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Paul Schutz, Community Health Awareness Council, explained how their organization supports Los Altos Hills residents. Vicki Oldberg, Los Altos Hills, strongly urged the Council to continue supporting the local non -profits. She further stated that she is associated with the Community Services Agency and outlined the services that are provided to the community. Julie Rose, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, said "we are your chamber of commerce" and promotes both Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. Maria Marroquin, Day Workers Center of Mountain View, said that many residents of Los Altos Hills use the services of the Day Workers Center. Pilar Furlong, American Red Cross, explained that the funding provided in the grant program allows for funding of their core mission, which is disaster relief and emergency preparedness. Jim Abraham, Los Altos Hills, stated that he supports all of the charities that are receiving money from the Town, but felt that there is something wrong with the process. Peter Evans, Los Altos Hills, said that the reason we have Town government is for quality of life. These organizations are a factor in our quality of life and expressed that it is an appropriate use of the money. Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Vice Mavor Radford moved to continue with the grant program as designed; all applicants shall identify specifically the services that are provided to Los Altos Hills residents and, where possible, estimate the actual numbers of residents who use the services and solicit for the current year of aivin with the budget that was allocated ($60,000). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Larsen. AYES: Mayor Waldeck, Vice Mayor Radford, Councilmember Larsen NOES: Councilmember Corrigan, Councilmember Harpootlian ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED. The Council now continued with Item 3. 3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Persons wishing to address the Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 15, 2013