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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: Sherlock Road cont'd.: 4W MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Staff be instructed to meet with Mr. James Bell to review in detail proposed plans for realignment of Sherlock Road and to grant a permit for said realignment if all requirements of the Site Development Ordinance are satisfied. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3• COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. E. R. HANSEN REQUESTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A LEASH LAW. City Manager read letter from Mrs. E. R. Hansen, 12395 Melody Lane, dated August 29, 1969, reviewing dog attacks on children and urging establishment of a leash law within the Town. Mrs. Hansen read letter from William Elliott, Principal of Fremont Elementary School, dated September 15, supporting any action which would eliminate the "free run" the dogs now have on school grounds. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by the following speaking in favor of a leash law: Mrs. E. R. Hansen; Mrs. Frank Wezniak, 12374 Melody Lane; A.M. Laws, 11210 Hooper In.; Mr, L. Watkins, 27200 Altamont Road; and additional Floor participation by the following: Commissioner Weisbart; Mrs. F. Fava, 26991 Moody Court; Robert Stauffer, 27760 Sherlock Road; and Mrs. M. Saviano, 12620 Corte Madera Lane. Mayor Aiken stated he would like to appoint a Citizens Committee to review this problem. Council concurred. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: CONSIDERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE. Staff reviewed Law Enforcement Committee recommendation that the position of Chief of Police be held by either the City Manager or Assistant City Manager, so as to provide direct contact with the County Sheriff's Office. Clayton J. Smith, Building Inspector, stated he had no objection to relinquishing the honorary title of Chief of Police, which he has held for the past several years. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the City Manager, Murl M. Fritschle, be appointed Chief of Police. Mr. Joseph Parise, 26875 Elena Road, inquired if this was to be an active position. Mayor Aiken stated this would not be an active position, would not result in an increase in salary nor any increase in duties, except for contact with the Sheriff's Office. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. W. CROWSON REQUESTING DRAINAGE SCLUTION FOR OLIVE TREE COURT. Assistant City Manager read letter from Mrs. Walter Crowson, 24692 Olive Tree Court, dated August 31, 1969, reviewing history of drainage development in the vicinity of Olive Tree Court, and requesting Town action to alleviate flooding damage to their property. -4-