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Mayor Larsen outlined the procedure in which the appeal would be heard. The appellants will be allowed to speak openly with no time limit. Public comments are limited to two minutes each. The appellant has requested the ability to cross-examine witness that provide live testimony at this meeting. If the appellant would like to ask questions, all questions must be addressed through the Mayor who will ask the individuals to respond accordingly. If the appellant has any questions, he/she must ask them at the conclusion of each speaker, rather than at the end of all speakers. Each member of the public who speaks receives a two -minute limit. Any additional questions are not included in that two -minute limit. The cross-examination questions must be specific to the subject matter and addressed to the Mayor, who will screen the questions. There shall be no cross examination on documents unless necessary to authenticate. City Manager Carl Cahill presented the staff report. Ex Parte Communication. Council Member Radford reported that he had contact with Susan Stark three or four weeks ago to discuss the matter. Council Member Summit stated that she had no contact with owners or neighbors other than receiving emails. Council Member Mordo had a brief phone call. Vice Mayor Waldeck met with Mr. Behn in November and received several emails from Susan Stark. Mayor Larsen had a conversation with Mr. Scher at the Pet Parade and he has spoken with Mr. Behn via telephone. Martina Contraras responded to Vice Mayor Waldeck's questions regarding her report dated May 9, 2012. Mr. Gerald Scher and Ms. Susan Stark presented their appeal to the City Council. Jacqueline Scher spoke regarding the November 7, 2011 incident. Mia Scher read a statement. Julie Bond, Certified Animal Behaviorist, spoke on behalf of the Scher Family. Trish Wamsat, Adobe Dogs, spoke on behalf of the Scher family. Council discussion with appellants ensued. Mayor Larsen opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Justin Berglund, Los Altos, stated the reason the Creekside Oaks Homeowners Association wrote a letter regarding the dogs because of the public hearing notice. He added that none of the experts have evaluated the dogs while off the property. Lindsay Carpenter, Los Altos, observed two black Labradors on Sunday, June 2nd at approximately 10:40 a.m. running down the street. There were no adults and no leashes present. 2 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012