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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 12, 1983 E. CONSEW CALENDAR (continued): Lr M7TICN SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unanimously to authorize the City Manager to request proposals for consulting engineer for various projects in Town as outlined in the 7/11/83 staff report. C. STAFF - REFORCS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Manager: a) Ordinance #269 Flame retardant roofing John Sanders Fire Chief - Los Altos Fire Departmment, supported the continuation of Ordinance #269 as it presently read. He cited examples of the effects of fire retardant roofing and further noted that the LAFD considered all of Los Altos Hills a hazardous fire area. Alma Wood, 12151 Stonebrook, asked for clarification of what types of reefing were presently permitted by the ordinance. Mrs. Wood also noted that for some time she had had serious concerns about the requirement of spark arrestors (and the enforce- ment thereof) and discing in Town. Louise Dronkertmember of the Los Altos County Fire Protection District Commission reported that the Commission had met 7/11/83 and strongly reeca ended not changing Ordinance #269. Lorraine young, Campo Vista, expressed the opinion that the ordinance should be in effect only in the high fire hazard areas; all of the Town should not be restricted because of certain hazardous areas. Lucile McLaughlin, resident, asked why such places as %bedside and Atherton did net have such an ordinance but only recommended fire retardant roofing. Council discussed the ordinance before than. In addition to the cements made during the meeting they also reviewed the Manager's staff reports dated 7/6/83 and 7/11/83. Council agreed not to change the ordinance concerning fire retardant roofing at this time. They did however ask both John Sanders and Louise Dronkert to provide materials on this issue which could be kept at Town Hall and could be available for the residents' information. Such materials should include specific information on the life expectancies of fire retardant roof materials and different types of roofing materials which would be allowed under Ordinance #269 as it was in effect. Both Mr. Sanders and Mrs. Dronkert agreed to put together said materials. � � a. r ••�'�aw'� �h Council discussed the following issues which were directly related to the budget before than: fund balance figures for Matadero Creek Subdivision; appropriation limit; and options for raising revenue such as a tax -override. Regarding the options for raising revenues, Council requested a staff report on this subject at the 7/20/83 Council meeting. Concerning the possibility of a tax -override, it was agreed that the City Attorney would have available at the 7/20/83 Council meeting the information needed for such a tax -override. Tentatively the taxbverride would be specifically for the purpose of storm -related capital improvements and particularly for streets and drainage; would be for a period of three years; and would have different amounts for improved and unimproved lots. It was further noted that the City Clerk would obtain the cost of a special mailing so the Torun could obtain said funds, if approved, by April 10, 1984. Council agreed to further discuss the option of a tax -override at the 7/20/83 meeting- -2-