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Los Altos Hills Community Relations Committee
Meeting Minutes March 26, 2019
Prepared by R. Knapp, CRC Assoc Mbr
1.Roll Call
a.Present: Lana Einschlag, Nena Price, Ron Knapp, Monsour Moussavia, Karen Emerzian,
Roger Burnell (joined late).
b.Quorum present, 3/5.
2.Introduction, mbrs of public
a.Kjell Karlsson
b.Medha Rishi, new resident, prospective Committee candidate
3.Review of Prior Council Mtg
a.Courtenay Corrigan not present.
b.Kjell Karlsson, 2 new Council members. Got $300K refund from State. Les Ernest
speaker.
4.Review of Prior Minutes.
a.Approved by unanimous vote, 3-0.
5.Update on Town activities.
a.Sarah Robustelli not present.
6.Newcomer project.
a.Roy Woolsey not present.
b.Discussed newcomer event, March 31.
i.Refreshments: Fruit salad, pinwheel finger sandwiches, lemonade, water, 2
cases wine (1ea red, white), coffee, cookies, brownies, bruchetta
7.Neighborhood Network Pgm
a.Dennis Duffy not present.
b.Program discontinued, replaced by Nextdoor.com.
8.Picnic
a.Vote on budget items, based on quotes rec’d. All approved based on quotes rec’d and
reviewed at meeting
i.Maverics BBQ, vote approved 3-0
ii.Trains, 3-0
iii.Pony rides and petting zoo, 3-0
iv.Pirate with animated bird plus assistant.
1.Discussion: Last year show not the best. Roger to find alternate
entertainment replacement. Voted to authorize up to same dollar
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amount, $2600. If unable, Pirate show approved. Roger to report
findings for next meeting, although he is unable to attend. Vote: 3-0
v.Rock Wall climbing, 3-0
vi.Rental equipment, Approved 3-0
1.Same as last year, $200 cost increase is not significant.
b.Registration
i.Agreed to wristbands rather than adhesive name tags and paper tickets. Karen
to purchase at least 2500, single color (green), plastic non-removable
wristbands. Will be used as authorization to receive BBQ lunch. May need
paper tickets for distribution to music band, other non-resident participants
ii.If wristbands available from Town, can use these, consult with Sarah R.
9.Additional Items, contributions from Committee Mbrs.
a.Shred event, April 6, Town Hall, 9am-12pm. Free to LAH residents, 5 boxes max, or until
truck full.
b.Parking problem on Dawson Dr., food trucks at lunch time serving workers on
construction projects in immediate area. Creating impeded access to driveways, street,
and private residences. Kjell offered to look for resolution, make recommendations at
next meeting.
c.Request for provision to include select additional members of the public on CRC email
list for agenda, minutes, other than full time Members, Associate Members, Town Staff,
and elected officials. E.g Karl Karlsson, who regularly attends meeting, works with
Committee, but is not an official member.
10.Next meeting date.
a.Approved exception for Monday, April 22 to accommodate Sarah R. unless she is
unavailable that date, in which case, meeting will be on usual 4th Tuesday of month,
April 23. Vote approved for either date at Town Staff discretion. Sarah to advise in
Agenda for next meeting.
b.Note: Meeting time permanently changed to 7:00pm per approval vote at last meeting.