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Tom Klope, project Landscape Architect, introduced himself to Council. He explained that the site development permit for this property was approved two years ago. At the time of approval, it included an existing 645 foot open rock channel for drainage that headwalls at Fremont Road. This was installed by the Town as a part of a flood • mitigation measure. Klope explained that the channel is difficult to adequately maintain. There are health and safety issues from the suburban run-off that include mosquitoes, odors and potential flooding. Klope noted that Mr. Wadhwani has offered to underground the channel. No improvements will be made outside of the Wadhwani property. The proposed storm drain will feature a bio swale to increase storm drain infiltration. Klope displayed a conceptual drawing of the swale, including the landscaping that would be used to mitigate it's appearance. In response to Council's questions, Klope explained that the project would take approximately 6 weeks to complete and the project application will be submitted to the Town for review in the near future. 6. NEW BUSINESS None 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES,AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES • Councilmember Warshawsky reported that he attended a meeting of"Splash". This is the fundraising committee for the community pool that will be located in Los Altos. Warshawsky has invited a representative to make a presentation to the Council at a future meeting. Mayor Cheng reported that she attended the Board meeting for the Library Joint Powers Authority. The special election to renew the library assessment tax has been scheduled for the March ballot. The tax will be $42 per parcel for seven years. She reiterated the importance of passing the ballot measure to ensure the libraries will have the funding to remain open on their regular schedule. Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley reported on his attendance at the Santa Clara Valley Water District's Lower Peninsula Group's meeting. The District is optimistic with the possibility of completing the Adobe Creek Reach 5 project. Councilmember Fenwick reported that he had attended the Emergency Communications Committee meeting. They had enjoyed holiday festivities and received their new DSW (Disaster Service Worker) identification cards. This enables the Committee members to respond to emergencies and ensures that they are covered by the State of California's workers compensation insurance. Councilmember Kerr reported that he had met with Supervisor Liz Kniss and her staff to discuss the Stanford Trail alternatives. He has also conferred with the Planning Director 9 City Council Meeting Minutes December 4,2003