CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
CITY 7:00 PM - Tuesday, May 10, 2022
via Videoconference
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
At 7:02 p.m. Mayor Enander called the meeting to order.
ESTABLISH QUORUM
PRESENT: Council Members Fligor, Lee Eng, Weinberg, Vice Mayor Meadows and Mayor Enander
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Raena Kohlmeier, with Girl Scout Troop 61428, led the Council in the Pledge.
SPECIAL ITEM
A. Introduction of New Development Services Director
Assistant City Manager Jon Maginot introduced Nick Zornes, the City's new Development Services Director, to the City Council.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Enander indicated there was no reportable action resulting from Closed Session.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
No changes were requested.
Council Member Lee Eng corrected a statement that she had made at the previous Council Meeting regarding the 376 First street Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Roberta Phillips, and Joe Beninato provided public comment on items not on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes: Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 12, 2022. (A.
Rodriguez
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2. Minutes: Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022. (A.
Rodriguez)
3. Proclamation for retired City Clerk: Affirm the City Council Proclamation for retired City Clerk Andrea Chelemengos
4. The Homestead Rd - Safe Routes to School Project: Approve and forward the Letter of Support for the Homestead Rd SRTS project (M. Lee)
5. Solid Waste Collection Rates: Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022- - authorizing the increase of Solid Waste Collection Rates by 8.48% effective July 1, 2022; consider California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") exemption finding pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) (A. Fairman)
6. Emergency Declaration Resolution: Adopt a Resolution extending the declaration of a local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and authorizing continued remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (J. Maginot)
7. Approval of Contract Amendment: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment M-Group in an amount not to exceed $85,000 (total contract amount not to exceed $180,000) for contract planning services (L. Simpson)
8. Resolution No. 2022-_: 2022 City Council Election: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-_ calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 for two City Council seats and requesting the services of the County of Registrar of Voters to conduct the election and consolidate it with the General Election (A. Rodriguez)
After Council Member Weinberg noted that the City Attorney advised that he was not obligated to recuse himself due to a conflict of interest on Agenda Item 4 and following a motion by Council Member Lee Eng, seconded by Vice Mayor Meadows, Items 1-8 were approved 5-0 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Fligor, Lee Eng, Weinberg, Vice Mayor Meadows, Mayor nande
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Los Altos adopting the Negative Declaration Of Environmental Impact prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations, Title 14 Chapter 3, Section 15000 et seq.) on the possible environmental consequences of the adoption of the ordinance and design guidelines; and
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Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Los Altos adopting Telecommunications Facilities Design Guidelines with the modifications reflected in the annotated version of the Design Guidelines proposed to the Planning Commission
Mayor Enander opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. Consultant Lloyd Zola and Attorney David Mehretu gave a presentation to Council. Vice Mayor Meadows and Council Member Fligor asked clarifying questions to the presenters.
The following members of the public commented on this matter:
Melissa Smith, Joshua, Si Wai Lai yielded their time to W. Scott McCollough. Council Member Lee Eng asked clarifying questions to W. Scott McCollough. Jonathan W Shores, Jane Osborne, Terri Couture, Tereasa Morris, Jeanine Valadez., Joe Beninato provided further public comment.
Council Discussion commenced with additional clarifications from Consultant and Legal team before proceeding with suggested edits.
Mayor Enander called for a recess at 9:19 p.m. and returned the meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m.
Council discussion and suggested edits continued. City Manager Gabe Engeland and City Attorney Jolie Houston informed the Council that all live edits need to be reviewed by Legal before final adoption.
Council asked staff to research Fire Protection Requirements and therefore made no suggested edits to that section.
Right before the traditional 11 p.m. Council check-in, Council decided not to take any more items after Item 10.
City Attorney Jolie Houston asked Consultant Lloyd Zola and Attorney David Mehretu from Meyers Nave to present the Negative Declaration Of Environmental Impact prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the Council.
Council Member Weinberg moved that the matter be continued with amendments as directed to the meeting of June 14, 2022. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lee Eng and the motion passed 4-1 with the following rollcall vote:
AYES: Council Member Fligor, Lee Eng, Weinberg, Mayor Enander NOES: Vice Mayor Meadows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. Council Legislative Subcommittee Update And Potential Council Action: Receive update from the City Council Legislative Subcommittee; discuss pending legislation including, but not limited to AB 2053, AB 2063, AB 2097, AB 2221, AB 2625, AB 2762, AB 2164, AB 1944, SB 897, SB 922, SB 930, SB 932, & SB 1067
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Mayor Enander and Council Member Lee Eng presented a report and draft position letters to Council and asked for support for AB2164 and AB1944.
There was no public comment.
Council Member Lee Eng moved to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of support for AB2164. With a second by Vice Mayor Meadows, the motion passed 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Fligor, Lee Eng, Vice Mayor Meadows, Mayor Enander NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Weinberg
Council Member Lee Eng moved to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of support for AB1944. With a second by Vice Mayor Meadows, the motion passed 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Fligor, Lee Eng, Vice Mayor Meadows, Mayor Enander NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Weinberg
11. Open Government Policy: Council Subcommittee Report Item was not considered.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
12. Tentative Council Calendar
13. Community Survey Results
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Fligor requested a report regarding the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) Program that would involve the City of Los Altos.
Council Member Lee Eng thanked the Chief of Police for the information regarding catalytic converters.
She requested that Item 13 be brough back as a Discussion Item on a future meeting agenda.
Council Member Lee Eng requested the use of community surveys be part of the conversation for their upcoming discussion on City Commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:12 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, Mayor Enander adjourned the meeting. 5/10/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 5
Onuto Grande
Anita Enander MAYOR
Angel Rodriguez, INTER CITY CLERK Sued Date