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CITY COUNCIL KNUITS - Janna—, 26, 1P76 SPECIAL REPORTS (Cont'd): Councilman Helgesson also suggested that letters of appreciation be sent on behalf of Council to the Town's Historical Society, Bicentennial Commission, Homeowner's Association and Historian for their participation in the cele- bration commemorating the Bicentennial and the Town's twentieth birthday. Council so agreed, and directed Staff to prepare letters of thanks to the Los Altos Nursery, Zappettini Brothers and the Daughters of Charity for their floral arrangements. 2. Reports of Standing Committees: Traffic and Public Safety Committee. Pfrs. Irma Goldsmith, Chairman of the Traffic and Public Safety Committee, reported to Council on the Bicycle Safety Contest. The proposed contest would start on Parch 10th and close at 5:00 P.M. on March 19th, the drawing to be held nest day. She stated that participants would each be given a pamphlet containing State of California bicycle regulations, the back of which contained a quiz on the contents. These would be completed and de- posited for the drawing. Mrs. Goldsmith said that all prizes suggested by the Committee were related to bicycle safety. After further Council discussion pertaining to the rules of the contest, Councilman Cheney suggested that the 16 and Over category be eliminated from participation in the contest. He felt that two categories were sufficient: Category 1 for children 12 and under; Category 2 for children 13 thru 16 years of age. Councilwoman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Helgesson to appropriate the amount necessary for prizes and conduct of a bicycle safety contest in accordance with the suggestions made by Councilman Cheney. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. 3. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: Jtiastv:iad Fa-na Study Ccmmittee. Mr. Steve McReynolds, Chairman of the Wesiwind Farm Study Cmmittee sub- mitted a written report to Council on the Coceaittee's findings and recormmendations. He briefly reviewed the charge of the Committee which was to seek public and Committee input as to the use of the recently purchased property by the Town. Mr. IicReynolds noted that a public hearing had been held on October 28, 1975 during which a wide range of suggestions were re- ceived by the Committee, which they attempted to refine. He also said the findings of the Committee would necessitate further work or Staff time for Council to make a final determination on the recormnendations. In response to Councilman Cheney's question, Mr. McReynolds stated that the Committee did not have the financial capability of studying the costs of various types of operations, and there were conflicting, views on operating costs of a horswereethatlthe property be uussed ase of the OpeneSpacce ortions. Other sold subject to restricted development. Payor Grabowski thanked Mr. McReynolds and stated if it were Council con - census, the report would be accepted and placed on a future agenda for consideration. Council so agreed. -4-