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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2010 Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 18, 2010 Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kerr called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Present: Mayor Breene Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Rich Larsen (joined the meeting via teleconference at 7:10 p.m., Councilmember Jean Mordo, Councilmember Ginger Summit and Councilmember Dean Warshawsky Absent: None Staff: City Manager Carl Cahill, Planning Director Debbie Pedro, Associate Planner Brian Froelich, Assistant Planner Nicole Horvitz, City Engineer/Public Works Director Richard Chiu, Finance Director Nick Pegueros, City Attorney Steve Mattas, and City Cleric Kaien Jost • APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Appointment(s) to the Standing Committees MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Summit, seconded by Warshawsky and passed unanimously (Mayor Pro Tem Larsen-absent) to appoint April Anair to the Standing Environmental Design and Protection Committee for a second term of four years. CONSENT CALENDAR Items Removed: Agenda Items 13 and 15 (Summit), Agenda Item 5 (Mordo), Agenda Item 11 (Chiu) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Warshawsky, seconded by Mordo and passed unanimously (Mayor Pro Tem Larsen absent) to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar; specifically: 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting—October 21, 2010 3. Review of Disbursements: October, 2010 $872,551.10 4. Approval of Resolution Regulating Parking on Town-Owned Parking Lots (Staff: S. Garcia) Resolution No. 54-10 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 6. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report ending September 30, 2010. • 7. Adoption of Ordinance 522: Amendments to the Zoning and Site Development Ordinances to incorporate the Fast Track Guide for New Residences and Checklist as a part of the Fast Track Process (Section 10-2.1305.1) and remove the term "Design Guidelines" in Sections 10-1.502, 10-1.503, 10-1.504, 10-1.505, and 10- 2.1305 (Staff: D. Pedro) Motion to Waive Further Reading Motion to Adopt the Ordinance 8. Adoption of Ordinance 523: Amending Title II, Chapter 6 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code deleting the Appendix and amending Sections 2-6.03 and 2-6.10 and approving a Resolution updating Los Altos Hills "Designated Officials and Employees with Disclosure Obligations" (Staff: K. Jost) Motion to Waive Further Reading Motion to Adopt the Ordinance 9. Adoption of Ordinance 524: Amending Title 6, Chapter 4, Section 6-4.435, of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, Regarding Sewer System Connection fees for secondary dwelling units (Staff: R. Chiu) Motion to Waive Further Reading Motion to Adopt the Ordinance 10. Approval of Resolution Amending the Adopted Employee Compensation Plan and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Staff. N. Pegueros) Resolution No. 55-10 • 12. Accepted as Complete the 2009 Westwind Community Barn Repair Project (Staff. R. Chiu) Resolution No. 56-10 14. Approval of Amendments to the Santa Clara County Cities Associations Bylaws Mayor Pro Tem Larsen joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting agenda. ITEMS REMOVED: 5. Acceptance of Public Facilities Fee Program Annual Report — Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010 (Staff. N. Pegueros) Councilmember Mordo requested clarification of the item. Specifically, the relationship of the adopted budget with the expenditures as referenced on Attachment 1. Finance Director Pegueros explained that the purpose for including the adopted budget in the chart was to show that the Town had a plan to spend the ending fund balance as of the end of the Fiscal year. Staff reviewed the attachment with Council. The funds reflected were primarily in lieu fees and were identified to be spent on a Capital Improvement Program or system administration. • Councilmember Mordo offered that he would prefer a different format for the presentation; however, there was no fundamental issue with the findings. 2 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 MOTIN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by Warshawsky and passed by the following roll call vote to receive and file the annual report of public facilities fees: AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 11. Approval of Operation and Maintenance Service Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Systems and Overflow Emergency Response Services Public Works Director/City Engineer Richard Chiu introduced the item to Council. He reviewed staff s recommendation to execute an agreement with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. to provide operation and maintenance services for sanitary sewer systems and emergency overflow response services. Chiu highlighted the strengths of Veolia Water. The firm has operated for thirty eight(3 8) years in California and currently has contracts with eighteen (18) municipalities. Veolia's staff included licensed and certified professionals and would have access to additional staff and equipment resources via CSMS, Burlingame and Richmond. In response to a Councilmember's inquiry, Chiu noted that the contract with Able Underground Construction had expired on July 31, 2010. Staff had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in October and advertised the opportunity publicly. Chiu reviewed the • scope of work with Council. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by Warshawsky and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 57-10 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc.: AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 13. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Metropolitan Planning Group for Consultant Services for the Los Altos Hills/Stanford C-2 Trail Project Councilmember Summit requested additional information on the item. She inquired if Stanford would reimburse the Town for the cost of the contract. Planning Director Pedro noted that the contract before Council was for the environmental review of the Stanford C-2 trail project and the Town would be reimbursed. General details of the trail would be included in the report including the route crossing of Arastradero Road. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved b Summit seconded b Warshawsky Y � Y and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 58-10 authorizing the • City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Metropolitan Planning (M-Group) for consulting services for the Los Altos Hills/Stanford C-2 Trail project: 3 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 15. Approval of Resolution of Local Support for Vehicle Emissions Reduction Based at Schools (VERBS) Grant Application Mayor Kerr advised the City Council that the Town's grant application for a proposed bicycle lane on Fremont Road was proceeding through channels at the VTA. It had been reviewed by the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and was scheduled for the Board of Director's review at a future meeting. The application had received support from local schools and the Sheriffs Department. The resolution before Council authorized the filing of an application for Federal Surface Transportation Program and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding. Council briefly discussed the design parameters of the proposed project. The proposed bike lane would be wider than the minimum required and provided additional safety benefits for students. The existing pedestrian paths would not be effected. Mayor Kerr recommended that the City Council continue with the process. MOTION SECOND AND CARRIED: Moved by Larsen, seconded by Kerr and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 59-10 authorizing the filing of the application as described: AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Jim Crowther, Magdalena Road, thanked the City Council for addressing the concerns of residents regarding the Lehigh Southwest Cement Company's quarry. (Agenda Item#20) PUBLIC HEARINGS 16. Consideration of an Ordinance repealing Chapters 1, 1.5, 1.7, 2, 3, 4 and 8 of Title VIII(Building Regulations) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code and adopting the 2010 California Building, Housing, Energy, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Green Building Standards and Fire Codes, including modifications and amendments to the Codes. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15061(b)(3) 4 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by Warshawsky and passed by the following roll call vote to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain: AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 17. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT. The 2009 Housing Element is the statutory update of the Town's Housing Element which was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review in July 2009. The text amendments in the revised 2009 Housing Element incorporate revisions as evaluated by HCD as meeting the requirements of the State's housing element law. Associate Planner Brian Froelich introduced the item to Council. Council had before them the final iteration of the Housing Element. The revised Housing Element had been reviewed by the California Housing and Community Development (HCD) and they had determined that it adequately addressed the statutory requirements and once adopted by the City Council, it would be in full compliance with State Law and could be submitted to HCD for their final review and certification. Froelich reported that following their review of the document, the Planning Commission • had voted unanimously to forward the revised Housing Element to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Froelich proceeded with a PowerPoint presentation that summarized the program and key policy changes in the revised Housing Element. It was noted that Foothill College would be designated multi-family site for Student, Staff and Faculty housing with 20 dwelling units per acre in response to SB2 requirements for zoning for a variety of housing types. Council had a copy of the revised Housing Element before them with all changes highlighted. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING No public comment CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Froelich reviewed the next steps in the process. Following City Council adoption of the housing Element, it would be forwarded to the Department of Housing and Community Development for their final review and certification. It was noted that the CEQA review had been completed in 2009. Council requested clarification of the proposed zoning for Foothill College. It was clarified that with the zoning changes, Foothill College would have the right to build the units. • 5 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by Warshawsky and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 60-10 amending the General Plan and adopting the Housing Element of 2009: AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 18. LANDS OF PURISSIMA HILLS WATER DISTRICT (Applicant: CLEARWIRE WIRELESS) 12863 La Cresta Drive; (File#119-1 0-IS-ND-SD-CUP); A request for a Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to construct a new wireless communications facility (for wireless internet) consisting of three (3) new 27' tall monopoles with a total of three (3) panel antennas, four (4) microwave dish antennas and associated ground equipment. CEQA Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration. Assistant Planner Nicole Horvitz introduced the item to Council. The proposed wireless communications facility was to be located on the Purissima Hills Water District property on La Cresta. Current development on the site consisted of water tanks; antennas for the Town's Standing Emergency Communications Committee; and monopoles for Verizon and AT&T with the associated ground equipment. Horvitz proceeded with a PowerPoint presentation that included a vicinity map; site plan • of the proposed project; elevation of the existing antennas at the water tank; photo simulations of the proposed antennas that would be painted dark green to blend in to the surrounding area; and a map of the wireless internet coverage for the proposed sites in Los Altos Hills. Horvitz reported that the Planning Commission at their November 4, 2010 meeting had voted 3-0 (Clow-absent, Harpootlian-recused/absent) to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit, along with the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Gordon Bell, applicant's Representative advised Council that he was available to answer questions. He noted that three sites were proposed for Los Altos Hills including one at Town Hall. Clearwire is a 4G internet service provider. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING No public comment. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mordo, seconded by Warshawsky and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the requested Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions of approval and findings of approval in Attachments 1&2 of the staff report and to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration(Attachment 3 of the staff report): 6 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky • NOES: None ABSENT. None ABSTAIN: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19. Town Goals • Environmental Leadership and Outstanding Recreational Facilities Mayor Kerr noted that the Council had shown environmental leadership with their support of the proposed new bicycle lane on Fremont Road. He suggested that in the future Council consider a potential path that would connect El Monte Road and Magdalena Road. 20. Consideration of an Agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University and the Town of Los Altos Hills regarding the Los Altos Hills C-2 Trail Project(Staff: R. Chiu) Public Works Director/City Engineer Richard Chiu introduced the item to Council. Council had before them the agreement between the Town and Stanford University for the Los Altos Hills C-2 Trail Project. The Agreement had been reviewed by the participants' respective attorneys and approved as to the language. • Chiu summarized the key elements of the agreement. The Agreement provided $30,000 to conduct the environmental review;.and reimbursement of costs to the Town for the final design and engineering in an amount up to $150,000. The Agreement committed Stanford to construct the,Project at their expense and permitted the Town to inspect and approve the improvements. The first two years of maintenance of the new pathway would be covered by Stanford in an amount of $30,000. Stanford's contractor would provide a one-year warranty against construction defects and repair at no cost to the Town of any defects in the completed work within one year of acceptance. In response to a question from Council, Chiu clarified the process for change order or additional project costs during construction. It was noted that Stanford and the Town would meet and confer if the costs should exceed the agreed upon reimb ursables in the Agreement. Council offered that the project would be a benefit for Los Altos Hills residents. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Summit, seconded by Warshawsky and passed by the following roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 61-10 "Approving an Agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University and the Town of Los Altos Hills regarding the Los Altos Hills C-2 Trail Project": • 7 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky • NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 21. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting a Determination by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Opposing a Legal, Non-Conforming Use by the Heidelberg Cement, incorporated (Owner) (Lehigh Southwest Cement Company, Owner) Of Permanente Quarry for Quarrying on Northeastern Portion of the Quarry Referred to as the East Materials Storage Area(EMSA) Councilmember Mordo introduced the item. He noted that the quarry and its operations had been before Council for discussion during the past several years. Mordo offered that he had requested that the item be agendized to allow Council an opportunity to learn more about the subject matter and the issues pertinent to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors' scheduled Public Hearing regarding Lehigh Cement Plant's Use Permit. It was noted that the Los Altos City Council had passed a resolution regarding the plant's use permit at their last meeting. Mordo explained that staff had received notification from the County that the Public Hearing had been continued to a date uncertain to allow County staff additional time to complete a thorough and detailed analysis of whether the company had a legal non-conforming use for quarrying operations. Mordo noted that environmental issues were an additional concern of residents. • Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Summit offered that in addition to the existing plant, the company was proposing development of a new expansion quarrying area of approximately 200 acres for an open mine. . Councilmember Warshawsky requested clarification on the discussion parameters. He questioned if Council was moving forward with the agendized resolution or opening the topic up for additional action. Councilmember Mordo suggested that the resolution not be considered at this time. He suggested that the City Council needed more information and concurred with Warshawsky's assessment that it was a very complicated issue. Mayor Pro Tem Larsen commented that he believed it was important for the Council to be proactive and take aggressive action to prevent further damage to the air quality given the reports from citizens on the pollutants from the quarry that affect the Town's neighborhoods. He added that the Town had a right to he any and all pertinent information and should be kept informed on the plant's operations. Mayor Kerr commented that he was surprised that the County needed additional time to research the quarry's use permit given that it had been discussed for the past eight years. Kerr noted that he has seen particulate matter being emitted from the quarry during his commute drive and offered that this was a serious matter. Council's concern for the health of the Town's residents was valid and significant. • 8 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT Henrik Wesseling, Plant Manager, Lehigh Cement Group Permanente site, addressed Council. He requested that Council defer decision on adoption of the resolution until Council had an opportunity to hear from regulatory agencies and the County of Santa Clara. Wesseling noted that he had just learned of the Town's agenda item and would like to extend an invitation to Council and staff to tour the facility. He offered that numerous health risk analysis had been performed by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District resulting in the same conclusion; that the health risk level was zero for all emissions. Wesseling noted that currently, there were no EPA standards/regulations for mercury emissions from cement plants. New EPA regulations would become effective in 2013 and the company plans to operate the plant within those standards. Councilmember Warshawsky commented that the Town would like to be more involved and better informed with the plant and plant operations. Councilmember Summit noted that a majority of the environmental discussions pertaining to the plant have been focused on air pollution. She expressed her concern on ground and water pollution offering that they were critical life quality factors. Wesseling noted that the facility was regulated by multiple agencies and suggested that Council review their website for the full list. Mayor Kerr acknowledged that the plant provided a necessary ingredient for ® infrastructure projects; however, it was vital that Lehigh take the appropriate steps to ensure that the plant was not creating health hazards for the Town's residents. Councilmember Mordo suggested that a subcommittee be formed by the new Council to further investigate the pertinent issues. He offered that it might be beneficial for the Council to hire an independent expert(s) to analysis the measurements. This could possibly be jointly funded with surrounding communities. OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT Jitze Couperus, resident, spoke to his earlier experience with the plant when they had assured the Town that they would hydro seed the reclaimed quarry area. This was never done adequately. Councilmember Barry Chang, Cupertino City Council, advised Council that on November 8, 2010, Lehigh had joined a lawsuit with other cement plants to oppose the new EPA regulatory standards cited by Mr. Wesseling. Chang referenced the multiple violations and citings against the plant by the EPA, Water Regulatory Board, and County of Santa Clara. Tim Brand, Cupertino resident, thanked the City Council for their interest in garnering information on the issue. He offered that this was not the first time that the plant has tried to expand. He summarized the plant's previous efforts to open an open pit mine in a different area and obtain a permit for the East Materials Storage Area. The company had 9 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 maintained at the time that they had a vested right for the permit and the County deferred the issue for further review. Eventually, Lehigh withdrew their application for the new • open mine and storage area however, moved forward with using the storage area without a permit. The County eventually issued a temporary permit without any public process. Brand noted that the County, following repeated complaints by a citizen, issued a notice of violation for Lehigh's use of the storage area. Brand referenced a report from the California State Mining and Geology Board that the County did not have the understanding or will to enforce the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. Bill Almon, resident, commended the City Council for their efforts on the issue. He advised the Council that legal action under Proposition 65 had been brought against Lehigh. He reviewed Proposition 65 (The Safe Water and Toxic Enforcement Act) with Council. The Act addresses concerns relative to the exposure to toxins. He referenced Lehigh's own report that identified 69 toxins were being emitted by the plant. Almon noted that he was now in discussion with a university to monitor the air quality and toxin levels from the facility at a relatively low cost. He provided an overview of the current ongoing proposed expansion of the facility and offered that it should be stopped until an EIR had been completed. In closing, he suggested that the County should not approve and issue a twenty year permit for a new pit given the ominous potential of health issues. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Council discussed the proposed subcommittee. There was a consensus that appointment of the members (1 or 2) be agendized for consideration at the December 16, 2010 • meeting. No further discussion of the item would be scheduled for the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Larsen concurred with Mordo's recommendation to hire independent testing consultants for analysis of emissions. NEW BUSINESS No Items Scheduled. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT 22. CEQA Analysis for Estate Homes (verbal report) (Staff: D. Pedro) Planning Director Debbie Pedro introduced the item. She explained that the item had been placed on the agenda in response to several complaints from residents about the sewer construction project on Natoma Road and the suggestion that new large homes be subject to an EIR. Staff had reviewed the request and determined that the problematic issues have been related to the offsite project (sewer construction). Staff recommended future residence projects that include a private sewer construction project (a reasonable length); the sewer line installation be considered as a separate project. The sewer construction project could be subject to an environmental review. Pedro noted that with the environmental review, the Town could require a construction management plan and traffic control plan to help mitigate any impact to the neighbors. 10 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES SUB-COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES 23. Request for Authorization for the Standing Pathways Committee to Review a Proposed Master Path Map Amendment (La Loma Drive neighborhood) and Notification of Affected Neighbors — Eileen Gibbons, Standing Pathways Committee Chair Mayor Kerr introduced the item and summarized the request from the Standing Pathways Committee. Chair Eileen Gibbons explained that the Committee would like to meet with the neighbors of the annexed area and start a dialogue with them on future paths and the benefits of pathways. Council reviewed the notice in their packet to be sent to the annexed properties on La Loma. Council directed staff to revise the notice to better clarify the identified affected neighborhood. OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT Resident, La Loma Drive, stated that he was not interested in opening up paths in the neighborhood. There has been a trail along side his property for the past 36 years and if the Town tries to impose formal paths in the area, he will gate the path and post it with a no trespassing sign. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT There was a consensus of the City Council to authorize distribution of the notice and scheduling of the hearing by the Standing Pathways Committee. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Mordo reported that Councilmember-Elect John Radford would be replacing Mayor Pro Tem Larsen on the Employee Benefit and Compensation study Council Subcommittee. Council concurred with the member substitution. Mayor Pro Tem Larsen reported the following on Town activities and Outside Agencies: the Town's VERBS grant was advancing to the VTA Board Level; the County Emergency Operations Committee had reviewed a study on local dams that has reflected that the dams are faulty and may require reinforcement; and, the Town has scheduled another CERT training program for the near future. Councilmember Summit reported that the Standing Open Space Committee was reviewing the Heifer project at Hidden Villa and would be forwarding their findings to the City Council in the future. She encouraged the audience and City Council to attend the December 3`d Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Luncheon. Summit announced that the Festival of Lights organization of volunteers that is responsible for the annual parade would be recognized at this year's luncheon for their community effort. The additional recipients would be announced at the luncheon. • 11 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 STAFF REPORTS City Manager: 24. Discussion of participation in Tax Equity Allocation(TEA) Project. Request for and Consideration of funding for Consultant. City Manager Carl Cahill introduced the item to the City Council. He provided an overview of the Town's successful efforts in achieving TEA revenue equity via AB 117. However, the TEA increment that the Town was presently receiving was subject to the higher County ERAF shift. Currently, the Town was losing approximately $170,000 per year. Cahill noted that he had recently met with representatives from the cities that had participated in the earlier endeavor (Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Cupertino) to discuss an attempt to correct the situation by renewing legislative efforts. They have engaged Joe A. Gonsalves and Son to assist with lobbying in this effort. Costs for the legislative representative would be shared on a pro rata contribution and was voluntary. The Town's share was estimated at $315.00 per month. Cahill acknowledged that the outcome of the effort was uncertain, however, it was appropriate for the Town to attempt to correct the situation. Staff would provide progress reports to Council during the year. Council consensus was to move forward with the proposal. They authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the other cities and to share the costs associated with the legislative effort. City Engineer: 25. Natoma Road Sewer Project Status Report Director Public Works/City Engineer Chiu reported that half of the Natoma Road segment had been paved and the second section was scheduled for paving when the additional repair work to the new sewer was completed and the line was tested. Expectation was for the project to be completed in early, weather permitting. City Attorney No report given. City Clerk No report given COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS 26. Consideration of naming the Moody Road/El Monte Road path the "Mary Davey Path"; landscaping (planting 3 trees) and placing a plaque in her honor. (Mayor Breene Kerr) Mayor Kerr introduced the item to Council. He summarized his proposal to honor former Los Altos Hills Councilmember, Midpeninsula Open Space Director and long time environmental activist Mary Davey. Kerr shared an overhead of the El Monte Road Path that included the site he proposed for landscaping improvements, signage and a memorial bench. The Mayor offered that this would be a fitting recognition of Mrs. Davey's lifetime of achievements. 12 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010 Council discussion ensued. There was a consensus that it would be appropriate to move forward with the project to honor resident Mary Davey. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Larsen and passed by the following roll call vote to rename the El Monte Path the "Mary Davey Path"; to complete the landscaping in the identified site; to post the appropriate path signage for the renamed path; and, to place a bench with the new landscaping. The cost for all improvements was for an amount not-to-exceed $7,500. AYES: Mayor Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Larsen, Councilmember Mordo, Councilmember Summit, Councilmember Warshawsky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Jo City Clerk The minutes of the November 18, 2010 regular City Council meeting were approved as presented at the December 16, 2010 regular City Council meeting. 13 Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 18,2010