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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by O'Malley and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution # 115-06 "Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of General Municipal Election held on Tuesday,November 7, 2006." 2.2 Administering the Oath of Affirmation and Seating of the Newly Elected Councilmembers The City Clerk administered the Oath of Affirmation to newly elected Councilmembers Dean Warshawsky and Breene Kerr and presented each with a Certificate of Election. The Clerk explained that in her capacity as the Town's election official, she had numerous duties and obligations but administering the oath of office following the completion of the election cycle was the highlight of her responsibilities. Mayor Warshawsky thanked his wife LeeAnn and son Jake who were in the audience for their support during the election. Master Jake joined his father during the swearing in ceremony and was a special addition to the occasion. Warshawsky acknowledged the efforts of his campaign supporters and added that he was looking forward to the next four years. Councilmember Kerr thanked his constituents and campaign members for their efforts during the recent election. He was appreciative of their volunteer support and commitment to his campaign. • 2.3 Introduction of Michael Sanders, Los Altos Hills County Fire District Emergency Services Coordinator—Duffy Price,Vice President LAHCFD Duffy Price, Vice President LAHCFD, addressed Council. She presented an overview of the many services provided by the Fire District that included: development of an emergency preparedness plan and services for the community; bush chipping program that had been extended to a twice yearly service for residents; and, the maintenance of pathway fire roads which had been requested by the Town. Price explained that in coordination with City Manager Cahill, Public Safety Officer Garcia and a councilmember, the District had recently funded a new part time position from the Santa Clara County Fire Department to work in the District to coordinate emergency services for the area. The Fire District boundaries include the Town and Unincorporated area. Price introduced Michael Sanders, LACFD Emergency Services Coordinator. Sanders, a retired Fire Captain, thanked the Council for the opportunity to introduce himself. He summarized his duties and emergency preparedness programs under development that included classes tentatively scheduled to be held at the El Monte Fire Station. Sanders offered that he was looking forward to the opportunity to commence his work with the residents and Town Public Safety Officer Garcia. Dru Anderson, Emergency Communications Committee Chair, commented that her committee was looking forward to joining Mr. Sanders in his emergency preparedness 2 City Council Meeting Minutes December 14,2006