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i Vargas suggested a tentative schedule. He proposed that the map be forwarded to the Planning Commission in January and a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Pathways Committee be scheduled at that time. The map would be forwarded to the Council for consideration and a public hearing in February. Councilmember Cheng requested that the City Council consider scheduling the map review at their February 17, 2004 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr requested that hearings not be scheduled during any school holidays. Council suggested a completion date of February 28, 2004. Mayor O'Malley offered that he and Councilmember Warshawsky work with the Committee to finalize a schedule. Staff requested clarification on the appropriate notice for the public hearings. Council directed staff to have Town wide notices for the public hearings. 5.2 Consideration of Parks and Recreation Committee's Recommendation to Develop Recreation Facilities at the Town Riding Ring. Parks and Recreation Supervisor Jimmy Forbis introduced this item to Council. He explained that at the August 19, 2004 City Council meeting, the Parks and Recreation Department, on behalf of the Committee submitted the completed Strategic Action Plan to the Council. The Strategic Action Plan identified the Town Riding Ring as a primary site for recreation facility development due to many opinions that had been received that the facility was underutilized. In the past, the property had been maintained through an agreement with the Los Altos Horseman's Association. However, the ring had not been properly maintained in recent years and it's condition presented a significant liability to the Town. The Town had posted the facility with a"Use at your own Risk. User assumes that risk whether known or unknown". Forbis explained that the Parks and Recreation Committee was requesting Council's approval to seek proposals for the development of recreational facilities to replace the Town Riding Ring and should the Town proceed with new facilities, the existing agreement between the Town and the Los Altos Hills Horseman's Association would be terminated upon 30-day written notification. He noted that the Town had Park Bond funding available for qualified projects in the amount of $319,167. With Council's approval, staff would develop a request for proposals document for the design, development and construction of recreational facilities. After proposals are received, public meetings would be held to allow neighbors and residents the opportunity to give input on a project before submittal to the City Council. Forbis noted that it was anticipated that a recommended project would be presented to the Council in February 2005. OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT Karla Jurvetson, Bullis Charter School Site Committee Co-Chair, explained that he Town Riding Ring was being considered as a potential site for the school and requested that the Council consider withholding any decision on the Parks and Recreation proposal for ninety days. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes November 18,2004