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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS OF PATHWAY COMMITTEE TO REPRESENT THE TOWN IN �C 5 DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING PATH RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND BICYCLE ROUTES WITH NEIGH80R- ING JURISDICTIONS. Mayor Aiken noted that pursuant to previous Council instructions to review .the Town path situation, Mmes. Judith Carico, Florence Fava and Millie Saviano had been appointed to the Pathway Committee. Mayor Aiken stated that Councilman Davey and Commissioner Dawson would remain ex -officio members of the Pathway Committee. City Manager noted that Resolution No. 471 had created a committee of two Pathway Members and the City Manager to represent the Town in negotiations with neighboring jurisdictions and recommended that Mrs. E. L. Ginzton and Mrs. R. M. Carico be officially appointed as the Pathway Committee representatives. Council concurred. COMMUNICATION: 4. 3, 1) City Manager read letter from Alan Helgesson, Vice -President, Board of Directors of the Los Altos Hills Association, dated November 4, 1968, urging Council review of the Site Development Ordinance with a view toward tighten- ing controls. Council discussion ensued concerning enforcement problems, potential loop- holes, and grading cel'initica_, with Floor participation by Mr. Helgesson. � Cit � y Manager g suggested that the Staff review Ordinance No. 133 and submit recommendations to the Council at the next meeting. Council concurred. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: to Consider Proposed Zone Change from R -A (Residential- 7y 3 to OSR (Open Space Reserve) for the 8.124 Acre Parcel in the Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open at 8:10 P. M. City Manager reviewed thebac:;ground of the proposed rezoning of the State- owned property, noting the original impetus was the desire of the area residents to retain the property as open space. City Manager noted that recent discussions with the State indicate the possibility of the State retaining ownership of the subject property, with the Town providing maintenance. Mrs. R. M. Carico, 25311 O'Keefe Lane and Capt. (Ret.) Matthew Schmidling, 12670 Dianne Drive spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mayor Aiken expressed the Council's appreciation to the City Manager and also to the State Division of Highways for their cooperative efforts. Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:17 P. M. City Attorney introduced and read the title o f Ordinance No. 151, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, amending Ordinance No. 78 of said Town, as amended, by amending the zoning map of said Town by rezoning State property from R -A District to OSR District. MOTION, SECONDED, AND CARRIED: Councilman Bowle moved, seconded by Davey, that further reading of Ordinance No. 151 be waived, was carried unanimously by t:ao following roll call vote: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. -2-