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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - September 20, 1978 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) Councilman Perkins questioned the Resolution in Item 4. a) and Council discussion followed with the City Manager outlining how local tax money feeds into these grant funds and that he felt there would be no problems In utilizing these funds for the expansion of Byrne Preserve. Mrs. Youngman, Black Mtn. Road, asked If this was for the corridor extension to Moody Road and was advised that It was. Mr. Laws, Hooper Lane, stated that the property to be purchased had been gift deeded to the Town some time ago. Mayor Pro Tem McReynolds told of the problems experienced in gaining clear title to the gift area and reasons for the proposed Resolution. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1154 approving the application for grant funds under the Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: I. Reports of Standing Committees: Environmental Design Committee. The City Manager read portions of a report from the Chalrman of the Environmental Design Committee relative to industrial development and road Improvements proposed by the City of Palo Alto along Arastradero Road. Discussion ensued on limitations that might be placed on the development of Arastradero Road, proposed public hearings, the need for complete cooperation between the two cities to arrive at the best compromise and the most effective means of presenting the Town's viewpoints. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to direct the Planning Commission to take the lead In formulating the Town's and Council's position with the City of Palo Alto relative to the Arastradero Road Improvement Project In order to Insure a smooth transt- tlon from low density residential to an Industrial area. 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Presentations from the Floor: Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, questioned when a hearing would be held on adopt the Budget and was told It was being scheduled for the October 4, 1978 meeting. D. STAFF - REPORTS. CORRESPONDENCE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Attorney: a) Accident Claim - Jerbe Jerry Buschini. The City Attorney introduced the late claim and advised the Council to deny It. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously by ail members present to reject the application to file a late claim by Jerbe Jerry Buschlni on the basis that the claimant had one year to file after the accident and took no action. Council recommended referral of this claim to the Town's r Insurance carrier. �/ As the Applicant's representative was now available, It was Council determination to return to Item 3. a) of the Consent Calendar. IWA