1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
December 15, 2022
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on the open session portion of this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office located at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California during normal business hours. These materials will also be made available on the City website at www.losaltoshills.ca.gov subject to Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
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.
The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on the Town’s website and via zoom at the following location:
https://bit.ly/December15CCMeetingLAH
Webinar ID: 882 9018 8665
Passcode: 94022
Phone: 669 900 6833
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the Los Altos Hills City Council Chambers. If attending in person, face coverings for persons who are not vaccinated, and physical distancing will be required until further notice. Public comment will also be accepted via email at [email protected] prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments will be posted on the website and distributed to the Council. If you choose to email your comments, please indicate in the subject line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” and indicate the item number.
Public testimony will be taken at the direction of the Mayor and members of the public may only comment during times allotted for public comments.
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
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CALL TO ORDER (5:30 P.M.)
A. Roll Call
1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION (Public Comment is Limited to the Closed Session Item)
2. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: George Tyson, Stan Mok and Steve Mattas Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
3. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
4. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.) OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
5. AGENDA REVIEW AND REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
6. 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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2022 B. Approval of Special City Council Meeting Minutes – November 30, 2022 C. Review of Disbursements: November 1-30, 2022 $1,202,443.66 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 Accepting the Right-of-Way Dedication at 13051 La Paloma Road along Purissima Road and La Paloma Road Frontages; Lands of Krishnamurthy; File #SD22- 0009 & ER22-0006. CEQA Review: Determination of Exemption per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Staff: S. Mangalam)
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F. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Advertise Two RFPs for Qualified Consultants for (1) Establishment of Multi-Family Zone and Associated Standards; (2) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Housing Element 2023-31 Implementation Including Potential Rezoning (Staff: S. Mangalam)
G. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of a Mini Track Loader and Accessories (Staff: Public Works)
H. Resolution Authorizing Execution of the 23520 Ravensbury Avenue Sanitary Sewer Main Reimbursement Agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and James and Jennifer Doran (Staff: D. Liang)
I. Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Project and Authorize Staff to Advertise the Project for Bids (Staff: D.
Liang)
J. Adoption (Second Reading) of Ordinance 606 adding Chapter 9 “Leaf Blowers” to Title 5 “Public Welfare, Morals and Conduct” of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code regulating the use of leaf blowers. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption Per Section 15061(B)(3) (Staff: Public Works) Motion to Waive Reading and Adopt the Ordinance
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Recognition of Mayor George Tyson
1. Remarks from Mayor Tyson
B. Administration of Oath of Office and Seating of Councilmembers-Elect
1. Comments by New Councilmembers
C. City Council Reorganization
1. Election of New Mayor and administration of Oath of Office
2. Election of New Vice Mayor and administration of Oath of Office
3. Comments by New Mayor and Vice Mayor
D. Presentation of the Lifetime Volunteer Awards to Jitze Couperus, Nancy Couperus, Carol Gottlieb, and Duffy Price
9. PRESENTATION
A. End of Year Status Update on 2022 Council Strategic Goals (Staff: P. Pirnejad) 4 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Council Ex Parte Contacts Policy Disclosure
A. Adoption of Ordinance 607 (Second Reading) Amending Chapters 1.2 (Residential Code) and 1.8 (Fire Code) of Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference Amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code Including Local Modifications; CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption Per Section 15061(B)(3) (Staff: S. Mangalam) Motion to Waive Reading and Adopt the Ordinance
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.
ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 650-941-7222. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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. 5247518.1