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City Manager
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
Water Conservation Updates for Los Altos Hills
Congratulations to the Town! Please see the attached Press Release from Cal Water. The Los Altos Suburban district, which includes portions of Los Altos Hills, conserved an astonishing 24.6% in June 2022. To review a boundary map between the two water districts in Town, Purissima Hills Water District and Cal Water, CLICK HERE.
QWEL Program
Want to same even more water on outdoor irrigation?
This week staff has been working on bringing the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program to Los Altos Hills. The QWEL program is a certification that landscapers and gardeners can enroll in to learn how to better control water usage at properties they manage. It emphasizes an affordable and local approach to reducing landscape water demand and offers robust curriculum on sustainable landscaping principles as well as irrigation efficiency. QWEL training is intended for a wide audience and appeals to any of the following market segments: landscape professionals, including landscape designers and architects, contractors, gardeners, and irrigation technicians as well as water conservation staff, students and master gardeners.
The intent of the program is to educate the individuals who take care of residents’ homes so that a conversation can begin with homeowners their gardeners. Hopefully those who complete this program will speak up when they see inefficient water usage in properties they manage.
Staff is working with the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) and the California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP) to put together a proposal to host local classes for landscapers/gardeners in Los Altos Hills.
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
There is an option for PG&E customers and non-account holders to sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay informed about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Address Alerts might be helpful if:
- You want to know about a PSPS at your home, work, school or other important location
- You are a tenant and do not have a PG&E account
- You need to stay informed about a PSPS affecting a friend or loved one
- Multiple members of your household want to be notified
It is important to remember that if you signed up to receive these alerts prior to June 2022, you will need to re-enroll for each address, to continue receiving these notifications through June 2023. To sign up for alerts for any address that is important to you or a loved one, visit www.pge.com/addressalert
Saddle Mountain Firewise Community
This week the Saddle Mountain neighborhood received Firewise Certification. The Firewise program is a grassroot neighborhood wildfire preparedness program developed by the NFPA National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA establishes recommendations for safety standards. For more information, CLICK HERE. Please see the LAHCFD YouTube video link that was filmed during the Saddle Mountain Firewise recognition process:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_arfXbOmFsk&feature=share
City Council Recap
Don’t forgot to check out our City Council Recap to get a quick overview of last night’s city Council meeting. We publish it after every Regular City Council meeting. |
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Regional Updates
2023 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Annual Recruitment
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications for service on the 2023 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. To be considered please visit the Santa Clara County Court's website and complete the application. The deadline to apply is September 16, 2022. |
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Planning and Building
Planning Permits*
Applied: 4
Approved: 3
Building Permits*
Applied: 15
Issued: 19
Inspections*
Building: 46
Code Enforcement Cases*
Open: 1
Closed: 1
*August 12-August 18, 2022
Site Development / Fast Track Public HearingOn August 16, 2022, Staff held a public hearing to review the following two (2) agenda items: - 24490 Amigos Court – File #SD22-0018 – Lands of Teng
Site Development Permit for landscape screening of an approved new residence The project was approved with conditions. - 26455 Saint Francis Road – File #SD22-0041 – Lands of Hwang and Son
Site Development Permit for landscape screening for a new residence, a new 432 square-foot swimming pool with associated hardscape and new fencing/driveway gate. The project was approved with conditions. The video recording of the meeting can be accessed here: https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/506/Agendas-Minutes-and-Packets under the specific meeting date. Housing Element The State mandated Public Review Draft of the 6th Cycle Housing Plan 2023 – 2031 Housing Element (draft) for the Town of Los Altos Hills is available online for public review and comment. Provide your input/comments.
The Draft will be available for 30 calendar days from August 10 to September 8, 2022. The draft Housing Plan is available on Town's website, click here to view or download. https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5553
In addition, physical copies are available for review at Town Hall located at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. Comments may be submitted during the 30-day Public Comment Period via: • Fill the Feedback Form in-person during public counter hours 9 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 4 pm Mondays through Thursdays or on August 22 and 29, between 5 pm and 7 pm at Town Hall located at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Other updates:
Save water and put off your plantings until the rainy season?
Going forward Town staff is modifying the conditions of approval to state that “all required plantings shown on the plans shall be installed during the winter months between October and March.” This new condition has been added to recently approved Site Development Permits for landscape screening. |
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Public Works Engineering
Help us stop the spread of Stinkwort
How can you help?
1. Help us identify areas with infestation by completing this form.
2. Stinkwort is a sticky, camphor-smelling plant and handling it can cause a rash. Put on your gloves and pull or cut now before it starts to flower around Sept 21. Before Sept 21 you can leave cut weeds in place to decompose or place in green bin. After Sept 21 place cut plants in green bins. Free smart phone apps iNaturalist or Seek can help you to identify the plant
Page Mill Road Tree Survey
Consultant updated that report may take until end of August currently in discussion with consultant to receive an updated date.
CIP Projects
Matadero Creek Erosion
One July 19, 2022, the Town sent a letter signed by the Mayor, to the Water Board to request they expedite the review and approval of our permit. The Water Board responded on August 10, 2022. The town is happy to report that in this latest attempt to coordinate a response from the Water Board we feel we may have made progress. Their response to the Mayor was, “we are confident that a permit can be issued in a timely manner because on July 15, 2022, we gave conceptual approval of the Town’s latest compensatory mitigation proposal.” And “Once we receive an acceptable mitigation and monitoring plan, we will issue a water quality certification for the Project.” staff is working with the consultant to prepare the plan and expect to have a draft next week.
2022 Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvement Project
City Council awarded a contract to Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. on August 18 regular meeting.
Town Hall Phase 1 Addition
Project acceptance/closeout recommendation to council schedule for September council meeting.
Corp Yard Site Improvements
City Council awarded a contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. during the August 18, 2022 meeting.
Electric Vehicle Chargers at Town Hall
Council approved an agreement with PowerFlex during the August 18, 2022 meeting.
Adobe Creek Sanitary Sewer Study
The Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, Final Report, prepared by Woodard & Curran in March 2018, for the Town of Los Altos Hills identifies capacity deficiencies for the existing Adobe Creek sanitary sewer network. The Basis of Design Report prepared by Freyer & Laureta, Inc. on March 5, 2021, for the Town proposes an improvement plan to upgrade the existing sewer network.
The Adobe Creek sanitary sewer network consists of four miles of mostly 6” sewer pipes. Most of the residences served by this sewer network are located south of Adobe Creek, west of El Monte Road. Sewage flow from this sewer network ultimately converges into a 6-inch pipe on Adobe Lane and subsequently discharges into the Los Altos conveyance sewer pipes.
Engineering has studied and evaluated both reports. Engineering has also developed a design concept to alleviate capacity deficiencies identified in the reports. The design concept is to divert sewage flow from 50% of the Adobe Creek sewer network into a new sewer bypass. The sewer bypass includes a crossing under Adobe Creek and a new 1000-ft sewer main on Moody Road, between Rhus Ridge Road and Altamont Road. The sewer bypass will intercept sewage flow from west of Rhus Ridge Road and convey it directly into the sewer trunk line on Altamont Road. By diverting sewage flow away from Adobe Lane, this will eliminate capacity deficiencies on the existing 6-inch sewer pipes on Adobe Lane.
Sewer root foaming 2022
Staff completed a comprehensive review of sewer maintenance reports for the past four years and identified 46,525 linear feet of sewer mains for root foaming this year. Root foaming will stunt the growth of protruding roots at sewer joints and reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows. Root foaming will be performed in two stages. On 7/22/22, staff submitted a list of sewer mains, 23,729 LF, for root forming. On 8/8/22, staff submitted additional 22,796 LF of sewer mains for root foaming.
Purissima Park and Westwind Community Barn Water Wells
Staff has selected Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. to perform a desktop study and prepare a geologist report of the subsurface conditions at these two locations. Findings from this report will be used to develop an improvement plan to replace the existing water well at the Westwind Community Barn and drill a new water well at the Purissima Park.
Tree Assessment Survey
The tree assessment scope has been compiled, as well as a list of potential arborists. Looking to reach out to some arborists in order to determine capacity and availability.
Pathway Projects
2022-23 Pathway Projects
Developing of a comprehensive list is ongoing, the list will identify areas where the Town already has the Pathway easements, but no improvements have been made. This list will serve as the comprehensive Pathways CIP and the list will be prioritized to develop the plan for each year.
Summer Hill Pathway
City Council awarded a contract to Lea & Braze, Engineers for design services on August, 18 cc meeting.
Edgerton Path
Staff has reviewed and approved a preliminary pathway alignment proposed by a consultant. Staff has also provided review comments to improve pathway design.
Fremont to Redwood Grove Pathway
Los Altos and Los Altos Hills City Managers are discussing the path forward on this project.
Page Mill Road Crosswalk at Foothills Park
Staff has requested proposals to design an ADA compliant crosswalk to meet the city of Palo Alto requirements.
Encroachment Permits: 4
Sewer P:ermits Issued: 2
Maintenance
After hours or weekend callouts: 2
Fallen trees/major limbs down: 2
Routine Maintenance - Continued mowing and brushing on pathways throughout town
- Finished building 12 new Path posts
- Purissima Park: mowing, field dragging, arena dragging, and trash pickup.
- Lined and installed bases for Adult Softball Game this Saturday
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 Pathway Maintenance
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 4th Annual Service Awards
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Finance, Human Resources, IT Services4th Annual Service AwardsTown Staff celebrated their 4th Annual Service Awards. John Chau, Associate Engineer, has reached 25 years of service and Chris Knopf, Recreation Specialist, has 5 years of service. Mayor Tyson delivered the awards. See photo below.
Accounts Payable/Budget/Payroll/Receivables
Processed 3 invoices totaling the amount of 100,083. Accounts Receivable in the amount of $74,859. Processed 37 payroll checks totaling $97,569. Human ResourcesOpen Recruitment: Maintenance Seasonal Help in Public Works. Recruitment open until filled. Building Inspector - Recruitment open until filled. Accounting Technician – Recruitment open until filled. CommitteesThe Technology Committee met this week to discuss the IT Master Plan Draft Report. Staff forwarded comments to Jonathan Reichental. Staff will arrange for Eaton & Associates to attend the next committee meeting to answer questions on the infrastructure, timelines, and process.
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 Thank you, Chris and John, for your service to the Town!
Mayor Tyson, Chris Knopf (5 years), John Chau (25 years), Peter Pirnejad
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 Fall/Winter Activity Guide Cover |
Community Services
Fall/Winter Activity Guide
The Fall/Winter Activity Guide is at the printer and will be mailed by the end of the month. In the Guide you will find community events, activities, and resources. Staff will place it online next week. Check out the cover! Older Adult Recreation ServicesThis week, staff participated in Older Adult Recreation Services webinar. Los Altos Hills Youth CommissionStaff met with select members of the 2022/23 Los Altos Hills Youth Commission to prepare for the upcoming commission school year. Residents can learn more about the Youth Commission at losaltoshills.ca.gov/yc.
Upcoming Events: Saturday, August 20 1-3 pm at Purissima Park
This Saturday, August 20 will mark the 4th Adult Softball Game taking place from 1-3 pm at Purisisma Park. Come out and cheer for your home team and watch LAH take home the trophy!
Hoedown
Saturday, September10 4-7 pm at Westiwnd Community Barn
Banners are now installed around town. Mark your calendar for the Los Altos Hills Hoedown Saturday, September 10th from 4-7 pm at Westwind Community Barn. The event will include Equestrian Expo, Live Music, Line Dance Caller, Capelo’s BBQ, and arts and crafts. See you there!
Drive Thru Shred Event
Saturday, September 24 8-11am at Town Hall
Mark your calendar for the next Shred Event at Town Hall!
Past Events/Activities:
Pam’s Yoga-Fitness
Pam’s Summer-Fall Session began 8/17.
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Sheriff's Weekly Report
Visit the link to view the Sheriff's weekly report for August 8-14, 2022.
The Sheriff’s weekly report is always for the week prior to the City Manager’s report
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