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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 6, 1975 ITEMS RE14OVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont'd): LANDS OF NENMAN (Cont'd): Speaking from the Floor: Mr. Alan Lambert, First Street Los Altos: Representing the applicant, Mr. Lambert presented the bac ground o the property and the thoughts of Mrs. Newman in developing it and offering the conservation easement. However, he stated that the restrictions imposed were of such a nature that, if they were approved, the offer of the easement would be withdrawn. Commissioner Brown explained the actions of the Commission in this matter, and cited Section 9-4.604 (d) of the Municipal code, which empowered the Commission to include reasonable restrictions on such easements. He suggested that the matter be referred back to the Commission with guidelines from the Council as to their concerns. Commissioner McReynolds commented that in the past the Commission and Council had exercised such restrictions on conservation easements, citing the flatadero Oaks subdivision as an example. He felt the matter should be re- ferred back to the Planning Commission; that there was not enough input to make a decision on this matter this evening. Councilman Helnesson moved that Items 6 and 8 be deleted from the restrictions which was seconded by Councilman McReynolds. However, Councilwoman Miller made a substitute motion to remove the deed restrictions on the conservation easement as recommended by the Planning Commission with the exception of Item 1, which prohibits any permanent structures within the easement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney and carried by the following roll call vote: AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, Miller N0: Councilman McReynolds, flayor Grabowski ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE C. SPECIAL REPORTS: Presentations from the Floor: 1. firs. Irma Goldsmith Chairwoman, Traffic and Public Safet Committee: Reported on status o Committee work in progress. Stated tat Committee was concerned over the use of bikes on the Town's roads, and asked any Council member or member of the public who minht have any suggestions as to how safety could be improved to contact the Committee. She stated that they would continue to work for safety improvements and suggested stricter en- forcement of bicycle laws and better education of the bicyclist. 2. Mr. Paul Jensen Applicant for Building Site Approval: Requested clarification from Council as to why his application for building site approval had been referred back to the Planning Commission.