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Logan Ramanathan, Los Altos Hills, asked if the Captain was aware of the statistical <br />inconsistencies and what steps did he plan to implement to sort these issues out. <br />Captain Urena responded that he was made aware of the concern and they will be using <br />RIPA data collected and be able to aggregate that data in a way done by other agencies. <br />Anand Ranganathan, Los Altos Hills, said the process that the Captain outlined to update <br />the data is similar to what they are doing now. He recommended that the sheriff invest in <br />quality assurance and that the Town should receive data from the sheriff on a regular basis. <br />Paul Schecter, Los Altos Hills, commented on the January burglaries and said personal <br />responsibility is involved. Individuals need to install security systems for their homes. <br />The information was received. No action was taken. <br />3. PRESENTATION/NEW BUSINESS <br />A. Two Resident Presentations on Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and <br />Discussion and Direction Regarding an ALPR Policy in the Town of Los Altos Hills <br />(Staff: C. Einfalt) <br />Resident Rajiv Bhateja presented information on automatic license plates readers <br />and explained why the City Council should adopt them. <br />Resident Anand Ranganathan presented information on ALPRs and privacy <br />concerns. <br />Council discussion ensued. They asked questions of Lieutenant Neil Valenzuela <br />who responded that the sheriffs office would support any Council action. <br />Public Comment <br />Vara Ramakrishna, Los Altos Hills, shared her family's experience of being <br />burglarized on Christmas Day 2020. She spoke in support of ALPRs. <br />Roger Melen, Los Altos Hills, said he was robbed once years ago. Since that time, <br />he has installed an array of cameras to help prevent burglaries. He spoke in support <br />of ALPRs. <br />Robert Sandor, Los Altos Hills, agreed with the privacy concerns. He was not in <br />support of ALPRs. He was sympathetic to the rising crime rates in Los Altos Hills, <br />and proposed that residents should buy their own cameras and have the Town <br />reimburse the first 100 residents who submit receipts. <br />Shyamoli Banerjee, Los Altos Hills, said her house was vandalized and she wants <br />the readers in Town. <br />4 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />February 18, 2021 <br />