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7.1 Town Picnic and Newcomer Welcoming Reception-Roy Woolsey, Chair, Community Relations Committee • Councilmember Fenwick, Council liaison to the Community Relations Committee explained that Council had before them complete details on the Committee's funding request. Duffy Price, Community Relations Committee, in response to a question from Council, explained that the Committee will be working to address issues of non residents attending the picnic and people bringing dogs. The invitation is extended to family members of Town residents and the committee will advertise the"No Dogs Allowed"rule. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Fenwick and passed unanimously to approve the expenditure requests from the Community Relations Committee for the Town Picnic and Newcomer Welcoming Reception. 8. STAFF REPORTS 8.1 City Manager City Manager Cassingham reported on the February 24, 2004 EOC exercise. Town staff, Town elected officials, ham radio operators from the Town's Emergency Communications Committee, County Office of Emergency Services staff, Sheriff's Department representatives and observers from the City of Sunnyvale participated in the • simulated earthquake drill. It was a two hour exercise and afforded the opportunity to review the ability of the Town's Emergency Operations Center to perform during a disaster. The staging was under the direction of Town Public Safety Officer Steve Garcia and had taken more than two months of comprehensive preparation. The event was very impressive and successful in meeting its objectives and identifying areas for improvement. Cassingham explained that the next drill will most likely be four hours in duration and scheduled for mid to late summer. Cassingham announced that as a result of efforts by the Finance and Investment Committee, Administrative Services Director Sarah Joiner and Accountant/Office Manager Cindy Higby, the Town has received an award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for the 2002-2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The report is also being considered for a national award. Cassingham noted that this was the first statewide financial award the Town had received. Council congratulated Sarah Joiner and Cindy Higby. Cassingham reported that Dr. Fong, Foothill College President, has offered to address Council at a future meeting to discuss Measure E construction projects and related impacts at Foothill College. The college is very mindful of residents' concerns. Council agreed that they would appreciate having the opportunity to discuss the • upcoming projects with Dr. Fong. 6 City Council Meeting Minutes March 4,2004