February 22 - February 25, 2022

Week 8

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City Manager

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City Council Priorities

The City Council Priorities for 2022 were approved at the February 17, 2022 regular City Council meeting.

Water Conservation

As of February 2022, 68% of the state, including Los Altos Hills, is in a Severe Drought. Did you know that Valley Water is offering a Landscape Rebate Program.
Check out their o utdoor conservation resources.

Silicon Valley Clean Energy FY 21-22 Strategic Plan

The SVCE Board of Directors adopted this plan in October 2021.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian
Is hosting his annual Lehigh Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 2 from 6:30-8:30pm. You can register by clicking on this link.

County Health Order Update

The County issued a new health order related to COVID-19 that goes into effect on March 2. View the updated order click here.

Los Altos Hills County Fire District

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PG&E submitted its annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) to the California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety on Friday, February 25. A copy of the WMP will be available at www.pge.com/wildfiremitigationplan.

Held Meetings and Events
February 19: Brush and Yard Waste Trimming Clean-Up 9-2pm
February 21: Town Hall Closed for Presidents' Day
February 22: COVID-19 Testing at Town Hall
February 22: Community Relations Committee 7:00 pm
February 23: Virtual Town Hall Meeting Anna Eshoo and Senator Alex Padilla
February 24: Joint Environmental Design & Protection Committee and Open Space Committee Special Meeting 6pm
February 25: Talk and Walk with the City Manager 10:30-Noon

Upcoming Meetings and Events
*Agendas will be posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance
February 28: Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting 5:30 pm
February 28: Pathways Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm - join the Zoom meeting and add your input to determine the 10 pathway segments to be constructed.
March 1: Emergency Communications Committee 7:00 pm
March 3: Planning Commission 6:00 pm

For a complete list of and more information, visit www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/calendar

Planning and Building

Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing
On February 22, 2022, planning staff held a public hearing to review a Site Development Permit for landscape screening for an approved new residence located at 12930 La Cresta Drive – file #SD21-0086. The project was approved with a few new conditions. The video recording and conditions of approval has been uploaded to the Town’s website and can be accessed here: https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/501/Public-Meeting-Resources under the meeting date.

Housing Element Update:
Staff continue to seek responses on the Housing Element survey. So far staff has received approximately 420 responses to the survey.

Click this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LAHHousingElementSurvey

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, March 3, 2022. To view the agenda and supporting documents please click here.

Planning Permits*
Applied: 5
Approved: 0

Building Permits*
Applied: 13
Issued: 5

Inspections*
Building: 42

Code Enforcement Cases*
Open: 2
Closed: 3

*February 18 - February 24

Public Works

Engineering
Matadero Creek – developed conceptual design of rock slope protection, in lieu of soldier walls, to stabilize the creek.

CIP Projects

Town Hall – reached out to different contractors and requesting quotes to construct the underground raceway, install wiring, add a wall mounted sub-panel, and add two new charging stations (for a total of 3) to the parking lot and ADA stall.

East Sunset Drive Roadway Widening – received cost proposals from two consulting firms, CSG Consultants and Bellecci & Associates, for construction inspection services.

Westwind Community Barn feeding pasture fence improvements – work complete and closing out the contract.

Sanitary sewer rehab and replacement project – provided the contractor, C2R Engineering, with the fully executed contract. The contractor anticipates to start work on 3/1 with pre-construction CCTV inspection.

Encroachment Permits and Customer Requests
Encroachment Permits: 1

Pathway Projects

Fremont/Redwood Grove – selected CSG for CASp services to study ADA requirements for the pathway
Catherine Court pathway – installed a French drain system to alleviate ground water issues (see completed pathway photo below)
El Monte Road pathway – cleared up the pathway and cleaned up mud caused by erosion
Summerhill road pathway – completed a walk of the trail with Bob E. to familiarize new staff with all areas that need to be improved. Plan to start working on an encroachment permit with the county to start work on the areas that can be improved without further design or easement requirements.

Maintenance Crew

Replaced OM1-1 signs with yellow reflectors at fifteen locations throughout the Town to enhance safety for motorists and bicyclists.
Purissima Park – mowed turf and nail dragging the infield
Ongoing maintenance activities for town facilities, roads, trails and storm drain systems.

Catherine Court Pathway

Finance, Human Resources, IT Services

February Budget Appropriations City Council approved:

$81,000 – convert 2 part time positions to full-time.
Administrative Clerk/Technician-City Manager’s Office
Accounting Technician-Administrative Services Department
$60,000 – Facility Needs Assessment
$1,007,480 – Establish ARPA fund for Revenue and Expenditure
Received $36,443 in cash receipts and electronic funds transfer (EFT).

Processed 59 payroll checks and 2 voids with a payroll liability of $140,099.

The staff conducted their Annual Budget Retreat at Chapel of the Hills and it was very productive (photo below).

Open Recruitment:

Accounting Technician in Administrative Services Department. Recruitment closes March 11, 2022.
Administrative/Clerk Technician under the City Manager’s Office. Recruitment closes March 7, 2022.

Parks and Recreation

Spring Summer Activity Guide
Is at the printer and now available online. Register today and join us for the below events!

Leadership Conference - Sunday, March 6 10-11:30am
Mayor Tyson will speak at this virtual event hosted by the Los Altos Hills Youth Commission and geared for middle and high school students, all are welcome.

Drive Thru Shred Event - Saturday, March 19 8-11am at Town Hall

Los Altos Hills Clean Up Day - Saturday, March 26 9-3pm at Foothill College

Hoppin' Hound Biscuit Hunt - Saturday, April 16 9-10:30am

Advanced Registration is required and benefits Pets in Need Animal Shelter. This on-leash hunt is held in Byrne Preserve, sign up today!

Earth Day Celebration - Saturday, April 24 1-4 pm at Westwind Community Barn

Pathways Run/Walk - May 7

Registration is now available for the 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run here.

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Little League

Little League is bringing back their Opening Day celebration for the first time since 2019. It will take place on Saturday, March 12 at 12:30pm at Purissima Park in Los Altos Hills. Come celebrate the official opening of the Little League season and watch Mayors Tyson and Enander throw the ceremonial First Pitches.

Sheriff's Weekly Report

Visit the link to view the Sheriff's weekly reports for February 14-20, 2022.
The Sheriff’s weekly report is always for the week prior to the City Manager’s report.