CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 held.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Issue Proclamation Recognizing November 12 - 18, 2025 as Community Foundation Week Pete Dailey, Mayor, issued the proclamation to Kathy Lera and Eileen Eng of the Los Altos Community Foundation
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
JoAnne Estill
Barbara Loebner
Roberta Phillips
Nancy Martin
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following members of the public spoke regarding items on the Consent Calendar:
Roberta Phillips (Item 8)
Barbara Loebner (Item 8)
Nancy Martin (Item 8)
Motion by Meadows and Second by Lang to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for the Meeting of October 28, 2025 City of Los Altos
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2. Adopt the Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule Adopt the Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
3. Approval of the 2026 City Council Reorganization Meeting Date Approve the meeting date of January 13, 2026 for the City Council Reorganization Ceremony and cancel the City Council meeting date of December 2, 2025
4. Acceptance of Treasurer's Report
Receive and file the City’s Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025
5. Acceptance of Investment Reports
Receive and file the City’s Investment Portfolio Reports for the quarters ending June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2025
6. Adoption of Resolution - Approve a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Adopt a Resolution to approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Altos and Sanitary Truck Drivers and Helpers Union Local # 350
7. Adoption of Resolution - On-Call Sanitary Sewer Spot Repairs Adopt a resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with C2R Engineering, Inc. of the Total Bid for the On-Call Sanitary Sewer Spot Repairs and CCTV Inspection Services FY 2025-2026 Project in the amount of $174,000.00 on behalf of the City and find the action exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15301 (b)
8. Adoption of Resolution - Downtown Performing Arts Center MOU Adopt a resolution to extend Downtown Performing Arts Center MOU two additional years through November 18, 2027
9. Adoption of Resolution - Prohousing Incentive Program Adopt a resolution authorizing application to and receipt of HCD Prohousing Incentive Program Funds, in the amount of $580,000
10. Adoption of Resolution - Amendment No. 1 with Los Altos Chamber of Commerce Amend contract with Los Altos Chamber of Commerce
11. Adoption of Resolution - Amendment No. 3 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Maintenance Service Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. to increase the total agreement amount by $250,000
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Adoption of Resolution - Vesting Tentative Map for a Multi-Family Project at 4898 El Camino Real
Hold a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map City of Los Altos
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(Application No. TM25-0001) for the creation of eight-five (85) condominium lots and one common lot at 4898 El Camino Real per the recommended findings and conditions of approval; and find the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, announced that his law firm currently represents the engineering firm for the item on a separate matter, but that he does not have a conflict of interest on the item, which he confirmed with the City Attorney.
Sean Gallegos, Senior Planner, presented the report.
The applicant provided a presentation to the City Council.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
Elizabeth Carter Yanhou Mou
Jing Xin Jeanine Valadez
Hui Zheng Roberta Phillips
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lang to adopt a resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map (Application No. TM25-0001) for the creation of eighty-five (85) condominium lots and one common lot at 4898 El Camino Real per the recommended findings and conditions of approval; and find the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
13. Adoption of Resolution - Vesting Tentative Map for a New Mixed-Use Project at 996 Loraine Avenue
Hold a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map (Application No. TM22-0005) for the creation of thirteen (13) condominium lots and one (1) common lot at 996 Loraine Avenue per the recommended findings and conditions of approval; and find the project is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.66 Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, announced that he had a previous working relationship one year ago with the engineering firm for the item, but that he does not have a conflict of interest, which he confirmed with the City Attorney.
Sean Gallegos, Senior Planner, presented the report.
The applicant provided a presentation to the City Council.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
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The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
William De Lange
Henry More
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Fligor to adopt a Resolution approving a Vesting Tentative Map (Application No. TM22-0005) for the creation of thirteen (13) condominium lots and one (1) common lot at 996 Loraine Avenue per the recommended findings and conditions of approval; and find the project is statutorily exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.66. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
14. Introduction of Ordinance - Review and Renewal of Ordinance No. 2023-489 Approving Los Altos Police Policy 709
Review and renew the Ordinance by introducing and waiving further reading of the Ordinance approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 pertaining to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481. Staff further recommends Council approve the acquisition of the new items of military equipment
Katie Krauss, Police Captain, presented the report.
Pete Dailey, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the Public Hearing:
Brian Jones
Jeanine Valadez
Pete Dailey, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Meadows and Second by Weinberg to introduce and waive further reading of the Ordinance approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 pertaining to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481, and approve the acquisition of the new items of military equipment. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
DISCUSSION ITEM
15. Adoption of Resolution- Contract for Drone as First Responder Program Adopt a Resolution to approve a contract with AXON for Drone as a First Responder Program
Katie Krauss, Police Captain, presented the report.
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The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Jeanine Valadez
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lang to adopt a resolution to approve a contract with AXON for Drone as a First Responder Program. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items
16. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
17. 11-18-2025 Council QA
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, requested a future agenda item:
o Informational item on the process of filling a vacancy on the City Council (Supported by Dailey and Meadows)
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor, requested future agenda items:
o Formation of a subcommittee for an evaluation of the City Attorney (Supported by Meadows and Weinberg)
o Resolution or Mayoral proclamation recognizing mental health awareness toward the veteran community in Los Altos (Supported by Lang and Weinberg) ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on December 9, 2025.
_________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
The November 18, 2025, City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA The City of Los Altos does not own or operate YouTube. The video referenced in these minutes was live at the time the minutes were published.
Melissa Thurman (Jan 13, 2026 11:43:55 PST)