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the acreage of Byrne Preserve, coupled with the corridor acreage below Parkside Estates, could be rezoned to agricultural, consensus was that the minimum one hundred acres to qualify under the Williamson Act could be obtained. Councilman Corbett reviewed the progress of the Committee headed by Mr. C. S. McCandless to acquire open space within the Town. Council discussed the proposal by Wm. Spangle & Associates for preparation of an Open Space Element of the General Plan as required by AB2180. The cost for this service would be $3,000 to $49000 and it was noted that under the State Planning Law an open space element must be adopted by June 30, 1972. Majority consensus of the Council indicated,in view of the current budget limitations, that consideration of this major expenditure be deferred at this time. It was felt that until the Citizens Committee headed by Va. C.S. McCandless had had an opportunity to present their report to the Council, allocation of additional planning funds would be premature. Floor participation included remarks from Mr. A. M. laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, Mrs. Wm, Eastman, 13221 W. Sunset Drive, Mrs. Donald Kleinstuber, 27109 Adonna Court, and Mrs. F. Mills, 12712 Viscaino Drive, UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: REPORT ON COSTS OF A 'VOLUNTARY" SEWER CAPACITY DISTRICT FOR THE PALO ALTO BASIN. Staff presented costs prepared by the Town Engineer to form a 'voluntary" sewer capacity district for the Palo Alto Basin, which would be one alterna- tive to raising sufficient money to meet the contract payments with Palo Alto for the years 1972 and 1973. The proposed district would be identical to S.A.D. #4 for the Los Altos Basin. Staff noted that if this proposal is executed but the district is not formed, there would be certain engineering -:osts and legal fees that would have to be absorbed by the General Fund. The other alternatives to a voluntary sewer district would be a Townwide or partial Town tax increase, or for the Town to encourage the formation of new sewer districts in the Palo Alto Basin. Council discussion noted that a Townwide tax increase would be unpalatable and that the proposed voluntary capacity district would be the fairest solution to the financial dilemma. Motion by Councilman Helgesson to proceed with steps necessary to form the district was withdrawn to allow Staff to prepare a cost projection for presentation at the next meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: DISCUSSION OF HOLIDAYS, ETC. FOR 1971. This item was continued until the ICC Labor Seminar finalizes their proposal. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: REPORT ON ANSWER FROM SENATOR CLARK BRADLEY RE: SHERIFF'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN INCORPORATED AREAS. Staff reviewed a communication from the Legislative Counsel which was in response to the Town request for a definition as to the nature and extent of the police service that the Sheriff must provide an incorporated city. In essence it stated that the primary responsibility for police services in Lan incorporated area was vested with the Town; however, the Town could if -3-