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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 4, 1975 SPECIAL REPORTS (cont'd): Mrs. Balkenhahl noted the bus services which had been contacted and discussions held regarding the number of busses needed, number of trips necessary per day, and the cost per year. Council expressed concern as to how the charter companies would require payment, and how funds would be collected. Councilman Helgesson felt that a firm figure would be required, and asked how soon the company chosen would need to have a definite comnittment. Councilwoman Miller noted that meetings had been held by the Cities of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View with the School Districts concerned regarding the transportation problem regarding the County's lack of sufficient bus service since the elimination of Dial -A -Bus, and that this group planned to approach the Transportation Commission of the County and strongly urge that this problem be resolved. She said that the City Engineer was working with the Town's Committee to draw up suggested routes to be presented to the Transportation Commission for consideration. Mayor Grabowski felt an alternate plan should be available in the event more arterial routes were not provided for the area. tie thought Councilwoman Miller's idea was a good one, and asked that the City Engineer have his report prepared for Council within three weeks, and requested the Parent Advisory Group to also come before Council at that time with a firm request from the Town as far as assistance. He also noted that other solutions to this problem were being approached, and requested that the City Manager meet with the Parent Group to lend any assistance he could to them. Speaking from the Floor: Mr. Victor Van Dusen: Requested clarification as to what Council was requesting from Parent group for next meeting. 3. Presentations from the Floor. Fir. Donald Spencer, Sherlock Court: Noted the lack of enforcement regarding the Town's ordinance on weed abatement and the fire hazards within the Town as a result. Mr. Spencer suggested that fire breaks at least be considered because of the difficulty in enforcement. Discussion ensued between Council, Staff, and Mr. Spencer, with Councilwoman Miller noting recent conversations with the Los Altos Fire Department, where it had been suggested that the Town's Code be modified to facilitate en- forcement. City Attorney Frank Gillio told Council that he would talk with the Fire Department regarding their suggestions to determine if the Ordinance could be modified. -3-