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manufacturer about potential toxicity and forward their response to the Committee. Mr. Langseth asked if the material was made out of recycled tires and if so there is a concern that bits could be ingested. Mr. Newell explained that the oldest playground with PIP is Estabrook and there has not been a problem with PIP surfacing crumbling and maintenance is performed on the edges to avoid crumbling. Mr. Langseth stated that he saw conflicting information online and would hope that it would be researched to see if PIP is an appropriate material. Ms. Fenollosa asked if there is a concern about runoff. Mr. Newell explained that PIP has excellent drainage and that Fibar is what they are concerned about for runoff. Mr. Pato stated that this material should be included in the Toxic Use Reduction (TUR) process that evaluates how materials are used through Town.The intent is to make sure hazardous materials are handled properly and that toxic materials used in construction or in fittings for furniture or other equipment are eliminated and other safer materials are used. Mr. Cronin stated that PIP will be evaluated in the TUR process. The Committee voted by roll call in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). Mr. Cronin and Mr. Newell left the meeting at 4:30 PM. FY22 CPA Funding Request- Place Holder- Lexington Housing Foundation- Ms. Fenollosa updated the Committee on the status of Lexington Housing Foundation (LHF) FY22 CPA application. Based on Town Counsel's response their first request as structured would not be eligible for CPA funding.The Committee granted an extension to the LHF so that they could restructure their request to make the project eligible for CPA funding. LHF sent a revised request that was forwarded to Town Counsel to see if it was eligible for funding under Community Housing or Administrative funds. Town Counsel responded that the revised request is closer to the first idea of a general review of districts rather than a more focused approach on individual projects. Ms. Foutter addressed the Committee and asked for more information about the CPA process to be better prepared for future funding requests. Ms. Fenollosa explained the CPC process starting with advertising in the Minuteman and ending with Town Meeting. Projects are sent to Town Counsel before they are recommended to Town meeting to see if they comply with the CPA statute. When the LHF application was submitted, Ms. Federico sent the request to Town Counsel for review because it was not clear which category the request qualified for. Ms. Manz stated that she is not up to date with Town Counsel's response. Mr. Hornig stated that Town Counsel believes that the project does not create or support community housing based on the statute definition. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the project needs to tie to a specific parcel according to Town Counsel. Mr. Hornig stated that the project is important and other sources of funding should be pursued since the CPF is not an applicable source. 2