NITOS. CITY OF LOS ALTOS TUESDAY, MAY28, 2024 7:00 p.m. 1N. San Antonio Rd. -Los Altos, CA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor Pete. Dailey, Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor, Councilmember Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember Sally Meadows, Councilmember EDI DECENB 7:00 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER -. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, called the meeting to order at ESTABLISH QUORUM - All Councilmembers were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- - Neysa Fligor, Councilmember, led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no reportable action taken for the Closed Session meeting ofl May 28, 2024 at REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 4:45j p.m. CHANGES TOTHE ORDER OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the order of the agenda. SPECIALITEM Issue Proclamation Recognizing Historical Preservation Award Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Liz Nyberg, City ofLos Altos Historic Preservation Award Recipient. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE. AGENDA The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment: Patricia Susan Bassi CONSENTCALENDAR Lynette Leel Eng, Comndimember,rqusted toj pull Item 2 for discussion. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, moved Item 2 of the Consent Calendar to the end oft the Motion by Dailey and Second by Fligor to approve Item 1 oft the Consent Calendar. Motion 1. Approve Draft Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting of] May 14, 2024 Discussion Items section of the agenda. carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Introduce and waive further reading of an Ordinance oft the City Council of the City of Los Altos adding Chapter 14.641 to Title 14 (Zoning) oft thel Los Altos Municipal Code City ofLos Altos May 28, 2024 Page 2 of5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes enacting regulations for dual opportunity developments (SB9) and find the Ordinance exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) ofthe State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Adopt al Resolution rescinding Resolution 2021-57 establishing objective standards for single- family residençes to implement Senate Bill 9 and find the Resolution exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) oft the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Stephanie Williams, Deputy Director ofl Development Services, presented the report. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers during the Public Hearing. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Meadows and Second by Fligor to Introduce and waive further reading of an Ordinance of the City Council oft the City ofLos Altos adding Chapter 14.64 to Title 14 (Zoning) ofthe Los Altos Municipal Code enacting regulations for dual opportunity developments (SB9) and find the Ordinance exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion Motion by Meadows and Second by Fligor to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2021-57 establishing objective standards for single-family residences to implement Senate Bill 9 and find the Resolution exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) oftl the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion carried 4- 4. Adopt a Resolution oft the City Council oft the City ofLos Altos Adopting a Nexus Study for Development Impact Fees in Compliance with. Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602) and find that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15273 oft the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed. 1by roll call vote with Councilmember Lee Eng opposed. of1970 Nick Zornes, Assistant City Manager for Land Use, presented the report. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers during the Public Hearing. Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor, closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Fligor and Second by Dailey to adopt a Resolution of the City Council oft the City of Los. Altos Adopting al Nexus Study forl Development Impact Feesi in Compliance with Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602) and find that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to City ofLos Altos May 28, 2024 Page3of5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Section 15273 of the State Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Review non-profit and civic organization contribution applications and direct staffto incorporate funding into the budget for FY24-25 Anthony Carnesecca, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report. The following members of the public spoke regarding the item: Susan Bassi Patricia Karen Zucker Art Whipple Maddy McBirney Margaret Petros Freddie Wheeler Jeanine Valadez The City Council took ai recess at 9:11 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:21 p.m. The City Council took the following actions regarding funding for civic organization contribution applications for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Directed a grant of $10,000 to Arts Los Altos Operating Budget for emergency preparedness Did noti issue grants to any other non-profit applicants Directed stafft to meet with Resilient Los Altos and incorporate their request into the Adopt a Resolution Declaring Intent to Transition from an At-Large Election System to al District-Based Election System Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010, with the Transition Taking Effect at the November 2026 and 2028 Elections Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, and Kimon Manolius, Outside Legal Counsel, presented the report. The following members oft the public spoke regarding the item: Christopher Roat Freddie Wheeler Jeanine Valadez Motion by Weinberg and Second by Meadows to Adopt a Resolution Declaring Intent to Transition from an At-Large Election System to al District-Based Election System Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010, amending the proposed resolution to eliminate Paragraph 7i in the "Now' Therefore" section, with the Transition Taking Effect at the November 2026 and 2028 Elections. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. City ofLos Altos May 28, 2024 Page 4of5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Adopt a Resolution in Support ofChildcare for All This item was moved from the Consent Calendar. Lynette Lee! Eng, Councilmember, explained why she requested to pull the item for discussion. Sally Meadows, Councilmember, recommended the following amendment to the resolution: Removing the world "all" from the title oft the Resolution, as well asi in the first item in the "Now Therefore" section Motion by Meadows and Second by Lee Eng to adopt ai resolution in Support of Childcare for All. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ONLY There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items 7. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar COUNCILISTAFF REPORIS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDAI ITEMS 8. Memo on the County of Santa Clara Weed Abatement Program Jonathan D. Weinberg, Mayor - Requested future agenda items: Review (Supported. by Fligor and Meadows) (Supported by Fligor and Dailey) Formation ofa Subcommittee to conduct the City Manager's Performance Discussion item on how the city can assist businesses in the Parklet Program Direct staff to conduct an internal investigation on an allegation of accusation of bias of the commission process (Supported by Meadows and Dailey) Discussion item regarding a childcare program (Supported by Weinberg) Consent item to adopt aj policy that Council should not involve themselves in Neysa Fligor, Councimember - Requested future agenda items: foreign policy (Supported. by Weinberg and Lee Eng) Lynette Lee Eng, Councilmember - Requested future agenda items: City Attorney Review (No support) Commission (No support) Discussion item on the scope of the Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Discussion item on remote public participation (No support) ADJOURNMENT - The regular meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of. June 11,2024. City ofLosA Altos May 28, 2024 Page 5of5) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes E Weinberg Melissa Thurman, MMC City Clerk Mayor The May 28, 2024 City Council. meeting recording may be viewed via the following external The City ofLos Altos does not own or operate YouTube. The video referenced on these minutes were live at the website: ps/Aoyomicen2CimelleAloscA time the minutes were published.