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UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 2 cont 'd.: Appointment of Two Members to Planning Commission, 4W MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Grabowski that nominations be closed and a White Ballot be cast for Messrs. Corbett and Spencer to fill the two Planning Commissioner vacancies for the four year terms expiring May 4, 1971. Motion was carried by the following majority roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Aiken, Grabowski, Helgesson, Mayor Benson, Noes: Councilmen Davey. Absent: None. Councilman Davey expressed regrets that Mr. Minckley had not been reappointed. Speaking from the Floor were: Mrs. Diana Miller and Mrs. Florence Fava. Council discussion concurred that letters of appreciation be sent to the outgoing Commissioners, Mr. Minckley and Dawson, for their services to the Town. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: CLAIM FOR JOSEPH R. RAMOS City Manager to a claim for $1,445.55 from Mr. Joseph R. Ramos, contractor for S.A.D. or "extra work" had been reviewed by our Engineer and City Attorney. Staff conclu d that the items of cost claimed were specifically excluded from the contract and the responsibility of Mr. Ramos and, therefore, disapproval of the claim was recommended. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, seconded by Helgesson and it was carried unanimously that the claim from Joseph R. Ramos in the amount of $1,445.55 be denied as recommended by Staff. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: REQUEST TO CIRCULATE THE REPORT FROM THE NOISE ARATII-MT]T COMMITTEE. City Manager stated the report had been distributed for the Council's review and permission of the Council was being requested to circulate the report and specifically to have a cover letter prepared for the Mayor's signature to send the report to Mr. James A. Moe, State Director of Public Works. Council discussion evolved around the excellence and comprehensive data contained in the report but until Council could fully review the report, its circulation should be limited. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Aiken that the City Council. accept the Noiso ;.hctoront Cowittee-report, dated March 19, 1970, and that the Mayor prepare a cover letter and it be sent to Mr. James A. Moe, but further circulation be withheld pending its approval at the ,Tune , 1970 Council meeting. ' is. Council concurred upon approval, it would be desirable to distribute the report to the surrounding communities. Also Staff was directed to determine the cost of its preparation. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: REQUEST FOR A "REFUNDING AGREEMENT" with JAMES T. GARDNER FOR CHRISTOPHER'S LANE AREA. -4- City Manager explained Mr. Gardner had installed a sewer on Christopher's Lane which hooked up to the Palo Alto sewer in Page Mill Road. His total cost for -4-