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y NOMINATIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONER: 41V Councilman Grabowski nominated Cdr. (USN Ret.) Joseph W. Dochnahl, 27980 Central Drive. His active participation in Town affairs and present membership on the Pathway Committee was noted. Councilman Corbett nominated Mr. William H. Magruder, 13091 North Alta Lane, citing his personal and community accomplishments, as well as creative and careful approach to solving problems. Councilman Davey nominated Mr. Robert C. Cheney, 10737 Magdalena Road, lauding his interest in Town activities as a frequent participant in the Town's meetings and as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee. His effort expended to provide the Council room with a map rack was commended. Nominations were closed, ballots were passed to the Staff and Mr. William H. Magruder was determined as the new appointee. Noting Mr. Magruder was present in the audience, Mayor Benson introduced the new Planning Commissioner, who will serve to May 4, 1974, and Council congratulations were extended. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8: REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT IN RATES FOR THE LOS ALTOS GARBAGE CO. Staff reported that a sizeable increase in rates had been requested due to increased operating costs and recommended that a committee of two Councilmen and the City Manager meet with representatives of the Los Altos Garbage Co. to discuss the proposal and arrive at a recommendation for Council action. Council concurred and Mayor Benson and Councilman Davey were selected, along with Mr. Fritschle, City Manager, to meet with the Los Altos Garbage Co. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 9• REPORT ON ADDITIONAL TREE PLANTING ON INTERSTATE #280. Staff advised that the Division of Highways has awarded a $5,000 contract for additional planting along the Freeway in and south of the Town, which will provide 301 new plantings to further muffle the traffic noise. He noted their willingness to work with citizen groups wishing to supplement this planting. Speaking from the Floor, Mrs. Diane Miller,13076 Vista del Valle Court, noted that the Landscape Committee had not met since Mr. Wilfred George had asked to be relieved as Chairman. She expressed her disappointment that because of this, she was unable to propose to the committee that residents be urged to buy live Christmas trees and then donate them for freeway land- scaping. Mayor Benson thanked her for this worthwhile idea and proposed thought be given to such a plan for next year. The Mayor stated he would name a replacement to Mr. George. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 10: REPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PURISSIMA HILLS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT [ AND THE TOWN. Staff noted that in response to the Council's request at the July 20, 1970 meeting, the City Attorney had made an in depth study on the acquisition of the Water District by the Town. The procedure could be initiated by a 5% -5-