CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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 – Pete Dailey, 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following member of the public spoke during Public Comment:
• Kirsti Elder
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following members of the public spoke on an item on the Consent Calendar:
• Nathan Godderis (Item 4)
• Maria Bautista (Item 6)
Motion by Lang and Second by Meadows to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes for the Special and Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025
2. Approval of Short-Term Seat of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commissioner
Approve the short-term seat of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commissioner (PARC)
3. Adoption of Resolution - Comprehensive General Plan Update - Professional Services Agreement
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Dyett & Bhatia for the preparation of a comprehensive General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR) City of Los Altos
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4. Adoption of Resolution – Outdoor Fitness Equipment Replacement at Hillview Park
Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. to design, purchase, and install outdoor fitness equipment to replace the old fitness equipment at Hillview Park in an amount not to exceed $145,000
5. Adoption of Resolution - Contract Amendment for Fremont Bridge Pedestrian Bridge
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the amount of $17,228 and authorize additional $30,000 contingency for design professional consulting services for the Fremont Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project, TS-01055, for FY2025/26, and find that this action is Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State Guidelines Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
6. Adoption of Resolution - Accepting North Council Library Authority Funds for Main Library Improvements Project
Two actions for Council consideration:
• Adopt a resolution accepting North County Library Authority Funds for Main Library Improvements Project, Recognize $1,254,000 Revenue from North County Library Authority, and Appropriate $1,254,000 Revenue to Main Library Improvements Project (LI01001).
• Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Anderson Brule Architects for the Main Library Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $1,254,000, inclusive of a 10% contingency, and to execute any necessary change orders within that amount on behalf of the City
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Introduction of Ordinances - Zoning Code Amendments for Historic Preservation and Mills Act
Four actions for Council consideration:
Introduce and waive first reading of draft ordinances and consider June 5, 2025, Planning Commission recommendation for the adoption of the proposed ordinances, which include:
• An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Adding Chapter
14.93 (Historic Preservation) to the Los Altos Municipal Code; and • An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Adding Chapter
14.95 (Mills Act Program) to the Los Altos Municipal Code; and City of Los Altos
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• An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos Repealing in its Entirety Chapter 12.44 for Existing Historic Preservation Regulations; and • Find that the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, recused herself from the discussion and consideration of the item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
• Jon Baer • Daniil Reouk
• Lois Baer • Acorn Pooley
• Roberta Phillips • Warren Yang
• Maria Bautista • Alice Mansell
• Kirsti Elder • Teresa Morris
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council amended the ordinances to affirm the decisions made by the Planning Commission at its meeting on June 5, 2025.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to Introduce an Ordinance by title only of the City Council of the City of Los Altos, adding Chapter 14.93 (Historic Preservation) to the Los Altos Municipal Code, as amended. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Fligor recused.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to Introduce an Ordinance by title only of the City Council of the City of Los Altos, adding Chapter 14.95 (Mills Act Program) to the Los Altos Municipal Code, as amended. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Fligor recused.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos repealing in its Entirety Chapter 12.44 for Existing Historic Preservation Regulations, as amended. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Fligor recused.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows find that the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Fligor recused.
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The City Council took a recess at 8:53 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. Program Implementation - Drone as a First Responder
Authorize staff to move forward with the development and implementation of a Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program to enhance emergency response capabilities, improve situational awareness for first responders and promote public safety Kathryn Krauss, Police Captain, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Brian Jones
• Pierre Bedard
The City Council authorized staff to move forward with the development and implementation of a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program to enhance emergency response capabilities, improve situational awareness for first responders and promote public safety. No motion taken.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS / COUNCIL Q&A
9. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
10. 09-30-2025 Council QA
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember – Requested a future agenda item:
o Adopt a Resolution recognizing United Against Hate Week (Supported by Fligor and Lang)
ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. in honor of Los Altos resident and long-time community volunteer Pinky Whelan.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on October 14, 2025.
_________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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