CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.
1 N. San Antonio Rd. ~ Los Altos, CA
Pete Dailey, Mayor
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor
Larry Lang, Councilmember
Sally Meadows, Councilmember
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember
CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM – Neysa Fligor, Councilmember, requested to attend the meeting remotely pursuant to AB2449 due to medical illness.
Motion by Weinberg Second by Meadows to approve the remote attendance of Councilmember Fligor. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session meeting.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, requested to pull Item 2 from the Consent Calendar for consideration and move the remaining Consent Calendar items to after Item 11 on the agenda.
Request granted 4-1 by roll call vote, with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed.
Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember, requested to pull Item 7 from the Consent Calendar.
Request denied due to lack of second.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Issue Proclamation Recognizing County Supervisor Joe Simitian Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Joe Simitian, San Mateo County Supervisor.
Kris Zanard, Aide to Joe Simitian, received the proclamation on Joe Simitian’s behalf.
Issue Proclamation Recognizing Representative Anna Eshoo Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Anna Eshoo, Congresswoman, who received the proclamation from a remote location. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
Nancy Martin
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Dailey and Second by Weinberg to approve Item 2 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. 2. Adopt a Resolution accepting the Certification of Election Results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. Council Reorganization:
a. Remarks from outgoing Councilmember
b. Remarks from outgoing Mayor
c. Administration of Oath of Office to new Councilmembers d. Remarks from new Councilmembers
e. Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
f. Remarks from new Vice Mayor
g. Remarks from new Mayor
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Kris Zanard
Isabel Augustine
John St. Clair III
Anita Enander
Roberta Phillips
Kitty Moore
Lynette Lee Eng, Outgoing Councilmember, spoke during 11.a.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Outgoing Mayor, spoke during 11.b.
Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the following:
Larry Lang – Councilmember
Sally Meadows – Councilmember
Jonathan D. Weinberg – Councilmember
Neysa Fligor – Vice Mayor
Pete Dailey – Mayor
Larry Lang, Councilmember, Sally Meadows, Councilmember, and Jonathan D.
Weinberg, Councilmember, spoke during 11.d.
Neysa Fligor, Councilmember, nominated Pete Dailey, Outgoing Vice Mayor, to the position of Mayor. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Outgoing Mayor, seconded the motion. Nomination carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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Pete Dailey, Mayor, nominated Neysa Fligor, Councilmember, to the position of Vice Mayor.
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, seconded the nomination.
Nomination carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, spoke during 11.e.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, spoke during 11.f.
CONSENT CALENDAR (continued):
The following items were moved from the Consent Calendar to be considered after Item 11:
Sally Meadows, Councilmember, stated that although she lives near the address on Item 10, she does not have a conflict of interest on the item.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to approve the remaining Consent Calendar items.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approve the Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 on behalf of the City with NBS in the amount of $37,192.50 for the Sewer Rate Structure Analysis, Administration of Proposition 218 Process for FY 2024-28, and Annual Administration of the City of Los Altos’ Sewer Service Charge for FY 2025-26, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments for two (2) additional years, which are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges), and 15306 (Information Collection)
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $150,130.00 for maintenance services 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
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sanbell (Formerly Bellecci & Associates) for the design of the FY 2024-2025 Annual Resurfacing Project in the amount of $239,614.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute a change order not to exceed 10% ($23,961.00) of the total contract amount 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
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6. Adoption of Zone Text Amendments adding 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
7. 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.
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
8. Adopt a Resolution accepting completion of the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project, (Projects TS-01001, TS-01004 and TS-01009); and authorize the Public Works Director to record a Notice of Completion as required by law, and find the action categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) and none of the circumstances in CEQA guidelines Section 15300.2 applies
9. Accept North County Library Authority Funds for Main Library Improvements Project and Award Contract for Main Library Improvements Project to Anderson Brule Architects in the amount of $132,628
10. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement with the property owners of 236 Eleanor Avenue; and find the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) City of Los Altos
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
12. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
13. Recognition of Proclamation Presented to the Chamber of Commerce
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None.
ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on January 15, 2025. _________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC Mayor City Clerk
The December 10, 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 in these minutes was live at the time the minutes were published.