CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
1 N. San Antonio Rd. ~ Los Altos, CA
Sally Meadows,, Mayor
Larry Lang, Vice Mayor
Pete Dailey, Councilmember
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember
CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Sally Meadows, Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM – All Councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were no reportable actions for the Closed Session meeting held on April 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda order.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during public comment:
• Saanj Rao
• Caroline Horn
• Raashina Humayun
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Lang and Second by Weinberg to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes – Draft Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026
2. Adopt a Resolution – 2026 Summer Concert Series
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Thor Audio Solutions for sound and stage for the 2026 Summer Concert Series in the amount of $30,960
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Adoption of Resolution - Tentative Map at 901 Fremont Avenue Adopt a Resolution approving a Tentative Map (TM24-0005) for the creation of nine condominium lots and one common lot at 901 Fremont Avenue, per the recommended findings and conditions of approval in the attached resolution; and find the project is City of Los Altos
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categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Jia Liu, Associate Planner, provided the report.
Sally Meadows, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public comments during the Public Hearing.
Sally Meadows, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lang to adopt a Resolution approving a Tentative Map (TM24-0005) for the creation of nine condominium lots and one common lot at 901 Fremont Avenue, per the recommended findings and conditions of approval in the attached resolution; 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.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Adoption and Introduction of Ordinances — Camping and Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas
• Adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos, to be read in title only further reading waived, adding a new Chapter 9.30 to the Los Altos Municipal Code entitled "Camping and Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas" related to unlawful camping; and find pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) • Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos, to be read in title only further reading waived, adding a new Chapter 9.30 to the Los Altos Municipal Code entitled "Camping and Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas" related to unlawful camping; and find pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Stephanie Williams, Development Services Director, presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Julia Rapoza • Monica Chandra
• Eunice Kim • Cheryl Dautel
• Aubrey Waing • Gabriel Lomas
• Eric Steinle
A motion for the Urgency Ordinance was not made due to a lack of full Council support.
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The City Council provided amendments to the ordinance to be included before the item is presented for final adoption.
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lang to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Los Altos, to be read in title only with further reading waived, adding a new Chapter 9.30 to the Los Altos Municipal Code entitled "Camping and Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas" related to unlawful camping; and find pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended. Motion carried 3-1 by roll call vote, with Councilmember Dailey opposed.
5. Adoption of Resolution - Fire Protection Services
Adopt a resolution agreeing to the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue between the City of Los Altos and the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District Jon Maginot, Assistant City Manager, presented the report.
There were no speakers regarding this item.
Motion by Lang and Second by Meadows to adopt a resolution agreeing to the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue between the City of Los Altos and the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Sally Meadows, Mayor – Requested a future agenda item:
o Flag-Raising for America 250 (Supported by Dailey and Weinberg) ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on April 28, 2026.
_________________________________ __________________________________ Sally Meadows Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
The April 14, 2026, City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA
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Melissa Thurman (May 4, 2026 08:28:03 PDT)