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September 19, 2024
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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REVISED Monday, September 16, 2024
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1. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
2. ROLL CALL
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. AGENDA REVIEW
5. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Proclamation Recognizing National Preparedness Month B. Proclamation Recognizing National Service Dog Month
C. Appointment to the Environmental Design and Protection Committee D. Appointment to the Pathways Committee
E. Termination of Appointment for the Environmental Initiative Committee F. Commendation Recognizing Hidden Villa (added September 16, 2024)
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 – July 18, 2024 (Staff: A. Miller) B. Approval of Special City Council Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2024 (Staff: A. Miller) C. Resolution of the City Council Authorizing Approving the 2024 Town Hall Holiday Closure (Staff: A. Miller)
D. Review of Disbursements: June 30, 2024 (Staff: T. Leung) E. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month End June 2024 (Staff: T. Leung) F. Quarterly Investment Reports: June 30, 2024 (Staff: T. Leung) G. Review of Disbursements: July 31, 2024 (Staff: T. Leung) H. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month End July 2024 (Staff: T. Leung) I. Resolution Appointing Representative to Plan JPA on behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills (Staff: T. Leung)
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J. Resolution Authorizing Deposit and Withdrawal from the Local Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury (Staff: T. Leung)
K. Resolution Adopting the Second 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 $120,000 to $180,000 (Staff: T. Leung)
L. Resolution Adopting Revised Employee Handbook Including the Personnel Rules and Regulations and Employee Classification and Compensation Plan (Staff: T. Leung) M. Resolution adopting the 2023 Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Staff: C. Einfalt)
N. Resolution Accepting Open Space Easement Agreement at 27790 Stirrup Way; Lands of Menon Family Trust; File #SD22-0032 (Staff: J. Bradford) O. Resolution Accepting Open Space Easement Agreement at 14467 De Bell Road; Lands of Bourgan Family Trust; File #SD23-0053 (Staff: J. Bradford) P. Resolution Accepting Open Space Easement Agreement at 14227 Amherst Court; Lands of Fuller; File #SD23-0039 (Staff: J. Bradford)
8. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Resolution Appropriating Additional $270,000 Of Cip/General Fund to the Heritage House Upgrade Project; Approving the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement With The KPA Group Increasing the Not To Exceed Amount from $100,000 To $187,000; Approving the Plans And Specifications; Authorizing staff to Advertise the Project For Formal Bid; and Authorizing the City Manager to Award And Execute a Construction Contract With The Lowest Responsible Bidder for an amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000 Including Contingency Funds (Staff: W. Kim) B. Multi-Family Zoning, Objective Design Standards, and CEQA Informational Update to the City Council for discussion on the development of a Multi-family Residential Zoning Designation, associated Objective Design Standards, and the accompanying California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review documents and process. (Staff:
J. Bradford)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Introduction of an Ordinance (First Reading) of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to amend regulations relating to application processing and standing committee review procedures in accordance with program B-15 of the Los Altos Hills 2023-2031 Housing Element (Staff: J. Bradford)
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. STAFF REPORTS
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A. City Attorney
B. City Clerk
C. Finance Director
D. Community Development 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
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.