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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Cheng and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #88-02 approving and authorizing execution of contract two for professional services between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Goldman Architects. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Mora Heights Way Sewer Connection Request Mr. Lawrence Hall, RCSL Architects, stated that he was representing Mr. Richard Forrest who owned a property at 23270 Mora Heights Way in Los Altos. Mr. Forrest had a failed residential septic system and the property had essentially been condemned. According to LAFCO and the County Department of Public Health the only solution to this situation was the construction of a new sewer. The proposed sewer line which Mr. Forrest was paying for, was within the urban sphere of influence of the Town of Los Altos Hills. What they were requesting from the Town was a sewer connection right for this property. He also noted that he had gone to the City of Los Altos and they had directed him to the Town. The City Engineer noted in her staff report that due to the limited number of sewer connections available from the City of Los Altos, staff was recommending that the Council postpone approval of this request until a new agreement with Los Altos was . reached. Mr. Hall could also secure LAFCO's and County Public Health's assistance in obtaining another connection right from the City of Los Altos. Enrique Klein, 10710 Mora Drive, stated that annexation was the long term goal but there was a legal impediment in that to annex the property had to be contiguous to the Town. Mora Heights and Mora Drive were not contiguous. He stated that according to the master sewer agreement between the Town and Los Altos those in the unincorporated areas and in the sphere of influence were to be treated exactly like the residents of the Town. Mr. Klein further commented that forty capacity rights had been issued for the Mora Heights residents and forty capacity rights remained. He had verified this with LAFCO. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council directed the City Engineer to ask the City of Los Altos for a sewer connection for Mr. Forrest and report back at the next Council Meeting. 6.2 Planning Commission Recommendation with regard to Town owned property The Planning Director reported that at the 8/8/02 meeting the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend that the Council take immediate and definitive action to prevent the sale or change of use designation of any Town owned property without the support of the majority of residents. August 15, 2002 Special City Council Meeting 5