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The Council now considered Item 6.A. <br />6. NEW BUSINESS <br />A. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with West Coast Footing's & Supply Co., <br />Inc to Repair the Lower Arena Footing and Base at Westwind Barn (Staff: D. <br />Pedro <br />Director Debbie Pedro gave an update of the Westwind Barn lower arena footing <br />project. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Rita Sinasohn-Pharr commented on the safety of the area as it stands. <br />Jitze Couperus, Los Altos Hills, spoke about preventative maintenance of the <br />lower arena. <br />Jim Abraham, Los Altos Hills, stated that spending money for the benefit of a few <br />people for a situation that is not a safety hazard doesn't make sense. <br />Further Council discussion ensued. <br />Ms. Sinasohn-Pharr outlined the options available. <br />Connie Clark, Sunnyvale, stated that she had boarded her horse at Westwind Barn, <br />but had to move the horse due to a veterinary recommendation. <br />Nancy Couperus, Los Altos Hills, urged the Council not to go with the "cheap <br />fix." <br />Val Metcalfe, Los Altos Hills, provided some historical background on the <br />drainage ditches in the lower arena area of the barn. <br />Deborah McCarley, President of the Pacific Pony Club, stated that the drainage <br />ditches that used to work for years are filling up. She said that the base has been <br />broken for a long time. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS: Direct staff to clean out ditches around the arena <br />immediately; explore whether or not to cover the arena; request a second opinion <br />that includes detailed analysis on the proper way to address fixing the lower arena; <br />request engineering analysis from Cotton and Shires; check with the vendor (West <br />Coast Footings) to determine the schedule they can commit to and when they need <br />the Town's confirmation; understand the options, schedule and cost; and request the <br />time period for a competitive bid. <br />4 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />October 17, 2013 <br />