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stated that slanderous and erroneous information had been given to those asked to sign the petitions and that more time should be given these persons to think L more about the matter prior to casting a vote. Councilman Grabowski asked 6/ that Councilman Miller be more specific in her remark regarding slanderous comments and stated his feeling that the 26th Is the last possible moment for the election, although not an illegal date. Councilman Miller stated she felt this was not the time to delve Into the sub- ject, but that she was aware of statements made by the petition carriers re- garding Councilmen Davey and Kubby that were untrue, such as one particular statement that these Councilmembers stood to gain a great deal of money In conjunction with subdividers of land In Los Altos Hills. Her plans are to campaign for the truth and feels there is a need to hear from these Council - persons who have been unfairly Indicted. Councilman Grabowski stated that those who would make such statements would be guilty of felony, and should be investigated by the District Attorney, to which Councilman Miller commented that such steps have been taken, and that the matter will be taken up further during the campaign. Councilman Davey agreed that such matters would be aired during the campaign to give the citizens an opportunity to learn the facts and called for the question. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Councilman Miller to call for the previous question. AYES: Councilmen Davey, Kubby and Miller. NOES: Councilman Grabowski and Mayor Helgesson. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Miller moved, seconded by Councilman Davey with Mayor Helgesson opposed to adopt Resolutions No. 699 and No. 700 regarding the special recall election as amended by changing the language of the "WHEREAS" clause and by changing the date of the election from June 19th to June 26th, 1973. 3. Resolution No. 701 opposing the closure of the State Mental Hospitals for the mentally III and mentally retarded. Councilman Grabowski requested the name of the author of this resolution, to which the City Manager replied that it was the City of Saratoga. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Council- man Miller and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 701 opposing the closure of State Mental Hospitals. 4. Resolution No. 702 urging designation of the Bay Area Sewage Services Agency as the Areawide Sewer Planning Aganoy for the San Francisco Bay Area. Speaking from the floor: Mrs. Ann Spencer stated the need to put such matters before the citizens to determine the effect of Its passage on the Town. City Attorney Falsant read the Resolution. Speaking from the floor: Mr. A.M. Laws stated that citizens had no feel for such a recommendation and feared that by adopting it, the Town might lose control of the situation. -6-