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F. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) : Siegel commented on the importance of the Hale Creek issue and suggested that the Town recommend that the County study all alternatives regarding Hale Creek and arrive at the option which is most effective. John Vidovich, applicant , explained his proposal for diversion of the water which had been approved by the Department of Fish and Game. This option called for a fixed device which would allow a certain amount of water to go through. Dr. Howard Martin, 11666 Dawson Drive, supported a ' timed' diversion rather than a ' measured' diversion and explained why he believed that Mr. Vidovich' s option contained quite a bit of room for error. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Tryon, seconded by Siegel and passed unanimously to direct staff to write a letter to Santa Clara County clarifying the statements made in the 11/9/88 letter to Mr. Graham regarding the reclamation plan. Specifically, the reference to the environmental impact report should not be construed to mean that an environmental impact report be dame* but rather that the County be requested to perform an objective study and evaluation of Dr. Howard Martin ' s alternative , Mr . Vidovich' s alternative and any other suggested alternatives to address the impact on the downstream flow of Hale Creek. *required (MOLDED BY COUNCIL 2/15/89) 2 . Quarry Hills Subdivision - continued items : a) Review, certification and approval of proposed final environmental impact report Siegel suggested deleting certain proposed lots from the discussion of the environmental impact report and van Tamelen stated that she did not believe the environmental impact report addressed any liability questions regarding the impact on the downstream flow of Hale Creek. She also commented on the visual impact of the project and commented that there were conflicting mitigating measures. John Vidovich, applicant , stated that at this time he had not withdrawn any part of his application. Linda Callon, applicant ' s attorney, referred to her letter dated 12/20/88 (on file at Town Hall ) . In part Ms . Callon stated in this letter that the purpose of the environmental impact report was to inform the public and decision- makers of environmental effects and offer mitigation suggestions , not to make project decisions. She also noted that the Quarry Reclamation Plan was distinct from the project now before Council and its environmental review was processed by the County. They believed the proposed final environmental impact report was complete and adequate under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and requested it certification. 9- 1/9/89