been opened up, trees had been removed, grading was being done, and heavy earth moving equipment was on the property. Siegel commented that it might be a good idea to form a subcommittee of the Council to review the Bellucci Subdivision such as the one formed for the McCulloch Subdivision. The Director of Public Works stated that the work being done was in conformance with Town regulations; they were putting in the improvements for the eleven-lot subdivision. Shari Emling, 11853 Murietta Lane, commented on the Adobe Creek property and noted that although it was a mess it was much better than it had been. At least with the tennis courts broken up, the water from the rains had gone into the ground. She supported the suggestion of a Council subcommittee for this subdivision. On the issue of paths, she supported off-road paths for bicyclists as they were much safer for everyone. Mrs. Emling inquired about putting a sign on El Monte saying no equestrians or bicyclists because the road was dangerous. The Director of Public Works noted that the Town could not legally put up a sign prohibiting bicyclists but cautionary signs could be installed. April 17, 1991 6