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5.1.2 Undergrounding of Utilities—Status Report 5.1.2(a) Proposed Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Reaffirming Its Support for the Undergrounding of Utilities in the Town Councilmember Warshawsky reported his Committee at their last meeting had drafted the proposed resolution that was before Council for consideration. The resolution mirrors the resolution that was adopted by the City of Tiburon and is considered to be a key component in their successful-undergrounding program. Warshawsky added that his Committee feels this would be an effective tool to assist them in moving forward. Councilmember Warshawsky explained that the Undergrounding Committee is proposing to send a Town-wide informational pamphlet to residents that would discuss "what it means to underground utilities" and the financing process. This would be followed by a Town-wide survey of resident interest in the program. The Committee will return to the City Council for a budget when details have been finalized. Warshawsky added that Councilmember Lou Becker, City of Los Altos, had attended their last meeting. There is a great deal of interest in his City on the subject of undergrounding of utilities. Mayor Fenwick asked Council if they had any comments or changes to the proposed resolution before them. There were none. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Warshawsky, seconded by O'Malley and passed unanimously to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Reaffirming Its Support for the Undergrounding of Utilities in the Town. Reso 28-03. 5.1.3 Master Pathway Map—Committee Report Councilmember O'Malley updated the Council on the progress being made by the Ad- Hoc Pathways Easement Committee. They are continuing to meet each Friday and are presently reviewing sections C1 and C2 of the map. O'Malley expects to have enough data to be completed by mid- June for consideration of "the next step" in the process. The question is "what is the next step?" The options include, but are not limited to, returning the findings to the Pathways Committee or establishing a special review committee. The goal of the Ad-Hoc Pathways Easement Committee has been to validate and record as a database for the Town all legal documentation for off-road pathways and pathways on private roads. The database can be used with the 1981 Pathways Plan to show which are proposed paths and which paths have legal easements. O'Malley requested a discussion on the"next step"be agendized for the June 5, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilmember O'Malley thanked his Committee of volunteers for their commitment of time and dedication to this project, specifically, Bob Stutz, Nancy Ginzton, Carol Gottlieb, Dot Schreiner and Les Earnest. • Mayor Fenwick thanked Councilmember O'Malley for his attention to this verification process. 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May.15,2003