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Supes reject plan to allow Sheriff’s Office to sell guns
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 2, 2013 7:30 PM
By Chris Cooney Bay City News Service
PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.
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205 Whiskey Hill Road Planner: Jackie Young, Planning Director Amendment to Application SDES2012-0004 for the construction of a new main residence, accessory living quarters, green house, swimming pool, gazebo, auto court, and expanded driveway; and relocation of a historic residence (the Shine House), to allow balanced grading on site which will increase the cumulative grading quantities of cut (995 CY) and fill (995 CY) to over 1,500 cubic yards, thus requiring a Grading Exception. 4.
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700 Patrol Road Planner: Sage S. Schaan, Senior Planner Appeal of the Planning Director’s Interpretation of Municipal Code Section 153.139(B), Hillside Development Regulations, as they relate to natural state requirements. All application materials are available for public review at the Woodside Planning and Building Counter, Woodside Town Hall, weekdays from 8:00 – 10:00 AM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM, or by appointment. For more information, contact the Woodside Planning and Building Department at (650) 851-6790.
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he San Mateo County Board of Supervisors rejected part of a proposed ordinance amendment Sept. 17 that would have allowed the Sheriff ’s Office to sell more than 700 guns. Supervisor Don Horsley, who served as San Mateo County sheriff for nearly 14 years, said the original intent of the ordinance amendment was to allow sworn officers of the Sheriff’s Office to buy their assigned service weapons once they become outdated and are replaced by newer models. “When you’re a peace officer and you carry a gun, it becomes a part of you,” Mr. Horsley said. During the coming year, the Sheriff’s Office reported, more than 300 service weapons will be replaced as the department purchases new Smith & Wesson guns. “As a result, the sheriff’s office inventory of 355 current duty pistols and approximately 400 old duty firearms will no longer be needed,” Sheriff Greg Munks said in a letter to the board. The current ordinance, which was adopted in 1999, prohibits the county and county law enforcement officials from sell-
ing any county-owned firearm. The proposed amendment would have allowed the Sheriff’s Office to sell its old duty guns deemed “surplus property” to sworn officers of the Sheriff’s Office, firearm manufacturers or another law enforcement agency. The Sheriff’s Office said the sale of its old duty guns could raise up to $150,000 for the department. Supervisor Dave Pine said he was concerned that selling old duty firearms to gun manufacturers would risk sending more guns into “the general population.” Supervisor Adrienne Tissier said the amendment should include language that would allow only deputies to buy their own service weapons, and not multiple firearms. “I don’t want anyone to be able to buy four or five guns,” she said. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to pull the proposed amendment and rewrite it to specify that sworn duty officers will be able to purchase their own service weapons for a nominal fee once they are replaced with newer models. The new proposal would not permit the county to sell retired weapons to gun manufacturers or other agencies. A
Celebration of life of Hobart Johnson
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Stanford’s prostate cancer experts will share the latest information and answer your questions. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 9:30AM – 11:00AM Sheraton Palo Alto (Reception Room) 625 El Camino Real 4 Palo Alto, CA Parking validated RSVP at: stanfordhospital.org/prostatehealth or call 650.736.6555. This event is free and open to the public. Please register, seating is limited.
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A celebration of the life of Hobart Stanley Johnson, a former Woodside resident, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28. Mr. Johnson died June 5 at his home in Redwood City at the age of 83. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he spent his early years with challenges due to a mild case of cerebral palsy, causing some physical limitations. He attended Middlesex Prep School and graduated from Trinity College in 1951. After graduation, he worked for Gisholt Machine Tool, a family business. After marrying Hope Johnson, the couple traveled to Europe, where he was a service engineer for Gisholt Machine Tool. They later lived in Kingstonon-Thames in England for nine years, while he was working for the company, before moving back to the United States in 1964. The family settled in Woodside, where Mr. Johnson attended Stanford School of Business. He served as secretary of his class until his death. During his business career he worked for Gra-Tec, Memorex, and Arrowstaff Birchwood Systems until retiring in 1993. Mr. Johnson had many interests, say family members. He learned bridge at age 10 from
his grandparents, loved being in the kitchen cooking and experimenting, had an extensive knowledge of Hobart S. classical music, Johnson and knew the history of many classical composers. He was on the board of Spring Opera Theater from 1971 to 1978. In 1976 he and his brother, Richmond, produced a movie, “Southern Double Cross,” with a script by Howard Koch who wrote “Casablanca.” Mr. Johnson was also president of Amigos de Las Americas, Peninsula chapter, from 1980 to 1983. He is survived by his wife, Hope; sons Ben, Fletcher and Hobart; daughters Sonia and Evangeline; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Tulla and infant son Clinton Hyde. Donations may be made to Pets-in-Need in Menlo Park, who provided Yoda, his constant companion through difficult months; the Salvation Army; or a favorite charity.