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UNSCHEDULED ITEM N0. 9: APPOINTMENT TO THE LOS ALTOS LIBRARY COMMISSION. Communication was reviewed from Mrs. Frederick T. Adams, P. O. Box 1360, Los Altos, advising her term on the Los Altos Library Commission expired in December and requesting a replacement. NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously that the City Council recommend the appointment Of Mrs. James Piper, 10650 Magdalena Road, to the Los Altos Library Commission. Council concurred their appreciation should be expressed to Mrs. Adams for her four years of service. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously by roll call vote that the Staff proceed with the preparation of framed, parchment acknowledgments for citizens serving the Town on Committees, Commissions, etc. STAFF REPORTS: CITY MANAGER: 1. Tentative approval had been received for Rosehill Estates Unit #2 and Sewer Assessment District #6 to pump sewage to the Los Altos Basin and arrangements were being finalized by Staff. 2. Noted a Study Session on the proposed Horse Ordinance had been requested early in January. Council concurred this should be agended January 19 at 8:00 P. M. 3. Noted enforcement on requirement of business licenses will be increased. 4. Reviewed Billing Agreements between the State, County and Town on safety lighting on Page Mill Road. 5. Stated Staff is continuing review of the drainage problem in the vicinity of Berryhill Farm. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: 1. Noted two (2) terms on the City Council will be up for election at the April 14, 1970 Municipal Election and the candidates could file nomination papers between January 29 and 12:00 Noon on February 19, 1970, 2. At previous Council request, a six month financial report was being prepared. Council concurred this matter should be agended February 2, 1970. ORDINANCES• 1. ORDINANCE NO. 141, establishing drainage assessment fund and drainage charges on new development. Second Reading. Mayor Aiken stated that based on review of information prepared by Councilman Helgesson and the Town -wide Drainage Citizens Committee, he recommended a shift in the balance of drainage charges from the presently proposed $600.00 per new approved building site and .030 per square foot of area covered by building permits. Mayor Aiken suggested the charges be changed to $400.00 for each new approved building site and .06F per square foot for new building permits, noting that if this change were approved, this would again constitute a First Reading of the ordinance and a Second Reading would be required at a later meeting. WE