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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
Community Relations Committee
Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 7:30PM
Chair Roger Burnell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2014.
Members present were Roger Burnell, Karen Emerzian, Ron Knapp, Nena Price, Michael
Schoendorf and Barbara Waldeck. Associate members Bill Downey, Bob Mabe, Mansour
Moussavian and Roy Woolsey also attended. Council Liaison Courtenay Corrigan and Sarah
Gualtieri arrived later.
Introduction of Members of the Public
Leola Mabe was at the meeting.
Review of Committee Minutes of February 10 meeting
The minutes of the February 10 meeting were approved by acclamation on a motion by Ron
Knapp seconded by Karen Emerzian.
Review of Prior City Council Meetings
There was no review of prior City Council meetings.
Subcommittee Reports
A. Roger Burnell announced that a copy of his report to the City Council is available for
anyone who would like to view it.
B. Special event planning has been postponed for the 2016 event year.
C. Special events in the near future include Earth Day on Sunday, April 26, the Annual
Easter Egg Hunt and Hoppin Hounds on Saturday, April 4 and the annual Fun Run on
Saturday, May 9. Sarah Gualtieri also reported that the Youth Commission has arranged
a Dodge Ball Contest for Middle Schoolers and is participating in a Leadership
Conference with the Los Altos Youth Commission.
D. Roger Burnell will report on the 60th Anniversary Party to the Council at their March 30
meeting. The Los Altos Country Club is reserving Saturday evening, January 30 for the
event. Roy Woolsey suggested that the Committee consider other venues such as
Fremont Hills or a tent on the Little League Field. The sight lines at the club are difficult
for a large group. Roger, Roy, Ron and Karen Emerzian will survey the Club on April 8
at 4:30 p.m. to see if it will work better than it did at the 50th Anniversary Party. Roger
has planned to have Robert Strong, a magician perform. There was some discussion
about a live band versus a D.J. The Committee seemed in favor of a D.J. because one
would be better able to perform a large variety of music. A live combo for the cocktail
hour is being considered. Committee members are to think about possible M.C.s and
present their ideas at the April meeting.
2015 Picnic
Car Show - This will be the eighth year the picnic has included a car show. The field has a total
capacity for 47 cars. Bill Downey reported that thus far Tesla has been “non-responsive”. Bob
Mabe said that he and Bill are considering having cars from the Arcane Auto Society participate.
Members of the Society have unique small cars that would be interesting for residents to view.
Bob explained that he and Bill plan to invite the 19 Los Altos Hills residents with antique cars to
exhibit first. The remaining spots will be filled by invitation and will include both past exhibitors
and members of the Arcane auto Society. Barbara Waldeck made a motion that the Car Show
include Los Altos Hills residents first, then Arcane cars and out-of-town exhibitors. Karen
Emerzian seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Music – Ron Knapp has been working on getting a contract with the Andre Thierry band
negotiated and signed so that the Town can send them a deposit. He and Sarah will get it
finalized this week.
Food – Mavericks has offered to include white meat chicken for an additional $.50 per person.
The total contract is $15,843.75 or $6.25 per person. The budget allows $16,000 for food. A
motion was made by Barbara Waldeck to accept the Mavericks contract with white chicken meat
added to the menu. Karen Emerzian seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Entertainment – Gary Waldeck has arranged for the County helicopter to be displayed in the
field with the Car Show again this year. Bob Mabe asked to have the helicopter arrive before the
cars in order to seep from getting dust all over the cars. Barbara Waldeck will ask Gary to have
the helicopter arrive about 10 a.m. Sarah Gualtieri is making arrangements for the petting zoo,
the clown, face painting, climbing wall and the inflatables. Karen Emerzian reported that Nick
French and his wife, Michelle, are planning to do the games again this year. Sarah had a quote
from Mary Kear for the rentals that is unchanged from last year. She said she would call the
Gunn robotics program and ask them to participate.
Old Business
As always, the committee needs new members. There are three openings.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
The next meeting is on April 14th.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Waldeck, Secretary