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• PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To approve the wording for a Town-wide mailing on conservation easements, fences and driveways as drafted by the Planning Director and to schedule the public hearing for the May 16th Council Meeting. 6.3 Approval of final map and subdivision improvement agreement, Lands of Askarinam and Yazdani, 27830 Elena Road—Resolutions # MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Finn, seconded by Cheng and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #39-02 approving final subdivision map for Lands of Askarinam and Yazdani and Resolution #40-02 approving and authorizing execution of a subdivision improvement agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Lands of Askarinam and Yazdani. 6.4 Results of Development Fee Review Council had before them the report from Maximus, Inc. on the Town's fee schedule. This report included a description of the work performed, methodology for determining the cost of providing service, findings, and recommendations for adjusting fees. Maximus provided an analysis of the Town's service charges to determine if fees were appropriate in light of the current costs and changes in service delivery. They also reviewed the Town's fees in comparison to similar cities and municipalities in proximity to Los Altos Hills. • Richard Pearl, Maximus, Inc. commented on their report and methodology and was available for any questions from Council. Casey stated that more specific information was needed on this subject. She wanted the consultant to take a real permit in Town and follow it through the entire process. She wanted to know exactly what the applicant was charged, what the fees were used for and could the Town justify the fees. Finn concurred stating that the study needed to be taken to another level. He believed it would be more interesting and informative to take the fees for a real application and compare those with other communities to find out how competitive the Town was. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council directed staff and the consultant to bring back a report showing actual projects in the Town and the cost of completing these entire proj ects. 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES 7.1 Valley Transportation Authority Cheng commented that she had attended a meeting at which funding was discussed and noted that funding was available to the Town. She stated that VTA will be contacting the City Manager with information on available funding to the Town. March 21, 2002 Regular City Council Meeting 7