INFORMATION BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS

February 3 - February 7

WEEK #6

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City Manager’s Note

Hello Neighbors,

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Lets Get Started...

February is Black History Month. Los Altos Hills wants to thank Black Americans for not only the contributions they have forged in our nation's history, but all they have done in continuing the fight for equality in our community and for our country.

The Town staff, LAHCFD and Purissima Water have been monitoring the inclement weather that has been rolling through Santa Clara County. There has been little to no impact from the storms that has been reported within the Town. Please remember to sign up for alerts and warnings through the ALERT SCC and Town Nixle.

PG&E is urging customers to be prepared in the event of a severe winter storm. In the event of an outage, PG&E has provided resources below that residents can refer to.

GreenWaste recently released its 2025 Lid Flip Audit Report for the Town of Los Altos Hills. Great job on all our residents for helping keep our waste stream contamination levels low! For information and a full breakdown of the report, refer below.

The Town has a series of upcoming events.

On Wednesday, February 19th, the Los Altos History Museum is hosting the Moody Road Block Party. For information on the event and on how to register, refer below.

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Town will be hosting a Drive-Thru Shred Event. For details on both events, please refer below. On Saturday, May 10th, we'll be hosting another Pathways Run/Walk event. Please refer below for more details and how to register.

The Town has a wide range of classes and activities you can join. Refer below to register for these great classes.

The Town is also seeking a volunteer Exhibit Curator to oversee art displays in Town Hall, showcasing works by local and Bay Area artists. Refer below for more information.

We had no residential burglaries this week. As a reminder, continue to make sure your home alarms are set and to make sure all the point of entries to your homes are locked and properly secured, especially if you will be going on a trip.

LAHCFD has some emergency preparedness tips, upcoming events, and updates below. All are great tools to prepare for emergency events.

Finally, there are a number of updates in our four department updates below. Please follow those links for more important updates.

That's all for now. See you around Town!

Warm Regards,

Peter Pirnejad

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Every year, Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and history of Black Americans who have had such an amazing influence in shaping our Nation’s history. Their achievements have monumentally advanced equality efforts in our country and continue to serve as an inspiration for all Americans continuing the fight to achieve equality for all. The Town of Los Altos Hills wants to extend its tremendous gratitude to Black Americans for all they have done and for the many future contributions they will make in our community and for our country.

Emergency Management Report

The Town staff, LAHCFD and Purissima Water have been monitoring the inclement weather that has been rolling through Santa Clara County. Emergency Manager Bebee from the District has been attending briefings with allied agencies through the County Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This information is shared with our internal Town teams. There has been little to no impact from the storms that has been reported within the Town. Please remember to sign up for alerts and warnings through the ALERT SCC and Town Nixle

PG&E Readies Resources, Crews Ahead of Storms in Northern and Central California

The National Weather Service has issued alerts, watches, and warnings for parts of the PG&E service area. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, PG&E’s Weather Team has created a Storm Outage Prediction Model that uses real-time weather forecasts, past data, and system knowledge to predict where and when storms will be most severe.

PG&E urges customers to prepare and stay safe this winter.

If an outage happens, PG&E customers can find real-time updates through the online Outage Center, including status updates on inspections, repairs, and estimated restoration times. Daily updates on storm response and power restoration will be available on PG&E Currents. Below are a series of Storm Safety Tips that PG&E has provided to best help residents prepare:

1. Never Touch Fallen Wires: If you see a fallen power line, assume it is live and very dangerous. Do not touch or move it—keep children and pets away. Report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
2. Use Generators Safely: Customers with backup generators should have them installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators can be very dangerous for both customers and power crews. If using a portable generator, make sure it is in a well-ventilated space.
3. Use Flashlights, Not Candles: During a power outage, use battery-powered flashlights instead of candles to reduce the fire risk. Keep extra batteries handy. If you must use candles, keep them away from curtains, lampshades, pets, and small children. Never leave candles unattended.
4. Have a Backup Phone: If your phone needs electricity to work (such as a cordless phone or answering machine), have a regular telephone or cell phone ready as a backup. A portable charger can help keep your phone running.
5. Store Clean Drinking Water and Ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make ice blocks for your refrigerator/freezer to help prevent food from spoiling.
6. Secure Outdoor Furniture: Strong winds can blow lawn chairs and other outdoor items into power lines.
7. Turn Off Appliances: If the power goes out, unplug or turn off electrical appliances to prevent circuit overloads and fire hazards when power returns. Leave one lamp on to signal when power is restored.
8. Clean Up Safely: After the storm, clean up carefully. Never touch fallen wires, and always call 8-1-1 or visit 811express.com at least two full business days before digging to have underground utilities marked.

More tips are available at: Safety and Preparedness, Storm Safety, and Safety Action Center.

2025 Los Altos Hills Lid Flip Audit Report

GreenWaste recently released its 2025 Lid Flip Audit Report for the Town of Los Altos Hills. This audit checked contamination in randomly chosen residential and commercial accounts and focused on curbside accounts looking for contamination in all three waste streams: Mixed Compostables, Recycling, and Yard Waste. If Contamination was found, an "Oops Tag!" was placed on the cart to show the type of contamination. The back of the tag included a small sorting guide and a notes section to help residents learn proper disposal.

The total number of lid flips was 237. Of these, 6 were commercial and 231 residential. Overall, the Town had an impressive contamination level of about less than 8% which equates to about 17 "Opps Tags" being issued overall. This signified an overall low contamination level for the Town. A job well done by our residents in properly sorting their compostables, recyclables, and yard wastes!

To view the full report visit this link. For more information on the "Oops Tag" and the sorting guide, visit this link.

Upcoming Events/Event Recap

Heritage House Orchard and LAH Native Plant Garden

You are invited to come to the Heritage House orchard and LAH native plant garden every Thursday evening as we water the north hedge shrubs planted in fall 2023.

Please RSVP to gracedelaclave@gmail.com. As an important reminder, the Construction to the Heritage House began Monday, December 2nd. Therefore, if you do plan on attending this weekly event, please stay clear of the fenced off construction area for your safety.

🗓️ Day: Every Thursday 

🕒 Time: 8:00 pm onwards   

📍 Location: Outside the Heritage House 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills

Join a Los Altos Hills Class!

Looking to learn something new? The Town of Los Altos Hills offers a variety of classes for all ages! Explore our programs to stay active, spark creativity, and develop new skills. Don’t miss out—visit losaltoshills.ca.gov/register to browse and sign up today!

🎨We are Seeking a Volunteer Exhibit Curator 🖼️

The Town of Los Altos Hills seeks a Volunteer Exhibit Curator to oversee art displays in Town Hall, showcasing works by local and Bay Area artists.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain rotating art exhibitions in the Council Chambers and main building.
• Update displays biannually, ensuring engaging and diverse artwork.
• Feature artists from Los Altos Hills and the broader Bay Area.
• Ensure displays remain non-political and non-religious.
• Minimize wall disturbances, primarily using the south wall, with limited use of the west wall.
• Handle exhibit transitions with minimal staff involvement.

Appointment: The City Council will appoint the curator by majority approval.

Qualifications:

• Experience in art curation or a related field.
• Strong organizational and independent management skills.
• Experience working with artists and community engagement.

To Apply: Submit a resume and brief cover letter to Arika Miller at amiller@losaltoshills.ca.gov.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate curator to showcase our community’s artistic talent!

Sheriff's Update

There were no residential burglaries to report this week

As a reminder for all our community, please be sure to turn on your alarms and to double check that your home is properly locked. If you are out or planning on going on an extended trip, be sure to double check and make sure your alarms are turned on and check that your home is secured before leaving. Never leave the doors and entrances to your home open and unattended for extended periods of time and always double check that you have no valuable belongings in the yard, outside the house, or in your vehicles.

Lieutenant Jeremy Jones has encouraged residents to reach out to him with any questions jeremy.jones@shf.sccgov.org.

Sheriff's Report

Planning and Building

CM Signing Authority Log

Finance Report

Public Works

Volunteer Opportunities

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