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