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2M MacMillan to the Emergency Communications Committee for a third four-year term, expiring August 2017. C. Reappointment to the Open Space Committee MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Waldeck, seconded by Councilmember Corrigan and passed unanimous) to o reappoint Wendie Ward to the Open Space Committee for a third four-year term, expiring August 2017. D. Senior Commission Annual Report Ginger Summit, Member of the Senior Commission, introduced Annabel Pelham. Anabel Pelham, Chair of the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission, provided an annual report on the activities of the Commission. DIRECTION: Add an agenda item regarding supporting a new senior center to the October 23, 2013 joint meeting agenda with Los Altos. The Council now considered Item 10.A. 10. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS A. Discussion on the Community Service Grants Process and Policy Discussion (Councilmembers Harpootlian and Corrigan) Councilmember Corrigan stated that she raised this topic during the budget setting session and expressed concerns about the Town's role in philanthropy. Councilmember Harpootlian suggested that the Town make available the list of various charitable organizations that the Town is supporting. Council discussion ensued. Ginger Summit, Los Altos Hills, stated that the organizations receiving grant money are providing a service for the residents that the Town does not have the staff or resources to provide. Marc Sidel, Hidden Villa, spoke about the money received from the Town, and that it had been invested back into the community allowing Hidden Villa to have the flexibility to provide special events for residents. Sarah Fuller, Next Door Solutions Domestic Violence, explained the importance of their organization and how it benefits the Los Altos Hills community. 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2013