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L being encouraged by LAFC so there would be some mutual understanding between adjoining cities that they would annex only up to certain boundaries of adjoin- ing cities and not beyond. Planning Director stated to defer actions by a moratorium on such petitions for annexation in these areas, would serve no purpose, as would be considered logical units for annexation; (3) should a moratorium for annexations be definitely established, publicity should be given to study being conducted and progress re- ports submitted periodically so those interested in annexation and experiencing inconvenience would know why delays had been caused and how long lasting. Plann- ing Director assured Council that study of hill areas would be continued whether actual moratorium established or not. Planning Director outlined difficulties concerning subject of "sphere of influ- ence" because of lack of concurrence by neighboring cities, but of the decisions which should be made for an ultimate City Limit boundary line and illustrated on mpa as one example, the specific area desired by San Carlos on which they are making a study now leading up to a specific recommendation. Councilman Rosselli agreed decision on City limit line necessary and asked whether a recommendation would be made by Planning Commission, or if it would be desirable to set a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for further discussion on this subject. Planning Director stated this subject is to be discussed with the Planning Commission but felt because of political aspects involved, Council would have to make decisions and a joint meeting could take place any time after technical studies completed. Councilman Granger asked status of annexations in the Emerald Lake area and policy of County as to issuance of building permits, water service, etc. Planning Director stated no comprehensive development plan available for hillside areas, as the only adopted General Plan of the City was prepared in 1947 and this really only covered half of the City area as it now exists. Councilman Granger expressed concern for this area annexing to adjoining cities if a planning report was too long in preparation. Councilman Henderson discussed sphere of influence indicated by Staff in area of Clifford School and Palomar Park and importance because of political aspects that Staff be given Council support to hold this boundary line. Mayor Herkner suggested Council set a special meeting for Council decisions on "sphere of influence" because of its importance. City Manager reported Redwood City, Woodside and LAFC have requested that decisions be withheld on demarcation lines Westerly in the area of Canada Road until final design for Junipero Serra Freeway and selection of State College site had been determined and pointed out why decisions would be important depending on results of final planning in this area. Mayor Herkner asked that Staff make a recommenda- tion for returning this subject to Council for further discussion and policy decisions. (Memo 3/7/67) 489