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Allan Epstein, Los Altos Hills, said was unclear on the status Finance Investment Committee and the 5 -year plan and asked for direction from City Council. Mr. Epstein would like to establish a good working relationship with LAH County Fire District for emergency communication. Also, he wanted to see sewer system plans on the plan, he suggests an update on sewer plans at least once a year. Carol Gottlieb, Los Altos Hills, would like water conservation because the current allotment is high. Ms. Gottlieb stated that the History Committee would like to see historic designation at the Heritage House and the water tower. She would like to see the green sheet codified to allow animals in Los Altos Hills. Kjell Karlsson, Los Altos Hills, wants to make sure that the committees have access to City Council and not be forced to go through a liaison. Mr. Karlsson would like to see collaboration with other cities. Rajiv Bhateja, Los Altos Hills, thanked Council for allowing Committees to bring proposals to Council in corporation with the liaison. Mr. Bhateja stated that at the request of Council Member Swan he sent out a letter to residence of the Town to gain support for an ordinance to preserve the character by addressing three points: pathways, allow large animals, and to prevent retail/commercial business and received 135 signatures in support of this in 48 hours. Duffy Price, Los Altos Hills, stated that she involved with the 2002 initiative that was signed by a number of residents and Council approved it. Supports what Council Member Linda Swan is trying to do. John Swan, Los Altos Hills, doesn't want a new Council to change the character of the Town and wants to take the action that was taken in 2002 to happen again. Further Council discussion ensued on potential additions to the proposed work plan. The City Council elected to add two items to the Work Plan: 1. Review appropriate design and alignment for Pathway on Page MillNia Feliz with the Pathways Committee as well as Old Page Mill to Christopher Lane once an easement is obtained. 2. Engage with a consultant to prepare an Emergency Communication Notification Study in consultation with EPRC and the Council To accommodate these projects in 2024-25, Council agreed to remove and/or modify the following items from the Work Plan: 1. Water Conservation (Removed) 2. Expand FireWise Program (Removed and Ask Fire District to take the lead) 3. Fremont/Redwood Grove Path (Report back after attorney discussions to determine next steps with respect to the established 2 -step process) 6 City Council Special Meeting Minutes January 23, 2024