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Sandy Humphries, Fremont Road, expressed her support for off road pathways and <br /> voiced their value as wildlife corridors. She is concerned that fencing of residences could <br /> be potential barriers to the animals. <br /> 5.1.4 Storm Water Master Plan—Status Report <br /> Acting City Engineer Dave Ross reported that the project is on schedule and he is <br /> expecting the technical report by the end of January. He will forward the report to <br /> Council. <br /> 5.1.5 Visit to China to Explore Business Opportunities <br /> 5.1.5a Consideration of Proposed Visit to China <br /> Mayor Cheng asked Council if they were interested in supporting the proposed visit to <br /> China. She explained that many of the Town's municipal neighbors have participated in <br /> similar visits including: Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino. <br /> Sam Zhang, Executive Director—US-Asia Exchange Association, reviewed the proposed <br /> trip itinerary with Council. The trip would commence on April 16, 2003 and include 2-3 <br /> day visits to each city with a scheduled return to the San Francisco on April 25, 2003. <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by O'Malley and <br /> passed unanimously to sanction the trip to China, with no cost to the Town, and make the <br /> trip available by invitation to Councilmembers and residents. Mayor Cheng will serve as <br /> the official representative of the Town on the trip to China. <br /> 5.2 Consideration of Endorsement of the Budget Accountability Act/California <br /> League of Women Voters—Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley <br /> Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley explained that he had agendized this item for Council <br /> consideration at the request of the League of Women Voters. The League is petitioning <br /> Cities to adopt a resolution in support of Proposition 56 to send direction to the State <br /> Legislators encouraging them to end budget delays and consider Proposition 56. <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Warshawsky, seconded by Kerr and <br /> passed unanimously to adopt Resolution 3-04 endorsing Proposition 56-Budget <br /> Accountability Act. <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS <br /> 6.1 Appointment of Prospective Member to the Environmental Design and <br /> Protection Committee <br /> Neela Shukla, applicant, introduced herself to Council She expressed her interest in <br /> serving on the Environmental Design and Protection Committee. Shukla noted that she <br /> has a background in architecture and city planning. <br /> PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint Nella Shukla to the Environmental Design and <br /> Protection Committee for a term of four years. <br /> 6 City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> January 15,2004 <br />