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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California
Mayor Harpootlian called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER(6:00 P.M.)
A. Roll Call.
Present: Mayor Harpootlian,Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Carl Cahill, City Attorney Steve Mattas, Planning
Director Suzanne Avila, Public Works Director/City Engineer Richard
Chiu,Administrative Services Director Pak Lin, City Clerk Deborah
Padovan
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Olivia Spreen led the pledge of allegiance.
1. AGENDA REVIEW
Councilmember Radford commended Mayor Harpootlian for the speech he gave at the
State of the Cities luncheon on June 10, 2016.
There were no changes to the agenda.
2. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Reappointment to the Los Altos Hills Education Committee
City Clerk Deborah Padovan presented the report.
Councilmember Radford said he strongly supported Heather Rose for
reappointment, but inquired about who will serve next as Chair of the Education
Committee.
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Heather Rose, Los Altos Hills Education Committee, stated that she has spoken,
with several members to share the chairmanship.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to
reappoint Heather Rose to the Education Committee for a four-year term. The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Waldeck.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Appointment to the Los Altos Hills Public Art Committee
City Clerk Padovan presented the report.
Oana Olteanu,Los Altos Hills, introduced herself to the City Council.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to
appoint Oana Olteanu to the Los Altos Hills Public Art Committee for a four-year
term. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Corrigan.
Motion Carried 4-0-1:
AYES: Vice Mayor . Waldeck, Councilmember Radford, Councilmember
Spreen,Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Harpootlian
C. Appointments to the Los Altos Hills Youth Commission
City Clerk Padovan presented the report.
Cody Theobald, Los Altos Hills, introduced himself to the City Council and said
he has attended seven Youth Commission meetings and four events.
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Serena Theobald, Los Altos Hills, introduced herself to the City Council and said
she has attended 12 Youth Commission meetings and six events.
Sarika Sethi, Los Altos Hills, introduced herself to the City Council said that she
has attended 20 meetings and events.
Olivia Spreen, Los Altos Hills,introduced herself to the City Council and said she
has attended 11 Youth Commission meetings and four events.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Corrigan moved to
appoint the Cody Theobald, Serena Theobald, Sarika Sethi and Olivia Spreen to
the Youth Commission. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Waldeck.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan-
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None
D. Appointments to the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission
City Clerk Padovan presented the report.
Councilmember Corrigan requested that the Council extend the period for
receiving applications.
Council discussion ensued.
DIRECTION: Extend the deadline and continue to advertise for the Planning
Commission openings. The applications will be considered at the next City Council
meeting.
E. Annual Report of the Los Altos Hills Education Committee
Heather Rose, Chair of the Education.Committee presented the annual report.
Council discussion ensued. The Council directed that staff return to the Council in
July with the approximate cost to widen the pathway on Fremont Road from Campo
Vista to Gardner Bullis School including discussing the matter with the adjacent
property owner.
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Councilmember Radford inquired about purchase of land by:Los Altos School
District(LASD) and the resignation of LASD Boardmember'Tamara Logan.
Ms. Rose attended the LASD board meeting in June and reported on the proposal to
purchase school district land on El Camino.Real.
City Attorney Mattas responded to questions from Councilmember Radford
using the ballot measure text which provide that decisions regardingthe scope,
timing, prioritization or other facets of a project, and a project could include buying
property, will be made solely by the .Board of Trustees by subsequent action in
accordance with Facilities Master Plan and a Facilities Master Plan Advisory
Committee.
Councilmember Radford asked the Mayor to send a letter to the Board outlining.
some of our major concerns, including requesting a copy of the Facilities:Master
Plan.The discussion of a letter is agendized later in the meeting.
3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Persons wishing toaddress the Council
on any subiect 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.
Colin Knight, Los Altos.Hills, addressed the Council and demanded the Town seriously
address the issue of high speed internet cable service to residents on all streets.
Steve Grant,Los Altos Hills, said he supported all the statements made by Mr. Knight.
Vice Mayor Waldeck explained about the roads subcommittee and the results of their
findings.
Public Works Director Richard Chiu commented regarding the pavement condition of
Byrne Park Lane.
The Council directed staff to return in July and report on the pavement condition of Byrne
Park Road. The Public Works Director shall provide a fair assessment of what work needs
to be done and the cost. Additionally staff shall contact the Water District, edit and alter
the list we have submitted to the neighbors and if there are improvements that can be
made and let the neighbors have the list. Once the neighbors have reviewed the list, the
topic can be agendized and can be further discussed.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Vice Mayor Waldeck moved to approve
the CONSENT CALENDAR, specifically as follows. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Spreen.
Motion Carried 5-0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A. Review of Disbursements: May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016 $608,493.00
B. Resolution 28-16 to Approve Management Analyst Job Description and
Amending the Employee Classification and Compensation Plan(Staff: P. Lin)
C. Resolution 29-16 Authorizing Submittal of Application to CalRecycle for
Payment Programs and Related Authorizations (Staff: P. Lin)
D. Resolution 30-16 Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way Easement; Lands of
Goyal, 12386 Priscilla Lane (Staff: R. Chiu)
E. Resolution 31-16 Acknowledging, but Rejecting Offer of Dedication of Right-of-
Way Easement and Accepting Offer of Dedication of Public Utility Easement, and
Pathway Easement; Lands of Sloss, 28025 Natoma Road (Staff: R. Chiu)
F. Resolution 32-16 Awarding a Three Year Contract for Capital Restoration Work
and One Year of Maintenance and Education Activities for Town Owned Open
Space Preserves to Acterra in the Amount of$142,381.31 (Staff: R. Chiu)
G. Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Askari; 12830 Deer Creek Lane;
Request for a Permit Modification and Grading Policy exception for a driveway
and access to a second unit; CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section
15303(a) (Staff: S. Avila) Appeal Deadline: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:00
p.m.
H. Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Zeisler & Bailey; 25975 Alicante
Lane; Request for a Site Development Permit for a new 5,975 square foot two-
story residence including a second unit and garage space and a 2,815 square foot
basement (maximum height 26'6"), 480 square foot detached pool house and a
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swimming pool; CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(a)
(Staff: S. Avila)Appeal Deadline: Wednesday, June 29, 2016.at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of McDermott; 25600 Burke Lane;
Request for a Site.Development Permit for a new 2,329 square foot single story
addition and a 1,373 square foot basement (maximum height 26'); CEQA Review:
Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(a) (Staff: S. Avila) Appeal Deadline:
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
J. Adoption of Ordinance 565 (Second Reading) Approving Revisions to Title 4,
Chapter 1, Municipal Code related to Emergency Organization and Function
(Staff: M.Hovey)
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Publication of the Town's Activity Guide
(Staff: S. Gualtieri)
Community Services Supervisor Sarah Gualtieri presented the staff report.
Council discussion ensued.
City. Manager Cahill reminded the Council that the contract is for $20,000 a
year including printing costs.
Peter Evans,Los Altos Hills, spoke in favor of Alexander Atkins Design.
Heather Rose, Los Altos Hills, stated that she has worked with Alex Atkins
as she has written several articles for the Our Town Newsletter and what isn't
written in this contract is the editing time and high quality content.
Jitze Couperus, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of Alexander Atkins Design.
Alexander Atkins,Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of his contract.
Further council discussion ensued.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Vice Mayor Waldeck moved to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alexander Atkins services for
the biannual Activity Guide. The motion as seconded by Mayor Harpootlian.
Councilmember Corrigan said she would not support the current motion and
offered a friendly amendment as follows: leave this in the City Manager's hands to
negotiate a contract to get it closer to Michael Lang's numbers.
Further Council discussion.
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Councilmember Corrigan suggested a friendly amendment to the motion on the
floor, as follows: ask the City Manager to negotiate with Alexander.Atkins to get
the numbers closer in-line with his current contract, allowing for a cost of living
increase of whatever is appropriate and get numbers up to something reasonable.
Vice Mayor Waldeck did not accept the amendment to his motion.
City Attorney Mattas stated that due to the Town's bidding and purchasing
procedures, the motion should reflect a determination that the Atkins bid is the most
advantageous. Vice Mayor Waldeck stated he would accept that as a friendly
amendment.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Vice Mayor Waldeck moved to amend.
and restate his motion as follows: authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract
with Alexander Atkins for the best price available for his services and not to:exceed
the current estimate; and it is determined that Mr. Atkins bid is the most
advantageous to the Town. The motion was seconded by Mayor Harpootlian.
Motion Carried 4-1:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: . Councilmember Spreen
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Discuss the Whipple Library Funds and the Recent Action by the Los Altos City
Council
Councilmember Corrigan asked Jim Lai to present the item.
Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE) Member Jim Lai provided an
explanation of the Whipple Funds. He suggested the Whipple Funds be transferred
to LALE to earn higher returns.
Council discussion ensued.
Bob Simon, Los Altos, currently serves as a director of the Los Altos Library
Endowment and served as president of the LALE board for many years. He said "it
takes, a village to protect a deceased donor's wishes." He spoke in support of
keeping the funds in LALE.
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David Stuthers, Los Altos Hills, President of the Friends of the Library of Los
Altos, said he continues to support the transfer to LALE because the funds will
grow faster.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED:.Councilmember Corrigan moved to state
that the Los Altos Hills City Council suggest that the Whipple Library funds,
currently held at the JPA,be transferred to the Los Altos Library
Endowment(LALE)in their care until such time that they are needed by the City,
Library and Los Altos; the funds may be restricted per negotiations with the City of
Los Altos and LALE; if the City of Los Altos does not find this agreeable, it is
further recommended that the funds stay within the control of the current JPA
accounts. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Radford.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ex Parte Communications: Councilmember Corrigan stated that she talked to Steve Burch on
the phone earlier in the day; Councilmember Radford talked to Steve Burch; Mayor
Harpootlian met with Steve Burch during Mayor's office hours; Councilmember Spreen
received a phone call from Mr. Burch; Vice Mayor Waldeck had no ex parte contact.
A. Resolution Requesting that the Santa Clara County Tax Collector Collect
Delinquent Sewer Charges, the 2016-2017 Sewer Service Charges, and
Contractual Assessment District Charges for both the Palo Alto and Los Altos
Sewer Basins (Staff: R. Chiu)
Mayor Harpootlian opened the Public Hearing.
Senior Engineer Tina Tseng presented the staff report.
Council discussion ensued.
Allan Epstein,Los Altos Hills, questioned how the sewer charge is determined.
Ms. Tseng responded to Mr. Epstein's question.
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Further Council discussion.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Corrigan moved to
continue the Public Hearing on the Resolution Requesting that the Santa Clara
County Tax Collector Collect Delinquent Sewer Charges, the 2016-2017 Sewer
Service Charges, and Contractual Assessment District Charges for both the Palo
Alto and Los Altos Sewer Basins to the July 21, 2016 City Council meeting. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Radford.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian,Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Council Recess at 8:36 p.m.
The Council Reconvened to Open Session at 8:45 p.m.
B. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Operating and.Capital
Budget and 2016-2021 Five-Year Capital Plan for the Town of Los Altos Hills
(Staff: P. Lin)
Mayor Harpootlian opened the Public Hearing.
Administrative Services Director Pak Lin presented the 2016-17 Proposed
Operating and Capital Budget.
Council discussion ensued.
Allan Epstein, Los Altos Hills, said he provided a memo and asked that they read
it in the future. He further said that some items come back to the Council for
subsequent approval, much of the budget, once approved, the City Manager is
authorized to proceed ahead. He suggested a committee be formed to discuss how
money budgeted would meet the concerns of the residents regarding public safety.
Captain Rick Sung, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office, addressed the topic of
public safety and an additional motor unit:
Ann Duwe, Chair Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee, said that she supports
the budget as it relates to pathways.
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Wendy Pica-Furey, Los Altos Hills, said she speaking on behalf of the neighbors
of Julietta Lane and requested Comcast service for their neighborhood.
Lynn Miller, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of extending Comcast cable to the
Julietta Lane neighborhood.
Duf Sundheim, Los Altos Hills, expressed his thanks to the neighbors for all of
their hard work.
Kjell Karlsson, Los Altos Hills, asked about the type of enforcement are we
getting and suggested that we consider having overtime shifts on the weekend for
more law enforcement.
Mayor Harpootlian closed the Public Hearing.
Further Council discussion ensued.
City Manager Cahill stated that the sheriffs office would be happy to provide
reporting for the additional law enforcement services.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to
approve Resolution 33-16 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating and
Capital Budget including the Addition of one Full-Time Maintenance Worker,the
Summerhill Pathway Design Project and Resolution 34-16 Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2016-17 Compensation Plan. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Waldeck.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to
extend meeting until 11 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Corrigan.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Resolution to Set a Date for Consideration of a Reorganization of an Inhabited
Area Designated as Mora Glen Drive Nb. 1, Approximately 8.48 Acres Located at
23310 Mora Glen Drive and 10970, 11000, 11030, 11060 and 11090 Mora Drive.
APNs 331-14, 017, 331-15, 027, 028, 029, 041 and 042. File #67-17-Misc. (Staff:
S. Avila) - Continued from the May 19, 2016 City Council meeting
Mayor Harpootlian opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Suzanne Avila presented the staff report.
Council discussion ensued.
Mr. Burch, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, spoke in support of his
application.
Karen Jost,Unincorporated Santa Clara County, provided history on the
document that was signed by all the neighbors.
Hal Feeney, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, had concerns about being
separated from neighbors on Mora Drive due to some being in the city and others in
the county.
City Attorney Mattas provided guidance to the City Council on the waiver in the
agreement.
Nash Jost, Los Altos Hills, explained the difference between the county and the
town.
Carolyn Bostick, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, said that residents need
to request the annexation process because there is no mechanism for the Town to
pay for it.
Robert Rodriquez, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, said he was quite
surprised by the annexation letter he received.
Daniel Kuo, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, expressed sympathy to his
neighbors' situation.
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Lorraine Baxter, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, said she does not wish to
be annexed due to the pathways.
Mary Jo Feeney, Unincorporated Santa Clara County, asked why are they being
annexed now after 30 years and opposes cherry picking of homes set to be
annexed.
Mayor Harpootlian closed the Public Hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
City Attorney Mattas reminded that the item before the Council tonight is to
schedule a hearing. The Council should also indicate that the Council is moving this
forward and that the Town is behind scheduling the hearing.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to adopt
Resolution 35-16 setting the date of July 21, 2016 for consideration of a
reorganization designated as Mora Glen Drive No. 1 and indicating that the Town
supports the further consideration of the annexation of the incorporated properties.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Waldeck.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian,Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney Mattas confirmed that the last recital in the resolution was being
removed. The Council confirmed the motion included that action.
'7. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Process for Potential Transit Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure
Related to Short Term Vacation Rental Properties (Staff: S. Mattas)
City Attorney Mattas introduced the item.
Council discussion ensued.
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MOTION MADE AND SECONDED:.Vice Mayor Waldeck moved to continue
the meeting past 11:00 p.m. to midnight. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Spreen.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian,Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember.Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Further Council discussion.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to
instruct staff to provide the Council with legal alternatives for the next meeting in
July. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Waldeck.
Motion Carried 3-2:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian,Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford
NOES: Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: . None
City Attorney Mattas advised that it requires four votes to put a general law tax on
the ballot and three votes to put a special tax on the ballot.
8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
A. Report on the Activities of the Aircraft Noise Select Committee (Vice Mayor
Waldeck)
Vice Mayor Waldeck provided an update on the status of the Aircraft Noise Select
Committee. No Council action was taken.
B. Report from the Pathways Subcommittee on the Master Path Mapping Project and
Request for Approval of a Letter Informing Residents in the Undecided Area of
the Town's Master Path Plan Update
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Eileen Gibbons, Member of the Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee,presented
the item.
Council discussion ensued.
DIRECTION: You must edit the letter incorporating Councilmember Corrigan's
comments; go back and make sure you only do the ones you want to do. If that
means throwing a couple off, then throw them off. The letter where it says the PWC
will formulate and vote on recommendations, please add, that will then be
discussed at the Planning Commission in a public meeting.
The Council now considered Council Initiated Item 10.F.
F. Discussion and Possible Action Authorizing the Mayor to send a Letter to Los
Altos School District Regarding the Proposed Parcel Tax Measure Renewal
(Councilmember Radford) - added with Revision No. 1 -Monday, June 13, 2016
Councilmember Radford proposed that a letter be drafted to Los Altos Hills
School District Board of Trustees and the Superintendent saying in light of the
announcement of considering a term sheet for 5150 El Camino Real, we request the
following: 1. a complete presentation on the costs of the property, including
building out, the estimates of the school; 2. that the capacity presentation on how
this solves the capacity problems and provides a permanent site for Bullis Charter
School; and 3. request a copy of the Facilities Master Plan.
Council discussion ensued.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Radford moved to as
quickly as possible, Mayor Harpootlian shall send a letter to Jeff Baier and the
Los Altos School District Board of Trustees focusing on two specific points,
reminding them that the Measure N bond language requires a Facilities Master Plan
and request a copy, and second, that the Council has already taken a position on the
parcel tax that if it is not shared with Bullis Charter School, we will not support it.
The letter shall be sent to the City of Los Altos, the City of Mountain View and the
City of Palo Alto. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Corrigan.
Motion Carried 5 to 0:
AYES: Mayor Harpootlian, Vice Mayor Waldeck, Councilmember Radford,
Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Corrigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
C. Update on the Activities of the Los Altos City Council Relating to the Joint Los
Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission
Mayor Harpootlian provided an update on the senior commission. No Council
action was taken.
9. STAFF REPORTS
A. City Manager—No report. .
B. City Attorney—.No report.
C. City Clerk—No report.
D. Planning Director—Report on the Stanford/VM Ware Project.
Director Avila announced that a senior planner has been hired and she will be start
on July 11, 2016. She also stated that she attended the neighborhood open house
regarding the Stanford Expansion project and as of now, no application has been
submitted; there are only community meetings at this point.
E. Administrative Services Director
Director Lin informed the Council that the Town has received the Government
Finance Officers Association(GFOA) award for financial reporting.
F. Public Works Director—No report.
10. COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
A. Report on Alternate Broadband Services (Vice Mayor Waldeck)
Vice Mayor Waldeck presented the item.
Council discussion ensued.
Allan Epstein, Los Altos Hills, added that this is a bigger issue than just cable as
individuals with private roads and sewers can make a similar argument.
Vice Mayor Waldeck agreed to be a subcommittee of one to further work on this
issue.
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Mayor Harpootlian asked if Mr. Linebarger appealed the Planning Commission's
decision. Director Avila confirmed that he did file an appeal.
Council discussion ensued. The Council selected the date of Wednesday, July 20,
2016 to consider the appeal of Mr. Linebarger.
B. Discussion of Potentially Capping the Pathway Construction Cost (Mayor
Harpootlian)
Mayor Harpootlian introduced the topic. The Council directed staff to review a
cap on pathways construction costs and return to the Council with a proposal.
C. Discussion of an Overlay Zone for Newly Annexed Areas (Mayor Harpootlian)
this item was not considered and continued to the July 21, 2016 regular City
Council meeting.
D. Discussion of Whether or not to Endorse a Regional Minimum Wage (Vice Mayor
Waldeck) - this item was not considered and continued to the July 21, 2016
regular City Council meeting.
E. Discussion of Whether or not to Endorse the Santa Clara County Valley.
. .. . • - .- -. - . . .- - this item was
not considered and continued to the July 21, 2016 regular City Council meeting.
1L ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ag4,91-
Deborah Padovan
City Clerk
The minutes of the June 16, 2016 regular City Council meeting were approved as presented at
the August 18, 2016 regular City Council meeting.
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