CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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 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
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to move Item 9 after Item 5 on the agenda. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following speaker spoke during Public Comment:
• Anne Paulson
CONSENT CALENDAR
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, requested to pull Item 3 for further discussion.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, moved Item 3 to the second Discussion Item on the agenda, after Item 9.
There were no public speakers for items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Lang and Second by Meadows to approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item 3.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approval of the Draft Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025
2. Adoption of Resolution - On-Call Sanitary Sewer Repairs Adopt a Resolution accepting completion of the On-Call Sanitary Sewer Spot Repairs and CCTV Inspection Services for FY 24/25 and authorize the Public Works Director to record a Notice of Completion as required by law
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4. Adoption of Resolutions - Special Event Sponsorship and Flag Raising Policy Adoption of Resolution Creating Special Event Sponsorship Policy, Adoption of Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2015-23 And Setting Special Event Sponsorship Levels Pursuant To Los Altos Municipal Code Section 9.25.100, & Adoption of Resolution Repealing Resolution No.2023-66 and Adopting New Flag Raising Policy
5. Amendments to the Commission Handbook
Approve the Recommended Amendments to the Commission Handbook
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Introduction of Ordinance - E-Bicycle and E-Scooter Regulation Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing Chapter 8.32 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 8.32 entitled “Bicycle and Electric Mobility Devices” to Title 8 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Los Altos Municipal Code Steven Son, Capital Improvements Manager, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Anne Paulson
• Anson Lee
After discussing the item, the City Council directed staff to add their comments and suggestions to the ordinance and to bring the item back to a future meeting.
This item was moved to be heard immediately following the Consent Calendar.
3. Adopt a Resolution - Professional Services Agreements Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute professional services agreements with TRB + Associates, Structech Engineering, and David Powers & Associates for third-party plan review and environmental review services for the Development Services Department
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, explained why he requested to pull the item for further discussion.
There were no public speakers regarding the item.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Dailey to adopt resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute professional services agreements with TRB + Associates, Structech Engineering, and David Powers & Associates for third-party plan review and environmental review services for the Development Services Department. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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This item was moved to be heard after Item 9 on the agenda.
The City Council took a recess at 8:54 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Adoption of Resolution - Approving Sewer Service Charges Adopt a Resolution Approving the Report of Sewer Service Charges for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and directing the Filing of Charges for Collection by the County Tax Collector Aida Fairman, Public Works Director, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
There were no speakers during the public hearing.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Fligor to Adopt a Resolution approving the report of Sewer Service Charges for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and directing the Filing of Charges for Collection by the County Tax Collector. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
7. Adoption of Resolution - Safety Element
Adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment for a new Safety Element and revised Natural Environment & Hazards Element; and find the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager of Land Use, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
There were no speakers during the public hearing.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Fligor and Second by Lang to Adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment for a new Safety Element and revised Natural Environment & Hazards Element; and find the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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8. Adoption of Resolutions - FY 25-26 Budget
Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolutions Approving the FY 2025–26 Appropriations Limit, Fee Schedule, Salary Schedule, Utility Users Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Operating Budget, and FY 2026 - 2030 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program (CIMMP)
Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, and Jessie Kim, Finance Director, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
There were no speakers during the Public Hearing.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Establishing the FY 2025-26 Appropriations Limit.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows Setting Certain Fees and Charges to be Collected in FY 2025-26. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Approving the Updated Fiscal Year 2025-26 Pay Schedule to Comply with California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS) Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for Compensation Earnable and Publicly Available Pay Schedules. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Reaffirming the FY 2025-26 Utility Users Tax Rate.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Reaffirming the FY 2025-26 Transient Occupancy Tax Rate. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Authorizing the Allocation of Park-In-Lieu Funds for Parks and Recreation Facility Improvement Projects. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Adopting the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey Adopting the FY 2025-30 Five-Year Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program (CIMMP). Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Dailey to Adopt the City of Los Altos Purchasing Policy.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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June 10, 2025
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
10. Tentative Housing Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
11. 2025 Community Priorities Survey
12. Emergency Preparedness and Response: A City Checklist
13. Receive an Administrative Public Records Act Policy
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Pete Dailey, Mayor, requested a future agenda item:
o Flag raising for America 250 for the 4th of July (Supported by all Council) ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on June 24, 2025.
_________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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