1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2024
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Revision No. 1- Monday, May 13, 2024
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Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
Remote Meeting Location:
Hotel d'Europe
12 Place Crillon, 84000
Avignon, France
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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. This meeting will be broadcast via livestream service at http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov.
1. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. AGENDA REVIEW
5. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Proclamation Recognizing Public Works Week on May 19th- May 25th, 2024 B. Appointment to the Environmental Design and Protection Committee C. Reappointment to the Community Relations Committee
D. Reappointment to the Environmental Initiatives Committee E. Reappointment to the History Committee
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- April 15, 2024 (Staff: A. Miller) B. Review of Disbursements: March in the amount of $2,292,045.08 (Staff: P. Pirnejad) C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended March 2024 (Staff: P. Pirnejad) D. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project; Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Matadero Creek Restoration Offsite Mitigation Planting and Fencing Project at Byrne Preserve; Authorizing Staff to Advertise the projects for formal bids; and Approving Covenant and Deed Restrictions on Town Parcels APN 182-32-008 and APN 182-32-021 (Staff: W. Kim)
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E. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Project List for Annual Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvement to be Funded by State Senate Bill 1, The Road and Accountability Act of 2017 (Staff: W. Kim) F. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvement Project and Authorizing Staff to Advertise for Formal Bid (Staff: W. Kim)
G. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Summary Vacation of Sanitary Sewer and Public Utility Easements at 13334 La Cresta Drive (Staff: W. Kim) H. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way Easement from Lands of The Kurmann Family Trust at 13867 Robleda Road. (Staff: B. Evanson) I. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way Easement from Lands of DCV Enterprise Partners, LLC at 26481 Purissima Road. (Staff: B. Evanson) J. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Conditional Certificate of Compliance (File No. CC23-0001) for the Lands of Roberts at APN 182-04-089, commonly known as 27360 Elena Road. (Staff: B. Evanson)
K. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Palo Alto Animal Control Services (Pets In Need) for animal control services in Los Altos Hills (Staff: C. Einfalt)
L. Consideration of a Resolution Directing that the Pride Flag be Raised for the Month of June 2024 (Staff: C. Einfalt)
M. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the First Amendment to the Agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Kevin W. Harper CPA and Associates to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $60,000 to $120,000. (Staff: P. Pirnejad)
8. ONGOING BUSINESS
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending various sections under Chapters 1 and 2 of Title 10, Zoning and Site Development, of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to: amend regulations relating to Accessory Dwelling Units in conformance with Government Code Section 66314 et seq: amending the Grading Ordinance under Article 4, Chapter 2, Title 10 to clarify City Engineer authority to consider wet season grading moratorium exceptions; to establish Low Barrier Navigation Centers as a permitted use within the Residential-Agricultural (R-A) zoning district in accordance with Government Code Section 65660 et seq: and to update regulations pertaining to Emergency Shelters in accordance with Government Code Section 65583. (Staff: B. Evanson)
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Authorize Transmittal of the Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Staff: B.
Evanson)
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11. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Attorney
B. City Clerk
C. Community Development Director
D. Administrative Services Director
E. Public Works Director
F. City Manager
12. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS ON STANDING COMMITTEES, AD HOC
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
A. Status Report from All Council Members on Subcommittees and Outside Agencies Activities
13. COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE INITIATED ITEMS
A. Proposed Notice of Opposition for SB 1037 (Wiener) Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Enforcement (Staff: L. Swan)
B. Proposed Notice of Opposition for AB 1886 (Alvarez) Housing Element Law:
Substantial Compliance (Staff: L. Swan)
14. 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.