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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2024
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California
Present: Mayor Stanley Q. Mok, Vice Mayor Lisa Schmidt, Council Member Linda Swan,
Council Member George Tyson, Council Member Kavita Tankha
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Peter Pirnejad, City Attorney Steve Mattas, City Clerk Arika
Birdsong-Miller, Assistant to the City Manager Cody Einfalt, Community
Development Director Bradley Evanson, Assistant Community Development
Director Jay Bradford, and Public Works Director WooJae Kim
1. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
Mayor Mok called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
All Members of the City Council were present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Recited
4. AGENDA REVIEW
Council Member Swan made a motion to reorder the agenda moving Items 5E, 5F,
5G, 5H, 5A, 5B, 5C, 13A, 13B, and 13C to the beginning of the meeting. Council
Member Tankha seconded the motion. Approved, Vote 5-0
5. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Presentation from Silicon Valley Clean Energy to the Town of Los Altos Hills
regarding the Reach Code- A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Jay
Bradford, Assistant Community Development Director, for the work he did on
the Energy Reach Code.
B. Proclamation in recognition of the CEO of Silicon Valley Clean Energy Girish
Balachandran- Council Member George Tyson presented Girish Balachandran
with a proclamation from the Town of Los Altos Hills in appreciation for all of
his hard work with SVCE.
C. Presentation from Santa Clara County Red Cross- Katie Roper asked for a
Proclamation to be issued to the Red Cross
D. Presentation from PG&E, Comcast, and AT&T Regarding Response Time in January &
February Winter Storms - There was a lengthy conversation with PG&E, Comcast, and
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AT&T on their response to the winter storms in February and their plans going forward.
This will require more conversation and the Town will have another session and invite
PG&E, Comcast, and AT&T to address concerns.
Comments:
1. Eric Bredo, Los Altos Hills, stated that he had two 97-year-old neighbors whose
power went out during the storm, and he had to help get their generator working.
2. Anand Ranganathan, Los Altos Hills, stated that PG&E wants us to think that there is
no other option for power service. Mr. Ranganthan wants us to think about
alternatives to keep the community safe. Mr. Ranganthan suggested that Town Hall
stay open for 24 hours a day when residents are without power and also stated that
communication is not getting to residents during power/service outages.
3. Roberta Riga, Los Altos Hills, stated that she was without power for 4 days as a result
of the storm and that this area is affected more than others and PG&E hasn’t looked
into it.
4. Vivin Ramamurthy, Los Altos Hills, stated that he had no power for 4 days, no
broadband for 5 days and it caused an absolute disruption for him. Mr. Ramamurthy
thanked Cody Einfalt for his assistance during the winter storms because without the
help of Cody, he wouldn’t have had updates on service.
5. Mr. Santi, Los Altos Hills, explained that we had the largest outages for PG&E in the
peninsula and that 4-5 days without power is ridiculous. Mr. Santi also explained that
without power there is no way to contact emergency service and wants battery
backup.
6. Johannes Schmidt, Los Altos Hills, thinks it is good to have a choice/alternatives
(Comcast) .
7. Dave Stewart, Los Altos Hills, thanked AT&T for the advertisement and would like
both AT&T and Comcast to come back to the Town for more conversations and
options.
E. Reappointment to the Los Altos Hills History Committee – Reappointed Jitze Couperus
F. Appointment to the Los Altos Hills Environmental Initiatives Committee- Appointed
Aiden Lundberg
G. Appointment to the Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee- Appointed Sarah He
H. Appointment to the Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Protection Committee-
Appointed Grace Pedersen
6. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
1. Tyler Hawes, Civic Bell, explained the benefits of the Civic Bell Software.
2. Joe Digiovanni, Los Altos Hills, spoke about the crime and response time from
Public Safety in the Los Altos Hills community.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Special City Council Meeting Minutes- February 13, 2024 Approved, Vote
5-0.
B. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes- February 15, 2024 Approved, Vote
5-0.
C. Review of Disbursements: January 2024 in the amount of $1,358,206.87 (Staff: P.
Pirnejad) Approved, Vote 5-0.
D. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month End January 31, 2024 (Staff: P. Pirnejad)
Approved, Vote 5-0.
E. Resolution Approving the Sewer Construction and Dedication Agreement for Camino
Hermoso Sanitary Sewer Main Extension (Staff: W. Kim) Approved, Vote 5-0.
F. Resolution Accepting Grant of Pathway Easement from 13177 La Paloma Road (Staff: W.
Kim) Approved, Vote 5-0.
G. Resolution Accepting Open Space Easement Agreement at 26455 Saint Francis Drive;
Lands of Jung Yeon Son, File #SD21-0026/ER21-0003 (Staff: B. Evanson) Approved,
Vote 5-0.
H. Notification of Fast Track Approval: 14467 De Bell Road—File #SD23-0053—Lands of
Bourgan (Staff: B. Evanson) Approved, Vote 5-0.
I. Notification of Fast Track Approval: 11170 Magdalena Road – File #SD23-0050- Lands
of Taori Family Trust (Staff: B. Evanson) Approved, Vote 5-0.
J. Resolution Authorizing staff to create the job description and salary schedule for the
Finance Director (Staff: P. Pirnejad) Approved, Vote 5-0.
K. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) for Qualified
Consultants for Information Technology Managed Services (Staff: C. Einfalt) Approved,
Vote 5-0.
City Manager Peter Pirnejad provided the City Council with a brief explanation of the
creation of the Finance Director position (Item 7J) and the current and future state of the
department. Dr. Pirnejad explained that it is critically low staffing levels in the
Administrative Services Department, but the Town has various contracts in place to keep
the business running and a plan to stabilize the department going forward. The plan is to
start recruitment for the newly created Finance Director position as soon as possible.
Council Member Swan made a motion to Approve the Consent Calendar. Council
Member Tyson seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Swan made a motion to extend the Council Meeting past 10 pm
(required based on Ordinance 506). Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING – None
9. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Resolution to Consider Report on Crime, Private Security, and Automatic
License Plate Reader Data, and Provide Staff Direction on Public Safety Budget
Action for this and next Fiscal Year.
City Manager Peter Pirnejad explained that in 2023, residential burglaries spiked to
61 cases despite the Town’s investment in extra SCSO overtime patrol deputies,
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, substantially increasing the
number of Neighborhood Watch programs, and adding private security patrols.
Most recently, during the Regular City Council meeting on September 28, 2023, the
Council increased its financial commitment for SCSO deputy overtime and
authorized doubling private security patrols from two shifts to four shifts per day.
During this meeting, the Council directed staff to provide a report on the private
security metrics and crime in March 2024 (Private security metrics and an overview
of crime can be seen in the Discussion section of this staff report).
Patrol Deputies: In September 2023, the City Council approved doubling the overtime
budget from $100K to $200K to add extra overtime deputies when they are available
to patrol Los Altos Hills.
The added overtime deputies are in addition to those provided within the normal
$2.42 million law enforcement budget. Each overtime deputy costs approximately
$165/hour.
Private Security: After the Council’s September 28, 2023 instruction to double
security from two to four patrol shifts, Genesis Security quickly hired and deployed
the additional people and added a vehicle. Full deployment was reached on October
16, 2023. Resolution 87-23 appropriating $250K for this security commitment was
approved on October 19, 2023. Each private security officer currently costs
approximately $54/hour.
Security shifts cover 7 days a week and are now deployed as follows:
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7 am till 3 pm: 1 Guard
12 pm till 8 pm: 2 Guards (3 Guards in total at any given time)
3 pm till 11 pm: 1 Guard
The overlap period between noon and 8 pm results in 3 simultaneous security patrols
and corresponds to when we statistically have more incidents. See Attachment 3 for
details on average time of day of burglary event from February 2023 to February
2024.
ALPR: Since their implementation in 2021, there have been no changes in the total
number of deployed ALPR cameras. Further, they are fully funded through the end of this
fiscal year (June 30, 2024). The main impediment to ALPR effectiveness, an overly
restrictive law enforcement data-sharing policy, was previously reported to the Council
and in January 2024, the County’s Board of Supervisors took action to allow for
regionally accepted law enforcement data-sharing practices.
The City Council then had a lengthy discussion and report on residential burglaries,
private security, and ALPRs, with reports being provided by our MRG consultant Brian
Uhler, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), and the private security team
(changing ownership from Genesis to PalAmerican Security).
Comments:
1. Fiona Sanders, Los Altos Hills, stated that safety is a priority in this Town and the
Town is not safe with 9 burglaries this year already. Ms. Sanders stated that 90
residents have hired private security, and they haven’t had any burglaries since
that implementation.
2. David Scott, Los Altos Hills, stated that public safety should be the #1 Priority.
Mr. Scott said his house has been burglarized twice in 2 years.
3. Anand Ranganathan, Los Altos Hills, thinks the Town should get rid of the ALPR
to save money that can be spent on more patrol.
4. Cheryl Matthews, Los Altos Hills, stated that she and her 4 neighbors have been
victims of burglaries, and she doesn’t feel safe in her own home. Ms. Matthews
explained that Council priorities need to be on public safety because 14 minutes
for a response time is unacceptable.
City Council directed staff to continue budgeting for private security through the end of
this Fiscal Year, staffing more (both SCSO and private security) during holiday
weekends. City Could was made aware that these measures would require the utilization
of our reserves and asked staff to bring back a conversation to discuss budget priorities
going into the next two-year Budget cycle.
Vice Mayor Schmidt made a motion to Approve the Resolution Appropriating $160,000
from the Unreserved General Fund for Genesis Private Security Services to Cover
Expenses through the end of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. Council Member Tyson
seconded the motion.
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MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, and Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Considerations of Resolution Approving the Professional Legal Services Agreement
with Redwood Public Law (Staff: P. Pirnejad)
City Manager Peter Pirnejad explained that Steve Mattas and the team of attorneys
that work with him have provided general and special counsel services to the Town of
Los Altos Hills (“Town”) since August 31, 2002. Steve and Meyers Nave have
recently advised the Town that Steve and the team of attorneys that work with him
are departing Meyers Nave, PLC and will be joining Redwood Public Law, LLP
(“Redwood”) effective March 15, 2024. Redwood is a law firm that is focused on the
representation of public agencies including cities and towns and includes lawyers
who are specialists in public agency representation, land use, public contracting,
Brown Act compliance, conflict of interest, public finance, employment,
transportation agency, and general counsel services. Redwood Public Law attorneys
serve as City Attorney for 12 cities in Northern California.
The legal services provided to the Town include general and special counsel services that are
provided primarily by Steve Mattas, Claire Lai, and the team of attorneys who will be joining
Redwood and by litigation attorneys who will remain at Meyers Nave. While the Town is entering
into a new legal services agreement with Redwood, the action is effectively assigning the work
that is currently done by Steve Mattas, as City attorney, as his team to a new firm. When
considering an agreement for professional services, the Town’s Municipal Code states that “the
skill, ability, and expertise of the entity or person performing those services” is a key component
in the selection process. (Section 2-4.04(c).) It also states that “[t]he services selection should
therefore be on the basis of demonstrated competence, overall value to the Town, and on the
professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required.”
Mr. Steve Mattas has been the City Attorney for over 20 years and in that time has provided the
Town with satisfactory performance. The Town has repeatedly renewed his contract when
necessary and continues to have confidence in his legal services. Given the experience that Steve
and the team that works with him have been providing legal services to the Town since 2002, the
team meets the standards listed above. The specific matters handled by the attorneys who will
remain at Meyers Nave include a land use litigation matter which is subject a to stay agreement
between the parties.
The City Council was advised of the change of law firms by Steve and the team of attorneys that
work with him and has requested that staff present this contract for Council consideration at the
March 21, 2024, City Council meeting. Redwood has agreed to maintain the same hourly rates and
retainer structure that currently exists with Meyers Nave for the legal services provided. As the
current contract with Meyers Nave, PLC does provide for litigation services, there is no need to
amend that contract at this time. If the contract with Redwood is approved by the City Council,
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staff will send a letter to Meyers Nave, PLC advising the firm that all City Attorney and special
legal counsel services except for the currently stayed litigation will be transferred to Redwood.
The proposed agreement with Redwood includes the same hourly rates and terms as the current
agreement that the Town has with Meyers Nave for general and special counsel services and
continues to provide for Steve Mattas to serve as City Attorney for the Town and Claire Lai to
serve as Assistant City Attorney. Redwood has also agreed to maintain these current rates through
June 30, 2025. The proposed agreement would be effective as of March 15, 2024. There is no
additional financial impact associated with the transfer of the legal services contract to Redwood.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the legal
services agreement with Redwood and that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
sign the agreement on behalf of the Town. The form of the agreement will be subject to
approval as to form by independent counsel retained by the Town.
City Manager Peter Pirnejad stated that The Town is considering entering into a new
legal services agreement with Redwood Public Law LLP. The proposed legal fees are
the same as the current fees, and are as follows:
Monthly fee for all basic general counsel services: $13,465
For specialized legal services, $370 per hour for attorneys
For cost recovery matters that are reimbursed to the Town by third parties, $400 per hour
for partners, of counsel, and associates, and $185 per hour for paralegal work.
Council Member Swan made a motion to Approve the Resolution for Professional
Legals Services Agreement with Redwood Public Law. Council Member Tyson
seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
11. STAFF REPORT:
B. City Attorney – Attorney Steve Mattas thanked the City Council for their continued
support. Attorney Mattas provided a brief update on a Supreme Court decision
regarding personal social media accounts and the Public Records Acts, a detailed
memo will be sent out to the Council with more information.
C. City Clerk – Arika Miller stated that the new PRA Software, Next Request, has been
implemented.
D. Community Development Director – Bradley Evanson stated as you may remember,
late last year following the adoption of the Housing Element, the Town partnered with
Foothill College on applying to ABAG/MTC to designate the proposed housing sites
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on the college property as Priority Sites within the Bay Area region. This designation
provides eligibility for several different grant programs to support and facilitate the
development of housing stock. Our application was successful and the Foothill College
sites in Los Altos Hills were awarded Priority Site designations. The Town continued
to partner with the College on preparing the next stage of required documentation,
which has been submitted for consideration. Recently, Foothill College advised the
Town that ABAG stated that the review process was being paused to allow the State
time to complete its budget. This will help ABAG determine how many applications
could they award, and the process will resume as soon as the budget details are
solidified.
As you may be aware, there are several vacancies in Community Development at this
time. To bridge the gaps while we assess workload and staffing needs based on housing
regulations generated by Sacramento, Jonathan Fox has been promoted to Associate
Planner. Additionally, Suzanne Avila with M-Group is overseeing long-range planning
policy, including the implementation programs in the Housing Element. Finally, we
have been conducting interviews for the Community Development front counter permit
clerk, and we are hoping to extend an offer to our top candidate by the end of next
week.
E. Public Works Director WooJae Kim explained the following:
Heritage House Upgrade:
Public Works staff have been meeting with the Ad Hoc committee members of the
History and Emergency Preparedness and Response Committees to update and
finalize the concept layout design for the Heritage House to meet the community and
stakeholder needs. There will be one additional meeting with the ad hoc committee
members, then the updated concept plan will be presented to the History and EPRC
committees. Staff is also planning to present the concept design to the Council within
the next couple of months. Furthermore, staff with the City Attorney are working
with Santa Clara County offices to secure additional funds needed for the project.
Sanitary Sewer Improvements:
Town staff will be working with V. W. Housen & Associates on an asset management
plan for the Town’s sanitary sewer infrastructure to evaluate and prioritize the
maintenance and capital improvement needs. The goal is for the Town to have a
documented systematic and holistic approach to sewer asset management based on
risk models. Staff is looking to incorporate V. W. Housen’s findings and
recommendations to 2024 and future annual sewer rehabilitation projects.
F. City Manager Peter Pirnejad presented the following:
Solar Kiosk
Outside Town Hall, you may have seen that we have a new picnic bench instated by
the flagpole. This bench is a part of the Town’s decarbonization education grant that
was funded by SVCE. The bench will soon be equipped with an interactive electronic
screen that will display information on the amount of energy the Town produces
through its solar panels and (soon to be live) battery backup system. Please welcome
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me by giving thanks to the Environmental Initiatives Committee that helped bring this
project to fruition.
Upcoming Events
This Saturday, we have two events happening in Town:
• drive-thru shred event happening from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Town Hall Parking
Lot. This is a free event but please make sure to bring proof of residency.
• GreenWaste Neighborhood clean-up day, happening from 9 am to 3 pm at
Foothill Community College. Also, a free event, but please bring proof of residency.
Hop on over to the Westwind Community Barn with your furry friends next Saturday,
March 30th for our annual Hoppin’ Hounds Biscuit Hunt. Human treats will be
provided as well. For more information, please visit the Town’s calendar.
The Los Altos Hills Youth Commission invites you to come learn about leadership at
their Leadership Conference on Sunday, April 14th. The conference is geared towards
middle and high schoolers; however, all are welcome. For more information and to save
your spot, please visit the Town’s calendar.
Mark your calendars for the Pathways Run/Walk coming up on Saturday, May 11th. The
run features a hilly and challenging 5K and 10K Pathways Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun
Run. To register, volunteer, or for more race information, visit lahpathwaysrun.org.
Reminders
The regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of April 18, 2024, was canceled and a
Special Council Meeting was scheduled for April 15, 2024.
The CalCities Cities Leaders’ Summit is happening April 17th – 19th, 2024 in Sacramento
with Mayor Mok and Council Member Swan attending on behalf of the Town.
12. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS ON STANDING COMMITTEES, AD HOC
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
A. Status Report from All Council Members on Subcommittees and Outside Agencies
Activities
Council Member Tyson reviewed the progress on the Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding
Project, which will be coming to the Council in April to approve the scope of work and
potentially approve the contract if it falls within pre-defined parameters. Council Member
Tyson explained that the project is moving forward.
Vice Mayor Schmidt and Council Member Swan spoke for Ad Hoc Committee for the
City Manager performance evaluation, provided a status of their review and indicated they
are pleased in the positive direction things are headed and asked that their work be
concluded, the AdHoc Committee be sunseted and that the City Manager's next
performance evaluation be at scheduled at or around October 2024.
Council Member Swan made a motion to Sunset the Ad Hoc Committee for the City
Manager Performance Evaluation. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
Vice Mayor Schmidt reported on Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
priorities.
Mayor Mok spoke briefly about a Code of Conduct violation that occurred that has been
remedied.
13. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE-INITIATED
ITEMS
A. Discuss and Direct Staff to analyze Broadband Options and Reprioritize the Work
Plan
Rajiv Bhateja, Los Altos Hills resident and Technology Committee Member, spoke
about the benefits of utilizing the RFP process to see options for the Town for durable
internet connectivity. Mr. Bhateja gave two options for Broadband Options.
Council Member Tyson stated that the ARK doesn’t want to be tied in and is
satisfied with the current service.
Vice Mayor Schmidt asked what does connecting Foothill College to broadband do
for the Town.
Council Member Swan stated that the Town paid for a study by a consultant for
broadband, but nothing is getting done.
Mayor Mok stated that the Town needs more reliable internet.
Council Member Tankha explained that the argument with the Fire District has
been debunked because they aren’t interested.
Comments:
1. Mr. Daniels, Los Altos Hills, thinks that there is a gap and if the Town can
connect under I-280 it will allow residents to connect. Mr. Daniels thanked the
Technology Committee for their efforts.
2. Johannes Schmidt, Los Altos Hills, stated that Starlink is not reliable and is not
the best option for most people.
3. Jay Clayton, Treasurer of the Los Altos Hills Fiber Committee, stated that the
group made a lot of progress and that the broadband option is an amazing
opportunity.
4. Allan Epstein, Los Altos Hills, rejected the argument that the Town has to do
something for everyone mentioning that there are pathways throughout Los Altos
Hills, but none in his neighborhood. Mr. Epstein believes the proposal is
reasonable.
5. Dave Stewart, Los Altos Hills, strongly disagreed that Starlink is reliable.
6. Lew Jamison, Los Altos Hills,
7. Gautam Agrawal, Los Altos Hills, explained that he is very supportive of the
Technology Committees effort.
Vice Mayor Schmidt made a motion to direct staff to provide a list of categories that
ARPA funds adhere to the Town Safety be a priority. Council Member Tyson
seconded the motion.
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MOTION PASSED 4-1:
AYES: Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: Mok
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
B. Request to Host City-Sponsored Forum to Stay Safe Online
Rajiv Bhateja and Annie Ju with the Los Altos Hills Technology Committee proposed
hosting a forum on Sunday, April 21, 2024, called “Avoiding Scams &Staying Safe
Online”.
City Manager Peter Pirnejad explained to Council that this event can be a stand-alone
event or be included in an upcoming larger Public Safety Event that will include the
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, Flock, and other partners with a date to be
determined.
Council Member Tyson stated that he feels like this event is linked to campaigning.
Vice Mayor Schmidt inquired if this event could be tied in with Youth Commission
because they do similar events. Mr. Bhateja stated that the Youth Commission helps
with technology for seniors, but not scam prevention.
Council Member Swan stated she does not want to wait 8 months to host event
because scams are a real issue.
Comments:
1. Johannes Schmidt, Los Altos Hills, stated that a family member lost fifty percent
of their financial resources in a scam.
Council Member Tankha made a motion to combine the events. The motion failed
due to a lack of a second.
Mayor Mok made a motion to Approve the Stay Safe Online Forum for Sunday,
April 21, 2024. Council Member Swan seconded the motion.
MOTION FAILED 2-3:
AYES: Mok and Swan
NOES: Schmidt, Tankha, Tyson
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Tyson made a motion to approve the Stay Safe Online Forum in
December. Council Member Tankha seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Peter Pirnejad stated that Town staff will begin to organize the Town Safety
Event immediately.
C. Consideration of Approval of an Associate Member of the EDPC to attend site visits
Council Member Tankha explained that Hajime Murakami is a wonderful addition to the
Environmental Design and Protection Committee and as an Associate Member of the
Committee Mr. Murakami needs to be approved by Council to attend site visits with the other
committee members.
Vice Mayor Schmidt made a motion to Approve Associate Member Hajime Murakami to
attend site visits with EDPC. Council Member Swan seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED 5-0:
AYES: Mok, Schmidt, Swan, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
ABSENT: None
14. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Arika Birdsong-Miller