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r. `, CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING February 5, 1970 REEL 23 - S 2, T 1 -- FOOTAGE 730 - 1364 ABEL 23 - S 1, T 2 -- FOOTAGE 750 - 1067 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Special Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 9c02 A. M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, and Mayor Aiken. Absent. Councilman Helgesson. Mayor Aiken stated the Special Meeting had been called to consider the need for action to combat the reported significant increase in residential burglaries. Mayor Aiken requested area newspapers to provide wide coverage indicating the Town would take whatever action proved necessary to control residential burglaries and requested that any reference to present coverage note that the Town is contracting with the County Sheriff's Office for ten (10) hours additional coverage beyond the 24 hour basic law enforcement service of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. City Manager stated that should additional patroling be desired, the follow- ing alternatives were available: 1) Hire a private patrol service - cost $750 to $850 per month for eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week; could be effected immediately. 2) Fill the position of Code Enforcement Officer - cost estimated $19200 per month; thirty days hiring period required. 3) Increase County Sheriff's Department coverage - cost $13.12 per hour; additional Sheriff's personnel not available at this time, would require two to three months recruitment. City Manager noted the County Sheriff's Office would immediately make available additional patrol at no cost by utilising the Sheriff's Auxiliary when available. 4) Create Town Police Department of 5 or 7 men - cost $77,000 to $101,000; three months required to initiate. 5) Contract with the City of Los Altos - The Los Altos Police Chief has recommended against this alternative. City Manager recommended a private patrol service company be hired for 8 hour a day, 5 days a week patrol and that this service be continued until a decision is made regarding a Tann Police Department or increased contract time from the County Sheriff's Office. 4 Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mr. C. B. Marron, County Field Enforcement Supervisor; Ken Young, Law Enforcement Committee Chairman; Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court; Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court; A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane; Stu Whittelsey, 25259 La Loma Drive, and Commissioner P. Weisbart.