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Mayor O'Malley noted that in addition to these Town Goals for this year, he would like to address the Land Use Element update when the 2004 Master Path Map Update is . completed. O'Malley added that sewer connections are also an important issue that he is continuing to commit his efforts towards a resolution. 5.2 Discussion of Proposed Meetings Between the Los Altos School District and Town of Los Altos Hills Regarding the Reopening of Bullis Purissima School as a Los Altos School District School. • Appointment of Council Representatives Councilmember Cheng explained that she and City Manager Cassingham had previously met with a member of the Los Altos School District Board to discuss the possibility of reopening Bullis School as a Los Altos School District School. Cheng explained that he was not speaking as a Board Member but as an interested citizen. She noted that the main obstacle to reopening the school is funding. City Manager Cassingham reviewed the meeting with Council. She added that the Los Altos School District Board Member is encouraging discussions with Council. He is suggesting that Council consider appointing a representative(s) to investigate the issue and explore a dialogue. OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT • Chris Vargas, Templeton Place, offered his opinion that.it was important for Council to meet with the Los Altos School District and continue the dialogue. He summarized the financial offer that the Bullis Charter School had made to the District for the Bullis site and the various scenarios that could happen next year with the site. Vargas would like to see this important asset(Bullis School)used to benefit the children of the Town. Allan Epstein, Ravensbury Avenue, commented that he believes it is important for Council to meet with the Los Altos School District. He believes that they are interested in reopening Bullis School as a public school. Epstein suggested that it would not be appropriate for the Council representatives to have any affiliation with Bullis Charter School. Sandy Humphries, Fremont Road, stated that it is her opinion that a school in Town is more important than a new Town Hall. She encouraged the Council to consider purchasing the Bullis site. Resident, Campo Vista Lane, questioned the option of the Town purchasing the site. He requested clarification from the City Attorney. City Attorney Steve Mattas explained state law that is applicable to surplus/reserve school sites. Under the Education Code, the fields and recreation facilities would be offered to public agencies including the Town first at a reduced price, the Town would also have options to acquire the remainder of the property. • 6 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 16,2004