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Prior to adoption.of the motion, Mr. Douglas Clark, 1510 North Mar-les Drive, spoke against the de-annexation of the golf course by the City and questioned ,the:legality of the proposed Easement and Option to Purchase which provides that Willowick will remain as a recreational open space for 50 years and that Santa Aha will have an option to purchase the property at fair market value should the City of Garden Grove desire to sell the property during that period of time. The City Attorney stated that the open space easement grant constituted a proprietory act and not a legislative act by the City of Garden Grove and therefore would not be subject to a court determination; that present City Councils may not bind future City Councils. A letter from Mrs. l~obert Salcido, 401 N. Figueroa Street, Mrs. John Perez, 209 North Jackson Street and Mrs. Marvin E. Judd, 5024 West Davit Street, endorsing the proposed park adjacent to 'the golf course, was received and filed on the unanimously carried motion of ,Councilman Herrin, seconded by CounciLman Villa, after having beenread aloud by the Clerk. Mr. Clark requested that the Council continue the matter,for 30 days. Councilman Evans stated that in his opinion a public hearing should have been held on the matter and expressed his reservations regarding enforcement 'of the Easement and Option to Purchase in view.of the experience' with the "Irvine Agreement". Councilman Villa also requested assurance from the City Attorney of the, validity of the document. The City Attorney stated that a title policy should be contemplated; that Gouncil Was only being asked at this time to indicate its position on the matter; that the document would undoubtedly be modified before it is submitted for signature by the Mayor; that the State Government Code does provide for open space easements; and that there is no action that is totally.wlthout some hazard involvement. CounciLman Pterrin stated that in his opinion a public hearing should have been held; that the matter deserved much more consideration and atten- tion by all concerned-than it could receive in the manner of its presenta- tion at this meeting. Councilman Patterson stated that the proposal is the best for all con- cerned; that the golf course would remain as recreational open space and the City would gain a parksite and street storm drainage improve- ment,s. He further suggested that all the parcels be re-zoned for park use and that negotiations for an option to purchase rather than lease the park lots: should be explored. The City Attorney stated~ that the other documents would be brought back to Council at its next meeting after further refinement. AGENDA Mayor Griset noted that : it was 6:00 P.M. and requested Council determina- tion regarding consideration of the remaining Agenda items. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 /[ANUARY 2, 1973