HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 20Los Altos Hills History Committee Minutes
May 20, 2014
Chairwoman Carol Gottlieb called the meeting to order at 3:32
Present: Carol Gottlieb, Nobuko Cleary, Mary Ann Malcolm, Diane Bauch, Catherine Popell, May
Davenport, Jitze Couperus, Carol Crites and Associates Joe Heinrich, Linda Swan
Absent: Ginger Summit and Mary Van Tamlen (The meeting notice was not sent to Mary)
Late Arrival: Linda Swan 3:37
Early Departure: None
Guests: Cathy Winter, Executive Assistant to the President of the Packard Foundation
Review of the Minutes: Unanimous approval after Agenda item 7 was corrected to read Carol Crites
instead of Carol Gottlieb
Old Business:
1. October Event. (moved from #7 on the Agenda) Cathy Winter informed the Committee that
the children of David Packard have accepted the invitation to speak at our next event. The
moderator, time, date and submitted questions to be finalized.
2. Old Archives. Book Eight is completed; Book Seven is being worked on. Work is being done
on the files. Jitze Couperus, Carol Crites and Joe Heinrich
3. Oral History. Nobuko Cleary has completed the video of the Morgan’s and is waiting for
Ginger’s return to assist with editing. Oral histories are now concentrating on Los Altos Hills
residents and former residents. Nobuko Cleary and Ginger Summit
4. Street Names. Two more street names were submitted. Diane Brauch will send the Google
spreadsheet link of completed street names to the City Clerk, Deborah Padovan, to see if it
can be put on the Town website. Diane Brauch and Catherine Popell
5. Collection of Current History Information. More information has been gathered. Mary Ann
Malcolm
6. Shed for Farm Equipment. Mary Ann Malcolm reviewed John Franco’s estimate for the
refurbishing of the farm equipment and Cupola. Discussion followed. Possible placement of
the Cupola was also discussed. Mary Ann Malcolm
7. Preservation of Historical Landmarks of Interest. The correct procedure in pursuing the
preservation of historical landmarks was discussed. The Planning Director, Debbie Pedro,
will be asked to help with clarification. Carol Crites
8. Town Picnic—Places of Interest Walk. Carol Gottlieb and Mary Ann Malcolm discussed the
path(s) from Town Hall that will be available for residents to walk to the Picnic. A map with
historical information for areas along the path will be available to walkers. The City Clerk,
Deborah Padovan, will be asked about the feasibility of e-mailing residents who are coming
to the picnic with the information. The History Committee and Pathways Committee are
working in conjunction on the project.
9. A Historical Display. Stored historical artifacts need to be arranged in an easier accessible
manner. During the Committee’s presentation to the City Council member, Courtenay
Corrigan, offered to assist. She will be contacted when this project begins.
Booth at Picnic/History Walk with Pathway Committee: Mary Ann Malcolm will set up the booth. She
and other members will work in the booth. Nobuko Cleary volunteered to demonstrate and teach
origami. Handouts, pictures and other information were discussed. Carol Crites, Carol Gottlieb and Linda
Swan will help with the historical walk to the picnic.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Catherine Popell