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3. (~i'C\ O~", ~ ..... 00 '~ u u Report Re: proposed City Council Advisory Committee Re: Arroyo del Valle Mr. Fales reviewed his report, dated November 13. 1969. and read the proposed charges of the City Council Advisory Committee on Beautification and Stabilization of the Arroyo del Valle. Mr. Fales reported that copies of both Mr. Bidstrup's and People Limited's proposed charges for this committee have been forwarded to the City Council for review. Mr. Richard Bidstrup stated he concurred with the charges proposed by Mr. Fales, excepting for the Item No.3, relating to researching the recreational potential, which he would like to have deleted from the proposed charges. Mr.. Bidstrup also stated that one of his main concerns was that of erosion contr.ol. Mr. Fales indicated that Item No. 3 is included in the charges because there is a considerable amount of doubt as to the amount of water, if any. will flow in the creek from May to October each year. Councilman Spiliotopoulos asked Mr. Hirst what the property owners along the banks of the Arroyo del Valle, rights were. Mr. Hirst stated that he would have to research this. Mr. Charles Bubics. 4137 Walnut Drive, objected to the fact that the property owners were not notified of any action planned to be taken in the creek and the property owners resented this. Councilman Spiliotopoulos explained that all the members of People Limited had done was to clean up the debris in the creek and he felt that nothing but commenda- tion should be given this group. Mr. Bubics replied that the property owners do appreciate the work done but he was concerned about this group being unaware of the fact that they were encroach- ing upon the rights of the property owners. Mr. Stanley Rathbone, 325 Ray Street, stated that he thought that any help regarding the controlling of bank erosion should be requested by the property owners. Mr. Joe Caporusso, 4113 Walnut Drive, stated that he objected to children climbing his banks and crossing on his property to get to the street. Mayor Gerton suggested that a copy of the proposed charges as prepared by Mr. Fales, be given to each property owner for their study and comments which will be heard at a future Council meeting. This suggestion was accepted by the property owners involved. Mayor Gerton presented the members of People Limited with a commendation signed by each member of the Council for their work in clearing the debris in the Arroyo del Valle. Mayor Gerton declared a recess at 10:15 P.M. Mayor Garton reconvened the meeting at 10:25 P.M. Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Fales reviewed a letter from Dr. Donald E. Watson, Chairman of the Clean Air Coordinating Committee, which requested that the City Council take action supporting this Committee. It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Spiliotopoulos that Resolution No. 69-273. supporting the activities of the Clean Air Coordinating Committee, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega. Reid. Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSEl-.1'!' : None Mr. Fales read the memorandum from the Director of Public Works, dated November 12. 1969, which was in answer to Councilman Reid's request of November 10th, re- garding some remedial steps to be taken to assure the safety of the children walk- ing and bicycling on Sunol Boulevard. Mr. Campbell suggested that a six foot wide gravel path with a seal-coat surface be constructed on the east side of S1.lnol Boule- v~rd from the end of the sidewalk in Mission Park to Pico Avenue. He also sug- gested that an asphalt curb be constructed around the curve. He estimated that the cost of this project should be between $1,500 and $2.000. It was moved by Councilman Beratlis and seconded by Councilman Reid that the Director of Public Works obtain a precise cost quote for the construction of this project. The roll AYES: NOES: ABSENT: call vote was as follows: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid. Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton None None 3.