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t ANNOUNCEMENTS: I� City Manager noted the following: 1) The Fall General Assembly Meeting of ABAG will be held Friday, October 31, 1969 in Berkeley, and Council is invited to a film presentation by ABAG on September 17 in Berkeley. 2) Supervisor Victor Calvo has invited the Council to a pep luncheon, Thursday, September 4 concerning County Bond Measures. Mayor Aiken noted his endorsement of the Bond Measures constituted his support for the right of citizens to vote on any measure that might increase taxes. 3) The City Council is invited to attend the Ed R. Levin Park dedication in Milpitas, Sunday, September 7. 4) The Inter -City Council of Santa Clara County will meet September 4 in Santa Clara. 5) LAFCO will conduct a hearing September 3 re annexation to Purissima Hills County Water District of three acres, designated Pfeiffer, Schmidt, and Davis; and annexation of the Rhus Ridge Ranchos Subdivision. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON DEVELOP- MENT IN THE CENTRAL DRIVE AREA. Mayor Aiken noted the proposed moratorium would not affect or delay planning studies for the area which are currently underway, and exceptions to any moratorium should be possible to prevent unnecessary hardship. • Communication from Glen S. Taylor, 1229 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, dated September 1, was read opposing the proposed moratorium. Staff report was presented, noting the Planning Commission recommended a six (6) months moratorium on all development in the area bounded by Moody Road, Moody Court, Central Drive and Page Mill Road to allow development of a circulation plan for this area, subject to the condition that the Council reserve the right to grant exceptions to the moratorium. At 8:02 P. M., Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open and the following spoke in favor of the proposed moratorium: M. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road, Larry Watkins, 27000 Altamont Road, and J. W. Dochnahl, 27980 Central Drive. There being no further Floor discussion, Mayor Aiken closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 P. M. Council discussion ensued concerning length of a proposed moratorium and procedures for granting exceptions, with participation by Commissioner Dawson. Commissioner Dawson noted a letter had been presented concerning re- location of Sherlock Road, which indicated the need for a moratorium in this area. City Manager stated the principals involved in the relocation of Sherlock Road had requested this item be placed on the next Agenda and stated there would be no further grading. Council concurred and suggested the record show that instances exist which 6W justify a moratorium. -2-