CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
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 – Pete Dailey, Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM – All members of the City Council were present during the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Larry Lang, 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
Pete Dailey, Mayor, made a comment recognizing the first responders fighting the wildfires in Southern California.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
Michael Emrick Angelo De Giuli
Atossa Shafa Camilla McCrea
Peter Johnson Corinne Finegan
Andrew Atherton Jens Machatzke
Osvaldo Valenzuela Bin Hu
Ashwin Ram Eric Steinle
Clara Roa Hiu Ho
Andrew Atherton
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following members of the public spoke on items on the Consent Calendar:
Charlie Hughes (Item 6)
Kathleen Foley-Hughes (Item 6)
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, announced a correction Item 2 on the Consent Calendar:
Santa Clara Cities Association Board:
o Fligor (Primary); Dailey (Alternate)
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Motion by Lang and Second by Weinberg to approve the Consent Calendar, with amendment to Item 2. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024
2. 2025 City Council Assignments
Affirm 2025 City Council Commission and Committee Assignments Pursuant to City Council Norms and Procedures: Affirm Mayoral appointments to Local, Regional Boards and City Committees and Commissions
3. Junior High Sports Program Agreement with Los Altos School District Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Los Altos School District to administer the Junior High Sports Program at Blach Intermediate School and Egan Junior High School
4. Amendment No. 1 – BAE Urban Economics, Inc. for FY 2025-27 Approve both attached resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 and additional two years to the original contract for the continued economic and financial analysis services, and appropriate $75,000 from the General Fund to the Development Services Operating Budget for FY24/25
5. Adoption of Resolution - Additional Funding and Award Construction Contract for the Grant Park Mechanical and Electrical Project
1) Adopt a resolution for the allocation of additional In-Lieu Park funds in the amount of $574,000 to fully fund the design and construction of the Grant Park facility electrical upgrade; and
2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Aria Electric Construction of Orangevale, California in an amount not-to-exceed $830,000, and up to 15% contingency not-to-exceed $124,500, for a total amount not-to-exceed $954,500, to complete the Grant Park Building Mechanical and Electrical Renovations
6. Adoption of Resolution – Fund Community Center Café Space Improvements Receive update on Community Center Café concessionaire, and adopt a resolution approving $165,000 from the Park-In-Lieu Fund for facility improvements to prepare café space for usage as planned in the original build of the Community Center City of Los Altos
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Approval of Vesting Tentative Map to create 34 condominium lots and one common lot at 4896 El Camino Real
Approval of Vesting Tentative Map (Application No. TM23-0003) to create 34 condominium lots and one common lot at 4896 El Camino Real. The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332 ("In-Fill Development Projects") of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (CEQA)
Jia Liu, Associate Planner, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following member of the public spoke regarding the item:
Darin Clark
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map (Application No. TM23-0003) to create 34 condominium lots and one common lot at 4896 El Camino Real, and find that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332 ("In-Fill Development Projects") of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
8. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one lot into two lots at 1485 Fremont Avenue
Approve Tentative Parcel Map (Application No. TM24-0004) to subdivide one lot into two lots at 1485 Fremont Avenue per the recommended findings and conditions of approval. The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Brittany Whitehill, Senior Planner, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
Ethan Daniels
Saurabha Alka
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Fligor and Second by Meadows to adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map (Application No. TM24-0004) to subdivide one lot into two lots at 1485 Fremont Avenue per the recommended findings and conditions of approval, and find that the project is categorically City of Los Altos
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exempt pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Appointment of Los Altos Representative to VTA Board Appoint a Representative from the Los Altos City Council to serve on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board for the North County Cities Group Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, explained the process for appointing a representative from the North County Cities Group to the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
The following member of the public spoke regarding the item:
Ava Chiao
Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to nominate Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, as the Los Altos and Group 2 Cities representative to serve on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board for the North County Cities Group. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
10. Crossing Guard Services - Approve Transition to City-Based Management Approve the transition of the Crossing Guard Program from the current third-party contractor, All City Management Services (ACMS), to a city-based management system led by the Human Resources and Police Departments, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an MOU with school districts to share costs for services provided Saskia Lagergren, Police Chief, presented the report.
The following member of the public spoke regarding the item:
Ava Chiao
Motion by Dailey and Second by Weinberg to adopt a resolution approving the transition of the Crossing Guard Program from the current third-party contractor, All City Management Services (ACMS), to a city-based management system led by the Human Resources and Police Departments, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an MOU with school districts to share costs for services provided. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The City Council took a recess at 8:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
11. City Council Norms and Procedures
Review the City Council Norms and Procedures and provide modifications as needed Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
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There were no public speakers regarding the item.
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
12. Funding Options for Public Safety Infrastructure (Police Building and Fire Stations)
Discuss and provide further direction regarding funding options for Public Safety Infrastructure (Police Building and Fire Stations)
Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
The following member of the public spoke regarding the item:
Eric Steinle
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
13. Charter City and City Council Term Limit Considerations Provide direction on process and next steps regarding consideration of becoming a Charter City and City Council term limit
Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager of Land Use, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Eric Steinle
Steve Chessin
Joe Beninato
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
14. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
15. Parking License Agreement - Luna Mexican Restaurant
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Sally Meadows, Councilmember – Requested future agenda items Discussion on fire safety and best practices (Staff announced a future item is forthcoming)
Discussion on Accountability Policy (Supported by Dailey, Fligor, Lang, Weinberg) City of Los Altos
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Pete Dailey, Mayor – Requested a future agenda item:
Discuss the Parks, Recreation, Cultural & Arts Commission (Supported by Meadows and Weinberg)
ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 11:56 p.m. in honor of the communities and first responders affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on January 28, 2025. _________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC Mayor City Clerk
The January 14, 2025, 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.