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Mayor Fenwick noted that in reviewing the amended draft ordinance, it appeared that all requested changes had been addressed. Planning Director Carl Cahill explained that the proposed draft ordinance before Council for consideration had been revised by staff to incorporate:the two sections of the model ordinance that Council had requested at their May 15, 2003 City Council Meeting. The ordinance would make it unlawful to use any wood-burning appliance when the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issues a "Spare the Air Tonight" warning and prohibit the burning of solid waste (trash) or hazardous waste in any wood-burning appliance. Cahill added that a resident could request to be notified by the BAQMD via email when there is a"Spare the Air Tonight"warning. Cahill noted that Council had directed staff not to include a prohibition on the installation of new wood-burning appliances. Councilmember Kerr asked what penalties are attached to the ordinance. Cahill explained that anyone in violation would be deemed guilty of an infraction and a public nuisance. They would be liable for any costs associated with code enforcement. Mayor Fenwick noted that there has been some comment on the difficulty to enforce this ordinance, however, many of the Town's ordinances are difficult to enforce. The reality is you cannot monitor everyone all of the time but that should not dissuade you from passing reasonable regulations. • Councilmember O'Malley called the ordinance a first step in the Town being a good citizen regarding Bay Area air quality. MOTON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by O'Malley, seconded by Fenwick and passed unanimously to introduce and waive further reading of the proposed ordinance amending Title 6 "Sanitation and Health" by adding a new Chapter 6 entitled "Wood Burning Appliances." 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Agreement between Peter Duxbury, Duxbury Architects and the Town of Los Altos Hills for Architectural Services for the New Town Hall City Manager Cassingham presented an overview to the City Council on the progress that has been made on the agreement. She noted that the initial proposal from Peter Duxbury included the 1987 edition of the AIA contract for architectural services. Mr. Duxbury has since agreed to evolve the most current model of the AIA contract, the 1997 version, into a more customized agreement for his professional services for the Town. Cassingham explained that there have been extensive conversations between Duxbury, his attorney and City Attorney Steve Mattas, Arne Sandberg and herself and they have agreed to a list of conceptual changes to the agreement. Council had before them a memorandum that • included Duxbury's draft AIA Agreement (1997), and the list of conceptual changes the 4 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5,2003