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CITY COUNCIL HLN= - November 21, 1984 (� E. UNFINISHEDD BUSINESS: Iter 2 - Pathways Status Report (continued): k+ Allison conmerited that apparently this was a transition problem. The Council had earlier directed the maintenance crew to do certain path work which had not been done to date. A brief discussion was held on the possibility of using the cork furlough crows in the Town on the major streets which might give the Town's crew more time for other projects. In addition it was noted that certain projects which had been approved by Council should be added to the major pathway project list (i.e., striping and clearing of bike path on Altamont; striping of path on Old Altos Road; and clearing of Emergency Access Roads), van Tamelen suggested that the pathway project list be posted on one of the 'town's bulletin boards. PASSED BY ODNSENSUS: To direct the City Manager to return to Council at the 12/19/84 meeting with a report on the pathway project list and a rccomendation on hoe the situation can be remedied. 3. Items Removed from Consent Calendar: a) Approval of Minutes: November 7, 1984 PMON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van Tamelen and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the November 7, 1984 minutes with the following amendments: Page 2, Item D, fourth paragraph, the word 'Trym' in the second line should be changed to 'Sierra Club Foundation'. Paragraph 6, Item D, Page 2, should be amended to read as follow: 'Mr. Stephen Stevick, Director of the Sierra Club Foundation, stated that it was not the position of �W the Foundation nor the property owner that the lard did not have open space value. However, it was the position of the Foundation that the open space interests could be further benefitted fon the proceeds of the sale of this land and devoted to open space efforts that are represented by the greater needs. It (the land) does have scenic value. It's open space; it's a rural area. He could not argue that the property had open space value but he could state that if the covenant were lifted open space efforts could better be served in other areas.' 1. Reports fon Standing Committees: a) Community Relations Committee: Edward Barnes, Chairman - Commmity Relations Committee, reminded the Council tEF5t on Sunday, November 25, 1984 the Festival of Lights Parade would be held in Los Altos. The Town had a float in the parade for the first time and for Council's information he had accepted an appointment to the Festival of Lights Canmittee for next year. Mr. Barnes also noted that the questionnaires were on file at the Town Hall. Mr. Barnes asked Council for a legal opinion on whether the questionnaires were a public document or confidential. He would like to put an article in the next newsletter so there would be no confusion regarding a resident's response to such a document. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to prepare an opinion on the level of confidentiality concerning Town questionnaires. -3-