City Manager
The postcard to the right was mailed to each household encouraging residents to sign-up to take the Town surveys. The goal is to administer the first survey before the end of this month.
Battery Backup Energy Storage System (BESS)
The Town has an agreement with Syserco Energy Solutions for the design and build of this project at Town Hall. Please see the hyperlink below for weekly updates on the project.
Weekly Updates
Art Sculpture Preparation
This week the Town staff assembled a team consisting of the Town’s architect, landscape designer, and the chair of the Public Art Committee to begin discussions on how to plan for the installation of Roger Stollers custom art sculpture which is being made for the Town. The sculpture is scheduled to be delivered in June.
GreenWaste Ad Hoc Committee
The first meeting of the Council’s GreenWaste Ad Hoc Committee to look into possible changes to the existing solid waste franchise agreement was held this week. Mayor Tyson, Vice Mayor Swan, and Town staff discussed options for including additional members of the public into the conversations and planed a timeline so that the Town can be ready to formally submit recommendations to GreenWaste by the June 2022 City Council meeting.
Los Altos Hills Club Meeting on Fire Safety
On March 8, the Los Altos Hills Club held a meeting on Fire Protection and Prevention, speakers included J Logan, General Manager LAHCFD, Brian Glass, Acting Chief SCCFD, and Suwanna Kerdkaew Acting Assistant Fire Chief SCCFD. Video link here.
Held Meetings and Events
March 5: Pop-Up Community Playroom
March 6: Leadership Conference March 7: Senior Commission Meeting March 7: Finance and Investment Committee MeetingMarch 8: Environmental Design and Protection Committee Regular MeetingMarch 9: Open Space Committee Regular MeetingMarch 9: Technology Committee Regular MeetingMarch 10: Environmental Initiatives Committee Regular Meeting - Cancelled
Upcoming Meetings and EventsMarch 14: Joint Volunteer Awards Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m. (in person)
March 14: Public Art Committee Meeting - Cancelled
March 15: Coffee with the Sheriff - 2:00 p.m.
March 15: History Committee Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
March 15: Youth Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
March 17: City Council Special Meeting - Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
March 17: City Council Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
March 19: Drive Thru Shred Event - 8-11 a.m.
*Agendas will be posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance
For a complete list of and more information, visit www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/calendar
Regional Updates
County Bolsters Local Firefighting Efforts
On March 8, Supervisor Joe Simitian's office release the following
press release. In a move to improve firefighting efforts and bolster mutual aid resources in the region, the SCCBOS approved a contract enabling the LAHCFD to fund the acquisition of a water tender.
Mitigation in Rating Plans and Wildfire Risk Models
Notice is given that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will hold a public hearing to consider amending, and the contemplated addition of, California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4.8, Article 4, section 2644.9.
Public Hearing will take place April 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Link to Register for the Web-based Virtual Format:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MoTcvOKCRdKSe9GAmZE5Hw