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Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Waldeck did not find the solution workable, long-term. Mayor Summit suggested that the Town would have an objective measure to ow use at the current time; changes could be made at a later date. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING No public comment. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Motion by Larsen, seconded by Radford to waive reading and introduce an Ordinance amending the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Title 5 (Public Welfare, Morals and Conduct), Chapter 2 (Noise). Motion passed with Waldeck voting no. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. Page Mill, Moody, Buena Vista Site Distance Issue (Staff: R. Chiu) City Engineer/Public Works Director Richard Chiu introduced the item to the Council. After the February 17, 2011, Council meeting, the Town's traffic consultant conducted a Stop Sign Warrant analysis on Page Mill Road at Moody Road/Buena Vista Drive, and the results supported an all -way stop sign. A meeting was held with the County and Palo Alto to discuss the warrant analysis, and the County and Palo Alto were not in support of the stop signs. A proposal was offered to do signage and pavement markings. Staff contacted Supervisor Liz Kniss' office to request that the County reconsider its decision. Mayor Summit advised that Scott Strickland, Senior Policy Analyst for Liz Kniss assured her that their office was working on the issue. Council discussion ensued. Suggestion was made to ask staff to look into a new vehicle detection system that would activate flashing lights. Chiu suggested that if the Council wanted to pursue the option of improvements within the Town's 10 -foot strip, staff could survey the location to know exactly where the easement was in preparation for some type of new technology vehicle warning system. Council concurred for the need of a survey. 17. Recommendation on Consulting Services for Air and Water Quality Testing, Lehigh Quarry, and Peer Review of Existing Data (Staff. D. Pedro) Planning Director Pedro reported that at the February 17, 2011, Council meeting, the Council directed staff to look into environmental consultants to evaluate Lehigh Quarry's air and water quality data. Staff contacted two possible consultants and has recommended a budget of $25,000 for preliminary review. She advised that Councilmember Waldeck, Los Altos Mayor Ron Packard, and staff held meetings with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) staff and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) staff to discuss Lehigh. According to the BAAQMD, there was no immediate harmful health hazard. The RWQCB had issued a notice of violation on February 22, 2011, due to the amount of water being 9 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2011