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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Larsen, seconded by Summit and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 3-10 authorizing Sacramento County to apply for State Energy Program Funds on behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills. 9. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Fences, Walls, Gates and Columns Ordinance (Section 10-1.507 C&D) to prohibit the construction of fences, walls, and/or gates with points, spikes, and/or sharpened edges which can cause harm to people, pets, and/or wildlife. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15061(b)(3) (Staff-D. Pedro) Planning Director Debbie Pedro introduced the item to Council. She provided an overview of the proposed ordinance amendments. At the September 24, 2009, regular City Council meeting, the Open Space Committee had requested Council consideration of minor amendments to the Fence Ordinance to prohibit the use of points, spikes, and/or sharpened edges on new fences, walls and gates. The Committee had initiated the request as a preventive measure to eliminate the risk of injury to wildlife and potentially harm to people or pets. The amendment was reviewed by the Planning Commission in November, 2009. The Commission had recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Fence Ordinance by a-4-1 vote with Commissioner Abraham casting the dissenting vote. Pedro proceeded with a PowerPoint Presentation that illustrated the types of fences that would be acceptable and those that would be prohibited. She reviewed the fence applications for the past two years with Council. The Town had issued 53 permits, 16 were for wrought iron fences and four of those had ornamental sharp tips/points. Under • the new,regulations, the four identified applications would be denied. OPENED PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were given. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENTS In response to Council questions regarding existing fences, Planning Director Pedro clarified that the proposed ordinance would be applicable to new fence applications only. Existing fences with spikes or points would be legal non-conforming structures and required to be brought into conformance if more than 50% of the fence were to be replaced. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Summit, seconded by Mordo and passed unanimously to waive reading and introduce Ordinance# 517. 10. LANDS OF TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (Applicant: Verizon Wireless): 26379 Fremont Road; A request for a Site Development Permit and Conditional Use • Permit for a wireless communications facility consisting of six, four foot tall panel antennas to be co-located on an existing 70 foot tall monopine and associated 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 14,2010