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CITY COUNCIL DUNUTES - October 3, 1984 D. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued): It Was discussed and agreed that the City Attorney should be directed to prepare a new lease reflecting the amena3ents agreed upon by Council. This lease could be reviewed by the Purissima Hills Water District Boaxdmeullers at their meeting on October 9th and placed on the next Council agenda for adoption. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Request from the Sierra Club Foundation for authorization of the abandonment by the Town of the open space easement entered into in 1971 between the Town and the Foundation. Staff Recommendation: This item be referred to the Planning Commission for scheduling of a Public Hearing on this request. Mr. Stephen Stevick Director of the Sierra Club Foundation referred to his letter to the Council dated 9/25/84. He noted that the 5.36 acre parcel of property hal been accepted by the Foundation for the purpose of open space. However, due to financial considerations, they were now requesting abandonment of the open space easement. Mr. Stevick com anted that the proceeds from the sale of this land could be used for conservation endeavors. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed unanimously by all members present to refer the request from the Sierra Club Foundation to the Planning Commission for the scheduling of a Public Hearing. Council suggested that the Enviroarental Design, Parks & Recreation Ccnudttee review the request from the Sierra Club and the original covenant and that the City Attorney be available to provide legal assistance. Consideration of Town's spheres of influence and urban service area boundaries and reoonmpnlation of inclusion of the Quarry. The City Manager presented the 9/27/84 report prepared by the Staff Planner on the subject of IAFICD (Local Agency Formation Commission) Sphere of Influence Adoption for the Town. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamalen, seconded by Dronkert and passed unanimously by all members present to support the proposal to use the Los Altos Hills "Boundary Agreement" as the proposed sphere of influence. NOTION SECONDED AND CAI=: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed unanimously by all menbers present to support the inclusion of two additional areas in the Town's Urban Service Area, specifically the Neary Quarry and Prospect Avenue. Council discussed some ramifications concerning this matter and Rydell suggested that the area of Altammnt Circle be reviewed. For clarification purposes, it was agreed that this matter would be placed on the next Council agenda at which time clearer maps would be available. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRTFD: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed by the following roll call vote to reconsider the motion supporting the proposal to use the Los Altos Hills "Boundary Agreement" as the proposed sphere of influence. AYES: CouncilnEmbers Dronkert, Rydell and van Tamelen NOES: Mayor Allison ABSENT: Council+Kmbe+' FUhnmma n -3-