1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
October 20, 2022
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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NOTE: To protect our constituents, Town officials, and Town staff, the Town requests all members of the public follow the guidance of the California Department of Health Services', and the County of Santa Clara Health Officer Order, to help control the spread of COVID-19. Additional information regarding COVID-19 is available on the City's website at www.losaltoshills.ca.gov This City Council meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 and Government Code Section 54953(e) (and without compliance with section 54953(b)(3)) related to conducting public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council, staff and members of the public may participate in the meeting virtually via Zoom Video Conference or in person at Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California.
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Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
2 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
October 20, 2022
CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. AGENDA REVIEW
2. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Reappointment to the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Committee B. Appointment to the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Committee C. Introduction of Santa Clara County Sheriff Captain Neil Valenzula
3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Persons wishing to address the Council on any subject not on the agenda may do so now. Please complete a Speaker Card located on the back table of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk. Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. California law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. Under a Resolution previously adopted by the Council, such items can be referred to staff for appropriate action, which may include placement on the next available agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – September 15, 2022 B. Approval of Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – October 3, 2022
C. Review of Disbursements: September 1-30, 2022 $1,932,335.07 D. Motion to Re-Authorize Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Town of Los Altos Hills, Including the Planning Commission and Committees, due to the Imminent Risks to the Health and Safety of Attendees and Making Related Findings Pursuant to AB 361 (Staff: S. Mattas)
E. Resolution of the City Council Authorizing December 27-30, 2022 Town Hall Closure (Staff: S. Revillar)
F. Proclamation Designating Compassion Week as October 15-23, 2022 (Staff: D. Padovan) G. Proclamation Recognizing 50 Years of Los Altos Hills Horseman’s Association (Staff: D.
Padovan)
H. Proclamation Recognizing the Cultural Significance of Diwali (Staff: D. Padovan) 3 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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I. Adoption of Ordinance 603 (Second Reading) Amending Title 2, Chapter 6 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Adding Conflict of Interest Designations (Staff:
D. Padovan) Motion to Waive Reading and Adopt the Ordinance J. Rejection of Claim of Jennifer Granath (Staff: D. Padovan) K. Resolution Approving a Six-Month Contract Extension with Alexander Atkins Design, Inc. for the Our Town Newsletter (Staff: D. Padovan) L. Resolution Increasing the Standing Purchase Order with CSG Consultant by $96,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute such Service Agreements with CSG Consultant for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in an amount not to exceed $121,000 (Staff: S. Revillar)
M. Resolution Approving the Change of a Motorcycle Deputy to a Patrol Vehicle (Staff: C.
Einfalt)
N. Amending the Standing Committee Resolution to Update Charter of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee (Staff: D. Padovan) O. Resolution Accepting the Corporation Yard Site Improvements Project (Staff: D. Liang) P. Resolution Accepting the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Project (Staff:
D. Liang)
Q. Receive and Record into the Public Record the Community Facility Needs Assessment from MIG (Staff: S. Robustelli)
R. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. To Complete Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories for FY 2022-23; Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with QuitCarbon and Zero for Electrification Home Assessments in FY 2022-23; and Resolution Authorizing Rebates for 14 Homeowners who Replace a Fossil-Fueled Water Heater with an Electric Heat Pump Water Heater (Staff: S. Mangalam)
S. Resolution Accepting a Grant of Pathway Easement to the Town at 13830 Page Mill Road; Lands of Altalune LLC; File #SD21-0098 (Staff: J. Loh) T. Resolution Accepting a Grant of public Sanitary Sewer Easement to the Town at 13830 Page Mill Road; Lands of Altalune LLC; File #SD21-0098 (Staff: J. Loh) U. Resolution Accepting an Agreement for an Open Space Easement at 13830 Page Mill Road; Lands of Altalune LLC; File #SD21-0098 (Staff: J. Loh) V. Resolution Accepting an Offer of Right-of-Way Dedication along Page Mill Road at 13830 Page Mill Road; Lands of Altalune LLC; File #SD21-0098 (Staff: J. Loh) 4 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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W. Resolution Acknowledging an Irrevocable Offer of Right-of-Way Dedication along Moon Lane at 13830 Page Mill Road; Lands of Altalune LLC; File #SD21- 0098 (Staff: J. Loh)
X. Approval for the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City Council Regarding the Town’s Concerns on the Review of Stanford’s General Use Permit (Staff: C. Einfalt)
5. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Receive Recommendation from the Greenwaste Ad Hoc Committee and Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed with the Recommendation for Changes to the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement (Staff: C. Einfalt)
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Approving a Policy and Procedure for Ceremonial and Commemorative Flag Displays on Flag Poles in Town (Staff: S. Mattas)
B. Rescheduling the January 2023 Regular City Council Meeting due to the League of California Cities New Mayor and Councilmembers Academy (Staff: D. Padovan) C. Consideration to Adopt the Amended Resolution Establishing Standing Committees and the Code of Conduct for Standing Committees (Staff: P. Pirnejad/S. Mattas) D. Review and Report on Building Permit Fees by Consultant (Staff: S. Mangalam)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Council Ex Parte Contacts Policy Disclosure
A. Introduction of an Ordinance (First Reading) of the Town of Los Altos Hills Amending Chapter 1.10 (Green Building Standards Code) of Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code and Adopt by Reference Regulations that Require the Electrification of New Residential Buildings Based on Special Local Conditions and Adopt Regulations to Require EV Ready Construction for New Residential Buildings and Establish Electric Vehicle Permit Streamlining Process and Timelines (Staff: S.
Mangalam) – Motion to Waive Reading and Introduce the Ordinance B. Introduction of an Ordinance (First Reading) of the Town Of Los Altos Hills Amending Chapters 1 Through 1.11 0f Title VIII (Building Regulations) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code, Including but not Limited to Administrative, Building, Residential Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, and Referenced Standards, Including Local Modifications and Amendments to the Codes (Staff: S.
Mangalam) - Motion to Waive Reading and Introduce the Ordinance 5 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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8. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Attorney
B. City Clerk
C. Planning/Building Director
D. Administrative Services Director
E. Public Works Director
F. City Manager
9. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS ON STANDING COMMITTEES, AD HOC
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
A. Report by the Undergrounding Subcommittee (Mayor Tyson) B. Report from the Council Ad Hoc Committee Focusing on Broadband (Councilmembers Mok and Tankha)
C. Report from the Greenwaste Ad Hoc Committee and Consideration to Sunset the Ad Hoc Committee (Mayor Tyson and Vice Mayor Swan)
D. Report from Ad Hoc on Our Town Newsletter Committee and Request to Form an Ad Hoc Our Town Editorial Board Committee (Councilmembers Mok and Schmidt) E. Status Reports from All Councilmembers on Subcommittee and Outside Agencies Activities
10. COUNCIL INITIATED
A. Request by the Environmental Initiatives Committee for Staff to Submit an Application to Silicon Valley Clean Energy's Decarbonization Engagement Grant Opportunity (Councilmember Mok)
11. ADJOURN
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 506, the Council Meeting shall adjourn no later than 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved by a majority of the Councilmembers present.
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Copies of all agenda reports and supporting data are available for inspection at Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
A complete agenda can be found on the Town’s webpage: http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov. A complete packet of information is available for inspection during the meeting at the table to the back of the Council Chambers and online. Council may take action on any agendized matter in any manner deemed appropriate by Council.