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• WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Item No. 12 (contirued) In response to question, City Attorney Schricker advised Council could approve the concept of a housing development on the site without approving the specifics. M/S: Stangel/Leipzig to approve in concept without regard to specifics the condominium development proposed to be constructed by Hagan Development Co. at 3421 El Camino Real. Carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Leipzig, Rhodes„ Stangel and Mayor Biagi 'Noes: Councilmen Britschgi„ Bury, Chandler MINUTE ORDER NO. 81-65 13. Letter from President, Redwood Shores Homeowners Association transmitting petition from electors of GID No. 1-64 requesting election for the purpose of consideration of a measure relating to issuance of bonds City Attorney Schricker advised that the subject petition purports to be a call for an election on a measure to rescind the outstanding authorization for general obligation bonded indebtedness for reclamation and facilities purposes in GID No. 1-64, but that the proponents did not give notice or meet other requirements of the Elections Code for such a petition. Mr. Schricker reported that John Murray of the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association (RSHA) advised him by telephone that the petition was not intended to be a formal legal demand for grit election, but simply an information item for consideration by the Council. John Murray, 568 Seahorse Lane, confirmed that the petition was not intended to be an official initiative petition and that RSHA is not in an adversary position with the City Council and does not want the City to incur the cost of an election. Mr. Murray suggested the measure could be placed on the ballot at a forthcoming election, if Council chooses to do so. Gregg Doran, President, RSHA, said he had asked Mr. Murray to clarify to Council the intent of the petition. In response to question, Mr. Doran and Mr. Murray advised that they had explained to signers that the petition was not a petition requiring a special election, that signers understood. They offered to write a letter to Council from RSHA so stating. Discussion followed concerning the anticipated report on user fees. In response to question, City Manager Fales and Mr. Schricker noted that they have been requested to prepare a composite report relating to a facilities charge as to whether or not a "cap" can be put on the authorized bonds. The report is being prepared for presentation soon. Mayor Biagi thanked Mr. Doran and Mr. Murray, stating no action is necessary at this time. Reg.Mtg. 4/13/81 Page 7 . i 7 I