CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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 7:15 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM – All Councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, 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
Present Proclamation to the 2025 Historic Preservation Award Recipient Pete Dailey, Mayor, presented a proclamation to Walter Chapman, the 2025 Historic Preservation Award Recipient.
Present Proclamation in Support of the United States Constitution Pete Dailey, Mayor, presented a proclamation in support of the United States Constitution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no speakers during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, requested to pull Item 7 for further discussion.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, moved Item 7 to the first Discussion Item on the agenda.
There were no public speakers for items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lang to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item 7.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 City of Los Altos
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May 27, 2025
2. Adoption of Resolution - SB1 Funding for Road Repairs Adopt a Resolution approving a list of streets that will utilize Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) funding, Road Repair and Accountability Act, for the purpose of annual road maintenance; consider finding the adoption of the resolution exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
3. Adoption of Resolution - Re-establishment of Budget Authority Adopt a resolution re-establishing budget authority for the Emergency Operations Center project and amending the FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budget to appropriate $2,510,000 of funds included in the current fiscal year budget
4. Adoption of Ordinance - Fire Hazard Safety Zones
Adopt an ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
5. Adoption of Ordinance - Sherwood Rezoning
Adopt three (3) ordinances and considering the unanimous recommendation of the Los Altos Planning Commission April 3, 2025, decision of:
a. An Ordinance of the Los Altos City Council of the City of Los Altos Amending Chapter 14.50 of the Los Altos Municipal Code; and
b. An Ordinance of the Los Altos City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing in its Entirety the Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan of the Los Altos Municipal Code; and c. An Ordinance of the Los Altos City Council of the City of Los Altos Amending Chapter 14.88 of the Los Altos Municipal Code and Rezoning Certain Parcels Located along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real in the City of Los Altos to Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) Zoning District; and
Find that the proposed zone change and amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines since the zone change and amendments are consistent with the adopted General Plan
6. Receive Report - City Vacancies
Receive a Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 on City of Los Altos Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Adoption of Resolution - Stewardship Services in Redwood Grove Nature Preserve Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City manager to execute an amendment that extends the agreement with Grassroots Ecology an additional 3-year term for Redwood Grove Stewardship services
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, requested to add the language “total” to the resolution.
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, made a Friendly Amendment to change the language “total” to “not to exceed”. Councilmember Weinberg accepted the Friendly Amendment.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to adopt a resolution, as amended, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment that extends the agreement with Grassroots Ecology an additional 3-year term for Redwood Grove Stewardship services. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
This item had been moved from the Consent Calendar.
8. Adoption of Resolution— Agreement with Epic Recruiting Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Epic Recruiting in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the development and implementation of recruitment marketing services, including video production, marketing materials, website development and targeted digital advertising to attract qualified candidates for Police Department vacancies
Sam Blonder, Epic Recruiting CEO, presented the report.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Dailey and Second by Lang to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Epic Recruiting in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the development and implementation of recruitment marketing services, including video production, marketing materials, website development and targeted digital advertising to attract qualified candidates for Police Department vacancies. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
9. City of Los Altos Pension Obligations
Receive information regarding the City's pension obligations Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
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Informational item only. No motion taken.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
10. Tentative Housing Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on June 10, 2025.
_________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
The May 27, 2025, City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA
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