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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2021
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Via teleconference according to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, Mayor Tankha called
the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.
Present: Mayor Kavita Tankha, Vice Mayor George Tyson, Councilmember Stanley Q.
Mok, Councilmember Lisa H. Schmidt, Councilmember Linda Swan
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Carl Cahill, City Attorney Steve Mattas, Management Analyst Cody
Einfalt, City Clerk Deborah Padovan
1. PUBLIC COMMENT (Public Comment is Limited to Items which are the Subject of
the Special Meeting)
Public Comment was taken under Agenda Item #2.F.
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
City Attorney Steve Mattas said all of the firms will introduce themselves and provide
background on their experience.
B. Avery Associates – 1:10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Paul Kimura, Avery & Associates, introduced himself and provided his background to the
City Council. He responded to questions from the Council and suggested taking input via an
online survey for residents.
C. Ralph Andersen & Associates – 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Fred Wilson, Ralph Anderson & Associates, introduced himself and provided his
background to the City Council. He responded to questions from the City Council and
informed them that he handled the recent recruitment for the Los Altos City Manager. He has
a current list of candidates that may be interested in the Los Altos Hills City Manager
position.
D. Peckham & McKenney – 1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
California
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Maria Hurtado, Peckham & McKenney, introduced herself and provided her
background to the City Council. She responded to questions from the City Council.
Peckham & McKenney are currently working on two recruitments for the Town.
E. Bob Murray & Associates – 2:10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gary Phillips, Bob Murray and Associates, introduced himself and provided his
background to the City Council. He responded to questions from the Council. He
described the process to engage stakeholders.
F. Public comments
City Clerk Padovan said that resident Bob Sandor requested his comments be read into
the record. The Council confirmed they received his comments and have read it.
G. Discussion of interview results and direction regarding selection of consulting firm to
provide City Manager recruitment services.
The Mayor suggested that each Councilmember name their top two choices to begin
the discussion. Council discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Tyson disclosed that
contacted Los Altos Mayor Fligor for a reference check for Ralph Anderson &
Associates and said she would work with again.
Vice Mayor Tyson's top two:
Ralph Anderson & Associates
Bob Murray & Associates
Councilmember Swan top two:
Ralph Anderson & Associates
Bob Murray & Associates
Councilmember Schmidt top two:
Ralph Anderson & Associates
Bob Murray & Associates
Councilmember Mok top two:
Ralph Anderson & Associates
Bob Murray & Associates
Mayor Tankha top two:
Ralph Anderson & Associates
Bob Murray & Associates
Further Council discussed ensued.
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MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Swan moved direct the City
Attorney to prepare a contract with Bob Murray & Associates for recruiting a City
Manager. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Tyson.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Tankha, Tyson, Mok, Schmidt, Swan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
3. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah L. Padovan
Deborah Padovan
City Clerk
The minutes of the June 16, 2021 special City Council meeting were approved as presented at the
July 22, 2021 special City Council meeting.