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project and will initiate community input at the picnic. Warshawsky explained that central to the success of the pilot project is developing an educational program that will clearly define the benefits of undergrounding utilities. 5.1.3 Master Pathway Map—Status Report Dot Schreiner, Saddle Mountain Drive, reported that the map documentation group and the Pathways Committee are working separately and simultaneously to complete the update and ensure that the map is accurate. The next Pathways Committee meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2004. Councilmember Warshawsky. Pathways Committee Council liaison, added that Chris Vargas, Pathways Committee Chair, will be making a formal presentation to the Council at their next meeting discussing the proposed hearing and review process for the Pathway Map. 5.1.4 Storm Water Master Plan—Status Report City Manager Cassingham provided Council with an update on the Storm Water Master Plan. Two additional locations, Natoma Road and Page Mill Road, have been added to the original list of twenty-five areas identified as problematic. These two new areas are prone to slides and earthquake destruction. They are being monitored and maintained to the best of the Town's ability. Cassingham added that no funds have been allocated in the budget if a natural disaster should strike these two sites. • Cassingham noted that it had been determined that it would be beneficial for the Master Plan study being prepared by Nolte Associates to include information describing storm water and drainage flows in the community. This information will assist in identifying the location of the pipes, water drainage and how the waters flow to the creeks in Town. Cassingham reported that in addition to the Storm Water Master Plan, staff is presently working on a draft storm water detention ordinance that will be presented to Council at a future date and will assist the Town in complying with regional requirements. 5.1.5 Visit to China to Explore Business Opportunities—Completed 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES Councilmember Fenwick reported that he had attended the Emergency Communications Committee meeting. Thirteen members were in attendance. Discussions included the status and design of the new proposed antenna to be located behind the Heritage House. Councilmember Kerr clarified that the high speed rail alignment that had been supported by the Council at their last meeting is compatible and consistent with the rail alignment favored by the Sierra Club. • Kerr reported that there are numerous on going projects at the VTA and he would be happy to answer any questions. 5 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2,2004