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5.2 Results of Operating Hours Survey <br /> Administrative Services Director Sarah Joiner summarized for Council the progress of <br /> implementation of the recommendations of Matrix Consulting Group for the Planning <br /> and Building Departments. She noted that the fee schedule will be re-examined in <br /> November, 2003; the recommended personnel changes have been completed; and <br /> responses of a survey of the Towns customers regarding hours of operation has been <br /> tabulated with two thirds of the respondents not in favor of extended hours. Based on the <br /> results of the questionnaire, staff did not recommend any change to the hours of operation <br /> of Town Hall. <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS <br /> 6.1 Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Committee-2 vacancies <br /> Application withdrawn.No Council Action <br /> 6.2 Proposal for Bullis School Playing Fields—Parks and Recreation Committee <br /> Parks and Recreation Supervisor Jimmy Forbis introduced this item to Council. He <br /> reported that the priority issue, at this time, is an evaluation of the drainage on the site. <br /> City Manager Cassingham, City Engineer Cheng and Forbis have surveyed the fields with <br /> Los Altos School District staff, Kurt Weaver, Director of Facilities and their engineering <br /> consultant, Bryce Carroll. <br /> Councilmember Kerr noted that the School District is studying drainage improvement <br /> plans for Bullis School. The request for funds from the Parks and Recreation Committee <br /> before Council at this time is for a not-to-exceed amount for conceptual drawings of the <br /> proposed recreation area that could be used in negotiations with State agencies for project <br /> funds and with the School District. There is no intention to move forward with the <br /> drawings until the drainage issue is better understood. <br /> OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Rebecca Hickman, Co-Chair Parks and Recreation Committee, commented that at this <br /> time, little is known about the future use of the Bullis School site and the playing fields <br /> are a positive means for the Town to have a connection with the site and ensure that it <br /> remains a part of the community. <br /> CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by O'Malley and <br /> passed unanimously to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee's request for funds <br /> not-to-exceed $5,000 for landscape architectural services to be used in the planning phase <br /> of the proposed Bullis Park. <br /> • Status of Agreement with Los Altos School District for Playing Fields <br /> No report. <br /> i <br /> 4 City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> October 2,2003 <br />