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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Davey, Committee III (Cont'd.): <br />of grading ordinance adopted by Los Altos and considered to <br />be a good one, and has asked that it be studied at an early <br />date with a view toward adopting one like it or stronger, at <br />which time the questions raised by the letters received from <br />Mmes. Miller and Ronsieck and Mr. R. W. Towle will be dealt <br />with. <br />The following statement prepared by Councilman Aiken and at <br />his request and without objection is incorporated in the <br />Minutes at this point: "On Monday, the 2nd of May, the <br />acting mayor appointed Mrs. Davey and me as a committee to <br />look into the Salfen matter. On Wednesday Mrs. Davey and I <br />agreed on two dates to meet and carry out the investigation. <br />On Thursday, less than 24 hours later, Mrs. Davey and Mr. Fowle. <br />met at Town Hall without my knowledge and started the investi- <br />gation, questioning Mr. Salfen, telling him that I was not <br />available so Mr. Fowle was taking my place. I reluctantly <br />disclose this duplicity. I do so because, when I asked Mrs. <br />Davey to refrain from again carrying on the committee's business <br />in this manner, she refused and said she would do as she pleased. <br />I submit, such action is not conducive to earning public <br />confidence." <br />Councilman Davey rebutted that no secret meeting was held at <br />any time and that Councilman .Aiken had been informed of her <br />intention to prepare herself as Chairman to properly conduct <br />a committee hearing. Councilman Fowle attested to this <br />statement. <br />Mrs. M. Weisbart, 27709 Via Cerro Gordo, asked if the contents <br />of the report "exonerated" Mr. Salfen and was told by the <br />Chair that the issue of grading was raised by the inquiry and <br />since Mr. Salfen was the owner and involved in the matter, his <br />conduct was involved, but he is no more the center of inquiry <br />than any other owner. <br />Mr. A. H. Lachenbruch, 11820 Buena Vista Drive, suggested <br />when the grading ordinance is studied that particular attention <br />be given to the earthquake hazard problem. Mr. R. Farker, <br />27271 Moody Road, asked that the original letter of inquiry <br />from Mmes. Miller and Ronsieck be read. Councilman Davey read <br />this letter. <br />Section VI, 6:20, Ordinance No. 69 - Councilman Bowler. <br />Councilman Bowler requested Councilman Fowle, Vice -Chairman of <br />Committee II, who wrote the report, to comment. Councilman <br />Fowle submitted and read in its entirety a written report, <br />proposing guidelines regarding amendment of the subdivision <br />ordinance, No. 69, regarding private roads. <br />-2- <br />