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Meeting Minutes January 12, 2006 Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Special Meeting Thursday, January 12, 2006 6:01 P.M. Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road 1. CALL TO ORDER, The meeting was convened at 10:50 p.m. 2. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR None 3. Identification of Potential Future Projects at Westwind Barn and Approval of Expenditure for Appraisal Services Related to Opinion Request from the Fair Political Practices Commission(FPPC) Mayor Pro Tern Warshawsky abstained from consideration of this item. Assistant City Attorney John Bakker introduced this item. Bakker explained that Mayor Pro Tem Warshawsky lived within 500 feet of Westwind Barn and was subject to certain rules under the Political Reform Act. If Warshawsky can demonstrate that certain actions relating to Westwind Barn would have no impact on his ownership interest of his property/residence, he would be able to participate in consideration of those matters. Bakker noted that to get a determination from the FPPC that would effectively grant immunity from prosecution from violations of the PRA, Warshawsky needed to develop certain factual information that included an appraisal of his property. The Assistant City Attorney also requested a list of potential issues that Council might consider related to Westwind Barn that could be identified for the appraiser. The appraiser would evaluate how those issues might potentially affect Mayor Pro Tem Warshawsky's property. Bakker reviewed the list that had been suggested by Warshawsky that included: 1) governance of Westwind; 2) the existing recreational programs and implementation of additional programs at the facility; 3) cell phone towers; 4) restoration of the Barn; 5) potential for additional structures; and 6)pathways. Bakker explained that the appraisal was complicated and suggested that it would cost between$2,500 and$5,000. Council consensus was to approve the expenditure. Special City Council Meeting Agenda January 12,2006