CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
6:00 PM - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
In-Person
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
PARTICIPATION: Members of the public may participate by being present at the Los Altos Council Chamber at Los Altos City Hall located at 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA during the meeting.
Public comment is accepted in person at the physical meeting location, or via email to [email protected].
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The Mayor will open public comment and will announce the length of time provided for comments during each item.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
CONFIRM QUORUM
DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. The City Council will meet with the following Commissions to discuss 2025 Commission work plans:
-Environmental Commission
-Library Commission
-Historical Commission
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Altos will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 72 hours prior to the meeting at (650) 947-2610. 2 3
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Goal Projects Anticipated
Completion Priority Source Status Assignment Notes
Improve
infrastructure Improvements to main library building* Summer 2025 City Council - Asset Management In Progress
City staff in
collaboration
with
Commission
City staff has identified design
firm through RFP. Library
Commission will be community
forum space for RFP project.
Improve
services Research new services, programs, and events for library* Spring 2025 Powers and Duties In Progress Through Commission work,
County purchased six sensory
headsets for pilot program that
will be evaluated in Spring
2025. Explore other
opportunities to create new
services and programs.
Explore targeted outreach to seniors, youth, and/or general public* Fall 2025 In Progress Explore other ways that the
library can provide targeted
services for key population
groups in collaboration with
partner organizations.
Improve the Commission's presence Spring 2025 In Progress Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee was
established at October 2024
meeting and will present in
January 2025.
Host community events at library Summer 2025 In Progress Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Night at the Library Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee is working with
Library staff to coordinate
event in new year. Providing
feedback on Santa Clara
County Library District Event
Policy.
Enhance
partnerships Attend meetings for external community organizations Ongoing Powers and Duties In Progress Commission liaisons are
regularly attending external
organization meetings and
reporting back to Commission.
*Aligns with County Library Strategic Plan
2025 Los Altos Library Commission Work Plan
Increase
awareness Powers and Duties
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January 9 February March 6 April May 1 June
Joint Meeting No meeting Night at the Library No meeting Night at the Library No meeting Commission Update Main Library
Improvements
Main Library
Improvements
Woodland Library
Patio
Sensory Headsets
Pilot Next Steps Work Plan
Commission Presence Targeted Outreach for
Youth
Work Plan
Cindy Hill Recognition
July August 7 September 4 October 2 November December
No meeting Commission Presence Work Plan Election of Chair/ Vice Chair No meeting No meeting
Main Library
Improvements Future Event Planning Main Library Improvements Targeted Outreach for
Youth Targeted Outreach
Work Plan
2025 Los Altos Library Commission Calendar
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
2025 Work Plan
Goal Projects Due Date Priority Source Status Assignments Notes Improve
Awareness
Conduct the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest
Begins in December each year Ends in May each year
The priority is related to the Historic Commission’s purpose to encourage public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the City's past, and foster civic and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City’s historic resources In Progress
The Commission and staff in coordination with the Los Altos History Museum Commissioner Atkinson is the primary commissioner assigned to work with staff The Ice Cream Social is scheduled to take place on the same day as the first Council meeting in May.
Improve
Awareness
Conduct the Historic Plaque program
Begins in December each yearEnds in May each year
The priority is related to City Council Resolution No. 2013-05 and the Historic Commission’s purpose to encourage public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the City's past, and foster civic and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City's historic resources In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff. Commissioner Adams is the primary commissioner assigned to work with staff Staff will provide status report at the Historical Commission meeting in April. 8 Agenda Item 1.
2025 Historical Commission Work Plan Page 2
Goal Projects Due Date Priority Source Status Assignments Notes Improve
Infrastructure
Rehabilitation of the Historic Landmark Apricot Orchard No Due Date, the Goal is implemented year-round
The priority is related to City Council Resolution No. 2013-05 and the Historic Commission’s purpose to encourage public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the City's past, and foster civic and nei ghborhood pride.
In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff and the Los Altos History Museum.
Review Historic
Preservation
Entitlements
Process and evaluate applications for, historical alteration permits or advisory review, historic landmark designation or historic resource designation and Mills Act applications No Due Date, the Goal is implemented year-round
The priority is related to the Historic Commission’s purpose to (1) Safeguard the heritage of the city by providing for the protection of irreplaceable historic resources representing significant elements of its history; and (2) encourage public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the City's past, and foster civic and neighborhood pride and In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff
Evaluate and respond to applications for historic designation, as well as applications for permits related to historic alteration and historic advisory reviews. (All Commissioners) 9 Agenda Item 1.
2025 Historical Commission Work Plan Page 3
Goal Projects Due Date Priority Source Status Assignments Notes Facilitate a forum for public discourse on the preservation of the City's herita ge
sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City’s historic resources.
Improve
Awareness
Historic Preservation Award
Begins in December each year Ends in May each year
The priority is related to City Council Resolution No. 2013-05 and the Historic Commission’s purpose to encourage public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the City's past, and foster civic and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based upon the recognition and use of the City’s historic resources.
In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff.
1) Review nominations and vote on the historic preservation award recipient at the April Historical Commission meeting. (All Commissioner 2) Staff will provide a status report at the Historical Commission meeting in April. 10 Agenda Item 1.
2025 Historical Commission Work Plan Page 4
Goal Projects Due Date Priority Source Status Assignments Notes Improve
Compliance with
City program
Complete Quinquennial Inspections of Mills Act Properties Begins in December each year Ends in May each year
The priority is related to City Council Ordinance No. 2011-363 and the Historic Commission’s purpose to support the preservation, maintenance, and appropriate rehabilitation of the City's historic resources In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff. Commissioner Coe is the primary commissioner assigned to work with staff Review staff’s ongoing efforts on Mills Act compliance. Staff to provide annual report to the Historical Commission in the Sprin g.
Maintain
Compliance with
Certified Local
Government
Status
Complete Certified Local Government Report
April each year
The Certified Local Government Program encourages the direct participation of local governments in the identification, evaluation, registration, and preservation of historic properties. The priority is consistent with Goal 6 of the Community Design & Historic Resource Element of the General Plan. The Certified Local Government Program encourages the direct participation of local governments in the identification, evaluation, registration, and preservation of historic properties. The priority is consistent with Goal 6 of the Community Design & Historic Resource In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff
Historical Commission reviews and approves CLG annual report (All Commissioners) 11 Agenda Item 1.
2025 Historical Commission Work Plan Page 5
Goal Projects Due Date Priority Source Status Assignments Notes Foster
Partnership with
Los Altos
History Museum
Hold an annual joint meeting with the Museum Board of Directors Seek opportunities to partner with the Museum on historic education and outreach Summer each year
The priority is related to the Historic Commission’s purpose to encourage public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the.
In Progress
The Commission in coordination with City staff
Coordinate the annual joint meeting with the Museum Board of Directors Actively coordinate with the Los Altos History Museum on current and future education and outreach programs Coordinate with the Los Altos History Museum the establishment of an Apricot Orchard Festival Advocate for
Good
stewardship
of city-owned
historic
properties
Evaluate the current status of city-owned historic properties.
No Due Date, the Goal is implemented year-round
The priority is related to City Council Ordinance No. 2011-363 and the Historic Commission’s purpose to support the preservation, maintenance, and appropriate rehabilitation of the City's historic resources.
In Progress
The Commission Commissioner Maguire-Negus is the primary commissioner assigned to work with staff Evaluate the current status of cityowned historic properties. 12 Agenda Item 1.