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Johnson reported that the Cities Association was assuming an important role as a `► legislative task force. Representatives from State Legislators' offices such as Byron Sher, Jim Cunneen and Bill Lockyer had been attending the Cities Association's meetings and bringing the County's concerns back to Sacramento. 9.5 Volunteer Awards Committee Johnson noted that there were vacancies on the Volunteer Awards Committee and he asked that Council think about possible appointees and schedule this item for the June 4' meeting. The suggestion was also made that the terns be changed from two to four years, with two new appointees each year and three reappointed members. This would provide for better continuity on the committee. It was noted that this change would need to be approved by both the Los Altos and the Los Altos Hills Councils. 9.6 Pathway In -Lieu Fees Dauber recommended that the Pathways Committee recommendation on in -lieu fees be reviewed by the Planning Director and the City Attorney and brought to Council for discussion. 9.7 Town Codes Dauber commented that she thought the sample code prepared by Book Publishing was in an excellent format. However, she found searching the code on the computer to be quite frustrating. It was noted this issue would be brought back to the Council at their next meeting for a decision. 10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Resolution requesting the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to redirect $100,000 of the Town of Los Altos Hills' Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to the City of Los Altos for allocation to eligible projects and services. — Reso # Siegel concurred with this recommendation but noted that other cities might also have programs for affordable housing. The Planning Director responded that funds to projects in other cities could be routed through Los Altos. In addition he noted that funds allocated for social service agencies were capped by CDBG regulations. The Planning Director also commented that after the first year review of this arrangement with Los Altos, it was hoped that a longer term agreement would be arranged. Dauber believed the Town's residents should be served too and urged the Town to maintain influence on the decision making process for these funds. Siegel inquired about the $50,000 being allocated for low income loans for residents. Since it did not appear that any requests were forthcoming for this money, he recommended these funds be included with the CDBG funds. The Planning Director responded that there was a Countywide Loan Program available to residents. In view of this the $50,000 would be included with the CDBG funds next year. `• May 7, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting