CITY OF LOS ALTOS Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor
CALIFORNI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor CITY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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 - Pursuant to AB2449, Sally Meadows, Councilmember, requested to attend the meeting remotely due to a medical issue.
During the Special Meeting of October 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., there was a motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to approve the remote attendance of Councilmember Meadows. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Sally Meadows, Councilmember, read a brief statement regarding her remote attendance and medical issue.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were no public comments during the Closed Session meeting.
During the Closed Session meetings of October 22, 2024, the only reportable action was the unanimous approval of the remote attendance request of Councilmember Meadows.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Meadows and Second by Weinberg to move Item 8 before Item 7 on the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Issue Proclamation Recognizing Hindu-American Awareness Appreciation Month Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Pawan Deshpande, member of the National Leadership Council of the Hindu-American Foundation.
Introduction of Andrea Dorado, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Los Altos
Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, introduced Andrea Dorado to the City Council and members of the public.
The City Council took a brief recess at 7:13 p.m. due to technical issues.
The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no speakers during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024
2. Receive and file the City's Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 2024
3. Receive and file the City's Treasurer's Report for the month ending August 31, 2024
4. Authorize the Police Department to purchase two electric Chevrolet Blazers, pursuit- rated, in the amount of $127,218
5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of the Streets Division Altec AT 37G Aerial Truck as part of the vehicle replacement program for City owned fleet vehicles
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Hold Public Hearing No. 7 to receive a presentation from the City of Los Altos' ("City") consulting demographer, Redistricting Partners, solicit public input on draft district maps and the order of elections of the five new districts, including whether candidates for City Council must be residents and electors of the district in which they seek election for any period of time prior to filing their nomination papers and declaring their intent to run; reach agreement on the map to become the City's final district elections map; and to consider an ordinance adopting district-based elections and approving the final district map for the City of Los Altos
Paul Mitchell, Redistricting Partners, presented the report.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
• Maria Bautista
Laura Teksler
Eric Steinle
• Larry Lang
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Dailey to draw a new map and title it "F2". Motion failed due to lack of a second.
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The City Council took a recess at 8:56 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
Motion by Lee Eng to adopt map "FA".
Substitute Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to adopt map "F2". Motion failed 2-3 with Councilmembers Lee Eng, Meadows and Weinberg opposed.
Motion by Lee Eng and Second by Meadows to approve map "FA". Motion carried 3-2 with Councilmembers Dailey and Fligor opposed.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lee Eng to adopt a 30-day residency requirement for candidates in each district to run for a seat on the City Council. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Dailey opposed.
Motion by Lee Eng and Second by Dailey to assign District 2 (grey color on approved map) and District 4 (yellow color on approved map) to be up for election in 2026. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to assign the following numbering system to the approved map:
District 1: Purple color - includes Highlands, Blach Intermediate School, Loyola Corners District 2: Grey color - includes Grant Park and Oak Avenue District 3: Red color - includes Rancho Shopping Center up to Almond Elementary District 4: Orange color - includes Downtown and Los Altos High School District 5: Green color - includes El Camino Real and Egan Jr. High School Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to waive first reading and introduce an ordinance, by title only, to amend the Los Altos Municipal Code by adding Sections 2.04.070 through 2.04.100 to Chapter 2.04, which provides for the election of members of the City Council by five districts, establishes the boundaries, identification numbers, and the election order of each district, establishes a residency requirement to seek a Council seat from each district and related actions.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. Approve the restated employment agreement for City Manager which includes a base salary of $298,825
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, announced the recommended upgrade to the City Manager base salary.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
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Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to approve the restated employment agreement for the City Manager which includes a base salary of $298,825. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
7. Four (4) separate actions for City Council consideration:
Introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Amending Chapter 6.40, to Title 6 Health and Safety of the Los Altos Municipal Code for Regulations on Reusable Bags and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970;
Introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing in its Entirety the Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance, Chapter 6.44 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970; Introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing in its Entirety the Single-use Foodware Accessories and Condiments Ordinance, Chapter 6.45 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970; Introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Amending the Los Altos Municipal Code, by Adding Chapter 6.42 Titled Regulations on Disposable Foodware and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager of Land Use and Tania Katbi, Sustainability Management Analyst II, presented the report.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
The City Council recommended the following amendments to the ordinances:
• To modify the second whereas in Chapter 6.40 to eliminate the phrase "Single-Use" - Correct
• Modifying Section 6.40.030 Fee to charge $.25 rather than $.10 per bag - Correct Modifying Chapter 6.42 6.40 to include changes addressed in the Council Q&A document:
• Amend section 6.40.10 to remove the word "plastic" at the end of the section • Amend Section 6.40.020 to remove duplicate subsection "G". • Amend Section 6.40.020 definition of "Carry out bag"
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Amending Chapter 6.40, to Title 6 Health and Safety City of Los Altos
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of the Los Altos Municipal Code for Regulations on Reusable Bags and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing in its Entirety the Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance, Chapter 6.44 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing in its Entirety the Single-use Foodware Accessories and Condiments Ordinance, Chapter 6.45 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Amending the Los Altos Municipal Code, by Adding Chapter 6.42 Titled Regulations on Disposable Foodware and find that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15308 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
9. Update on the Electronic Bike (E-Bike) Ordinance
10. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Implementation Update Calendar
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor, requested the following future agenda item:
Discussion on City Council term limits (Seconded by Meadows and Weinberg) Sally Meadows, Councilmember, requested the following future agenda item:
Discussion on Charter City (Supported by Dailey and Weinberg) ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of November 12, 2024.
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