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TJN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1967
Mayor Albert T. Henley called the meeting to order at 8:05P. M. in the Council
Chambers, Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The
following members were present: Councilmen Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowls,
Mayor Henley. .Absent: None.
Commissioner Wm. A. Perkins represented the Planning Commission.
The Mayor stated that the late starting of this meeting was due to aSpecial
Meeting of the Council and representatives of the State Highway Department,
Purissi.ma Hills County Water District and Path and Tree Committees regarding
the proposed Freeway Landscaping Plan.
Minutes for June 5, 1967 wens corrected as follows: Page 1,
APPROVAL
Communications, Item 11 2nd para., 5th line, omit 'capacity' and OF
substitute "rate of demand"; Page 8, 7th para., omit 2nd line and MINUTES
substitute: "Councilman Benson indicated that although the City of
Los Altos is willing to provide sewer service, it is probable that
server service will not be available for at least a year. This is
based on the time required for forming districts, calling for bids,
and constructing the system in Los Altos Hills. No time limit was
imposed by the City of Los Altos."
Motion by Councilman Fowls, Second by Councilman Aiken, that the
by the
MOTION AND
VOTE
Minutes of June 5, 1967 be approved as corrected, was passed
following Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Aiken, Benson, Fowls. Noes: Davey,
Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
Mayor Henley stated that a Study Session will be held to discuss
Inter -City Council
the recording of Minutes in accordance with the
and League of California Counsel regulations.
The following items of Communications were read by the City Manager:
CO M4UNICA-
NS
1) Preston Burchard, Chairman, Tree Committee, dated 6/19/67 re -
garding transfer of unspent funds'. Staff was instructed to
agenda this matter for the next regular meeting.
its adopted
2) City of Newark, dated 6/5/67, requesting support of
to
policy concerning Regional Government. Staff was instructed
agenda this request fox the next regular meeting.
dated
3) Division of Highways, Alan S. Hart, District Engineer,
6/12/67, regarding next step to prohibit truck traffic on
Junipero Serra Freeway. City Attorney was instructed to pre-
pare a resolution for the next regular meeting.
President, dated 6/9/67, re-
4) Foothill College, Calvin C. Flint,
City Manager was
garding additional Campus police services.
the Santa Clara County
instructed to relay this information to
f Sheriff's Office:
`-' Hillier and Saul, dated 6/19/67, appealing a decision
5) Andersen,
of the Planning Commission. Staff was instructed to agenda a
Public Hearing for this appeal at the next regular meeting.
_ 6) Black -vhuntain Soil Conservation District, dated 6/1°/67, COKIRR1I-
') announcing a meeting on June 30, 1967 at 7:30 P. M., Palo Alto CATIGIVS
City Pall, to discuss water shed protection relating to Matadero (cont'd.)
Creek. It was requested that a representative be designated to
attend. Commissioner Per)c�ns, member of the Northwest Advisory
Coiemittee, will. attend, and tbUncilman Davey ;ias appointed alternate.
1.Councilman Davey requested a discussion of pedestrian and
traffic problems in view of the recent Los Altos School District's
action to eliminate a number of school,busses for financial reasons,
and thereby requiring school children to walk to school within a two
mile radius. Councilman Davey reported that 337 Los Altos Hills
children attending the five schools involved will have to walk.
Since this problem concerns the Law Enforcement and Pathways Com-
nittees, Councilman Davey requested the Hayor to appoint members
from these two Citizens Committees, as well as ,Council and Plan-
ning Commission representative, in order to have some answer to this
problem by the beginning of school in September.
SCH%DULED
IT3MS
SCHOOL
CHILDREN -
ELIMINATION
07 BUSSES.
(Item 1)
The Mayor will appoint such a Committee and inform the Council in ACTION
the near future.
2. The City Manager reported that the Resolution of Intent for SBdER
Sewer Assessment District #2 was intended for this meeting, mowever, ASS3SSPENT
there has been a delay in the placement of the sewers in the ground DIST. # 2
and therefore the City Engineer was unable to attest to this (Item 2)
condition.
Staff- was instructed to agenda this item for the next regular meet- ACTION
ing, if the sewers are approved.
3. The City Attorney reported that a petition for proposed. Sawer PROPOSED
Assessment District ,13 has been circulated and while 67% o:`. the SANITARY
persons contacted have signed approval, tb¢ petition has not yet SS,7LR
arrived at the 6� of the acreage involved. Of this date, however, DIST. !13
the Town has received a letter from the County of Santa Clara (Item 3)
Health Department declaring a public health hazard and recocuaending
as a necessary health measure that the Tovm of Los Altos Hills
undertake proceedings pursuant to appropriate special assessment
for such a sewer assessment district. The City Attorney further re-
ported that if the Council wishes to dispense with the further tak-
ing of signatures and waive furthex procedures under the 1931 Act,
the Council could adopt pertinent resolutions, which he has prepared,
and would accomplish in one evening that which would take six weeks
by further petitioning.
Engr. Nachtsheim submitted estimated cost summary for the severing
of the Barron Creek Area as follows: Palo Alto Los Altos
Local trunk and collection $ 1,210 $ 1,220
House laterals 350 350----- 200
Pumping 250 230
Connection
EST. TOTAL GASH COST PER DWELLING $ 1,810 $ 2,000
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It was pointed out that the connection charge is oeing UegUL+u6eu SERER
with Palo Alto at the present time. .1SSESSMSNT
DIST. #3
(cont.)
Discussion ensued as to the total ;acunt of money. to be paid over a
15 year period, but it was pointed out that even if a septic tank
district were financed over a 15 year period there would still be
interest charges. However, CouncilFuan Aiken requested that the in-
terest charges be made clear, as well as the cash figure. City
Engineer stated that competitive bidding would determine the interest
rate, however, an approximate figure would be $10. monthly for amor-
tization costs and interest on $1,200 over a 15 year period. In
either event, a cash payment for house laterals and connection fees
would be required.
At the suggestion of Councilman Fowls, Mrs. E. C. Casey, 26646
Laurel Lane, made a presentation of the results of the petition for
Sewer .%ssessment District 03, and presented a map showing the bound-
aries of Arastradero, La Cresta, parts of Robleda and La Paloma.
Charts indicated the following summary figures:
Total Hoaaes: 311 - 20,1 contacted (66%)
(137 or 6797 signed; 67 or 34% undecided
or no)
107 not contacted (3451)
Total I:creage 573 - Owners of -.19 acres contacted (73%)
(Owners of 263 acres signed (63%)
(Owners of 156 acres undecidedor no (3797)
Owners of 154 acres not contacted (277.)
Mrs. Casey stated she was glad to hear the Engineer's estimate was
lower than they had been quoting.
Councilman Fowls stated that he personally signed the petition as
an interested property owner. Councilman Davey stated she does not
reside in this basin, however, out of good will and approval signed
the petition. Mrs. Casey said she appreciated Councilman Davey's
gesture but that her name was taken off as being out of the district.
Mayor asked for opposition to be heard. There were no comments in
opposition, however, fir. T. H. Marshall, 25560 Altamont Road, asked
I
ow the slope density study will affect the undeveloped land within
the proposed assessment district. The Mayor advised that the Engineer
bases the assessment for each parcel on the actual benefit to each
owner, taking into account the zoning and regulations of the Town.
If the owner feels this amount is unfair, he may make a protest at
the protest hearing.
Councilman Fowle stated it would be his pleasure as a culmination
of :aany years of effort to obtain sewers, as well as to expedite
natters before the next rains, to move that the Council go forward
with the resolutions prepared by the City Attorney.
The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, Resolution RESOLUTION
Ido. 339, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos 110. 397
Hills, to undertake proceedings pursuant to special assessment and
assessment bond acts for the acquisition and construction of improve -
rents without proceedings. under Division n of the Streets and
Highways Code.
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The City Attorney explained the purpose of Res. No. 397 is to waive
SERER
further proceedings under the 1931 Act.
ASSESSMENT
DIST. #3
Motion by Fowle and Second by Davey, that Resolution No. 397 be
(cont'd.)
adopted as read.
MOTION
Messrs. E. Maynard, 26620 Purissima and R. B. Aufmuth, 263@3
Esperanza Drive, cosuaented on the assessment procedures:
Councilman Aiken stated he was interested in obtaining the Engineer's
detailed report, which a "yes" vote will cause to be made.
The Question was called and unanimously passed by the following Roll
VOTE
Call Vote: Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, Resolution No.
RESOLUTIOiT
398, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills,
Id0. 398
appointing Engineer and Attorney.
Motion by Fowle, Second by Davey, to adopt Resolution No. 398 as
MOTION
read, was unanimously passed by the following Roll Call Vote:
AND VOTE
Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, Resolution
RESOLUTION
No. 399, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
I40. 399
Hills, of intention to acquire and construct improvements, Town of
Los Altos Hills Sewer Assessment District No. 3.
i•4iotion by Fowle and Second by Davey, to adopt Resolution Ido. 399
140TION
as read, was unanimously passed by the following Roll Call Vote:
AND VOTE
Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
At the request of the Council, the engineer will put forth his best
efforts to submit a detailed report by July 17th meeting. In answer
to a question from the Council, Mr. Wachtsheim indicated that
although it would be difficult, seviers may be available by the rainy
season.
UNSCHEDULED
1. In the absence of Treasurer A. Alter, City Manager presented ITEMS
the Treasurer's report. Mr. Morse pointed out that as of May 31st TREASURER'S
there was a balance in excess of $132,000 in the General Reserve REPORT
Fund and that the budget has been underexpanded overall by $63,000. (Item 1)
2. Regarding tllhe request of R. D. Clement (UP -280-67) for permis-. USE PERMIT
sion to conduct riding school at existing boarding stable at CLEMENT, R.
27240 Altamont Road, the City Manager read action of the Planning (UP -280-.67)
Commission and pointed out the use permit is needed to give riding (Item 2)
instruction and that there is no requirement for a permit to op --r-
ate a boarding stable or is the number of horses boarded limited.
Commissioner Perkins referred to Planning Commission Minutes of
June 12th and pointed out the split vote of the Commission.
The Mayor asked for comments from the opposition.
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Mr. L. A. Watkins, 27200 Altamont Road, spokesman for the opposition,
stated he had circulated a petition objecting to the further expan-
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sion of the Clement stables, presently 6 stalls, in that it would
lower property values, and referred to his resolution of May 21,
U52 PBRMIT
1467. He requested the Council to form a study committee and that
CLEMENT
this matter be tabled, with a moratorium on stable permits being
(cont'd.)
established until ordinance No. 76 is studied and changed along
the lines of his resolution (See Planning Co.uaission Minutes of
June 12, 1967.)
Mr. Ratkins was advised that under Ordinance No. 70 boarding
stables do not require a permit, nor is the number of horses boarded
limited and that this resolution was another subject which could not
be legally applied to an owner of a boarding stable already in
existence. It was explained that the issue before the Council is
the application for a use permit to give riding instruction.
Mr, fiatkins then suggested further restrictions, in addition to
those required by the Planning Commission, if the permit were
approved.
i,r. Pram. Berg, 12200 Menalto Drive, commented on a change in zoning
(explained by Council to be the Assessor's basis for valuation of
property for tax purposes) and objected to the granting of this permit.
Mr, R. D. Clement, applicant, was present and represented by his
attorney, Mr„ Sam Whiting. A drawing of the proposed construction,
stable addition, house; arena and landscaping was presented. Upon
\-- exploration by the Council, Mr. Clement answered to the proposed
restrictions by the Opposition.. He could and would comply with
ample off-street parking, an adequate manure removal program, and
that although his recuest for a five year period for the permit has
been approved by the Planning Commission, he realizes the permit
could be revoked at any time if all conditions are not net.
Mr. Clement stated he could not comply with the other restrictions,
i.e., limitation of horses since this would work a hardship, that
there was no reason to scale down the addition since it will conform
to the presently existing barn; and that at least 80% of thin-
struction will be given to residents or Los Altos Hills.
Mrs, L. Toth, 26644 Purissir.ia Road. and Mrs. 1. Goldsmith, 27330
Gleno. P,oad, spoke in favor of the use permit.
Motion by Davey, Second by Povrle, that the request of R. D. MOTION
Clenent (UP -230-67) for use permit to give riding instruction
at private boarding stable be approved, subject to the conditions
as outlined by the Planning Coruuission, and that the operation
be limited to 41 horses, that there is ample off-street parking,
and an adequa'.e manure removal program,
Councilman Aiken questioned the effect the construction and grading
will have on the drainage in this area and it was noted that t'ae
1.�.� requirement of the Planning Comaission for the submission of a site
developnent plan before a building peaeit is issued will be the
necessary control.
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_ Councilman Benson moved that the Motion be amended to restrict the USE PERMIT
the number of horses to 26 (2 per acre overall) as a compromise; CLEAGNT
however, there was no Second, and the Motion was lost. (cont'd.)
The Question was called and Motion was passed by a unanimous vote. VOTE
At 10:25 P. N., the Mayor adjourned tae meeting for recess. ADJOURNMENT
TO R2CESS &
At 10:35 P. M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. RE AWNED
3. Motion by Davey, Second by Benson, that the request of VARIAt NCE
J. sd, Achittrick (V-231-67) for reduction of setback requirement NC KITTRICK
to thirty-five (351) feet for cabana ann study be approved in (V-201-57)
accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, (Item 3)
was passed unanimously, MOTION &
vOT3
4. Regarding Tentative Map of H. E. Secrest (332-67), City
Manager read recommendations of Planning Commission dated June 12, SUBDIVISIO1
1967, pointing out the Check List aid not require a dedication for OF LAND
the future Lupine road extension and that there was no path - SBCREST
requireme=nt. (332-67)
City Manager read letter from City amgineer dated June 19, 1957
(Item n.)
(received subsequent to the Commission meeting) requiring a half -
street dedication of 30' along northerly side of Secrest parcel.
Ers. A. Ginzton's (Vice -Chairman Pathways Committee) memo dated
(�) 6/10/67 to Councilman Davey was read, recommending pathway require-
ments for the Secrest Subdivision. In the absence of Mr. Secrest,
Ars, H. Z. Secrest accepted tha path recommendation.
Regarding the dedication, the City Attorney stated there are special
cases where there is a plan line. Since the Lupine Plan Line affect
only the five acres designated ''Not a Building Site-, the parcel will
come before the Planning Commission at time of subdivision. There-
fore, it was his opinion no dedication was necessary at this time.
Notion by Davey, Second by Towle, that the Tentative Map of MOTION &
H. E. Secrest (332-67) 2 lots, be approved in accordance with the VOTE
Planning Commission's recomnendat ions, and subject to the path-
ways recommendation as stated in Mrs. Ginzton's memorandum dated
June 14, 1967, that no dedication be required at this tine, ane.
that a Parcel Man be filed, was passed unanimously.
5. Councilman Davey reported'that the Special Meeting before this FROWAY
Council meeting (see Minutes of Special Council Meeting dated LWDSCPE
6/1/67) covers the Freeway Landscape Project. It is new a matter COMMITTEE
of the Staff of the Purissiva Hills County dater District and the REPORT
Division of Highways to cone to a solution. Councilman Davey (Item 5)
pointed out that the Council went on record as wanting the land-
scaping as promised by the Division of Highways.
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5, Mayor Henley presented and read in its entirety, Resolution
RESOLUTION
No. 400, as follows:
HO. 400
BIR3:TAYS
IT IS HEREBY TinSOLVED That the City Council commends
PLlld
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for their
HIKING &
action in passing immediately the Bikeways Plan as
RIDING
proposed by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation
TRAILS
Commission on May 12, 1967; and,
(Item 6)
Reco�,,encs that similar action be taken by the Board
of Supervisors as soon as possible to accept and
imple-ient the Hiking and Riding Trails Proposals as
presented by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
June 5, 1967.
Motion by Fowle, Second by /liken, that Resolution No. 400 be
MOTION &.
adopted as read, was passed by the following Roll Call Vote:
VOTE
Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowle, Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
The City Clark was instructed to transmit a certified copy to
the Board of Supervisors.
7, The City Attorney advised an order from the Santa Clara
BXT3NSI011
County Superior Court that an extension may be granted to Mr.
TO PILE
Ahitman by the Town, based on the assumption by the Judge that
FINAL MAP
the Town's sole objection was technical, will give the Council.
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adequate protection.
(303-65)
(Item 7)
Motion by Davey, Second by Benson, that the request of James 'A,
MOTION
Uhitman (303-65) for an extension of six months to December 19,
& VOTE
1967 to file Final Lop be approve@, was unanimously.passed.
3. In the absence of Chairman C. Walter$ Sewer Committea, Mr,
S34ZR COM.
13, A. Breyman reported there will be a meeting June 20, 1967 to
REPORT
hear the final report of the Chairman and, if approved, will be
(Item B)
forwarded to the Council.
g, The Mayor officially acceptedt,e resignation of Chairman of
DR'. INAG,3
tea Drainage Committee, Jillian A, Perkins, and.extended the
COMMITTEE
appreciation of the Council for his excellent contribution. The
P3PORT
Mayor announced the appointment of three a:'.mitional members:
Messrs. C. A. Bittman, W. W. Selover, and F, J, Jean, and that
the chairmanship will be under Cir, Jean.
Mr. Jean reported the Drainage Committee is exploring the possi-
bility of preparing a question and answer fact sheet an& is request-
ing the Council to male a declaration of intent as to whether or
not the Town wishes to proceed on a basin to basin area within the
Town or to approach the problem areas as a whole.
The Mayor aske�!. the Council, if they agree to a Town -wide Drainage ACTIO4
Conmittee, to be prepared to submit names for a Committee no greater
than seven at the July 6th meeting and noted that the Engineer's
Town -wide drainage report will be avilable approximately July 1st.
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It was Councilman Fowle's understanding that the localized committee
j` for the Manuella Basin was a preliminary step because of an acute
problem and that a Town -wide Drainage Committee would be appointed, DRaD %
retaining the ideas and cooperation of the Sub -committee. COM.
Councilman Davey proposed two names: Maj. (Ret.) A. Clark.., 27501 R3PORr
Black Mountain Road, and Mr. L. A. Helgesson, 26925 St, 0ancis Dr. (cont'd.)
10. City Engineer had not'aing further to report. Ei9G.REPO71T
11. City Attorney reported that in regard to the Pellegrin ATTORNEY'S
violation, there has been some improvement in the situation and REPORT
there is no need to bring the natter to hearing, although the case
is still on file.
12. City Manager reported: CITY
MANAGW S
a) At the last Planning Commission meeting, procedures for pre- QTPOPT
liminary hearings and a revision of the Variance/Use Permit form
were approved, and requested Council to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an amendment to the ordinance. Council so instructed City
Attorney.
b) City Manager is in receipt of tentative police contract from
County for 1967-63, however, certain requirements approved by the
Council were left out of the law enforcement portion, and requested
permission to have the County incorporate those items. Council
gave such permission.
c) MAPS Committee will make their report at next regular meeting
of Council.
d) City Manager brought to the attention of the Council that its
next meeting will fall over the July nth weekend. Upon polling the
Councilmen, the Mayor directed the City Clark that there will not be
quorum for the regular meeting of July 3rd and that the meeting
will be adjourned to Thursday, July 6, 1967 at the regular tine and
place.
e) City Manager announced the 69th Annual Conference of the League
of California Cities to be held in San Trancisco on Oct. 15-18, 1967.
f) City manager c,nnounced receipt of League of California Cities
Legislative Bulletin pertaining to Unruh Gas 'Tax Bill AB 2454
approved by the Assembly. AB 2454 eliminates the matching require-
ments of the Collier -Unruh Gas Tax Act (1963) and deletes excessive
red -tape provisions of reporting on certain matters.
Nrs. I. Goldsmith, 27330 Elena Road, suggested a possible solution PRESENTA-
of a painted cattle guard ani/or painted picket fence to avoid a TIONS FROM
hazardous condition for equestrians because of the slanted concrete THE FLOOR
walls under the bases of the Freeway overpasses. Council suggested
that equestrians dismount and wale: their horses through the under-
pass. r4e;abars of the audience agreed and suggested inexpensive
mounting blocks at each enc: of the underpasses.
Mr. E. Toth, 26644 Purissirae. Road, requesteS his name be stricken from
a "sewer tour" list, which he was put on without being notified, and
for a condition which has since been taken care of. Mr. Toth also
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JUANITA L. MORGAN
City Clerk
Town
/oof%Los Altos Hills
by
6/19/67 -9
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it be recorded that he has a water drainage problem since the
asked
reconstruction of Purissima Road and would like something done
NTA -
about it. Council instructed Staff to investigate this matter.
T ONSFROM
Mrs. Donald Miller, 13076 Vista Del Valle Court, corunented in
THE FLOOR
to the bus situation in that the difficult areas of Tena
(cont'd.)
regard
and Taaffe, and Magdalena, the children will continue to be bussed:.
Mr. David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road, stated that contributions
for the plaque will be accepted at the Town Hall. Anyone willing
to donate $2.00 will honor the people who gave land and donations
of time and material to make this Town possible. Contributions
were accepted at the Council meeting.
Mr. Jansson also suggested the Council appoint a committee to study
slope density. It was the opinion of the Council twat the matter
falls into the Planning Commission field of endeavor and
properly
is being studied by them.
Mrs. E. Toth, 26644 Purissina Road, elaborated on her husband's
regarding the sewer problem and wanted to make clear that
comments
she felt the cause of this trouble was the fault of the Town in
allowing subdivision without strict follow-up.
Mr. G. Maynard, 26620 Purissima Road, stated he personally objects
to sewers and paying for a service he does not need. Council
noted there would be a time and place for hearing protests.
Resolution for accepting improvements in Pink arse Ranch Unit N1
PIN 140CH 185
will be presented at the July 6th meeting.
City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 125, creating a
Altos Hills 2nd Reading.
ORD. #125
CREATING
Land Acquisition Fund for the Town of Los
AN.
Motion by Fowles Second by Davey, waiving further reading of
Votet
FUND
Ordinance No. 125, was passed by the following Roll Call
S
nd REREADING
Aiken, Benson, Davey, FOWIe, Mayor Henley. Absent: None
Motion by Fowles Second by Davey, that Ordinance No. 125 be
MOTION &
adopted as read, was passed by the followingRoll CallonOtet
.Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowles Mayor Henley. Absent. e.VOTE
SEVEN THOUS AND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE
APPROVAL
Bills, in the amount of
Cents ($7,689.03), :'✓ere presented by Council-
OF
DOLLARS and Three
Fowles Second by Davey, approving the bills
VdARRaNTS
man Fowle. Notion by
City Clerk to draw the appropriate warrants,
ane', authorizing the
by the following Roll Call Vote:, Aileen
MOTION &
was passed unanimnusly
Davey, Fowles Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
Benson,
was adjourned at
ADJOUPZNMEN1
There being no further business, the meeting
11:45 P. M. TO:
1967, 5
TIn)C1' REGULAR ADJOURNED MELTING Towns Road,,Los
Altos Hills.
Hallsuly
Fremonta
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, July 3, 1967.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
JUANITA L. MORGAN
City Clerk
Town
/oof%Los Altos Hills
by
6/19/67 -9
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