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t CITY COWICIL MEETING - September 3, 1975 SPECIAL REPORTS (Cont'd): "It is suggested that the use of radar publicity for the Town he re- leased with this resolution, if passed by Council and legal advice, simultaneously to offset the effect of the radar announcement." Sneaking from the Floor: I"rs. R. joy n2 Hilltop Drive: Expressed concern for children who most wa k or ri a bicyc es to sc ool now, particularly in the Summerhill Rd. area of the Town. Requested that a pathway be installed for their safety and protection. Mrs. Jean Struthers, Robleda Rd: Concerned over the shoulder area of roads in many Parts oTown where children could not get safety out of the way of on -coming traffic because of the unsafe conditions which existed. She urged Council to consider favorably the recommendation of the Traffic and Public Safety Committee. I•Irs. Sue Mansene, Summerhill Rd: Commented that she had had many dis- cussions with Suoervisor teinberg and others in the County regarding the unsafe conditions of the pathways along Summerhill and supported the recommendations of the Committee. Discussion continued between Council and Staff regardinn the pathway situation along Summerhill, and Bayer Pro Tem Helgesson instructed the Citv Manager to tall: with the City of Los Altos and the County of Santa Clara with renard to this matter. Mrs. Gloria Parks, Templeton Place, Los Altos: Spoke regarding the paths along Robleda Road. Suqqes a homeowners be notified as to what their responsibility was in the upkeep of pathways. Fars. T. Schick, Weston Road: Suggested an article be contributed to the homeonwer s Assn. news etter regarding the pathways. Mayor Pro Ten Helgesson requested that the City Manager see that such an item was sub- mitted to the newsletter. Councilman McReynolds felt the points raised this evening were good ones and should be considered along with traffic control. He spoke regarding the upgrading of Town naths in leveling some areas and clearing the weeds and possibly extending the road for bicyclists. After further discussion, Mr. Crowe was directed to report back to Council at the next meeting as to how the upgrading of the paths and setting aside traffic fine revenue would affect the budget. Council accepted the Committee's report, and directed that their recommendation be placed on the Agenda for the next Council meeting for further consideration. D. STAFF PEPnRTS CORPFSPOMOENCE A"In AMMOIRICEMENTS (Cont'd): 2. City Attorney: Litioation Report MOTInN SECONDED VD CARRIED: Councilman Cheney moved, seconded by Councilman MCReynol('s to approve the settlement of the claim bet-een the Tonin and the County of Santa Clara for the sum of 4390.00. Motion carried unanimously. (MOTE FOR RECORD: Councilwoman Miller absent from Chamber during vote on this item.) -4-