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establish the infrastructure, and the proposals will include development of paddocks and a round pin that would allow the infrastructure. • Jane Kawasaki, Co-Chair, Parks and Recreation Committee, reported the Committee was waiting for bids. She noted that dirt needed to be removed and drainage put in, and fences and shelter for the horses were necessary. Discussion followed about who provides the horses, whether it would be the Town or private owners. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr asked about liability of the horses. City Attorney Steve Mattas said the Town was liable if it owned the horses, and the liability would shift if the instructor owned the horse. City Manager Cassingham noted that there was a significant responsibility to the Town to maintain horses including feeding and veterinary expenses. Valerie Metcalf, Co-Chair, Parks and Recreation Committee, explained that the Committee had not asked for money because it wanted to do market research. The Committee found a demand for the program. Councilmember Jones supported the concept of getting the Town to help fund a vibrant youth program. The Town needs to put in place the infrastructure to run the program on a permanent basis. He suggested the Committee come back with a detailed budget request in time for the Strategic Planning Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr wanted to look at the whole picture before spending money on the paddocks. The City needed to understand the ongoing commitment it would be making. The Council will discuss this again at its Goal Planning session. 9.3 Discussion of Anza Trail Alignment and the Town's Path Map— Councilmember Warshawsky Councilmember Warshawsky said the Council requested that the Pathways Committee look at the Anza Trail and provide input to the Council. He said it was important to frame the issue for the Pathways Committee. He explained that the Anza Trail would be similar to the John Muir Trail and would be located on MapQuest and national maps. The trail would be about 1,200 miles, going through California, Arizona, and Mexico. Councilmember Mordo suggested giving direction whether or not the Town wants the trail going through off-road pathways such as Byrne Preserve. Councilmember Jones understood Councilmember Warshawsky wanted a report from Carl Cahill about the preliminary impact would be and what the Town's responsibilities would be. Sue Welch, Edgerton Road, expressed concern about the potential impact of a national historic trail through Los Altos Hills and the Byrne Preserve. She suggested the Town • needed more information about the impacts before considering a well publicized, well 7 City Council Meeting Minutes April 21,2005