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Jon Halvorsen, Senior Sales Manager of Teleminder, explained the benefits of having a Teleminder system at the Town. He noted that Teleminder was a stand-alone computer system which would tie into the Town's phone system and which the Town would own and operate on site. Its map -based interface would allow the Town to quickly contact residents in certain parts or all of the Town on emergency matters, i.e. fire. Mr. Halvorsen also noted that there were twelve Teleminder systems in California including Atherton and Milpitas. He commented that the system came with maps of the Town which were updated every two years. The updates of the phone numbers occurred about once a quarter and it was estimated that to update this phone list would take about fifteen minutes. Mr. Halvorsen explained other applications for this program such as contacting the elderly or those in need of assistance. He also explained what happened if an answering machine was reached. The cost of this system was $29,500 with a maintenance charge of 15% of total purchase price per year for maintenance. Mr. Halvorsen presented a demonstration for the Council and was available to answer any questions. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, asked if there was off-site backup and Mr. Halvorsen responded that backup tapes were kept at their offices. Dr. Robert Smithwick, 25215 La Loma Drive, asked about the liability issue and the City Attorney responded that she would be looking into that issue. Dauber asked to see a copy of the instruction booklet PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to contact Atherton and to discuss in detail their use of the Teleminder system and to report back to the City Council. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT `r The Planning Director reported that the following items were discussed at the 5/13/98 Planning Commission Meeting: Lands of Wong, 14470 DeBell Road: approved request for a site development permit for a new 4,363 square foot residence with an attached 651 square foot three -car garage; Lands of Doman, 13113 Byrd Lane: approved request for a site development permit for a shed and a variance to encroach into the side yard setback; Lands of Doman, 13113 Byrd Lane: approved request for a site development permit for a 410 square foot addition on the first floor and a 500 square foot addition on the second floor with no increase in height; Lands of Kwong, 14470 Manuella Avenue: approved request for a site development permit for a swimming pool and a major addition and remodel, adding 300 square feet to the first floor and 1,114 square feet to the second floor; and Lands of Ewald, 26131 Altadena Drive: approved request for a site development permit for 2,145 square foot one-story addition, and a 825 square foot garage with a maximum height of 16 'h feet. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Item Removed: 4.3 (Siegel) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard and passed unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 4.1 Approved Minutes: May 6, 1998 4.2 Approved Warrants: $102,033.01 (5/15/98) May 20, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting