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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5 - Setting Public Hearings cont'd.: 1) 8:00 P. M. - Adoption of proposed amendment to the Los Altos Hills General Plan providing for slope density regulation. 2) 8:15 P. M. - Adoption of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 78, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills by adding thereto provision for slope density, open space reserve zones and criteria for issuance of variances and use permits. 3) 8:30 P. M. - Adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 145, adopting by reference Santa Clara County Ordinance No. NS -600.4, relating to animal and rabies control. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the Council set the three Public Hearings noted above for August 19, 1968. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS RE: TOWN RADIO SYSTEM - City Manager. S%p City Manager presented report on a Town radio system, to be operated in conjunction with Purissima Hills County Water District. City Manager noted the Town's portion of the cost would total $2,453.85 and recommended a lease agreement at $46.31 per month with the Town owning the equipment after five years. MOTION, SECOND: Councilman Benson moved and seconded by Helgesson, that the Council authorize the recommended Town radio system, to be purchased on a five year lease agreement. Council discussion ensued concerning time utility advantage and emergency application, with Floor participation by Mrs. J. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court. VOTE: The above Motion authorizing Town radio system was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowle. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 7: REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY RE: UNLICENSED DRIVERS OPERATING UNLICENSED VEHICLES. 6,?s City Manager noted an ordinance had been prepared based on recommendations of the Citizens Committee and read letter from Charles J. Prelsnik, County Sheriff, dated July 31, 1968, indicating support for the proposed ordinance regulating unlicensed vehicles and drivers. City Attorney stated that State law pre-empted the field in the areas of public property, public streets and private roads, and noted that Ordinance No. 147 had been prepared to prohibit unlicensed drivers and unlicensed vehicles on private property. 40 Council discussion ensued concerning posting requirements for private property and enforcement problems, with Floor participation by Harold Schick, John Argall, Ken Young, Bill Perkins, C. D. Marron, Gene Breyman. Council concurred that action should be deferred to later in the Agenda under "Ordinances". -5-