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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 2, 1977 4, PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR (Cont'd): to the Developer. After discussion, Mayor Cheney requested that this matter be researched by Staff in response to the questions raised this evening. Mrs. Fava also notified Council that, after further research, she had requested the State of California to reopen the matter of the Historical Site known as the Juan Prado Mesa Adobe, because further evidence had been found to indicate the location of the original site. 2. Mr. Oscar Sobel, Christopher's Lane: Complained of condition of Christopher's Lane, particularly that area right after crossing the bridge, and asked when the Town was going to take care of the matter. Mr. Crowe stated that the section of the street referred to by Mr. Sobel was cracking, but that there were many streets in the Town which were much worse. He said that the road would be repaired in due course; however, it was not on the priority list. At the request of Council, this matter was directed to the attention of the Public Works Committee for their recommendation as to what priority the matter should be given. 3. Mr. A. M. Laws, Hooper Lane: Stated that the minor road problems would be eliminated if the Town were not in the road repair business. 4. Mr. Jack Valladao, Esperanza Drive: Quoted from a speech given by President Carter: "Whenever private enterprise, through competition, can do -a better.job, the government should stay out." D. STAFF REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None E. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg. Mayor Cheney read the content of Resolution #1014 adopted by the City Council on January 19, 1977, congratulating Supervisor Geraldine Steinberg on her election as Chairman of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. He stated that Supervisor Steinberg always had the best interests of the community in mind, and that the Town had long recognized the leadership qualities which her fellow Supervisors were recognizing. Chairman Steinberg accepted the Resolution, stating that she was appreciative of Council's gesture and that it meant a great deal to her. She said she looked forward to continuing the good relationship she had with the individual members of Council. F. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Alleged nuisance and violation of Zoning Ordinance - Town Equipment: Mayor Cheney thanked the people present in the assembly for taking the time to appear before Council this evening in an effort to resolve the matter now -3-