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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 17, 1974 C. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mr. _ Donald ��Sppe�nter, Sherlock_Road: Stated that the news of a proposed building r ratorfum was surprfsfng to him as a member of the Planning Commission. Council responded that since a public hearing was scheduled for next meeting, there would be no discussion on this item tonight. 2. Mrs. Lucille Gould, Ortea Drive: Speaking on behalf of Mrs. Florence Fava, Town H storian, n ormed Council of correspondence received from Foothill College regarding plans for the Willard M. Griffin Home located on the college campus. After hearing Mrs. Gould's report, Council indicated that th^y would be more than happy to meet with the School District Board at their convenience to discuss the matter. 3. Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, Chairwoman, Traffic and Public Safety Committee: Reported to Council that due to a lack of a quorum, the last meeting of the Committee would have to be considered a Study Session. She requested that Council consider filling the expired terms of members of her Committee. She commented that Staff had on file applications of several candidates of residents who had expressed interest in serving on her Committee, and she had checked with them, and they were still interested in such an appointment. E Council had received copies of these applications in their packet. �r Mrs. Goldsmith also noted that the visibility on the Security Patrol car had been improved, and commended the City Manager for his efforts in arranging for staggared hours of the Patrol, which she felt would be a crime deterrent. 0. CONTINUING BL'STNESS: 1. Status of Master Bicycle Path Plan (Continued from 4/3/74): Mr. Lawson stated that in compliance with Council's request, he had reviewed the tape of the meeting when the Master Bicycle Plan had been discussed. He stated that the City Council had concluded, on 2/20/74, that the material presented by Mrs. Saviano should be given to the Planning Consultant for his use in preparing the Path Element of the General Plan. The Council had agreed that the concept had been approved by the City Cowicil in 1971, but that the Pathway Committee and others may have additional input they wish to make. This additional material should also bn submitted so that the Consultant can incorporate all thoughts possible into the Plan. Mr. Lawson anticipated that within the next two or three months action would be taken to present a Master Path Plan, which would come bark before Council after review by the Planning Commission and Pathway Committee. -2-