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OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT Rich Larsen, Berkshire Drive, unincorporated area within the Town's Sphere of Interest explained that he was addressing Council on behalf of his West Loyola neighborhood. He thanked the Council and staff for their efforts on the new sewer agreement with Los Altos. He encouraged the Council to include in their discussions capacity rights for the residents in the unincorporated areas. Larsen suggested that the agreement include the Palo Alto treatment plant agreement for incremental capacity for the Los Altos Basin. Public Works Director Henry Louie noted that the tentative agreement that had been suggested by the Palo Alto treatment plant had not been approved by the City of Palo Alto and was not included in the current negotiations. Alan Epstein, Ravensbury Avenue, commented that it was important to bring the discussions with Los Altos to fruition. He thanked the Council for their efforts. Epstein offered that there were many residents in his area with failing septic systems and time was of the essence. 10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Toni Casey, Ravensbury Avenue, invited the Council to the Civic Associations Holiday party. She encouraged the Council to amend their current Newsletter policy to include review and approval by all Councilmembers. • Mark Breier,resident, suggested that all City Council email correspondence be included in staff reports. He noted that the Town Hall landscaping in the rear of the facility was not flourishing and should be reviewed. Brier added that he had requested that neighbors have an opportunity to discuss the operation of the "cow" antenna located at the Town Hall site before it was activated but his request had been denied. Rebecca Hickman, Parks and Recreation Committee, spoke of her disappointment with the recent Hills 2000 misleading email mailing regarding the grant funds that had been approved and designated for the proposed Westwind Barn arena. She offered that-it was important to clarify that the Park Bond money granted by the State to the Town's Parks and Recreation Department was to improve infrastructure to support the Department's related riding programs. She added that the grant process had been approved by Council and took approximately 18 months to complete. Hickman explained that a new proposal was currently under review and would follow the appropriate review process. She requested that Hills 2000 practice due diligence before they make assumptions. Steve Hubbell, resident, stated he believed it was important for government to take into consideration the concerns of their neighbors regarding issues that directly affect them. He was concerned with the recent installation of the"cow"antenna at Town Hall. Alan Bien, Canario Court, adjacent neighbor to Town Hall, voiced his concern about the "cow" antenna. He believed it was too large and too close to his property. He reported that the Town Hall lights were currently on all night. 8 City Council Meeting Minutes November 3,2005