CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor LIFORNIA Pete Dailey, Vice Mayor
CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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 because she was unable to attend in person due to a physical disability which qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
During the Special Meeting of November 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., there was a motion by Fligor and Second by Lee Eng to approve the remote attendance of Councilmember Meadows. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Neysa Fligor, Councilmember, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session meeting.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Receive Presentation from Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation Crysta Krames, Executive Director, provided the presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
• Tim
• Carolyn Biglow
• Lam Lenguyen
• Bill Bassett
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following member of the public spoke regarding Item 9 of the Consent Calendar:
• Don Weiden
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Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, pulled Items 2 and 9 for further discussion.
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, pulled Items 4 and 8 for further discussion.
The Mayor moved Item 8 to after the Consent Calendar and Items 2, 4 and 9 after Item 20 on the agenda.
Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Items 2, 4, 8 and 9. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approve the Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2024
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for a computer aided dispatch system for the Tri-Cities Consortium in the amount not to exceed $257,182.43 for the City of Los Altos' portion. This will include implementation plus Year 1 of support/maintenance ($182,201.77) and 4 more years of maintenance/support for a term of five (5) years; find the Council's action exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15301(c), and that none of the circumstances in the CEQA guidelines
5. Approve the updated Conflict of Interest Code and Adopt a Resolution updating the Los Altos Conflict of Interest Code for staff and commissioners pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
6. The City Council to reject all bids and terminate the contract awarded to APS Environmental, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection, Project WW-01011, in the amount of $303,396.76, and direct City staff to rebid the project, and find the Council's action exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(b), and that none of the circumstances stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City with AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $13,740 for professional consulting services for various transportation engineering tasks to the original contract on behalf of the city and find the Council's action categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) and none of the circumstances in CEQA guidance Section 15300.2 applies.
10. Three (3) separate City Council actions:
Adopt a Resolution approving an Amended CHAC Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amended CHAC Joint Powers Authority Agreement; and
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Designate signature authority for the Agency to provide written consent to dissolve the JPA once its remaining obligations are satisfied and provide written notice to CHAC of the designated representative; and
Appoint Assistant City Manager Jon Maginot as the Los Altos Representative to the CHAC Board for the wind up, dissolution, and maintenance of on-going obligations
11. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and approve Parcel Map of 440 1st Street and find that the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines since it is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Code.
12. Adopt a Resolution approving Contract Amendment 1 with Beauchaine Consulting Group, LLC in the amount of $250,000 for the Tyler ERP Implementation Project for a total contract not to exceed $340,000
13. Adopt a Resolution allocating additional funding in the amount of $100,000 into the Executive Department of FY2024-25 Operating Budget for fire protection services review.
14. Approve the resolution to adopt the Los Altos age friendly action plan that will be submitted to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for final approval.
15. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Declaring Weeds, Brush and/or Rubbish on Certain Described Properties to be a Public Nuisance and find that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(h) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
16. Adopt a Resolution entering into a Side Letter Agreement with the Los Altos Peace Officer Association to extend the existing Memorandum of Understanding for an an additional two years.
17. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY2024-25 CIMMP Budget increasing Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program Project expenditures by $2,676,752.
18. Receive and file the City's Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2024
DISCUSSION ITEM
Adopt an ordinance to amend the Los Altos Municipal Code by adding Sections
2.04.070 through 2.04.100 to Chapter 2.04, which provide for the election of members of the City Council by five districts, establish the boundaries, identification numbers, the election order of each district, and establishing a residency requirement to seek a Council seat from each district, and related actions
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Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, explained why she requested to pull the item for further discussion.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lee Eng to waive second reading adopt by title only, an ordinance to amend the Los Altos Municipal Code by adding Sections 2.04.070 through
2.04.100 to Chapter 2.04, which provide for the election of members of the City Council by five districts, establish the boundaries, identification numbers, the election order of each district, and establishing a residency requirement to seek a Council seat from each district, and related actions. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
This item was moved from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Introduce and waive first reading considering the Los Altos Planning Commission October 17, 2024, unanimous recommendation on the proposed ordinance which includes the addition of Chapter 14.01 and 14.81 and amending Chapter 14.02 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager of Land Use, presented the report.
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 Weinberg and Second by Meadows to introduce by title only, and waive first reading considering the Los Altos Planning Commission October 17, 2024, unanimous recommendation on the proposed ordinance which includes the addition of Chapter 14.01 and 14.81 and amending Chapter 14.02 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
20. Discuss Theater Capital Campaign Analysis Update and Request for Funding from City Vicky Reeder, President of Los Altos Stage Company, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Scott Hunter
• Anne Paulson
Abby Ahyens
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• Mark Rogge
Penny Lave
• Raashina Humayun
The City Council directed staff to explore bringing in a fundraising expert to explore fundraising for a new Downtown Theater.
The City Council took a recess at 9:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
2. Adopt the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, explained why he requested to pull the item for further discussion.
The Council amended the calendar to cancel the regular meeting of September 23, 2025 due to a holiday conflict and replace the meeting with a regular meeting on September 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The City Council also added regularmeetings on November 18, 2025 and December 2, 2025.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey by to adopt the 2025 City Council meeting schedule, as amended. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
This item was moved from the Consent Calendar.
Adopt a Resolution adopting a materiality Threshold for GASB No. 87 Leases and GASB No. 96 SBITAS
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, explained why she requested to pull the item for further discussion.
Motion by Lee Eng and Second by Fligor to adopt a resolution adopting a materiality Threshold for GASB No. 87 Leases and GASB No. 96 SBITAS. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
This item was moved from the Consent Calendar.
Four (4) separate actions for City Council consideration:
Adopt 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.
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Adopt 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.
Adopt 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.
Adopt 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
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, explained why he requested to pull the item for further discussion.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to continue consideration 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; 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; 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 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 to the regular meeting of December 10, 2024. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
This item was moved from the Consent Calendar.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
21. Woodland Library Patio Update
22. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
23. New California Attorney General Opinion Regarding Brown Act and Remote Meetings
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None.
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ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting adjourned at 11:31 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of December 10, 2024.
Jonathan D. Weinberg Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
The November 12, 2024 City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA The City of Los Altos does not own or operate YouTube. The video referenced on these minutes were live at the time the minutes were published.