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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - October 6, 1976 %ftw PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR (Cont'd): In response to Mr. Valladao's presentation, Councilman Brown noted that this matter had been tabled by Council and he did not feel any discussion on this would be in order until such time as it may be removed from the table. Councilwoman Hillestad suggested that the Town consider planting trees along the fence line of the Town's property at Town Hall site. Council consensus supported this suggestion, and Mr. Crowe was requested to refer this matter to the Environmental Design Committee. Council requested that the Committee report back to Council at the earliest date for possible action before the rainy season. D. STAFF REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: a) Claim for Damages, Paul H. Wolfert: Mr. Crowe noted the claim for damages received by the Town for alleged damage to claimant's car. Councilman Proft moved, seconded by Councilman Brown and unanimously carried to deny the claim of Mr. Paul H. Wolfert and direct the City Clerk to forward to the Town's insurance carrier. b) Status Report - Solid Waste Management Mr. Crowe reported to Council on the meetings regarding solid waste manage- ment held subsequent to the briefing held by the Los Altos Garbage Company relative to the possible closing of their present dump site. He noted that the cities most immediately affected should this occur, Cupertino, Los Altos, Portola Valley, Woodside, and Los Altos Hills, had determined to meet in an attempt to solve the immediate problem. He also noted that all North County Cities would meet in an effort to resolve the long-range problem of solid waste in Santa Clara County. c) State Purchasing Agreement: Mr. Crowe requested that Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the State of California to purchase certain items, as from time to time may be deemed necessary, for the Town. He noted that the previous Resolution adopted by Council in this regard, had authorized the former City Manager to purchase items on the Town's behalf. Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Grabowski, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution #995 authorizing the State of California to purchase certain items for the Town. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Request for Williamson Act Contract - Ralph W. and Gaila C. Watson: Mr. Crowe informed Council that the referenced contract and documents had been reviewed by the City Engineer and had been found to be in order. The request asked that 2.43 acres owned by the Watson's on Magdalena Avenue be placed under Williamson Act Contract, and Staff recommended ff9E