February 20-24, 2023

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2023 City Council Work Plan
At the February 16, 2023 City Council meeting, the Council adopted the 2023 Work Plan. A report on the work plan and goals for the year can be reviewed here. 

EPRC Meeting on Emergency Communications
This week Town staff attended a subcommittee meeting of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee (EPRC) to discuss communication infrastructure at Town Hall. The subcommittee's mission is to ensure that communication between the Town and its residents will remain operational during any emergency response. 

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Past Events and Brown Act Meetings:

February 20: Presidents Day Holiday - Town Hall Closed
February 21: Coffee with the Sheriff - 2:00 pm
February 21: History Committee Regular Meeting - 3:30 pm
February 21: Youth Commission Regular Meeting - 7:00 pm
February 23: Environmental Initiatives Committee Regular Meeting - 6:30 pm

Upcoming Events and Brown Act Meetings:
February 27: Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting - 5:30 pm
February 27: Pathways Committee Regular Meeting - 6:30 pm
February 28: Community Relations Regular Meeting - 7:00 pm
March 2: Library Commission Regular Meeting - 6:30 pm
March 2: Planning Commission Regular Meeting - 6:00 pm
March 3: Art Exhibit Inflection Points - 10:00 am
March 5: Newcomers Welcome Reception - 1:00 pm

Ad Hoc Victoria Dye Equestrian Contract 
A meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 24th at 3:00 pm to review the draft agreement. The agreement is scheduled to be considered by the City Council in March. 

Ad Hoc Committee on Broadband
A meeting was held on Friday, February, February 24th at 10:00 am.  The Town's broadband consultant provided an update on the Broadband Feasibility Study, the Wireless Telecommunication Facility Ordinance, and discussed next steps in moving the draft plan to council in the coming months.

Ad Hoc Committee on Residential Burglaries
A meeting has been scheduled with Councilmmembers Tankha and Tyson to receive an update on the current state of residential burglaries and brainstorm on potential solutions regarding the rise in residential burglaries with the sheriff staff and newly onboarded consultant Brian Uhler, public safety professional. Mr. Uhler brings a unique background in both public and private sector security having developed, deployed, and utilized all forms of security technology.

Planning and Building 

Public Hearing

Site Development Hearing
27983 Central Drive – File #SD22-0049 – Lands of Viam Central Partners, LLC; Site Development Permit for landscape screening of an approved new residence. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304(b) – Approved 

Fast Track Hearings
14160 Miranda Road – File #SD22-0065 – Lands of Seetala; Site Development Permit for a 672 square-foot addition and remodel to an existing two-story residence; project includes conversion of existing space into a 524 square-foot attached ADU. Minor Variance request removed. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15301(e) - Approved

12355 Hilltop Drive – File #SD21-0046 – Lands of 12355 HILLTOP DRIVE Lah LLC; Site Development Permit for a new 5,359 square-foot residence with 3,461 square-foot basement, 718 square-foot pool, and 746 square-foot ADU. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(a) – Elevated to the Planning Commission 

Other Updates
Senior Planner Elaine Ling attended Santa Clara County Collaborative ADU Advisory Committee to work with other jurisdictions to generate web-based content to guide residents in ADU development. 

Public Works 

Grading Moratorium
The Grading Moratorium is in effect from October 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. Construction inspections throughout the Town in effect throughout the Town for ongoing construction projects.

Pathway Projects

Edgerton Road
Staff is continuing to reach out to the homeowner on Edgerton Road to obtain a pathway easement for the Edgerton Road Pathway Project.

Saddle Court Pathway
Survey staking work is anticipated to wrap up this week.  With the staking information, staff will be able to evaluate and plan out construction for Saddle Court Pathway in the summer.

Summerhill Pathway
Staff has received the final design plans from the design consultant last Friday.  Staff will review and submit the design plans to the County for their approval and encroachment permit early next week.

Maple Leaf Court and Middle Fork Lane
Staking is currently scheduled between March 1st and 10th.  Staff will notify the residents of the work with 500’ radius.  

New Pathway Segments for 2023
As a result of the Council goal setting/work plan meeting on January 25, staff is coordinating with the Pathways Committee to identify approximately 3.6 miles of new pathways to be constructed in 2023.  Staff plans to discuss the 2023 Pathways Project Work Plan and proposed pathway segments at the February 27 Pathways Committee meeting.  The Work Plan and the proposed pathway segments will be presented to the City Council on March 16.  Staff is planning to present the timeline and resources needed to construction 3.6 miles of pathways this year for Council’s consideration. 

Annual Road Rehabilitation CIP Project

An inspector for the Town has been out on Town streets starting February 10 to verify, quantify, and mark out work limits for this year’s Road Rehabilitation Project.  Town staff will gather the field data and finalize the project Plans and Specifications for bid by April 2023.

Sewer CIP Projects

2022 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Project 
The 2022 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement bid package was posted on the Town’s website on Wednesday, February 1.  “Notice to Bidders” was advertised on the Los Altos Town Crier beginning February 8 for two consecutive weeks.  The voluntary pre-bid meeting took place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23.  The bid opening will occur at 2:00 p.m. on March 2 in the Town Hall.

Permits Issued

Encroachment Permits: 3
Sewer Permits Issued: 1

Maintenance

After hours or weekend callouts:  1
Fallen trees/major limbs down: 1

• Remove downed tree on Taaffe Road
• Clear multiple storm drain inlets
• Mow, clean and blow Purissima Park
• Repair damaged path on La Cresta Drive
• Clear slides on Page Mill Road
• Remove eucalyptus debris on Taaffe Road

Finance, Human Resources, IT Services

Accounts Payable/Budget/Payroll/Receivables

• Received $25,338 in cash receipts and/or electronic funds transfer (EFT).
• Issued 36 payroll checks for a total of $95,033.

 Human Resources  

Open Recruitment

Maintenance Seasonal Help in Public Works - Recruitment open until filled.

Sheriff's Weekly Report 

Visit the link to view the Sheriff's weekly report for February 13-19, 2023. The Sheriff’s weekly report is always for the week prior to the City Manager’s report.

ALPR Assists in Stolen Vehicle Recovery

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, deputies received an ALPR hit on a stolen vehicle in the area of El Monte Road and Hummingbird Court in Los Altos Hills.  Deputies began a search for the vehicle as it continued to hit on other ALPR cameras in town.  With the information provided by the ALPR camera hits, deputies were able to locate the vehicle and attempt to make an enforcement stop.  The driver of the vehicle failed to yield to the deputies and a pursuit began, leading the deputies through Cupertino and into San Jose.  The driver of the vehicle failed to negotiate a sharp turn in San Jose and collided with a center median, rendering the vehicle inoperable.  Deputies quickly surrounded the vehicle and were able to safely take the driver, and a passenger, into custody.  

In addition to being in possession of a stolen vehicle, the occupants were in possession of burglary tools and a loaded firearm.  They were arrested for numerous charges and the vehicle was recovered.  

Not only did the Sheriff’s Office recover a stolen vehicle, but the Los Altos Hills ALPR cameras helped in getting a firearm and two suspected felons off the streets.  Although there was no evidence collected to confirm these suspects committed any type of theft or burglary in town, it may be safe to say the ALPR cameras assisted in preventing future property crimes from occurring.  These cameras continue to be a valued asset to the Sheriff’s Office in our mission to solve crime and keep the community safe.