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was not complete at this time. It would be available for the public hearings required for the annexation. 12. Naming of Edith Avenue/Fremont Road Park City Clerk Karen Jost introduced the item to the City Council. At their October 22, 2009 meeting, Council had discussed naming options for the park located at the corner of Edith Avenue and Fremont Road. The Standing History Committee had been directed to review appropriate names for the park and make a recommendation. The History Committee had submitted a document authored by former Los Altos Hills Mayor Robert Cheney in 1976 proclaiming the site as "Anna Corner". The document, which appeared to be a speech given by Cheney at a Bi-Centennial event, was included in the Council packet. Staff had researched Town documents and no additional supporting documentation or formal council action had been found. Council briefly discussed the dedication document. There was a consensus of the Council to request an official recommendation from the Standing History Committee on an appropriate name for the park. Anza Corner was one option that could be considered by the Committee. NEW BUSINESS 13. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Title 2 Administration, Chapter 1. City Council, Article I. Meetings, Section 2-1.101. City Clerk Karen Jost introduced the item to the City Council. The proposed ordinance would amend the City Council meeting dates. The Clerk noted that Los Altos Hills Councilmembers' meeting obligations with both Town committees and outside agencies had expanded significantly over the last several years. This had been distinctly illustrated at the top of the council meeting with the agenda item pertaining to Councilmember appointments to serve as Council Liaisons to the Standing Committees and as Town representatives to outside agencies. The Town currently has 12 standing volunteer committees each with a monthly meeting. In addition, Councilmembers represent the Town on 14 outside agencies including the VTA, Santa Clara Valley Water District and the North County Library Authority. Councilmembers commit substantial amounts of time in collaborating with volunteer committees on topics as diverse as parks and recreation and energy efficiency. The Clerk noted that one item that had not been included in the spreadsheet of Councilmember appointments during the earlier discussion, were the numerous ad hoc advisory committees that they also serve on with resident members to address specific policy challenges such as water conservation, Residential Site Development Guidelines and utility undergrounding. To address the often over-extended meeting calendar and to enhance the efficient conduct of the public's business, the proposed ordinance was being recommended. It would set the number of regular City Council meetings per month from two to one with additional meetings to be scheduled on an as needed basis pursuant to Municipal Code Section • 2.1.102. No additional amendments to the meeting time or order of business were being proposed. 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 14,2010