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UNSCHEDU[8D ITEM ND, 8 REPORT FROM' NOISH AHATBMBNT COMMITTEE. Since the State Division of Highways had not acted on a request from the Noise Abatement Committee, this report was continued to the November 15th meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9: RBPORT FROG PLANNING COMMISSION RE: ABANDONMENT OF PATHWAY EASEMENTS IN ROSEHILL ESTATES NO. 1. Staff reported on the Planning Commission meeting of October 26th, when they recommended the abandonment of certain easements in Rosehill Estates No. 1, Staff stated that the next action to be taken was for the Council to set a date for a Public Hearing to hear arguments for or against the abandonment. Council concurred to set a Public Hearing re: abandonment of easements in Rosehill Estates No. 1 for 8:00 P.M. on December 6, 1971, UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10: REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE: STUDY", SUPPORT OF THE "MID -PENINSULA PLANNING Staff reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation that the City Council express their interest in the Mid -Peninsula Planning Study and send a letter to Palo Alto so stating. Although the Counties of San Mateo and Santa Clara have resubmitted an application for State financing for this study, these funds are not yet approved. Palo Alto wishes to begin the preliminary collection of data prior to receipt of these Funds, (if forthcoming) to preclude further delay in accomplishing completion of the Mid -Peninsula Study. Council discussion noted agreement in concept but conditioned this expression of interest, whereby if financial participation from the Town is expected to accomplish this study, the amount of funds expected from Los Altos Hills must first be approved by the Council. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 11: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO OBTAIN LAND APPRAISAL ON THE LOT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EDITH AND FREMONT ROADS. Staff reported Mr. Richard Glidden, one of the owners of the parcel at the northeast comer of Edith and Fremont, might consider its dedication to the Town if the Town would obtain a land appraisal satisfactory for Internal Revenue pruposes. Staff recommended authorization of the appraisal which would cost no more than $100.00. MOTION, SECONDED, AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Davey, and carried by unanimous roll call vote that the City Manager be authorized to expend $100.00 to proceed with the appraisal of the parcel at the north- east corner of Edith and Fremont Road. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 12: STAFF REPORTS kw 1. Mr. Fritschle noted that Los Altos Hills could not participate in HUD grants, since the Town did not qualify under its four criteria. -5-