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For nearly a decade, LANN contributors have written articles on a wide range of topics of civic and community interest. Some of the articles offer hard-to-find information that is not readily available elsewhere. As a community service, LANN has archived these newsletter articles. The article collection can be searched utilizing the site’s search feature above.
The archive is updated monthy, but articles from the most current three months are only available to members via our newsletter. We have been known to make exceptions to this rule from time to time. To become a member, click here.
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Written by Kitty Uhlir, LANN High Schools Chair
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011 19:59 |
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Evidence of the high school bond funds that were approved by voters in 2010 (“Measure A”) abounds at both Los Altos and Mountain View High Schools. New solar energy systems have appeared in the high school parking lots and are now supplying about fifty percent of the District’s electricity needs and contributing about $500,000 per year towards the general fund. Construction of a new swimming pool and weight room at Mountain View High is well underway and scheduled for completion in February 2012. The next major construction project: new classrooms at both schools.
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Written by Lou Becker, LANN Board Member
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Friday, 30 September 2011 15:45 |
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Capital Improvement Projects are those projects resulting in the repair or construction of new infrastructure facilities throughout the City. These projects include such items as streets, sanitation and storm sewers, ADA accessibility, safe routes to schools, pedestrian and bicycle access, traffic signage, and recreational facilities. The projects are financed through the City’s Capital Improvement Fund. As you can see in the graphic, there are three main sources of funding for these projects. The External Funding generally comes from state and federal grants and taxes. The CIP Funding source is from local City taxes and fees. The Sewer Fees are a result of the fees levied by the City on the use of the sewer system.
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Written by Janine O'Neill
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Friday, 30 September 2011 13:40 |
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Written by Jon Baer, Treasurer
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Friday, 30 September 2011 14:43 |
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If you put a gun to my head and asked me how Los Altos and Redwood City were similar I would likely get shot. Yes, they are both cities in northern California, but from there the similarity escapes me (and perhaps you as well). So I was skeptical when a downtown group sent out an announcement that the former city manager of Redwood City, Ed Everett, would be speaking downtown about how our community might look at the proposed development of the downtown Parking Plazas and the RFP (Request for Proposal) that the city staff is preparing.
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Written by David Kornfield, Guest Contributor
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Friday, 30 September 2011 12:38 |
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David is a certified planner (AICP) and is the Planning Services Manager for the City of Los Altos.
Did you know that the City of Los Altos encourages second living units? Second living units, also known as granny units, in-law quarters, au-pairs units, casitas, and cottages, are either functionally separate dwellings attached to single-family homes, or stand-alone cottages located in the back yard of a property. Second living units are permitted uses on properties with Single-family zoning; however, when they are attached to a main house, the property must be at least 13,000 square feet in area; and when they are detached from the main house, the lot size must be at least 15,000 square feet in area.
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