CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor
CITY TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 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 7:05 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM - All Councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken for the Closed Session meeting of April 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
SPECIAL ITEM
Introduction of Brock the Los Altos PD K-9 to the City Council and public Brian Werner, Los Altos Police Officer, introduced Brock the K-9 Officer to the City Council and public.
Proclamation recognizing May as Bike Month
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Ari Frank, a Gardner Bullis Elementary Student, who read the proclamation.
Proclamation Recognizing May 5 - May 11, 2024 as Municipal Clerks Week Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Melissa Thurman, City Clerk for the City of Los Altos.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
• James Kingman
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Fligor and Second by Meadows to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote for Item 1. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed for Item 2.
1. Approve the Special and Regular Meeting Minutes for the Meeting of April 9, 2024 City of Los Altos
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 30, 2024
2. Adopt 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 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
425 Ist Street-Project Modification: City Council Consideration of Modification Request of Approved Design Review Permit 18-D-06 and Subdivision 18-SD-04 for the property located at 425 First Street, Los Altos, CA. The Modification Request is to change the existing below market rate unit mix from one (1) low-income unit and two (2) moderate-income units to a proposed below market rate unit mix of three (3) low- income units and one (1) moderate-income unit. This project has already been approved Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines since there would be no possibility of a significant effect on the environment
Sean Gallegos, Senior Planner, presented the report.
Jeff Warmeth, Project Applicant, provided additional comments.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
There were no speakers during the Public Hearing.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to approve the Modification Request of Approved Design Review Permit 18-D-06 and Subdivision 18-SD-04 for the property located at 425 First Street, Los Altos, CA. The Modification Request is to change the existing below market rate unit mix from one (1) low-income unit and two (2) moderate-income units to a proposed below market rate unit mix of three (3) low-income units and one (1) moderate-income unit. This project has already been approved and consideration of this item is limited to the requested modification for the below market rate unit mix. The proposed project modification request is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines since there would be no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
City of Los Altos
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 30, 2024
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Discuss Los Altos Municipal Code Chapter 3.52 Public Art Fund and provide staff direction on potential ordinance amendments
Anthony Carnesecca, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Karen Zucker
Maddy McBirney
Jeanine Valadez
The City Council provided direction on potential future ordinance amendments.
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
The City Council took a recess at 8:34 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:44 p.m.
5. Discussion regarding updated Development Services - Development Impact Fees based on the completed Study by Matrix Consulting Group and provide staff direction on returning to the next possible City Council Meeting
Khushboo Ingle, Matrix Consulting Group, presented the report.
The following member of the public spoke regarding the item:
Anne Paulson
The City Council provided direction for the project.
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
6. Create a process to select a representative to be on the Sourcewise advisory council Manuel Hernandez, Parks & Recreation Director, presented the report.
There were no speakers for the item.
The City Council provided direction to select a representative to be on the Sourcewise advisory council.
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
7. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar City of Los Altos
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 30, 2024
8. Legislative Update on AB43 (Traffic Safety)
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor - Requested a future agenda item:
• Increasing Police Department budget to hire a dedicated resource for parking and traffic enforcement. (No support)
• Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember - Requested a future agenda item:
• Requested a performance review for the City Attorney (No support) ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of May 14, 2024.
Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
The April 30, 2024 City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA
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