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would not participate financially but would offer staff assistance to the residents where applicable. P Council discussion ensued. They were in agreement with Warshawsky's assessment of the residents/electorates interest level in undergrounding utilities and supported an educational program that would establish undergrounding benefits for the "common good" of the community. It was suggested that one option for the Town to consider was financial support for projects along major thoroughfares. Council concurred with the proposal to assist neighborhoods in the development of assessment districts with staff support. Warshawsky noted that the Undergrounding Pilot Projects were back on track following a brief delay in the building schedule by PG&E. • Sewers Councilmember O'Malley reported that Councilmember Mordo, the City Engineer, City Manager and O'Malley had been working to ensure that there would be sewer capacity available for everyone in Town and the Sphere of Influence who wished to connect. The Sewer Agreement with the City of Los Altos was nearing completion and he expected it to be before Council for their consideration by the end of summer. • O'Malley explained that sewer capacity was available but the next hurdle to overcome was the question of building out sewer mains to the residences. He suggested that a solid plan that included both a financial assessment of project cost and logistical plan for sewer expansion was required. It was noted that a sewer connection was a tangible asset to residents and increased their property values substantially and failing septic systems had a potential negative environmental impact. City Engineer Henry Louie advised that study to evaluate the cost of expanding the Town's sewer system was currently under development. Council concurred that sewers were a top priority. • Water Supply Council discussed options for water conservation and the proposal by the Purissima Hills Water District to have the Town require site development landscaping plans include irrigation plans and projected water usage figures. The District wanted to be included in the site development review process. Upon review of the plans, they would advise the applicants of the estimated cost of their proposed landscaping. Council concurred that the proposal could potentially be very expensive for the applicant and did not support it. They favored the institution of an educational program in conjunction with the District that would identify the costs for maintaining lawns and • pools using "real life" supporting examples. Councilmember Mordo offered to use his 8 City Council Special Meeting Minutes August 24,2006