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Council briefly discussed the report and findings MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fenwick, seconded by Cheng and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 71-04 adopting the Town of Los Altos Hills Storm Drainage Master Plan. 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES,AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES Councilmember Fenwick reported on the recent meeting with Comcast for the purpose of negotiating the franchise agreement. Fenwick, City Manager Cassingham and Carl Pilnick, TMC, telecommunications consultant, represented the Town in the discussions. Their meeting focused on the issues of 1) the term of the franchise. agreement; 2) universal service; 3) funds for television system/equipment for the new Town Hall; and 4) the provision of an educational and government access channel. Fenwick explained that he was not optimistic after the discussions. City Manager Cassingham explained that a response letter to Comcast's terms was being prepared and would be communicated to them next week. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr commented that he was aware that several surrounding communities have been in negotiations with Comcast for several years. He asked if there would be any advantage to joining forces with other cities to negotiate the agreement. iFenwick explained that the Town was depending on the consultant to assist with the process. Cassingham added that she would explore the issue with Mr. Pilnick to see if there was any value in cities negotiating together but added that the franchise terms for each city would be different and each municipality would be negotiating for the most beneficial terms for their constituents. She explained that the Federal Communications Act of 1996 limits the Town in their negotiating efforts. Mayor O'Malley asked for direction from the Acting City Attorney John Bakker on the appropriateness of a Closed Session to discuss the negotiations. Bakker agreed to explore the option. Consultant, Carl Pilnick would be included in the closed session discussions. Councilmember Cheng reported that she had attended a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. Several holiday events have been scheduled and the planning for summer programs was under way. 7.1 Discussion of Council Position Re: Reopening of Bullis Purissima School as Public/Los School District School by Council Subcommittee (Cheng and Warshawsky) Councilmember Warshawsky explained that he had requested this item be agendized to garner Council input on several questions that had arisen since the . Council Subcommittee's last report on the issue. He noted that the Los Altos School District Board members that had met with the Council Subcommittee consisting of himself and 6 City Council Meeting Minutes October 21,2004