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NEW BUSINESS: Otto Kohl (Cont'd.): <br />1, ,l Since Mr. Kohl could not be present, it was discussed that <br />i. additional information would be required, such as, the <br />adequacy of funds, estimated costs of completion, whether <br />additional bonds might be required, landscaping, etc.; <br />ACTION: <br />That the request of Mr. Otto Kohl be referred <br />to the City Attorney for a full report at the <br />next Council Meeting, December 7, 1964. <br />DICTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Fassed unanimously. <br />3. Fire Prevention Problems - D. Hibner, A. Alter and R. Bassett. <br />Chairman of the Los Altos Fire protection District Hibner, <br />Fire Commissioner Alter and Chief Bassett were present and <br />urged the Council to take positive action by formulating a <br />new ordinance which would alert home owners to fire hazards <br />and their responsibility in assisting in fire prevention. <br />Fire Commissioner Hibner pointed out that the areas of Los <br />Altos Hills, .the Country Club area, and Los Altos are pro- <br />tected by three fire stations located in donmtown Los Altos, , <br />Loyola, and Foothill, but that this is a small force in rela- <br />tion to an assessed valuation of !28,000,000. Both Commissioners <br />Hibner and Alter stated that the Hills area is most hazardous - <br />an area where a great conflagration started by brush fires could <br />result in great loss of lives and property. Experience has <br />shown that the months of June, July, August, and September bring <br />the same approximate number of brush fires every year; 53 (83%) <br />within the past year were in these dry months when there is a <br />greater probability. of extreme conflagration. <br />Chief Bassett amplified these remarks and proposed the follow- <br />ing measures: <br />For the Home Owner: <br />1. Fire extinguishers. <br />2. Remove brush from around dwelling and replace <br />with fire resistant plants and slow -burning shrubs. <br />3. Clear ravines and gullies of brush. <br />4. Incorporate fire resistants into shingle roofs. <br />5. Education and publicity on fire prevention. <br />For the Town: <br />1. Weed abatement ordinance (discing fire -breaks <br />and fire trailsalong roadsides, etc.). <br />2. Fire ordinance (30 -foot disced fire -break around <br />house, removal of brush from ravines and down <br />slopes, pools to have fire department connections, etc.) <br />-4- <br />