CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor
CITY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Neysa Fligor, Councilmember 7:00 p.m. Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember
1 N. San Antonio Rd. ~ Los Altos, CA Sally Meadows, Councilmember CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM - All Councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no recent Closed Session meeting held.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Issue proclamation recognizing the Year of the Dragon in Los Altos Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation recognizing Lunar New Year and Year of the Dragon in Los Altos to the Greater Los Altos Chinese Association.
Present Certificates to the 2023 STEM Award Winners
This item was continued to a future meeting date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
• Gary Stoy
• Peter Johnson
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no speakers on items on the consent calendar.
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, requested to pull Item 3 from the Consent Calendar.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, moved Item 3 of the Consent Calendar to after Item 9 of the Discussion Items section of the agenda.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Fligor to approve Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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Approve draft Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for the meeting of February 13, 2024
2. Receive the Treasurer's Report from the month ended August 31, 2023 through January 31,2024
Item 3 was moved to the Discussion Items section on the agenda.
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Application to and Participation in the HCD Prohousing Designation Program
5. Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos amending Chapter
14.74 of the Los Altos Municipal Code to implement Program 1.J, Program 3.A, and Program 3.M of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and find that this ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
6. Adopt Municipal Code Amendment to Section 6.16.070 of the Los Altos Municipal Code updating to reflect prohibited days of construction on City Observed Holidays and find that this ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
7. Adopt Resolution 2024 Approving the Updated Fiscal Year 2023/24 Pay Schedule to Comply with California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for Compensation Earnable and Publicly Available Salary Schedules
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Hold a public hearing, review and renew Ordinance No. 2023-489 by re-introducing and waiving further reading of the Ordinance approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 pertaining to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481
Kathryn Krauss, Police Captain, and Joe Ledoux, Police Captain, presented the report.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
• Renee Rashid
• Jeanine Valadez
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lee Eng to renew and re-introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance 2023-489 approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 pertaining to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481. Motion carried 4- 1 with Councilmember Fligor opposed.
Motion by Lee Eng and Second by Dailey approving the acquisition of replacement items to Military Equipment listed in the Annual Report. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Lee Eng and Second by Weinberg approving the acquisition of new items to Military Equipment listed in the Annual Report. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The City Council took a recess at 9:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Requirements for Off-Site Street Improvements: Waive First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Adding Chapter 11.20 Street Improvements to Title 11 Miscellaneous Property Regulations of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this action is Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
Nick Zornes, Development Services Director, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
The City Council made the following amendments to the ordinance:
• Define "abutting properties"
Remove Section 11.20.030(B)
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos, as amended, adding Chapter 11.20 Street Improvements to Title 1 Miscellaneous Property Regulations of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that the action is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
3. Adopt the Investment Policy Update for 2024
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, requested that the wording "pursuant to Government Code Section 53600.3" and "pursuant to Government Code Section 53607" be added to appropriate sections of future investment policy updates.
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The City Council did not approve the requested wording for future investment policy updates.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Fligor and Second by Meadows to adopt the Investment Policy Update for 2024.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
10. Approve the recommended adjustments to the FY23-24 budget appropriations.
June Du, Finance Director, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
The City Council made the following amendments to the resolution:
• Second Whereas: "Finance Committee" should be "Financial Commission." • Second Whereas: "review" should be "reviewed."
• Resolution should explicitly include the actual appropriations being made Motion by Meadows and Second by Lee Eng to approve the recommended adjustments to the FY23-24 budget appropriations, as amended. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
11. Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 of the Los Altos Municipal Code to establish City Council salaries Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Fligor to waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance, by title only, amending Chapter 2.04 of the Los Altos Municipal Code to establish City Council salaries and find that the motion is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
12. Consider the recommended installation locations in Los Altos for the Heart Sculpture recommended by the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Commission Manny Hernandez, Parks & Recreation Director, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
The City Council decided not to proceed with the purchase of the Heart Sculpture.
The City Council took a recess at 11:14 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
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13. Review a travel request from Councilmember Lee Eng to attend the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee Meeting in Burbank, CA on March 21, 2024
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to approve the travel request for Councilmember Lee Eng to attend the League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee Meeting in Burbank, CA on March 21, 2024. Motion carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng abstained.
14. Receive an update on the current Parks & Recreation senior transportation program Manny Hernandez, Parks & Recreation Director, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
Update item. No motion taken.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
15. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Implementation Calendar
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor - Requested a future agenda item:
• City Attorney to draft a memo on AB43 as an informational item. (Supported by all Council)
• Neysa Fligor, Councilmember - Requested a future agenda item:
• Discussion item to adopt a resolution in opposition of the California Business Roundtable (CBRT). (Supported by Weinberg and Meadows)
• Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember - Requested a future agenda item:
Discussion item regarding difficulties for the public to watch and listen to Commission meetings via Zoom. (Council directed staff to research this issue further for potential solutions.)
• Discussion item regarding possible bonds for improvements to public safety buildings. (The City Manager announced a facility assessment report is in process and will be presented to the Council at a future meeting date.) • Discussion item regarding outreach on emergency situations, such as power outages. (No support)
• Discussion item regarding direction for potential art pieces for Los Altos. (No support)
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ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting adjourned at 12:22 a.m. on February 28, 2024.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of March 12, 2024.
Jonathan D. Weinberg Melissa Thurman, MMC
City Clerk
The February 27, 2024 City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofL.osAltosCA
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