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Mr. Meyers stated substantial pooling of in any substantial rate adjustment. He 4W in policing problems due to vandals and this possible work simplification. this nature would be required to result also noted this could result in an increase animals but they would be willing to consider During the initial meeting with the Los Altos Garbage Company, Staff stated consideration of a rate increase was coupled with the implementation of a recycling program of usable materials. Mr. Myers noted that presently the only transfer station on the peninsula with respect to recycling of cartons, glass, cane and ferrous materials is the recently opened multi-million dollar installation at Brisbane and is not yet in full operation. Mr. Myers noted that a more centrally located transfer site is required to serve Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley and Woodside and that Stanford is being contacted to determine whether some of their lands could be utilized. Additional problems of recycling noted were increased costa for containerized equipment to allow segregation of refuse; educating households to segregate refuse; and unprofitability of attempts to date to recycle (much has resulted in stockpiles of unwanted materials). Mr. Myers stated that a recycling program initially would most likely prove unprofitable and could result in increased collection rates, but that they would support a pilot program if desired for the recycling of aluminum cans. This plan entailed placing a large container bin at Town Hall into which residents could dump their segregated aluminum cans. Resident opinions on recycling were expressed by Mrs. W. M. Eastman, 13221 West Sunset Drive;. Mr. Cochran, Altamont Road; Mrs. June McIlwraith, 13431 Wildcrest Drive; Mrs. I. M. Cribbs, 12695 Roble Veneno Lane and Mrs. E. L. Ginzton, 28014 Natoma Road; Mies Shuck of Palo Alto Recycling Center; Mr. George Kessler, Manager of Awalt Highs recycling center; Mrs. Ruth Edwards, Los Altos and Mr. Paul Smith of Los Altos Solid Waste Management Committee. Further discussion was continued to the April 19, 1971 council meeting to allow receipt and review of current coat data. UJcry';DULED ITEM NO. 4: API'Ui::"=T OF A SPECIAL ANTENNA COMMITTEE. At tti^ last meeting the Council agreed to accept recommendationp ro: neooie tc serve on a committee to catedy television and ham radio antennc !n i.os Altos Bills. Council concurred that an antenna committee be charged with the task of evaluating present regnIations pertaining to all types of antennas in regards to quantity, types, heighths and setbacks, so that residents desiring may pursue their hobby, yet intrusion on his neighbors view will be respected. MOT'OF, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that the following residents be appointed to an antenna committee: 1. Dr. R. C. Smithwick, 25215 La Loma Drive 2. Mr. J. A. McCullough, 12950 Robleda Road 3. Mr. J. 0. Norbach, 27040 Elena Road it 4. Mr. W. G. Wegener, 12841 La Create Drive 5. Mr. F. L. Harper, 26835 Ortega Drive 6. Commissioner T. P. McReynolds, 26045 Moody Road -4-