CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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 7:00 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM - All Councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Sally Meadows, Councilmember, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken for the Closed Session meeting of April 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Meadows and Second by Weinberg to continue Item 11 on the agenda to a future meeting date. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
SPECIAL ITEM
Recognition of Arab American Heritage Month
Jonathan I. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Nadiah Mshasha and Emad Ibrahim, owners of Dish Dash restaurant.
Recognition of Earth Day 2024
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Sybil Cramer, Carl van Reis and Ben White, local representatives of various environmental associations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, requested to pull Items 4 and 5 of the Consent Calendar.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, moved Items 4 and 5 to after Item 8 on the agenda.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Dailey to approve Items 1, 2 and 3 of the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote for Items 1, 2 and 3 of the Consent Calendar.
1. Approve the draft regular meeting minutes for the meeting of March 26, 2024 City of Los Altos
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and approve Final Parcel Map for 14 Fourth Street
Adopt a Resolution approving the appointment of Sarina Revillar, a CaPERS Retiree, as Interim Finance Director to comply with Government Code Section 21221(h)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADU Ordinance Amendments: Introduce and Waive Further Reading of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments which implement programs identified in the adopted housing element, Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and Program 6.G: Housing Mobility, and necessary amendments to comply Man 21, 2a24, red comedation of the city orios and md that tominance s 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.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
• Cindy Andrews
Eric Steinle
• Jeff
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council amended language in Section 14.14.050 Maximum Number of Units in the ordinance.
Ordinancy Fext and Siond Medes, it implemen programs identice of 7o adoped housing element, Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and Program 6.G: Housing Mobility, and necessary amendments to comply with State law; and consideration of the City of Los Altos Planning Commission's March 21, 2024, recommendation with modifications 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. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
The City Council took a recess at 9:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Program Modification and Recommendations for Tiny Tots Programs and Award Three- year Agreement with Children's Corner to operate Preschool-age Services Manuel Hernandez, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Benjamin McCann
Marina Post
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to eliminate the city-run playschool program and sign a 3-year agreement with Children's Corner to operate a preschool-age program at the Hillview Community Center facility as soon as terms of the agreement can be reached. Motion carried 3- 1-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Fligor opposed and Councilmember Lee Eng abstained.
Motion by Dailey to cancel the Tiny Tots program effective at the end of the 23/24 school year.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lee Eng to continue operating the Kinder Prep program through the 2024/25 school year under the proposed fee structure and budget, offering registration to current and alumni families. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
8. Discuss the Criteria for Art in Public Places
Anthony Carnesecca, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
4. Adopt a Resolution approving the raising of the Progress Pride flag in June 2024 Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, explained why she pulled Items 4 and 5 from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Dailey to adopt a resolution approving the raising of the Progress Pride flag in June 2024. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
5. Adopt a Resolution approving the raising of the Juneteenth flag in June 2024 Motion by Meadows and Second by Dailey to adopt a resolution approving the raising of the Juneteenth flag in June 2024. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
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8. Discuss the Criteria for Art in Public Places
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the item for discussion.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
The City Council provided direction to staff for future consideration of art in public places.
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
9. Discuss and consider taking positions on various Senate and Assembly Bills Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the item for discussion.
There were no speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Lee Eng and Second by Weinberg to authorize Vice Mayor Dailey to issue support for AB2814 (Low), AB1779 (Irwin), AB1772 (Ramos). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
10. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
11. Organizational Update from Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC)
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Neysa Fligor, Councilmember - Requested future agenda items:
• Explore a residential parking program around Los Altos High School. No Support)
• Discussion on a child-care resolution (Supported by Lee Eng and Meadows) • Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember - Requested future agenda items:
• Re-visit the current flag policy (No support)
• Perform an evaluation on the City Attorney (No support) • Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor - Requested a future agenda item:
• Study Session on 330 Distel (No support)
ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting adjourned at 12:40 a.m. on April 10, 2024 The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of March 26, 2024.
City of Los Altos
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2024
Jonathan D. Weinberg Melissa Thurman, MMC
The April 9, 2024 City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA
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