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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: CONSIDER AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO PERMIT TOWN PLANNER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "HILLSIDE STUDY". Staff reviewed that in early 1970, the Town had requested LAFCO to postpone the establishment of the sphere of influence boundary line between Cupertino and Los Altos Hills until a mountain study could be made of the area bordering the two cities, and the land between. Due to delay in funding, the Hillside Committee was just formed and the Town was now asked to provide Council and Planning Commission representation as well as have a staff member attend its Technical Advisory Sub -Committee meetings. Mr. Fritschle noted that the first meeting had been attended by the Tawe Engineer, since the budget did not include funds for the Town Planner to attend. He estimated an additional $700 would be required to enable the Planner to attend these meetings during the balance of this fiscal year and since this would necessitate drawing from the General Fund Reserve, he recommended against this expenditure. Councilman Davey urged that the Council designate a Councilman and Planning Commissioner to represent the Tarn on the Hillside Committee, of which she was Chairman, and that planning funds be allocated to enable participation by the Town Planner. She noted that this study had been undertaken in response to the Tom's request and that the resultant Committee formed had assumed representation of the Town's professional Planner would be provided to its Technical Advisory Commitee. The other members of the Council ex- pressed concern over further "dipping" into the Reserve Fund, noting that the Planning budget had already been increased by $1200 this year from its original allocation to accomplish updating of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Benson stated he had asked the Planning Commission for a representative but had not as yet received an indication of interest and as far as the Council representation, Councilman Davey as Chairman of the Committee should fulfill this need. AsthePlanning Commission representative to the Council, Commissioner Perkins stated his willingness to attend whenever his schedule allowed but he noted his attendance would not substitute for the "professional expertise" of the Town Planner. Floor comments were heard from Mees. D. Miller and J. McIlwraith. Following lengthy discussion, the majority of the Council concurred that additional funding for the Town Planner's participation could not be pro- vided and therefore his participation would be limited to that allowed under existing retainer fee. The Town Engineer was requested to attend the Tech- nical Advisory group meetings, whenever Mr. Mader could not do so under his retainer. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7n CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO CAR ($74.80) CAUSED BY ACCIDENT AT LA CRESTA AND ANACAPA-- A.H. SACKS. Staff reported on a claim presented by Mr. A. H. Sacks for damages to his automobile in the amount of $74.80. He claimed the accident was caused by loose gravel on the road and therefore the Town should reimburse him for this amount. Staff recommended that the Town deny this claim. Council discussion concurred. MOTION, SECCHDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Cor- ftW bett, and carried unanimously that the claim presented to the Town by Mr. A. H. Sacks, 12682 Roble Veneno for damages to his automobile involved in an accident at the corner of La Cresta and Anacapa be denied. -4-