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CITY ODUNCIL MINUTES - July 2, 1980 V 1. Reports of Standing Committees: none 2. Reports of Pd Hoc Ccmnittees: Perkins noted that the Pd Hoc Public Safety Study Committee held its first meeting on July 1, 1980 and it was very successful. Their next meeting was scheduled for July 8, 1980. Reports from the Planning Co fission: Mrs. vanTamelen asked the Council if they wished the Planning Commission to still schedule a joint meeting with Palo Alto's Planning Comnission. Nystrom asked Mr. Stewart to report on the June 20 Palo Alto Planning Commission meeting. Michael Stewart13456 Manloli Drive and member of the Planning Commission, stated that he had attended the June 20th meeting which resulted in the Palo Alto Planning Commission's reoamuendation to their Council that high density family housing be allowed on a portion of property near Arastradero and a vacant six - acre parcel. They did respect the 210 foot setback. Mr. Stewart further noted that they were moving very quickly on this issue; it was his opinion that it was politically motivated and to date there had been no Envirormental Impact Report. He stated that this matter was a scheduled item for the July 21 Palo Alto City Council meeting and suggested that the Town sere a representative to that meeting. McReynolds stated the Town should take an active role in working with Palo Alto's Planning Commission; diplomatic relations should be established. Hillestad suggested that either the Chairman of the Planning Commission or Mr. Stewart put it in writing that an Envirommental Impact Report is needed. Perkins noted that the issue had recently become much more clarified; he suggested that the Town clearly state its concerns and let Palo Alto know what it would object to. Mayor Nystrom will arrange to meet with Mayor Henderson of Palo Alto. Also attending this meeting will be Dr. Perkins and a representative from the Planning Commission. In response to Mrs. varTamelen's question, after this meeting with the Mayors, a joint meeting of the Planning Commissions will be scheduled. a) Tennis Court Policy Statonent The City Manager made two changes for clarification purposes on page 2 of the statement. Paragraph 2 on Grading should read, . . . .or the total grading (cut and fill) exceeds twelve feet (12'). Any proposed projects in excess of the rec=Tenled maximums will be carefully reviewed at a meeting of the Planning Coamission. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Proft and passed unanimously to send the tennis court policy statement to the City Attorney for him to put in resolution form. Mrs. Hillestad asked the Mayor to write the Chancellor of Foothill College asking him to outline the procedures regarding the use of the college's facilities.