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COMMUNICATIONS: Item 6 cont'd.: a) Richard W. Nowels, 14465 Manuella Road, dated March 4, 1969. b) Richard Thomas, owner of Flying M Ranch, 25720 Altamont Road, dated March 12, 1969. c) Los Altos Junior Horsemen's Association, Robert G. Combes, President, 12113 Foothill Lane, dated March 13, 1969. d) Fred C. Roberts, Vector Control Specialist I, County of Santa Clara Health Department, dated March 12, 1969. e) Kenneth P. Kentch, R.S., District Sanitarian, Santa Clara County Health Department, dated March 14, 1969. City Clerk noted Planning Commission had concurred that a Citizens Committee comprised of horsemen and non -horsemen should be appointed to carefully and thoroughly review all animal controls and ordinance requirements. 7) H. H. Semans, President of Foothill College, dated March 14, 1969, provid- ing notice that all dogs not on a leash "in hand" will be picked up on Foothill College by the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter and held until the owners claim them. Dr. Semans stated this action is necessary to keep dogs out of the Foothill College Campus Center where food is served, and requested Council publicity to dog owners in the area. Council concurred that all area newspapers should be requested to assist in providing publicity to prevent dog owners having to go to the inconvenience and cost of keeping their pets at the Shelter. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Clerk announced League of California Cities will hold a Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative Institute in Sacramento on April 14-16, 1969 to consider current legislation affecting Cities. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZING CONNECTION TO COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS /.1 SYSTEM. Staff report was presented noting the Council had authorized connection to the County Communications System on February 17, 1969 and the formal contract establishing a charge of $7.66 per hour for maintenance was before them for consideration and adoption. City Clerk stated that based on existing contracts with other jurisdictions, County officials have advised that annual maintenance charges should not exceed $100.00 and that the Council had previously approved the acquisition of the radio unit to be installed in the Code Enforcement Officer's vehicle at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Pursuant to the provisions of the contract, City Clerk recommended the Code Enforcement Officer be designated as Deputy Communications Operator. Council concurred. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the City Council approve the agreement for communication services with the County of Santa Clara and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. -2-