Council Meeting - April 15, 2024
Below is a summary of the agenda and (when available) minutes of the City Council Meeting on the above date. While the summary is believed to be accurate, that is not guaranteed. The current City Council meeting agenda and detailed agenda packet can be found on the Town's website.
Agenda Highlights
5. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Proclamation Recognizing the American Red Cross
B. Proclamation Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
C. Proclamation Recognizing Childcare Month
D. Proclamation Recognizing National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month
E. Proclamation Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
F. Proclamation Recognizing National Bike Month
G. Appointment to the Finance and Investment Committee (added with Revision No. 1)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR (A consent calendar is a means of handling a number of routine matters with one motion and vote, and no discussion. These items can be removed from the group and considered separately at the request of a Council Member or a member of the public.)
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This month there are three items of note on the consent calendar:
B. Review of Disbursements: February in the amount of $1,498,058.28 (Staff: P. Pirnejad)
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month End February 2024 (Staff: P. Pirnejad)
D. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment #2 to the Agreement between the
Town of Los Altos Hills and DKG Consultants, LLC to extend the term to June 30, 2025,
and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $60,000. (Staff: P. Pirnejad
9. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Resolution Reallocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (Staff: C. Einfalt)
B. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the El Monte
Fire Station Utility Undergrounding (Rule 20A) Project; Authorizing Staff to Advertise the
Project for Formal Bid; Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Execute a
Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder not-to-exceed $4,200,000,
including a Contingency Fund for Potential Change Orders; and Approving the First
Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Belleci & Associates to include
Construction Management Services (Staff: W. Kim
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Resolution Approving the Professional Legal Services Agreement with Redwood Public Law.
Steve Mattas and the team of attorneys that work with him have provided general and special counsel services to the Town for twenty years are departing Meyers Nave, PLC to join Redwood Public Law, LLP. effective March 15, 2024. This resolution would transfer general counsel services to Mr. Mattas and staff at Redwood and would ensure continuity of legal services.
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
Councilmember Tyson intends to provide a status and schedule update on the El Monte undergrounding project, which commenced three years ago with the $2 million purchase of $4 million dollars of 20A credits
13. COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE INITIATED ITEMS (These are items requested by a Council member or a committee to be placed on the agenda for council consideration or future action.)
A. Discuss and Direct Staff to analyze Broadband Options and reprioritize the Work Plan (Staff: S. Mok)
Proposal to secure underground broadband connections to increase reliability and redundancy and improve speed at Town Hall and Public Safety “ARK” located at Foothill College utilizing a portion of the $800K ARPA fund council has previously designated for broadband improvement.
B. Request to Host a City-Sponsored Forum on Sunday, April 21, 2024, on Avoiding Scams & Staying Safe Online (Rajiv Bhateja, Technology Committee Chair).
Forum will address online scams as well as recent use of AI technology. Steps to take to increase safety and what to do if you've been scammed. There will be a 1-on-1 clinic to answer individual questions.