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SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 - Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction cont'd.: City Manager introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 479, a 95 resolution expressing the intent of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos `, Hills in granting extra -territorial jurisdiction to Santa Clara County. MOTION AND SECOND: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 479 be adopted as read. Mayor Aiken stated his desire to include provision where those on boundaries of the district could be eliminated if they so desired. Mr. Assaf noted that the governing law in assessment proceedings is the amount of benefit which the property receives and that the property could not legally be left out of the district if it benefited from the line. City Manager noted that Public Hearings will be held on sewer line locations and that final district boundaries will not be formed until Public Hearings are held. AMENDED MOTION: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson, that Resolution No. 479 be adopted with the following amendment: "C. Those not wanting sewers shall be left out of the actual district (i.e., the area in which sewer lines are to be installed), in so far as the boundaries can be adjusted." VOTE: The Amended Motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Benson requested Mr. Pott's comments regarding the formation oftw FiU� a proposed transit organization for the County. Mr. Pott stated that the County recommended the selection of either a) a County special service area approach, or b) special district formation. Mr. Pott noted that a single purpose special district has been common in other Counties. Mayor Aiken expressed his appreciation to Mr. Pott, Mr. Assaf, the Town Staff and Los Altos City Officials for their cooperation in the innovative features of this sewer policy. Mr. C. Walter expressed the appreciation of the Summerhil area residents to the Council, Staff and neighboring jurisdictions for their efforts in alleviating the sewage problem. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PALO ALTO FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE: /13;7 City Manager reviewed draft of agreement with Palo Alto fox the maintenance of the sewer system draining toward Palo Alto. City Manager noted that Staff recommended approval and reviewed the following highlights of the contract: a) Provision of 24-hour service; b) reasonable rental rates on equipment; c) reasonable compensation charges, including a minimum monthly fee of $200.00; and, a 50911 surcharge; and d) provision of a 90 -day termination cluase. CMOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Benson, that the agreement with the City of Palo Alto for service and maintenance of the Los Altos Hills sewer system be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same, was carried unanimously by roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. -3-