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ACTION: That the City Clerk be directed to work with the City En- gineer and review lots that have been approved to determine if paths should be required. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS: Cont 'd. 2. Los Altos Fire Protection District. The Mayor stated that the City Los Altos is considering withdraw- ing from the Los Altos Fire Protection District due to the recent attempt by the County Board of Supervisors to dissolve the Dis- trict in favor a central district. He further stated that the City of Los Altos has advised the Town of Los Altos Hills to withdraw from the District and has offered to furnish fire pro- tection to the Town. The Mayor stated that Ordinance No. 59 is being presented to set a Special Election in the Town to vote on the withdrawal from the fire district. Comments were heard from the Council, Commissioners 'Williams and Hibner, and the audience. ;uestions were raised relative to the cost of service if contract- ed from Los Altos, the result if the Town remains in the District , the possibility of increased insurance rates if the Town withdraws from the District, and what the Town can expect from the County under a central district. The Mayor explained that , at the present time, the Council does not have all the answers, but prior to the election , data will be made available to residents of the Town. Commissioner Hibner was asked to serve on a committee to study the situation. The Title of Ordinance No. 59 was read by the City Clerk. ACTION: That further reading of Ordinance No. 59 be waived. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlock; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT : Henley ACTION: t That Ordinance No. 59 be adopted. 4r MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe ; ROLL CALL: AYES: Clayton, Bledsoe, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: Henley