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2.2 Adobe Creek Collaborative Residents Presentation of Adobe Creek Upper Reach 5 Restoration Project and Collaborative Principles-Jitze Couperus Jitze Couperus, resident member of the Adobe Creek Upper Reach 5 Collaborative, addressed Council. He explained that he would be presenting a summary of the project that would be followed by a more detailed presentation by the Santa Clara Valley Water District at the next City Council meeting. Couperus noted that the Collaborative, composed of creekside residents, the Town of Los Altos Hills, City of-Los Altos, the District, the affected regulatory agencies and other interested parties, had held numerous full meetings and many smaller meetings and have made- excellent progress on the project. They are nearing completion. All factions have agreed to support a less than 100 year flood project plan. He thanked City Manager Cassingham for her support and attendance at the meetings. Couperus added that this was an important component to their success and a solid indication of the Town's commitment for the project. Couperus added that as the final stage of the project, the Water District would be seeking the Council's acceptance and endorsement of the Principles document and support for the Collaborative process. This would formalize the collaborative, establish the expectations of all involved and define the roles and responsibilities for its members. He reviewed the responsibilities as identified in the document. Mayor O'Malley congratulated the Collaborative resident members on the success of their endeavors. He added that the District is now embracing the concept of a less that 100- year flood standard introduced by the Collaborative. • 2.3 Appointment to the Finance and Investment Committee—3 vacancies Karl Knipe, applicant, introduced himself to Council. He presented a brief summary of his background in finance and accounting and expressed his interest in serving on the Finance and Investment Committee. Council thanked him for his application. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: The City Council unanimously agreed to appoint Karl Knipe to serve on the Finance and Investment Committee.for a term of four years. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Items Removed: 4.1 Warshawsky MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Cheng, seconded by Kerr and passed unanimously,to approve the remainder of the consent calendar, specifically; 4.2 Review of Disbursements: 09/30/2004— 10/04/2004 $27.489.54 • 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21,2004