CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 7:18 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM – All Councilmember were present.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Los Altos Eagle Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken during the Closed Session meeting of March 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
SPECIAL ITEM
Issue Certificates of Recognition to Local Eagle Scouts Pete Dailey, Mayor, presented the Certificates of Recognition to Eagle Scouts
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during public comment:
Hiu Ho
Kim Moseley
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following member of the public spoke regarding an item on the Consent Calendar:
Alice Mansell (Item 1)
Motion by Lang and Second by Weinberg to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025 City of Los Altos
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2. Progress Pride Flag Raising
Adopt a Resolution approving the raising of the Progress Pride flag in June 2025
3. Juneteenth Flag Raising
Adopt a Resolution approving the raising of the Juneteenth flag in June 2025
4. Approval of Policy
Approve changes to Los Altos Police Policy 709
5. Review Los Altos Legislative Body Travel Request
Review and provide direction on a Councilmember request for official travel
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. Committee Appointments
Appoint Members to the Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee (JVAC)
Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, opened the item for discussion.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
The City Council appointed the following applicants to serve on the Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee:
Archana Appanna
Ginny Lear
Charles Lindauer
Archana Appanna and Charles Lindauer were appointed to full four-year terms, expiring in September 2029.
Ginny Lear was appointed to a two-year partial-term, expiring in September 2027.
7. Introduction of Ordinance - Meeting Date and Time
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2.04.010 of the Los Altos Municipal Code “Meetings.”
Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, presented the report.
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The following member of the public spoke regarding the item:
Eric Steinle
Sally Meadows, Councilmember, recommended amending the ordinance, section B of the amended language to change the word “earlier” to “revised”.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lang to introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2.04.010 of the Los Altos Municipal Code “Meetings.”, as amended. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
8. Introduction of Ordinance - Parking Enforcement Code Update Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinances that will outline the procedures for parking citation enforcement, allow expanded enforcement of parking regulations within the City of Los Altos, and allow the removal of vehicles by enforcement officers Adopt policy changes to ALPR policy governing Mobile ALPR use for parking enforcement
Anthony Carnesecca, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adding Section 1.50 of the Los Altos Municipal Code governing motor vehicle parking violation enforcement. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Section 8.04 of the Los Altos Municipal Code governing vehicles and traffic. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Section 8.20 of the Los Altos Municipal Code governing stopping, standing and parking. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to adopt the modifications to ALPR policy governing Mobile ALPR use for parking enforcement. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
9. Introduction of Ordinance - Weed Abatement
Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Adding Chapter
11.06 Weed Abatement to Title 11 Miscellaneous Property Regulations of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this action is Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to Section 15301(h) of the State Guidelines Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager of Land Use, presented the report.
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There were no public speakers regarding the item.
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, requested the ordinance be amended to follow the County criteria for weed abatement appeals.
Motion by Fligor and Second by Dailey to introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Adding Chapter 11.06 Weed Abatement to Title 11 Miscellaneous Property Regulations of the Los Altos Municipal Code and find that this action is Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to Section 15301(h) of the State Guidelines Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The City Council took a recess at 8:10 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:24 p.m.
10. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Update
Three actions for Council consideration:
a. Adopt a Resolution approving FY 2024/25 Mid-Year Financial Update and Budget adjustments;
b. Adopt a Resolution approving the transfer of funds to CalPERS to pay down the City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability; and
c. Adopt a Resolution approving the updated FY 2024/25 Pay Schedule Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lang to adopt a resolution approving FY 2024/25 Mid-Year Financial Update and Budget adjustments. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, made a Friendly Amendment to strike the second whereas in the resolution. Sally Meadows, Councilmember, approved the Friendly Amendment. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lang to adopt a resolution approving the transfer of funds to CalPERS to pay down the City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Weinberg opposed.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Fligor to adopt a resolution approving the update FY 2024/25 Pay Schedule, as amended in the Council Q/A. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items City of Los Altos
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15. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember – Requested a future agenda item:
Discussion item or Study Session regarding the details of CalPERS liabilities (Supported by Dailey and Lang)
ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on April 8, 2025. _________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC Mayor City Clerk
The March 25, 2025, City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA
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