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APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS • 7. Presentation to Outgoing Councilmembers—Councilmember Mike O'Malley and Councilmember Craig A. T. Jones Council thanked Councilmember Mike O'Malley and Councilmember Craig A. T. Jones for their contributions to the Town during their tenures on the City Council. Councilmember O'Malley was recognized for the many accomplishments of his two term service. Specifically, his leadership on the Town's infrastructure/sewer expansion, adoption of the General Plan update, Pathway Map approval, and the construction of the new Town Hall. Councilmember Jones successful efforts to return a neighborhood public school accessible to all Town residents and his commitment and dedication to improve recreational opportunities for residents were acknowledged as successes that would be enjoyed for many generations of Town residents. It was noted that the accomplishments mentioned were but a few of the many projects and successes where Councilmembers O'Malley and Jones had played significant roles. Each of the retiring Councilmembers was presented a framed picture of Town Hall Council Chambers and plague acknowledging their service to the Town. Councilmember O'Malley thanked his wife Sharon for her support during the past eight years. O'Malley offered that he had enjoyed the opportunity to work with the amenable and professional Town Hall staff during his years on the Council. He spoke to the • significant progress that had been made within the community for a more open and respectful dialogue and encouraged the residents to consider public office or volunteering for the Town. O'Malley offered that his experience had been rewarding and he had a true passion for the Town of Los Altos Hills. Councilmember Jones thanked the residents for the opportunity to serve the community and noted that it had been an honor to be a Councilmember. He thanked his wife Pamela and children for their support and understanding when he had to be away from home for a Town commitment during his term on the Council. Jones offered that it had been a pleasure to work with the Town Hall staff and acknowledged their leadership and responsiveness to the Town and Council's needs. In addition to the City Council accomplishments that had been sited, Jones spoke to the "smart green development" programs that the Council had put in place that were beneficial to both the environment and residents. Jones encouraged the new Council to continue the programs that cement a sense of community including Westwind Barn events and programs, the Town picnic and special recreation events. 8. Administering the Oath of Affirmation and Seating of the Newly Elected/Re-elected Councilmembers The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Rich Larsen, Councilmember Ginger Summit and re-elected Mayor Jean Mordo. • 2 Draft City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11,2008