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Chris Vargas, Bullis Charter School Site Committee Co-Chair, reiterated Jurvetson's <br /> request for Council to withhold any decision for ninety days and explained that this site <br /> • was one of the top potential locations for the temporary facilities (three-five years) for the <br /> BCS. <br /> Ruth McMann addressed Council. She ave an historical summary of the incorporation <br /> Ru h <br /> g �' � <br /> of the Town and the role that she had played in facilitating the process. She opposed the <br /> closure of the riding ring and explained its importance to the children of the community. <br /> Bob Stutz, Elena Road, explained that the majority of the riding rings that used to serve <br /> the horseman of the community are gone. He purported that the Town's Riding Ring is <br /> an important asset to the community. It was built by volunteers and had always been <br /> maintained by volunteers. He added that horsemanship should be a continuing activity <br /> provided by the Town's Parks and Recreation Department. <br /> Susan Cretekos, Rhus Ridge Road, commented that she used the Town's Riding Ring on <br /> a daily basis. She explained that she exercises her rescue horse at the ring and is a <br /> member of the Los Altos Hills Horseman's Association whose membership numbers two <br /> hundred and fifty. She identified eight others who use the ring on a regular basis. <br /> Rebecca Hickman, Parks and Recreation Committee addressed Council. She <br /> acknowledged that she was a horseperson and understood that exploring other uses for the <br /> Riding Ring was an emotional issue but that the Parks and Recreation Committee was <br /> chartered to find ways to use the Town's land to benefit the greatest number of its <br /> • citizens. The Committee had monitored the ring and determined that it was underutilized. <br /> Hickman added that the LAHHA had been contacted regarding the proposal. She noted <br /> that the Towns demographics had changed and the Committee had been investigating <br /> options for sports courts and other recreational facilities for the children of Los Altos <br /> Hills. Hickman added that this was not an effort by the Committee to usurp the historical <br /> past of the Town but the action reflects the changes and future of the Town. She noted <br /> that there was a proposal before the Council for their consideration for the Parks and <br /> Recreation Committee to explore the recreational options for the ring and hoped the <br /> Council would consider approving the request. <br /> Mayor O'Malley thanked Hickman for the work the Committee had done on behalf of the <br /> community. <br /> Jim Abraham, Viscaino Road, commented that it was his opinion that the Riding Ring <br /> was not maintained and had little utilization and presented a liability to the Town. He <br /> supported approval of the Parks and Recreation Department's request, adding that there <br /> were no facilities in the Town for the children of the community. <br /> Carol Gottlieb, Summerhill, explained that she believed the future of the Riding Ring <br /> should be re-evaluated. She noted that the Parks and Recreation Committee is <br /> encouraging children to enjoy riding and believed the option of retaining the ring and <br /> maintaining its condition should be considered. Gottlieb added that the ring was a central <br /> location and keeping the ring would not cost the Town. <br /> • <br /> 5 City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> November 18,2004 <br />