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October 7, 2004
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2004 6:00 P.M.
Bullis School Multi-Purpose Room, 25890 Fremont Road
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor O'Malley called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in
the Bullis School Multi-Purpose Room at Town Hall Temporary Offices.
Present: Mayor Mike O'Malley, Mayor Pro Tem Breene Kerr, Councilmember
Emily Cheng, Councilmember Bob Fenwick, and Councilmember Dean
Warshawsky
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Maureen Cassingham, City Attorney Steve Mattas, Planning
Director Carl Cahill, Acting City Engineer/Director of Public Works Dave
Ross, Administrative Services Director Sarah Joiner and City Clerk Karen
Jost
• MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Warshawsky, seconded by Cheng
and passed unanimously to limit the length of time for public comments to three minutes.
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Certificates of Appreciation—Lall Jain,Finance and Investment Committee;
Bill Kerns, Community Relations Committee
Mayor O'Malley announced that the City Council was awarding Certificates of
Appreciation to Standing Committee members Lall Jain, Finance and Investment
Committee and Bill Kerns, Community Relations Committee. The recipients had
recently completed their four-year terms on their respective Town Standing Committees.
Council applauded Jain and Kerns for their service to the Town.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Planning Director Carl Cahill summarized the Planning Commission .meeting of
September 23, 2004 for Council. The Commission considered two public hearing items:
Lands of Burger, a request for a site development permit for a 1,000 square foot pool and
spa and the removal of three (3).heritage oak trees; and Lands of Abraham, a request for a
site development permit for a 89-foot retractable antenna tower with a 17 foot mast.
Cahill noted that all three trees that were identified as diseased and slotted for removal by
Burger were investigated and confirmed for removal by the Town's arborists. Burger had
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agreed to transplant one of the trees to attempt to save it. Cahill noted that the Planning
Commission's conditional approval of the Abraham application had been appealed and it
would be forwarded to the Council for their consideration as a Public Hearing at their
October 21, 2004 meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.10 (Fenwick), 4.11 (Kerr)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Warshawsky, seconded by Cheng
and passed unanimously,to approve the remainder of the consent calendar, specifically;
4.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular City Council Meeting September 16, 2004
4.2 Review of Disbursements: 09/09/04—09/29/04 $192,915.37
4.3 Notification of Planning Commission Approval: Request for a Site
Development Permit for a 1,000 square foot Pool and Spa, Removal of Three
(3) Heritage Oak Trees, Basement Modification, Fence and Landscaping;
Lands of Burger, 13.193 La Paloma Road(103-04-ZP-SD-GD)
4.4 Approval of an Agreement with Pitney Bowes for the Purchase of the DM500
Mail Machine Resolution No. 62-04
4.5 Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Article 5 to Chapter 3 of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code Pertaining to Roadway Impact Fees—Ordinance 436
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4.6 Approval of a Resolution of Commendation Honoring Dr. Brian Murphy,
President of De Anza College Resolution No. 63-04
4.7 Approval of Request from Comcast to Terminate Ground Lease Agreement
with Town of Los Altos Hills for Communications Equipment Site at the
Town Playing Fields, Purissima Road near Viscaino effective October 15,
2004
4.8 Approval of Proposed Transfer of Ownership of Communications Equipment
at Town Playing Fields from Comcast to Town of Los Altos Hills effective
October 15, 2004
4.9 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Agreement with MHA Environmental
Consulting, Inc. for Environmental Review Services for a Sewer Line and
Bridge Project
4.12 Award of Contract for Professional Service Work: 2004 Sanitary Sewer
Cleaning and Video Inspection Resolution No. 65-04
4.13 Award of Contract for Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project at Page Mill Road
Resolution No. 66-04
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Items Removed:
• 4.10 Approval of Final Tract Map, Twin Oaks Estates Subdivision, Tract 9376;
Lands of Huang, 27580 Arastradero Road
Councilmember Fenwick explained that due to the proximity of his residence to the
application,he was recusing himself from consideration of the item.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Cheng, seconded by Warshawsky
and passed unanimously to approve the Final Tract Map, Twin Oaks Estates Subdivision,
Tract 9376; Lands of Huang, 27580 Arastradero Road. Resolution No. 67-04
4.11 Approval of Purchase for Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicle to Replace Staff
Vehicle, Approval of Additional Appropriation for Purchase of the Vehicle,
and Update on Application for Grant from the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District
Mayor Pro Tem Kerr requested that this item be continued to the next City Council
meeting to permit the acquisition of additional bids.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Town Goals
5.1.1 Complete Town Hall On Time and On Budget
5.1.1a TBI Update
Tony Vierra, TBI Construction, reported that the slab pour for the new Town Hall had
been completed and the wood framing of the facility had begun. There were no
outstanding issues to report.
Mayor Pro. Tem Kerr announced that the Town had received acknowledgement of the
approval of the Packard Foundation Grant for $75,000 for the solar project for the new
Town Hall. He thanked Jean Mordo for his work with the Foundation to secure the grant.
Kerr noted that there would be a meeting on October 18, 2004 at 4:00 pm at the TBI
construction trailer at the site to discuss the solar panels for the solar project and invited
anyone interested to attend.
Mayor O'Malley thanked Mordo and Kerr for their efforts on the project.
5.1.2 Identify and Fund Underground Project
Councilmember Warshawsky reported that Comcast, PG&E and SBC representatives had
joined the Subcommittee and walked the proposed pilot route on Purissima Road. He
noted that the Subcommittee was very encouraged and believed there may be adequate
20A funding to include the Byrne Preserve route in the Undergrounding project.
• Warshawsky explained that the next step would be to hire a trenching agent. The
Subcommittee had encountered several issues regarding the parameters set by PG&E
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regarding design responsibilities. Warshawsky requested assistance from the City
Attorney in resolving issues that pertain to the constraints of using Rule 20A funds.
Warshawsky added that he would like Town staff to review the project parameters and
assist the Subcommittee to expedite the process.
City Manager Cassingham offered that she and City Engineer Dave Ross were ready to
work with-the Subcommittee to ascertain the staff support that is needed to move the
project forward.
PASSED BY COUNCIL CONSENSUS: To direct staff to assist the Undergrounding
Subcommittee with the Pilot Undergrounding Project.
Councilmember Fenwick suggested that they contact the City of Tiburon for information
regarding the trenching agent used for their undergrounding,work.
5.1.3 Complete Master Pathway Map
Chris Vargas, Pathways Committee Chair, provided a brief status report to Council. He
reviewed the Committees meeting and site walk schedule with the Council. Vargas
offered that Version 2 of the Pathways Map was tentatively set to be completed by
December 6, 2004.
Councilmember Warshawsky requested Council input on the meeting schedule. He
suggested that.it might be appropriate to combine the Planning Commission and City
Council Public Hearings to a single meeting and suggested January/February, 2005 after
the new Council is seated for the collaborative meeting. This could include a possible
work session with the Pathways Committee before the meeting. Vargas noted that all
Pathways Committee recommendations would include justification for their decisions.
Following a brief discussion, Council concurred with the meeting proposal as identified
by Councilmember Warshawsky.
5.2 Request from California Water Service Company for Reconsideration of
Waiver of Encroachment Permit Fees Associated with California Water
Service Company's Fire Protection and Water Service Reliability Project
Scheduled for Construction this Year
City.Engineer Dave Ross explained that further research had uncovered a 1968 franchise
agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and California Water Service Company
that set an annual payment from the company to the Town of two percent (2%) of their
gross annual receipts arising from the franchise in lieu of permit fees. . Staff
recommended that Resolution No.53-04 adopted on August 19, 2004 waiving fifty
percent of the cost of the encroachment permit for their project be•repealed.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved b Fenwick, seconded b Warshawsky
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and passed unanimously to repeal,Resolution No. 53-04.
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5.3 Report on 13902 Campo Vista Lane Nuisance Abatement Order
City Attorney Steve Mattas presented a brief overview of the item. He explained that the
Council at their last meeting had continued the Public Hearing after listening to
testimony. Staff was directed to work with the property owners to resolve the outstanding
issues. He noted that the property owners had submitted a request for a demolition permit
and it is the opinion of staff that it would be proper to issue the permit. Mattas noted that
it was his recommendation that Council withhold any further discussion or action on the
item until after the scheduled Closed Session that would afford him the opportunity to
apprise the Council of recent relative correspondence from the previous property owner's
attorneys. He outlined Council options for discussion. Council agreed to take comments
from the applicant and to defer any action on the item until after the Closed Session.
Scott Riches, applicant, reported that he has been working closely with the Planning
Director and staff to clean the site. He provided a status report on the improvements that
had been accomplished on the property since the_last meeting. Riches explained:that the
Town had conditioned the issuance of the demolition permit by requiring: 1) Town access
to the site to video the property; and 2) written consent to remove the plywood and
timbers from the previous owners. Riches noted that the video taping of the property had
been completed but that he had not been able to meet the second condition of approval.
Riches requested that the City Council waive the second condition of approval and permit
him to move forward with the demolition. He explained that his contractor is prepared to
begin the work within 72 hours and he would like to begin work before weather becomes
an issue.
Mayor O'Malley thanked Scott Riches for his comments and noted that Council would
withhold any action until after the Closed Session discussion.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Discussion of New Town Hall Time Capsule and Contents
Duffy Price, Donor Wall Chair, reported on the recent discussions to include a time
capsule at the Town Hall site. She offered that Council should entertain the idea now and
if they are interested with the concept, the Subcommittee would move forward. Price
suggested that the capsule be sealed for fifty years and opened in 2056 during the
centennial celebration of the Town's incorporation. Items that had been considered for
inclusion were: recent photos of Los Altos Hills, photos and pictures of local children,
descriptions of what life is like in the community, poems, paintings,photos of the old and
new Town Hall and letters from the older generation on how they have seen the Town
evolve. Price suggested that the capsule be sealed in a plexi box with a one hundred year
guarantee and be located above ground at the New Town Hall with direction from Peter
Duxbury, Town Hall architect. The project would be championed by the Donor Wall
subcommittee and paid for by wall donations. She noted that the Community Relations
Committee was also interested in supporting the project.
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Council supported the concept of the New Town Hall Time Capsule and directed the
Donor Wall Subcommittee to move forward with the project. Council thanked Price for
her report.
6.2 Proposed Amendments to Town Standing Committee Resolution Regarding
Associate Members and Committee Chair Duties
City Manager Cassingham introduced this item to Council. She explained that staff, in
response to inquires from Committee members and residents regarding Associate
Committee membership in Town Standing Committees and a recent request from former
Public Education Committee Chair Steve Hubbell regarding the duties of Committee
Chairs, had drafted proposed amendments to Resolution 70-03 that were outlined in the
draft resolution before Council.
OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT
Roger Burnell, Public Education Committee Chair, commented that he appreciated the
effort to formalize the Associate Member position. He suggested several additional
conditions be added to the requirements: associate members should be non-voting;
Standing Committees be permitted to limit the number of Associate memberships for
their specific Committee; regarding term limits, Burnell suggested that they be used on a
as-needed basis; and residency not be required.
Steve Hubbell, Public Education Committee, former Chair noted that he had requested
the discussion of Standing Committee Chair duties. Hubbell explained that he had not
submitted any questions or proposals to the City Attorney as had been previously
suggested by Council. He questioned if the Chair's responsibility of signing for
expenditures could be more clearly defined and suggested that they be approved by the
Committee as a whole. Hubbell added that he believed it would be helpful to have the
meeting agendas approved by the Council Liaison and that for a Committee member to
add an agenda item, it would take the approval of the Chair and Council Liaison. He also
suggested that meetings be conducted according to Robert's Rule of Order and that the
Vice Chair assume the duties of the Chair in his/her absence.
Roy Woolsey, Community Relations Committee Chair, explained that his Committee had
enjoyed the services of Associate Members for numerous years and they have been a
critical component to the successful events sponsored by the Community Relations
Committee. He would like to see flexible requirements,noting that they can be appointed
for specialized tasks.
Jim Abraham, Emergency Communications Committee Chair, offered that it would not
create a problem for his Committee if the resident requirement were waived. The ECC
would welcome the addition of Associate Members.
CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT
Council discussion ensued. They concurred that the Committees should be included in
defining the terms, duties, numbers, and requirements for Associate Membership for their
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respective Committees. They agreed that the non-resident requirement could be waived
and that the Associates not have voting rights.
• Council directed the City Manager to get additional input from Standing Committee
Chairs on the subject of Associate Members and return to Council with her findings.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
7.1 Report from Council Subcommittee (Cheng and Warshawsky) on Meeting
with the Los Altos School District Subcommittee on the Reopening of Bullis-
Purissima School as a Los Altos School District School.
Councilmember Warshawsky summarized for Council the Subcommittee's recent
meeting of September,22, 2004 with the Los Altos School Board Subcommittee of Jay
Thomas and Duane Roberts. The tenor of the meeting was very cordial. He noted that the
Los Altos School District (LASD) Board members site funding as the primary reason for
the closure of Bullis School. They identified the prospective problems associated with
leasing the site to the Bullis Charter School (BCS) and requested clarification from
Council on whether they support the Charter School or bringing public education back to
the Bullis site. They expressed.their interest in reopening Bullis in the future as a satellite
school with a kindergarten program and the proposed addition of a class each year. It was
noted that the LASD School at Bullis would operate without a principal.
Councilmember Cheng added that the District justifies their decision to not rent to the
• Charter School by stating that they would be in violation of Prop 39 and would be at risk
of a potential lawsuit from the Charter School. They expressed their concern that they
would lose the site permanently if they permitted the Charter School to lease the facility.
The LASD Subcommittee explained that the revenue they earn from the leasing of Bullis
is substantial and includes: $100,000 from the Town of Los Altos Hills, $150,000 savings
from using the site for the special education program for the County's autistic children
(facility would be used for twelve autistic students); and the $130,000 rent from the pre-
schools. They offered that the $380,000 per year financial benefit to the District is
superior to the $415,000 rent for two years that was tendered by the Charter School.
Councilmember Cheng and Warshawsky agreed that the District was emphatic that they
did not want to lease the Bullis School site to the Charter School. The Council
Subcommittee approached the subject several times but the response was always negative
and they were insistent in their assumption that they would lose the site if they permitted
the Bullis Charter School to occupy Bullis School.
Warshawsky reported that the District expected to have a plan by November/at the end of
the Calendar year to return public education to Los Altos Hills and were seeking support
from the City Council. LASD did not offer any details or particulars of the plan.
Council discussed the meeting summary and concurred that it would be difficult to
support the proposition from the School District to return public education to the Town
without the specifics. Council agreed that at such time that the District had a specific
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plan to return public education to Los Altos Hills, the Council Subcommittee would
entertain scheduling another Subcommittee or a Joint meeting.
• 7.2 Executive Summary and Presentation of Godbe Research Telephone Survey
on Public Education in Los Altos Hills—Kathleen Justice-Moore and
Steve Hubbell, Public Education Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Kerr introduced this item. He briefly summarized the project noting that
Council had authorized the Public Education Committee to conduct a professional polling
of Town residents on the subject of public education. Council's direction had been for a
scientific study whose findings would be unimpeachable. Councilmember Fenwick and
Mayor Pro Tem Kerr had been designated as a Council Subcommittee to review the
survey questions and work with the polling agency to refine the questions. The survey
was conducted during the month of September, 2004.
Steve Hubbell, Public Education Committee andmember of.the Survey Subcommittee,
addressed Council. He offered for background the PEC's experience with the first
informal survey they had conducted and explained that it had been problematic in
determining the level of interest in returning public education to the Hills. The scientific
survey had more reliable findings. Hubbell reported that both surveys concluded that the
residents expect the City Council to be involved with the issue. He noted that the survey
had been conducted in two areas: Los'Altos Hills, and the surrounding areas that would
be affected by redistricting. The data that was presented to Council was representative of
the results from the Los Altos Hills poll. Hubbell introduced Bryan Godbe, Godbe
Research.
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Bryan Godbe addressed Council. He offered that his firm specializes in doing survey
research for local governments and school districts. He reviewed the research objectives
of the survey and the methodology they had used in performing the telephone survey.
Godbe stated he was confident that the sampling methodology that had been used for this
project was viable. Godbe introduced Sean Ridge, Associate Research Director Godbe
Research.
Sean Ridge presented a power point presentation titled "Town of Los Altos Hills Voter
Survey— October 2004." He explained that the presentation was only an overview of the
survey that had been conducted but contained many of the highlights of their findings.
The information provided to Council was from the Los Altos Hills sample only. Ridge
explained that the interviewers do not reveal who they are or who has funded the poll but
merely explain that they are conducting a public opinion poll.
Ridge reviewed several of the research objectives of the survey noting that further
analysis and detail would be included in the full report. The research objectives discussed
included: determination of the relative importance of selected local issues including
public education; to ascertain the level of satisfaction with the quality of public
education; to assess voter support for three .specific ballot measures concerning re-
districting options and to examine the impact of key arguments (pros and cons) on voter
behavior.
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The presentation included charts, graphics and analysis of the poll. Ridge reviewed the
statistics with Council. He noted that the support levels for bringing public education
• back to Town were high. The support level for redistricting was strong but indicated that
a ballot measure at this time would fall short of passing. It was noted that redistricting
with Los Altos School District was not an option to the survey respondents.
Mayor Pro Tem Kerr questioned the viability of including "don't know" responses in the
result statistics and questioned if the support numbers wouldn't be higher if they were not
counted.
Ridge explained that the results could be adjusted by removing the "don't know"
responses and it would increase the support numbers.
Council briefly discussed the findings. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr explained that there was
additional information that had been derived from the survey that was not included in the
presentation which would be helpful to the Public Education Committee as they move
forward. Kerr added that the survey revealed that there was support for consolidation and
that residents want the Town to use resources to deliver a plan for returning public
education to the Town. The final report from Godbe Research will include demographics
tied to the responses and will assist in identifying what the different areas in Town
support.
Mayor O'Malley commented that the survey clearly indicated that residents in the Palo
Altos School District like their schools and are happy with the quality of education.
• Steve Hubbell, PEC, in conclusion to the presentation, explained that the Committee
would be returning to Council later in the year with a final report from the survey data.
Council thanked Hubbell and the Committee for their work.
OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT
Karla Jurvetson, resident, thanked the City Council for their support and perseverance in
returning public education to the Town. She supported redistricting and suggested that
the option of"grandfathering" a student's enrollment in a school district be considered as
a potential solution to the argument that children do not like to be relocated to new
schools.
Craig Jones, Byrne Park Lane, expressed his belief that the Public Education survey was
evidence of strong support for the Bullis Charter School. He added that the negative spin
from the Los Altos School District about charter schools had been proven false. Jones
noted that the survey concluded a call for action and the Bullis Charter School was the
solution.
John Radford, Public Education Committee, commented in response to agenda Item 7.1,
that the Los Altos School District had raised approximately $100 million by a parcel tax
and had failed to manage the funds. Their campaign slogan was "Save Neighborhood
• Schools" and they closed Bullis three months after the parcel tax passed. He
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recommended that the Council Subcommittee return to the District and demand the return
of public education in the Hills via the viable solution of the Charter School.
Duncan MacMillan, Public Education Committee, applauded the PEC survey
subcommittee on their efforts. He suggested that the City Council consider all options to
return public education to Los Altos Hills and noted that it was very important to educate
the residents on the subject.
Peter Evans, resident, voiced his opinion that the Bullis Charter School was the obvious
near term solution for the lack of public education in Town. The survey showed robust
support for the Town's involvement. He thanked Council for their support.
Tamara Jones, Los Altos resident, explained that she interpreted the survey results
differently and noted that 68% of the respondents were satisfied with public education as
it existed today. She felt that the survey was biased in favor of redistricting and added
that the results did not support a mandate for change.
Jill Jensen, Public Education Committee, reported on her recent conversations with a
special education instructor for the Los Altos School District. The teacher offered that
only five to_ six autistic children would be attending Bullis. To date,.the enrollment
numbers are not confirmed.
Nancy Kellum, Public Education Committee, expressed her concern that education for
one neighborhood could be dictated by another neighborhood. She felt it was important
• to review all of the data results from the survey. She resents the references from the
LASD that Bullis was closed due to budget problems when their budget has not changed
at all nor have they saved any money from the closure.
Martin Neiman, Los Altos resident, noted that he resided within the Bullis School
enrollment boundary. He read into the record a comment from Dr. Gratiot,
Superintendent of the Los Altos School District that reflected her opinion that a mix of
young and older students.was an important part of any school environment. This was
contrary to the District's proposal to have a K-3 school at Bullis.
Stan Mok, resident, explained that there was something intrinsically wrong with the
District discussing the renovation of the site when they have declining funds and a deficit
budget. He believed that the District misrepresented the Measure H parcel tax to the
residents of Los Altos Hills.
Allan Epstein, Ravensbury Avenue, believed the survey results showed no substantial
interest in redistricting and suggested that the Council consider suggesting the PEC cease
their efforts to redistrict the Town. He offered that the real issue is the Bullis site and that
should be the primary focus.
Chris Vargas, Templeton Place, stated that the Bullis Charter School is the solution for
returning public education to the Town. The School is fully staffed, will not cost the
District additional funds and can be in place for the `05-`06 school year. Vargas
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site. He suggested that the Council Subcommittee negotiate to bring the Charter School
to Bullis and if the District should refuse, he requested that Council help them find
• another suitable location in Town.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Council requested a final report from Godbe Research. Bryan Godbe reported that the
report is still a draft document and that the final version would be delivered to the.Town
in approximately four to six weeks. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr commented that this would be
a public document.
City Attorney Steve Mattas clarified for the record that what the Town had received to
date regarding the Public Education Committee's telephone survey included: tonight's
presentation, the Executive Summary of the survey, and comments from tonight's
meeting, all of which are deemed public records. When the final document is presented
to the Town from Godbe,.it will be a public record. He noted that the Town had received
a Public Record's Request for the document.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES.
Councilmember Cheng reported that she would not be .able to attend the Library JPA
meeting scheduled for October 28, 2004 and asked if alternate member Councilmember
Fenwick could attend in her place.
• Councilmember Cheng. reported that she had attended the Parks and Recreation
Committee meeting on September 20, 2004. The Committee is investigating the option
of leasing a horse for proposed riding classes. Holiday programs are also under
development.
Councilmember Cheng reported on her recent trip to China as a guest of the Chinese
government. Government officials from the United States and Canada participated in the
program that included tours and business conferences. The Chinese government wanted
to convey to the dignitaries that they are now a coup ' governed by law and their legal
system will protect business investors. They are encouraging their citizens to re-settle
abroad to promote business and friendships. The government emphasized that they have
no interest in invading other countries or expanding their borders. However, they cannot
tolerate two Chinas.
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 City Manager
8.2 City Attorney
8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence
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9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS
• The City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. to the Special City Council Meeting and
reconvened at 6:45 p.m.
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Les Earnest, Dianne Drive, reported that the pathways route at Foothill College had been
obliterated by the redesigned parking lot configuration. He explained the importance of
this pathway for cyclists and deemed it a critical safety issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Kerr volunteered to bring the item to the attention of the Chancellor of
Foothill College during his scheduled meeting with her.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:05 p.m.
12. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING
LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Campbell and Ligeti V. Town of
Los Altos Hills
• The City Council reconvened to the Regular City Council meeting at 9:23 p.m.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Warshawsky and
passed unanimously to continue item 5.3 Report on 13902 Campo Vista Lane Nuisance
Abatement Order to the November 4, 2004 City Council meeting.
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:23 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING
LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Town of Los Altos Hills v. Los
Altos School District
The City Council reconvened to the Regular City Council Meeting at 10:05 p.m.
No action was taken.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular City Council Meeting was adjourned at
10:06 p.m.
Res ect lly submitt d,
Karen t, i Cle
The minutes of ctober 7,2004 were approved as amended at the October 21, 2004 City
Council meeting.
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