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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/20201 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California Via teleconference according to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, Mayor Wu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.) A. Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance Present: Mayor Wu, Vice Mayor Tankha, Councilmember Corrigan, Councilmember Spreen, Councilmember Tyson (Councilmember Swan, Councilmember Mok and Councilmember Schmidt joined the meeting at 6:50 p.m.) Absent: None Staff: City Manager Carl Cahill, City Attorney Steve Mattas, Planning/Building Director Zachary Dahl, City Engineer/Public Works Director Nichol Bowersox, Administrative Services Director Sarina Revillar, Management Analyst Cody Einfalt, City Clerk Deborah Padovan 1. AGENDA REVIEW There were no changes to the agenda. 2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Recognition and Commendation for Los Altos Hills Resident Eric Swildens Mayor Wu read the commendation for Eric Swildens and thanked him for his efforts on the night of November 17, 2020. Mr. Swildens was not present. 3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Jay Sutaria, Los Altos Hills, thanked the Town for taking down the fence on the La Paloma/Robleda pathway. He said that he looks forward to working with the new, incoming councilmembers 4. COUNCIL INITIATED A. Discussion and Recommendation of one-time merit Bonus to Recognize staff’s work to maintain Town services during the Covid-19 Pandemic this year (amount not to exceed $25,000) (Councilmember Corrigan) 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 Councilmember Corrigan presented the item. Vice Mayor Tankha asked questions of staff and received responses from the City Manager and Administrative Services Director. Council discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Corrigan moved to authorize $25,000 to be spread equally among all Los Altos Hills staff as a one-time merit (non- PERS-able) bonus to recognize staff’s work to stay open and maintain Town services to the residents of Los Altos Hills during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Tankha. MOTION PASSED 5-0: AYES: Wu, Tankha, Corrigan, Spreen, Tyson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSE: None ABSENT: None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Vice Mayor Tankha moved to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR as stated. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Spreen. MOTION PASSED 5-0: AYES: Wu, Tankha, Corrigan, Spreen, Tyson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSE: None ABSENT: None A. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – November 19, 2020 B. Review of Disbursements: November 1-30, 2020 $1,840,968.77 C. Resolution 64-20 Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Declaring the Result of the Canvass of Returns, and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law (Staff: D. Padovan) D. Resolution 65-20 Opposing the Valley Transportation Authority’s 2016 Measure B 10- Year Outlook Base Scenario (Staff: N. Bowersox) E. Notification of Fast Track Approval: Lands of Sun and Lu; 25680 Elena Road; Site Development Permit for a new 5,920 square-foot, two-story residence with a 2,928 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 square-foot basement and an 810 square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit. Appeal deadline: December 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (Staff: K. Yost/Z. Dahl) 6. SPECIAL ITEMS Public Comment Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian congratulated the newly elected councilmembers and said he looks forward to working with them in the years ahead. He expressed a particular note of thanks to the three outgoing Councilmembers: Courtenay Corrigan, Roger Spreen, and Michelle Wu. Captain Rich Urena said that on behalf of Sheriff Smith and all the men and women in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office, thank you Mayor Wu and Councilmembers Corrigan and Spreen for their support of the sheriff’s office. A. Remarks from Councilmember Corrigan Councilmember Corrigan said she was honored and pleased to have eight years to serve the residents of the Town of Los Altos Hills. She thanked the staff, her fellow Councilmembers, and elected members throughout the years and said, “it has been a true pleasure and honor.” B. Remarks from Councilmember Spreen Councilmember Spreen said he has served the Town as a Councilmember and a Committee Member for the past 17 years. He thanked Jacob, Oswaldo, Hector and Roberto as the Town relies on these four individuals to keep the town physically beautiful. He further acknowledged department heads and the city manager. He thanked the committee volunteers and Planning Commission who make the Town run. Finally, he thanked his fellow Councilmembers. C. Remarks from Mayor Wu Mayor Wu outlined the accomplishments of the past year despite the challenging nature of Covid-19. Councilmembers thanked Councilmembers Corrigan and Spreen and Mayor Wu for their service and all they have done for the Town of Los Altos Hills. D. Stepping Down of Mayor Wu and Councilmembers Corrigan and Spreen Mayor Wu and Councilmembers Spreen and Corrigan stepped down. 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 7. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION A. Administration of Oath of Office to Councilmembers-Elect and the Seating of New Councilmembers City Clerk Deborah Padovan individually administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Linda Swan, Stanley Q. Mok and Lisa H. Schmidt. B. Election of New Mayor MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Tyson moved to elect Kavita Tankha as Mayor for the Town of Los Altos Hills for 2021. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Schmidt. MOTION PASSED 5-0: AYES: Tankha, Tyson, Mok, Schmdit, Swan NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSE: None ABSENT: None C. Election of New Vice Mayor MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Mayor Tankha moved to elect George Tyson as Vice Mayor for the Town of Los Altos Hills for 2021. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Swan. MOTION PASSED 5-0: AYES: Tankha, Tyson, Mok, Schmdit, Swan NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSE: None ABSENT: None D. Oath of Office to New Mayor and Vice Mayor City Clerk Padovan administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Tyson. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo congratulated Kavita Tankha for being appointed as Mayor and George Tyson for being appointed Vice Mayor and expressed congratulations to the incoming Councilmembers. She assured the Councilmembers that they would always have a partner in her. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Tankha. 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 2020 E. Comments by New Mayor and Vice Mayor Mayor Tankha said it is an honor to represent the amazing community of Los Altos Hills and was grateful for the opportunity to serve. Vice Mayor Tyson said he was looking forward to working with this new Council, staff and committee volunteers. Councilmember Swan thanked the residents who voted for her and she looked forward to working with her fellow Councilmembers and serving the residents of the Town. She thanked her family members for their support. Councilmember Mok thanked his family, supporters and everyone who helped him get to this point. Councilmember Schmidt said that she is looking forward to this great adventure. 9. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deborah L. Padovan Deborah Padovan City Clerk The minutes of the December 17, 2020 regular City Council meeting where approved as presented at the January 21, 2021 regular City Council meeting.