Los Altos public meetings in 2022

Zoning Administrator

The Regular Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No further business was listed on the agenda.

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2023-07, which declares a local health emergency necessitating virtual commission meetings. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-07 declaring a local health emergency for virtual meetings

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022, is listed as cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.

• 2022 12-14 Parks & Recreation Commission Cancellation Notice

City Council

The City Council will conduct a reorganization to swear in newly elected members and elect a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also consider several consent items including a tract map approval and a design agreement for a new Emergency Operations Center.

• Approval of Tract Map #10581 for 4898 El Camino Real
• Contract amendment with Noll & Tam Architects and Planners up to $250,690 for a new Emergency Operations Center
• Establishment of a 401(a) Money Purchase Plan for unrepresented employees
• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic
• Certification of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election results

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is meeting via teleconference to approve minutes, designate a Chair Pro Tem, and hear informational presentations on the SB1383 Food Recovery Program and the CPUC Net Energy Metering Solar Tariff. The Commission will also discuss updates regarding its Work Plan, including Reach Codes, the Tree Protection Ordinance, MWENDO, website electrification information, and the EV Fair.

• Presentation on SB1383 Food Recovery Program by Ciara Low from Joint Venture on Santa Clara County
• Announcement of CPUC Net Energy Metering Solar Tariff update from NEM 2.0 to NEM 3.0
• Status update and discussion on Environmental Commission Work Plan items including Reach Codes and Tree Protection Ordinance
• Discussion on electrification information on the Environmental Commission website and the EV Fair status

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to review entries and recommend locations for the Art Without Walls program. The body will also discuss sculpture maintenance and the creation of an art sponsorship subcommittee.

• Selection of pieces and locations for Art Without Walls
• Maintenance update for two sculptures
• Discussion on a subcommittee for a yearly art sponsorship program
• Approval of the 2023 Commission Meeting Schedule
• Review of the Commission Work Plan

Zoning Administrator

The Regular Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for December 7, 2022, has been cancelled.

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting via teleconference to discuss and potentially act on updates from its Outdoor Spaces and Buildings and Housing subcommittees, and to review its recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of subcommittee reports, staff updates, and approval of prior meeting minutes, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of November 7, 2022 meeting
• Receive update from Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Subcommittee (Basiji, Nagao)
• Receive update from Housing Subcommittee (Basiji, O'Reilly)
• Review recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Receive update on Senior Membership from City staff

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 1, 2022, has been cancelled.

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to discuss the expanded Woodland Library patio project. The body will also review its work plan and subcommittee assignments.

• Discussion of expanded Woodland Library patio project
• Review of work plan updates
• Discussion of subcommittee assignments
• Updates from Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE)
• Updates from North County Library Authority (NCLA)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will discuss and consider actions on several items, including a public hearing to approve $92,198.09 for playground shade structures at the Los Altos Community Center and McKenzie Park. The council will also hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance incorporating the 2022 California Building Codes with amendments, and discuss a new flag raising policy and transit service planning for the San Antonio Road Corridor.

• Approve $92,198.09 for playground shade structures at the Los Altos Community Center and McKenzie Park from Ross Recreation Equipment
• Adopt an Ordinance adopting by reference the 2022 California Building Codes with amendments
• Authorize Addendum No. 11 to the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Basic Agreement with Palo Alto and Mountain View
• Accept completion of the 1266 Montclaire Way Storm Drain Outfall Repair Project CF-01026
• Adopt a resolution defining a City of Los Altos Flag Raising Policy

City Council Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to review the status of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031. The body will discuss initial findings from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the timeline for amendments required by state law.

• Report on HCD initial findings letter following a 90-day review
• Proposed timeline and response to required amendments for the draft Housing Element

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

This special meeting of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee was canceled. The only listed item would have been a review of the Open Government Policy to prepare for City Council discussion.

• Meeting canceled
• Scheduled item: Review Open Government Policy

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is meeting to review a draft sewer rate study, the quarterly investment portfolio report, and the FY23 work plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and introduction of a new finance manager.

• Draft Sewer Rate Study presentation by NBS
• Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report for quarter ended September 30, 2022
• FY23 Work Plan draft
• Approve minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
• Introduction of new Finance Manager

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee is meeting to review subcommittee reports and deliverables for their upcoming event on December 2. The committee will also address the finance report, approve minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting, and set a date for the next meeting in January 2023.

• Review subcommittee reports and deliverables for the December 2 event, covering ticket sales, marketing, video presentations, plaques, flowers and cookies, wine donations, audio/video, and venue setup
• Finance report and budget review by Dennis
• Approval of minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting
• Set date for next meeting in January 2023

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for expanding a video game arcade from 127 to 129 First Street. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair, introduce a new planning manager, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• CUP22-0002: Conditional Use Permit for arcade expansion at 129 First Street
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Introduction of new Planning Manager Stephanie Williams as commission liaison
• Approve minutes of August 18, 2022 joint meeting

Zoning Administrator

The regular Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for November 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes with amendments. The body will also discuss transit service planning for the San Antonio Road Corridor and respond to a county grand jury report.

• Introduction of an Ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building Codes
• Draft response to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report: If You Only Read the Ballot, You’re Being Duped
• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic
• Transit service planning request for the San Antonio Road Corridor
• Annual Development Impact Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation cases and potential claims under the Government Claims Act. No decisions are scheduled; the public will only receive a report on actions taken after the closed session.

• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV386694)
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV391414)
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Case No. 5:18 CV-01223-VKD)
• Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant exposure to litigation (two matters under Government Claims Act)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review a presentation on heat pumps and receive staff updates on solid waste outreach. The body will also discuss the status of the Tree Protection Ordinance and the EV Fair.

• Presentation on heat pumps by San Jose State University students and GreenTown Los Altos
• Status update on SB 1383 Solid Waste outreach and public education
• Status update on the Tree Protection Ordinance
• Status update on the EV Fair

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will meet to discuss the draft evaluation for McKenzie and Hillview Dog Parks, as well as the proposed timeline for a permanent dog park at Hillview. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from its October 12, 2022 meeting and receive updates on in-person meeting formats.

• Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 12, 2022
• Discuss draft evaluation for McKenzie and Hillview Dog Parks
• Discuss proposed timeline for the permanent dog park at Hillview and Commission work for the planning phase
• Receive updates on In-Person Commission/Council Meetings

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on its work plan for the 2022-23 school year. The body will also review minutes from its previous meeting and discuss upcoming events.

• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Youth Commission Work Plan for 2022/2023

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is meeting to authorize the hiring of an administrator. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a local health emergency to allow for virtual meetings.

• Authorization for Los Altos and Los Altos Hills City Managers to identify and present an NCLA administrator
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-06 regarding a Declaration of Local Health Emergency for virtual meetings
• Approval of October 3, 2022 Special Meeting minutes

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to review the recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan, finalize Age Friendly talking points, and receive updates from the Outdoor Spaces and Buildings and Transportation subcommittees. The agenda also includes approval of the October 3, 2022 meeting minutes and various informational subcommittee reports.

• Approve minutes of the October 3, 2022 regular meeting
• Receive update from Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Subcommittee
• Receive update from Transportation Subcommittee
• Review recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Discuss and finalize Age Friendly talking points

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to discuss its work plan, subcommittee assignments, and options for recruiting a new commissioner for the Los Altos Hills seat. The body will also receive updates from community partners and library staff.

• Recruitment options for open Los Altos Hills commissioner seat
• Updates to the commission work plan
• Review of current subcommittee assignments
• Updates from Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE)
• Updates from North County Library Authority (NCLA)

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission will hold public hearings on two variance and design review requests, including an emergency generator at a water pump station and a pergola at a residence, and discuss a new two-story house with an ADU. The meeting is conducted via teleconference only.

• Variance for 10-foot front yard setback (25-foot required) and design review for emergency generator at 10900 Beechwood Lane (California Water District)
• Variance for 18.3-foot-tall pergola (12-foot height limit) and design review for second story deck at 562 University Avenue (John Aldrich)
• Design review for new two-story house (2,005 sq ft first story, 1,692 sq ft second story) with 779 sq ft ADU at 1074 Riverside Drive (Joseph Xu)
• Approve minutes of October 19, 2022 meeting

Public Arts Commission

The Los Altos Public Arts Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to conduct routine business and art selections. Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from September 22, 2022, and select entries for the Every Child is an Artist exhibit. They will also review entries, select pieces, and recommend placement locations for Art Without Walls.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve minutes of the September 22, 2022 meeting
• Select entries for the Every Child is an Artist exhibit
• Review and select pieces and recommend locations for Art Without Walls artworks
• Discuss the Commission Work Plan

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will discuss and provide direction on the city's position regarding Proposition 1, the constitutional right to reproductive freedom, on the November 2022 ballot. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including adopting the Complete Streets Master Plan, approving budget appropriations, and extending contracts. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Adopt Complete Streets Master Plan: An Active Transportation Framework
• Approve $250,000 for budget contingencies, $90,000 for November 2022 election, $100,000 for equipment replacement
• Approve $65,120 appropriation increase for four compost giveaways in FY 22/23
• Approve contract amendment with CivicPlus LLC for $93,885.08 through FY 24/25
• Provide direction on City of Los Altos position regarding Proposition 1

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review status updates on reach codes, the Tree Protection Ordinance, and single-use plastics. The body will also discuss the city staff's role and next steps for an EV Fair.

• Status update on Reach Codes
• Status update on Tree Protection Ordinance
• Status update on Single Use Plastics
• Discussion of city staff role for the EV Fair
• Introduction of new Sustainability Coordinators Tania Katbi and Casey Leedom

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission meeting scheduled for October 24, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

The City Council Open Government Subcommittee will hold a special meeting to review the Open Government Policy and prepare it for City Council review and discussion. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with the rest being procedural notices and participation instructions.

• Review of Open Government Policy in preparation for City Council discussion

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2022, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Design Review Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to approve minutes from its September 21 meeting and review four residential design applications. Three projects are new single-family homes with attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and one is a two-story addition to an existing home. All projects are categorically exempt from environmental review under state guidelines.

• SC22-0018 and ADU22-0064 – 530 Valencia Drive: 4,060 sq ft two-story house with 848 sq ft ADU
• SC21-0029 – 5633 Arboretum Drive: 5,135 sq ft two-story house with 848 sq ft ADU
• SC22-0012 – 1370 Ensenada Way: Two-story addition (932 sq ft total) with 588 sq ft ADU
• SC22-0006 – 240 Alta Vista Avenue: 5,868 sq ft two-story house with basement

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022, was canceled due to a meeting link issue and will be rescheduled for October 24, 2022. The meeting was to be held via teleconference only, with public participation available by phone or Zoom.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss evaluation tools for dog parks at McKenzie and Hillview. The body will also receive a progress report on a naturescape installation at Redwood Grove.

• Discussion of draft evaluation sheet for McKenzie dog park
• Discussion of Market Research system use for Hillview dog park
• Oral report on Naturescape installation progress at Redwood Grove

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider consent items including a $312,800 contract for traffic engineering support, a historic preservation agreement for 151 Hawthorne Avenue, and a $12,500 salary increase for the city manager. They will also discuss policies for non-profit contributions and fee waivers, and decide whether to hold hybrid or virtual meetings.

• Approve Historic Preservation (Mills Act) Agreement for 151 Hawthorne Avenue
• Approve $312,800 contract with Traffic Patterns, LLC for engineering services
• Adopt resolutions for MOU side letters with Police Officers and Municipal Employee Associations
• Approve updated License Agreement with SFPUC for Hetch Hetchy Trail
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to City Manager Employment Agreement with $12,500 salary increase

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 6, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, select a Chair and Vice Chair, and prepare for a joint City Council/Commission meeting on November 5, 2022. The agenda also includes updates from community partners and staff reports, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Approve minutes of August 4, 2022 meeting
• Select Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2023
• Discuss and prepare for Joint City Council/Commission meeting on November 5, 2022
• Receive update on maintenance of City-owned sculptures Zooscapes and Magic Fish outside main library
• Receive updates from Los Altos Library Endowment, Friends of the Library, and North County Library Authority

Zoning Administrator

The regular Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to nominate and select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022/23 school year. Members will also brainstorm and draft the commission's work plan for the same period.

• Nomination and selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 22/23 School Year
• Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Drafting of the School Year 2022-23 Work Plan

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority holds a special videoconference meeting to discuss routine administrative business, including meeting minutes, invoice reviews, and a declaration of local health emergency to allow virtual meetings. The authority will also consider capital investments in the library, the FY 20/21 audit, and preparations for the FY21-22 audit, alongside reports from county and local librarians.

• Review and approval of new invoices and status of previously approved invoices
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-05 regarding a Declaration of Local Health Emergency to host virtual commission meetings
• Consideration and approval of capital investment in the library
• Consideration and adoption of the NCLA FY 20/21 Audit
• Review and preparation of the FY21-22 Audit

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will review updates from several subcommittees and consider the FY 2022/23 Work Plan. The body is also discussing the process to recertify Los Altos as an Age-Friendly City.

• Action on recertifying Los Altos as an Age-Friendly City
• Review of FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Updates on Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
• Updates on Transportation Subcommittee goals
• Updates on Housing Subcommittee goals

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to review a sculpture maintenance evaluation report and receive an update from the Community Center Art Subcommittee. The body will also discuss community engagement efforts from a recent Farmers' Market.

• Discussion of sculpture maintenance evaluation report
• Report from the Community Center Art Subcommittee
• Discussion of community engagement at the September 8, 2022 Farmers' Market
• Approval of August 25, 2022 meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission is meeting to discuss design reviews for two new residential houses. One project has been continued to a later date due to unsatisfied public notification requirements.

• Design review for a new two-story house at 540 Patrick Way
• Design review for a 4,060 square-foot house and 848 square-foot ADU at 530 Valencia Drive (continued to October 19, 2022)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 90-unit affordable housing development at 330 Distel Circle, including environmental review and permits. The consent calendar includes contracts for solid waste disposal, street resurfacing, and several professional services amendments. Discussion items cover a military equipment use policy, commission appointments, a non-profit contributions policy, and a trail license agreement with SFPUC.

• Public hearing: 90-unit affordable housing project at 330 Distel Circle (Design Review Permit D22-0002, Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0001)
• Solid waste disposal and recycling agreement with International Disposal Corporation of California, Inc.
• Award of Annual Street Resurfacing and City Alley Resurfacing Project (TS-01001, TS-01004, TS-01009)
• Amendment No. 1 to Freyer & Laureta, Inc. agreement: $31,150 for CIPP Corrosion Rehabilitation (Project WW-01005), total $182,250
• Amendment No. 11 to Regional Water Quality Control Plant Basic Agreement with Palo Alto and Mountain View

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is holding a teleconference meeting to consider draft meeting minutes, receive a presentation on the June 30, 2022 Quarterly Investment Report by PFM, and discuss potential future agenda items with the Finance Director regarding the city's financial policy.

• Approve minutes for the meeting held on August 15, 2022
• Presentation of June 30, 2022 Quarterly Investment Report by PFM
• Discussion with Finance Director on City’s Financial Policy

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022, has been cancelled.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission is meeting to consider the approval of minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting. The commission will also receive a staff report and discuss the public evaluation process for the dog park pilot at Hillview and McKenzie Parks, and hear a presentation from the Market Research Subcommittee. Additionally, the agenda includes informational updates on racquet sports and volunteers for Movie Night.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 2022
• Receive oral staff report and discuss public evaluation process on usage and impact of dog parks located at Hillview and McKenzie Parks
• Receive presentation by Market Research Subcommittee on market research tool and discuss
• Receive Racquet Sports Update
• Discuss Movie Night Volunteers

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to introduce new members and staff for the 2022/2023 term. The body will review achievements from the previous school year and brainstorm a new work plan.

• Authorization for staff to share Youth Commission Rosters
• Review of FY 2021-22 Youth Commission Work Plan achievements
• Drafting of the 2022/2023 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Establishment of the 22/23 Regular Meeting Schedule

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss a specific personnel matter. The session is limited to the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• City Manager performance evaluation

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will consider a statement of support for the City Council regarding the enforcement of the gas-powered leaf blower ban. The body will also review its meeting schedule and receive reports on reach codes and tree protection.

• Discussion and potential approval of a statement of support for gas-powered leaf blower ban enforcement
• Consideration of an alternative Environmental Commission meeting schedule
• Presentation on electrification services by BlocPower
• Subcommittee report on Reach Codes
• Subcommittee report on Tree Protection Ordinance

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is holding a special meeting to receive updates from four subcommittees (Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Communication and Information, and Community Support and Health Care Services) and to review the recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan. The commission will also hear an update on the Grant Community Center Capital Improvement Plan and receive oral reports from staff. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is conducted via teleconference only.

• Approve minutes of August 1, 2022 meeting
• Receive updates from four subcommittees and take action as appropriate
• Review recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Receive update on Grant Community Center Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Receive reports on Age-Friendly City recertification, transportation, housing, outdoor spaces, and civic participation

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is meeting via videoconference to discuss one action item. The body will consider adopting a resolution to declare a local health emergency to allow for virtual meetings.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-04 regarding a Declaration of Local Health Emergency

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a garage addition. The body will also discuss two other residential projects involving living space additions and an accessory dwelling unit.

• Variance request for a 63 square-foot garage addition at 725 University Avenue
• Proposed 1,021 square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 1180 St. Charles Ct
• Design Review for a 638 square-foot first story addition at 1405 Highland View Court

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed five-story, 47-condominium development at 4350 El Camino Real, including seven affordable units and a density bonus. The council will also receive a recommendation on municipal code amendments for Reach Codes, consider commission appointments, and accept the annual development impact fees report.

• Public hearing: 4350 El Camino Real — 47-unit condo building, 2 levels underground parking, 7 affordable units (4 moderate, 3 very-low-income)
• Consider Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA for the El Camino Real project
• Receive Environmental Commission recommendation on Reach Codes municipal code amendments
• Approve minutes of July 12, 2022 City Council meeting
• Accept Annual Development Impact Fees Report

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee will receive an update and discuss pending legislation. The discussion includes a variety of Assembly and Senate bills.

• Discussion of AB 2053, AB 2097, AB 2221, AB 2625, AB 2164, AB 1944, AB 2011, AB 2181
• Discussion of SB 897, SB 922, SB 930, SB 932, and SB 1067

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports. The session focuses on updates from library partners, county staff, and internal subcommittees.

• Approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• North County Library Authority (NCLA) update
• Friends of the Library update
• Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE) update
• Reports from Awareness, Infrastructure, Futures, and Services subcommittees

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is meeting in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager, as permitted by state law. The meeting includes public comment before adjourning to closed session, with a report on any actions taken when they reconvene in open session.

• Closed session item: City Manager performance evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957(b))
• Meeting held via teleconference due to Executive Order N-29-20
• Public comment allowed before closed session

City Council

The Los Altos City Council is holding a meeting to conduct interviews for commission vacancies, discuss applicant qualifications, and review appointment voting procedures. The Council will also discuss a letter to the County of Santa Clara regarding the Stanford University Community Plan Update.

• Conduct interviews for commission vacancies
• Council discussion of applicant pool, credentials and qualifications
• Discussion of nomination/voting procedure for making appointments
• Letter to County of Santa Clara regarding Stanford University Community Plan Update

Public Arts Commission

The Los Altos Public Arts Commission will meet virtually to approve draft minutes from the July 2022 meeting and receive updates on several art-related initiatives, including potential public art at Woodland Library, community outreach at the Farmers' Market, and the Los Altos Poet Laureate Program. The meeting will also discuss sculpture maintenance, community center art exhibits, and a past community art event.

• Approve draft minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting
• Receive update on potential public art at Woodland Library
• Discuss Los Altos Poet Laureate Program report
• Review sculpture maintenance evaluation report
• Plan community engagement at September 8, 2022 Farmers' Market

City Council

The Los Altos City Council is holding a regular meeting via teleconference to discuss and vote on scheduled agenda items. The meeting includes consent calendar items such as project acceptances and a COVID-19 emergency declaration, alongside a public hearing for a multi-family development proposal.

• Project Acceptance of Annual Street Striping Project TS-01003
• Project Acceptance of El Monte Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure Project TS-01038
• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Public Hearing for a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Inclusionary Housing, and State Density Bonus Modification for a 196-Unit MultipleFamily Development at 5150 El Camino Real

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss public employment. The primary focus of the meeting is the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• City Manager Performance Evaluation

Historical Commission

The August 22, 2022 meeting of the Historical Commission was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Joint Planning Commission/Complete Streets Commission

The Joint Planning and Complete Streets Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed multiple-family development. The body will consider a design review and conditional use permit for a five-story building.

• Public hearing for D22-0002: 100% affordable housing project with 90 condominium units at 330 Distel Circle
• Review of density bonus requests for increased height and reduced parking ratios at 330 Distel Circle
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from July 21, 2022

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Design Review Commission will meet via teleconference to approve minutes from its August 3 meeting and review four residential design-review projects. All four projects are single-family homes with attached accessory dwelling units and are categorically exempt from environmental review under state law.

• Approve minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting
• SC20-0018: 2,641 sq ft two-story home with 382 sq ft ADU at 1800 Alford Avenue
• SC22-0004: 2,515 sq ft two-story home with 762 sq ft ADU at 390 Cecelia Way
• SC21-0050: 421 sq ft first-story and 730 sq ft second-story addition at 614 Torwood Lane
• SC22-0008: 933 sq ft second-story addition with 667 sq ft ADU at 331 Edna Court

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is holding a video conference meeting on August 15, 2022. The agenda includes reviewing the quarterly investment report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, approving draft minutes, and discussing ongoing finance operations and the hiring plan for a new Finance Director.

• Review Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2022
• Introduction to Interim Finance Director
• Update on the handling of ongoing finance operations
• Hiring plan for new Finance Director

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will meet via teleconference to consider a Reach Codes update for the City Council, discuss a potential gas-powered leaf blower ban, and review a proposed change to meeting start times. The commission will also hear updates from city staff and review its work plan.

• Vote on Reach Codes Subcommittee recommendations for Reach Codes Update (Reach Codes 2.0)
• Discuss potential endorsement of a gas-powered leaf blower ban enforcement
• Consider changing meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM on second Mondays
• Review Environmental Commission Work Plan updates and prioritize projects
• Receive City Staff Updates

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission is holding a special meeting to review past meeting minutes and discuss proposed alterations and historic preservation agreements for local properties. The agenda includes project reviews for properties at 151 Hawthorne Avenue and 725 University Avenue. Members of the public may participate via teleconference.

• Approve minutes from January 24, April 13, and April 25, 2022
• Advisory review for additions and alterations to the historic resource at 151 Hawthorne Avenue, including a 609-square-foot one-story addition, a new 533-square-foot detached garage, and a 26-square-foot basement addition
• Recommendation for a Mills Act agreement for the property at 151 Hawthorne Avenue
• Advisory review for a 63-square-foot addition to an accessory structure at the historic resource property at 725 University Avenue

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2022, has been cancelled.

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will meet via teleconference to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several proposals, including timed parking at the Main Library, collaborations with the Public Arts Commission on a Woodland Library outdoor space and a Poet Laureate, and a sound mitigation wall for the Woodland branch. The meeting will also receive updates from community partners and county staff.

• Approve minutes of the July 7, 2022 meeting
• Discuss timed parking proposal for Main Library
• Review sound mitigation wall proposal for Woodland Library
• Collaborate with Public Arts Commission on outdoor meeting space at Woodland Library
• Collaborate with Public Arts Commission on creation of Los Altos Poet Laureate

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting via teleconference. The body will consider a resolution to extend the local emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Emergency Declaration Resolution to extend the local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Design Review Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to consider design reviews, additions, and variances for residential properties across the city. Items include a public hearing for an 899 Madonna Way project and discussions on properties at 1260 Payne Drive, 632 Leaf Court, and 658 Spargur Drive. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from July 6, 2022.

• Approval of Design Review Commission minutes from July 6, 2022
• Public hearing for a variance and design review for a 4,023 square-foot new two-story house and 849 square-foot ADU at 899 Madonna Way
• Design review for a remodel and second story addition at 1260 Payne Drive
• Design review for a new 3,878 square-foot two-story single-family residence at 632 Leaf Court
• Design review for a new two-story house with a basement at 658 Spargur Drive

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 11, 2022 special meeting and to review the recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and subcommittees. The agenda also includes informational updates from various subcommittees and staff, plus future agenda items on Grant Park and a Communication and Information Subcommittee report.

• Approve minutes of July 11, 2022 special meeting
• Review recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Receive updates from subcommittees including Age-Friendly City, Transportation, Housing, and others
• Future agenda item: Update on Grant Park (September)
• Future agenda item: Report from Communication and Information Subcommittee (September)

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is meeting virtually to consider adopting Resolution 2023-03, which declares a local health emergency necessitating virtual commission meetings. The agenda contains only this one action item, along with routine procedural items like public comments and adjournment.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-03 declaring local health emergency to host virtual meetings

Public Arts Commission

The Los Altos Public Arts Commission will meet via Zoom to approve prior meeting minutes, elect a vice chair, and discuss several community art initiatives including a potential mural at Woodland Library and the Los Altos Poet Laureate Program. The meeting also includes updates on sculpture maintenance and plans for community outreach at the Farmers' Market.

• Approve minutes of June 23, 2022 meeting
• Elect vice chair for the commission
• Discuss potential mural at Woodland Library
• Receive update on Los Altos Poet Laureate Program
• Discuss sculpture maintenance evaluation report

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will meet via teleconference to approve minutes from past meetings and review two related applications for a historic home at 151 Hawthorne Avenue. The commission will also hear public comments on non-agenda items, though no action can be taken on those.

• Approve minutes from January 24, 2022, April 13, 2022, and April 25, 2022 regular meetings
• H22-0001 – Advisory review for addition, alterations, and improvements to 151 Hawthorne Avenue (historic resource)
• HPA22-0001 – Request to recommend Mills Act agreement for 151 Hawthorne Avenue (historic resource)

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission met via teleconference on July 21, 2022, with no items requiring action. Two housing projects were listed but removed or continued due to procedural issues. The meeting followed California’s pandemic-era teleconference rules.

• D22-0002 – EAH Housing project at 330 Distel Circle removed from agenda
• 19-D-01, 19-UP-01 and 19-SD-01 – Gregory and Angela Galatolo project at 4350 El Camino Real continued due to lack of quorum

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The meeting was to be held via telephone/video conference only.

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority will meet to decide on the annual budget for FY 2022-23 and an audit contract with Chavan & Associates. The body will also review capital investments for library service levels and authorize annual billing to member entities.

• Audit Contract from Chavan & Associates for FY 21/22, FY 22/23, & FY 23/24
• NCLA Annual Budget FY 2022-23
• NCLA FY 19/20 Audit
• Resolution 2023-01: Annual Gann Limit Resolution
• Resolution 2023-02: Annual Levy Resolution

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will meet to approve the scope of work for pop-up activities, discuss using gender pronouns in meetings and outreach, and receive updates on the FY 2022-23 budget, pickleball, dog park, and a summer concert. The meeting includes a special introduction of the new Parks and Recreation Director, Manny Hernandez.

• Approve minutes of May 11, 2022 meeting
• Approve scope of work for Pop-Up Activities Subcommittee
• Discussion on gender pronouns for Zoom meetings and outreach
• FY 2022-23 budget highlights for Parks and Recreation
• Summer Concert on August 25 at Hillview, 6-8pm

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a meeting to discuss the Sixth Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031 Public Review Draft and consider a five-year labor agreement with Teamsters Union Local 350. The agenda also includes construction contract awards for sewer and corrosion rehabilitation projects, public art purchases, and the extension of the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• Adopt Teamsters Union Local 350 five-year agreement: Resolution 2022-XX
• Award CIPP Corrosion Rehabilitation Project WW-01005 to Nor Cal Pipeline Services for an amount not-to-exceed $615,600
• Authorize a contract with C2R Engineering, Inc. for on-call sanitary sewer spot repairs and CCTV inspection services in the amount of $100,000
• Approve public art purchases of T2 for $15,000 plus tax and Midnight Stomp Series for $25,000
• Discuss the Sixth Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031 Public Review Draft

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council held a study session to receive a presentation from the Environmental Commission about Reach Codes. The meeting was conducted via telephone/video conference due to state pandemic orders. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will meet via teleconference to approve minutes, hear an introduction of the new Environmental Services Director, and receive presentations on a tree master plan and water conservation. The commission will also discuss its work plan and receive city staff updates.

• Approve minutes of June 20, 2022 special meeting
• Introduction of Aida Fairman, new Environmental Services Director
• Presentation by GreenTown on tree master plan best practices
• Water conservation presentations by Cal Water and Santa Clara Valley Water District
• Discussion of Environmental Commission work plan updates

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from June 6, 2022, and review the recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and subcommittees. The meeting also includes a special presentation introducing the new Parks and Recreation Director, Manny Hernandez, and updates from various subcommittees. Public comments are invited on items not on the agenda.

• Introduction of Parks and Recreation Director, Manny Hernandez
• Approve minutes of June 6, 2022 regular meeting
• Review recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Subcommittee updates on Age-Friendly City, Social Participation, Transportation, Housing, and more
• Discussion of joint Parks and Recreation Commission meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss the current status of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031 Public Review Draft. The body will also consider approving minutes from June meetings.

• Discussion of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031 Public Review Draft
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 2, 2022 and June 16, 2022

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss and potentially act on several items, including providing input on the Town of Los Altos Hills' community facilities needs assessment, approving the June 2, 2022 minutes, and discussing proposals for library outreach and services. The agenda includes a special introduction of the new Parks & Recreation Director and updates from community partners.

• Introduction of new Parks & Recreation Director Manny Hernandez
• Approve minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting
• Provide input on Los Altos Hills Community Facilities Needs Assessment
• Discuss posting library services info on Next Door
• Discuss purchasing noise cancelling headphones for library use

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is holding a special meeting on July 7, 2022, to consider a declaration of a local health emergency to allow virtual meetings under Resolution 2022-05. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as public comments, member reports, and adjournment.

• Declaration of Local Health Emergency – Necessitating Hosting Virtual Commission Meeting; Adoption of Resolution 2022-05

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request and design review for an emergency generator at the California Water District's pump station at 10900 Beechwood Lane. They will also consider consent items, including approval of minutes and a window modification, and receive informational updates on two residential additions.

• Variance for 10-foot front yard setback (required 25 feet) at 10900 Beechwood Lane
• Design review for emergency generator in sound-attenuating structure at water pump station
• Design review for window modifications at 2161 Via Escalera (SC22-00021)
• Informational: 199 sq ft first-story and 89 sq ft second-story addition at 265 Mt. Hamilton Avenue
• Informational: 14 sq ft first-story and 440 sq ft second-story addition at 1848 Fallen Leaf

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for July 4, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council is meeting to consider a proposed four-story multiple-family residential project at 355, 365, 371, and 373 First Street, including adopting a mitigated negative declaration. The agenda also includes consent items such as accepting grants, approving contracts, and adopting the FY 21/22 final budget and FY 22/23 midterm budget. A public hearing is scheduled for the housing project, and the council will discuss legislative updates.

• Public hearing for four-story residential project at 355-373 First Street
• Adopt CalRecycle grant of up to $44,027 for SB 1383 outreach
• Approve $347,002 purchase of cloud ERP from Tyler Technologies, plus $99,436 annually for five years
• Award $394,380 custodial cleaning contract to IMPEC Group
• Adopt FY 21/22 final budget and FY 22/23 midterm budget resolutions

Complete Streets Commission

The Regular Complete Streets Commission meeting scheduled for June 29, 2022 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet to approve routine items including a $347,002 ERP system purchase, a $394,380 custodial cleaning contract, and FY22/23 budget resolutions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a four-story residential project at 355-373 First Street and a discussion on pending state legislation.

• Approve $347,002 Cloud-Based ERP system from Tyler Technologies with $99,436 annual maintenance
• Award $394,380 custodial cleaning contract to IMPEC Group for FY22/23
• Approve $44,027 CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant for SB 1383 outreach
• Consider approval of four-story residential project at 355, 365, 371, 373 First Street
• Adopt FY22/23 mid-term budget and utility user tax rate resolutions

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. The body will also meet with labor negotiators regarding the Sanitary Truck Drivers and Helpers – Teamsters Union Local 350.

• City Manager performance evaluation
• Labor negotiations with Sanitary Truck Drivers and Helpers – Teamsters Union Local 350

Public Arts Commission

The Los Altos Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several art-related items, including a proposed mural at Woodland Library, the Public Art Fund Ordinance, and placement of entries from the Art Without Walls program. They will also receive updates on future calls for art, a community engagement project, and a potential poet laureate program. The meeting is held via teleconference only.

• Potential mural at Woodland Library proposed by GreenTown Los Altos
• Discussion of Public Art Fund Ordinance
• Placement of Art Without Walls Call for Art entries
• Update on next call for art from subcommittee
• Discussion of June 25 Community Art Engagement Project

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will hold a special meeting on June 20, 2022, via teleconference to consider administrative business, hear updates on environmental initiatives, and introduce a new city official. Items scheduled include approving past minutes, electing a new Chair and Vice-Chair, and receiving reports on Reach Codes and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan implementation.

• Elect a new Environmental Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approve minutes from the regular meeting of May 9, 2022
• Receive an introduction of Mr. Nick Zornes, the new Director of the Development Services Department
• Receive a report from the Subcommittee on Reach Codes
• Receive a report from the Subcommittee on Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Implementation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two multiple-family housing projects on El Camino Real. The body will consider design reviews, permits, and map modifications for these developments.

• 4350 El Camino Real: Proposed five-story building with 47 condominium units, including seven affordable units
• 5150 El Camino Real: Proposed modification to subdivide a 196-unit development into 172 apartment units and 24 townhouse units
• 330 Distel Circle: Item removed from the agenda

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Design Review Commission will hold a teleconference meeting on June 15, 2022, to consider project applications for new residential construction. The agenda includes a public hearing for a variance and design review for a two-story house and accessory dwelling unit on Madonna Way, alongside informational design reviews for properties on Benvenue Avenue and Leaf Court. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its June 1, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for SC21-0051, V22-0001 & ADU21-0090 at 899 Madonna Way: Variance and design review for a 4,023 square-foot two-story house and an 849 square-foot attached ADU
• Informational item SC22-0009 at 629 Benvenue Avenue: Design review for a new 3,564 square-foot two-story single-family residence
• Informational item SC22-0002 at 632 Leaf Court: Design review for a new 3,878 square-foot two-story single-family residence
• Approval of Design Review Commission minutes from the June 1, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet via teleconference to decide on the mid-term budget for fiscal year 2022-23, including appropriations, fees, and pay schedules. They will also hold a public hearing to approve sewer service charges for the same fiscal year. Additional items include rejecting a storm drain bid, adopting a COVID-19 emergency declaration, and reviewing a military equipment use policy.

• Reject bid for Milverton Road Storm Drain Improvements Project (CD-01012)
• Approve $154,814 contract with Alta Planning + Design for Safe Routes to Schools consulting
• Adopt FY 2022-23 Mid-Term Budget and set fees/charges
• Hold public hearing to approve Sewer Service Charges for FY 2022/23
• Extend local COVID-19 emergency declaration

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is meeting by teleconference to handle routine business, including approving minutes, electing a new chair and vice chair, and receiving an introduction to the new Development Services director. The commission will also hear presentations on drought and water conservation from Cal Water and the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and discuss reach codes and its work plan. A letter regarding the Tree Protection Ordinance is on the agenda for consideration.

• Letter from Jim Wing regarding the Tree Protection Ordinance
• Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction of Nick Zornes, new Director of Development Services
• Presentations on drought and water conservation by Cal Water and Santa Clara Valley Water District
• Report on reach codes by subcommittee

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission is meeting to provide input on indoor and outdoor space needs for the Town of Los Altos Hills. The body will also finalize its recommended work plan and subcommittees for fiscal year 2022/23.

• Los Altos Hills Community Facilities Needs Assessment regarding indoor and outdoor space
• Finalization of recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Discussion on returning to in-person commission meetings
• Approval of May 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss SB9 objective standards and assign members to 2022 City Council meetings. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting.

• SB9 Objective Standards Commission Feedback
• 2022 City Council Meeting Assignments for PC
• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Library Commission

The Library Commission will receive an update on the Los Altos Godbe Research survey and discuss the library's potential role in a bond measure. Members will also discuss outreach strategies for new residents and the format of future meetings.

• Godbe Research survey results and bond measure potential
• Strategies for new homeowner and resident outreach
• Discussion on in-person, virtual, or hybrid meeting formats
• Updates from North County Library Authority (NCLA)
• Updates from Friends of the Library and Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE)

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee holds a special meeting to receive an update on pending state legislation, including multiple Assembly and Senate bills. No local decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and conducted remotely.

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Design Review Commission will meet via teleconference to consider meeting minutes, review project proposals for a new single-family residence and an attached accessory dwelling unit, and discuss SB9 objective standards.

• Approval of the May 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Design review for a new 3,564 square-foot two-story single-family residence at 629 Benvenue Ave
• Design review for an 818.8 square-foot, 22-foot six-inch tall attached accessory dwelling unit at 466 Raquel Lane
• Discussion regarding SB9 Objective Standards Commission Feedback

City Council

The Los Altos Youth Commission Interview Committee will hold a special meeting via teleconference to review applications, interview candidates, and formulate appointment recommendations for two-year terms on the Los Altos Youth Commission. The agenda consists solely of this interview and appointment process.

• Interview and formulation of appointment recommendations for candidates applying for two-year terms on the Los Altos Youth Commission

Public Arts Commission

The Los Altos Public Arts Commission will discuss the Public Art Fund Ordinance, which requires a 1% development fee for public art, and plan the next community center art exhibit. They will also discuss placement of Call for Art entries, the Hometown Haiku event, a potential poet laureate program, and receive updates from subcommittees.

• Discuss Public Art Fund Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2018-446) requiring 1% of construction costs for public art or in-lieu fee
• Discuss next community center art exhibit and form subcommittee
• Discuss placement of Call for Art entries and form subcommittee for next call
• Discuss Hometown Haiku event
• Discuss potential poet laureate program

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will discuss design updates for the Fremont Pedestrian Bridge and a redesign for traffic calming on Cuesta Drive. The body will also review a drop-off concept plan for Los Altos High School and provide updates on school route projects.

• Fremont Pedestrian Bridge design update and lighting discussion
• Cuesta Drive traffic calming redesign
• Los Altos High School Quick Build Concept Plan for drop-off
• School Route Improvement Project update
• Annual Transportation CIP Program Recommendations

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed process for a Below Market Rate housing waiting list and determine when to return to in-person meetings. The body will also receive updates on pending state legislation and an open government policy report.

• Proposed process by Alta Housing for establishing a Below Market Rate (BMR) Waiting List
• Direction to Environmental Commission to evaluate the Tree Protection Ordinance
• Rental Fee Waiver Request by the Friends of the Library of Los Altos
• Discussion of pending legislation including AB 2053, AB 2063, AB 2097, and SB 930
• Submission of the Los Altos Climate Action and Adaptation Plan for a Beacon Award

Historical Commission

The Regular Historical Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM via teleconference has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Design Review Commission meeting for Los Altos, CA, scheduled for May 18, 2022, was cancelled. The meeting was to be held via telephone/video conference only due to California Executive Order N-29-20.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Commission will receive information on community art engagement and provide input on pop-up activities. Members will also discuss returning to in-person meetings and review feedback from a joint meeting with the City Council.

• Input on Pop-Up Activity Subcommittee work and Public Arts Commission engagement
• Discussion on initiating future in-person commission meetings
• Review of May 3, 2022, Special Joint Meeting with City Council
• Request for future Park-in-Lieu Fund Report from staff

City Council

The Los Altos City Council meets via videoconference to discuss and decide on items including an 8.48% solid waste collection rate increase, a contract amendment for M-Group, and calling a General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022. The council will also hold a public hearing on wireless telecommunications facilities standards and guidelines, and receive an update from the Legislative Subcommittee.

• Approve Homestead Rd Safe Routes to School Project Letter of Support
• Solid Waste Collection Rates: Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022 authorizing an 8.48% rate increase effective July 1, 2022
• Authorize contract amendment with M-Group in an amount not to exceed $85,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $180,000
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022 for the 2022 City Council Election to be held on November 8, 2022
• Public hearing on Wireless Telecommunications Facilities locational standards, environmental negative declaration, and design guidelines

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council will meet in a closed session via videoconference on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The agenda consists entirely of closed session items, including discussions on existing litigation involving Satish Ramachandran and 40 Main Street Offices LLC, as well as a conference with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No 5:18 CV-01223-VKD)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No. 21CV391414)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No. 21CV386694)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: 40 Main Street Offices LLC v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No. 19CV349845)
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 25, 2022, and to discuss several environmental topics. These include a subcommittee report on reach codes, a follow-up on the Urban Forest Management Plan, potential formation of a water conservation subcommittee, and an update on the commission's work plan. The meeting is held via teleconference only, with public comment limited to specified times.

• Approve minutes of April 25, 2022 special meeting
• Reach Codes subcommittee report
• Urban Forest Management Plan follow-up
• Water conservation efforts and potential subcommittee formation
• Environmental Commission Work Plan update

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority held a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution extending the local health emergency declaration, which requires virtual meetings under state executive order. No substantive decisions were listed beyond procedural items and public comments.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss the SB9 Joint Commission Subcommittee. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the April 7, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of SB9 Joint Commission Subcommittee
• Approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss subcommittee assignments. The body will also receive updates on the North County Library Authority and the potential for the library to be included in a bond measure.

• Discussion of subcommittees and subcommittee assignments
• Update from Council Liaison Meadows on City survey results and library bond measure potential
• Updates from North County Library Authority (NCLA)
• Updates from Friends of the Library
• Updates from Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE)

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider design review applications for three residential projects, including a new two-story home with an ADU and two home additions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a discussion on the SB9 Joint Commission Subcommittee. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda.

• SC21-0035: New 4,010 sq ft two-story home with 798 sq ft ADU at 944 Aura Way (continued from April 6)
• SC21-0046: Two-story addition (26 sq ft first floor, 542 sq ft second floor) at 628 Cuesta Drive (continued from March 2)
• SC21-0043: Two-story addition (28.4 sq ft first floor, 935.67 sq ft second floor) at 301 Spagnoli Court
• Approve minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of SB9 Joint Commission Subcommittee

City Council

The Los Altos City Council is holding a special joint meeting with several city commissions to discuss their accomplishments and work plans. The agenda includes presentations from the Senior, Complete Streets, Park & Recreation, Environmental, and Youth Commissions. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and receiving updates.

• Senior Commission accomplishments and 2022-2023 work plan
• Complete Streets Commission work plan and letter to Council
• Park & Recreation Commission accomplishments and 2022-2023 work plan
• Environmental Commission accomplishments and work plan
• Youth Commission accomplishments and work plan

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss updates on the FY 2021-22 Work Plan, and prepare for a joint City Council meeting. They will also consider collaborations, teen center supplies, and possibly form a summer subcommittee. Informational items include summer activities and job opportunities.

• Approve minutes of April 4, 2022 meeting
• Discuss FY 2021-22 Work Plan updates and prepare for May 3 City Council joint meeting
• Collaborations: Mountain View Teen Week (May 2-6) and Los Altos Hills Movie at the Park (Aug 5)
• Consider forming Youth Summer Subcommittee
• Summer activities: indoor pickleball at Egan Middle School ($1 for under 18), rec leader hiring, Redwood Grove camp

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission is meeting to finalize its recommended work plan, subcommittees, and accomplishments for the 2022/23 fiscal year. These items will be presented to the City Council during a joint meeting on May 3, 2022.

• Finalization of FY 2022/23 Work Plan and Subcommittees
• Approval of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

The City Council Open Government Subcommittee is meeting to review the Open Government Policy. This review is intended to prepare the policy for subsequent City Council discussion.

• Review of Open Government Policy

Public Arts Commission

The Los Altos Public Arts Commission will meet on April 28, 2022, to discuss various art projects, acquisitions, and administrative items. The agenda includes reviewing a public art donation form, considering the purchase of the Midnight Stomp Series, and discussing the potential decommissioning of the artwork Will You Dance With Me. Commissioners will also review an update on the Community Center Art Subcommittee's Where I'm From exhibit and approve a budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022/23.

• Review and recommend approval or denial of a public art donation form
• Consider purchase of the Midnight Stomp Series from the artist
• Discuss status and disposition of sculptures loaned to the City
• Discuss decommissioning of the artwork Will You Dance With Me
• Approve a budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022/23

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet via teleconference to consider a two-lot subdivision at 705 Vista Grande Avenue and design review and subdivision applications for a 15-unit multi-family project at 376 First Street. The agenda also includes approving a $139,176 maintenance contract for trash capture devices, funding the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, and receiving a legislative subcommittee update.

• Contract award of $139,176 for full trash capture devices cleaning and inspection
• First amendment to the agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in the amount of $76,718
• Public hearing on a two-lot subdivision at 705 Vista Grande Avenue
• Public hearing for design review and subdivision applications for a 15-unit multi-family project at 376 First Street
• Adoption of a resolution affirming the City Council 5-Year Strategic Goals

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to review policy options for residential uses in Public and Community Facilities and Office Administrative zoning districts. The discussion includes potential increases in density and height for Commercial Thoroughfare and the Loyola Corners Specific Plan zoning districts.

• Housing Element Update: Policy options for residential uses in Public and Community Facilities and Office Administrative zoning districts
• Potential density and height increases in Commercial Thoroughfare zoning district
• Potential density and height increases in Loyola Corners Specific Plan zoning district
• Presentation by Lisa Wise Consulting on policy options
• Joint City Council and Planning Commission study session

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will receive updates on reach codes and the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The body will discuss prioritizing action items for 2022 and review the commission's work plan and goals.

• Update and reformation of the Reach Codes subcommittee
• Prioritization of 2022 action items for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
• Discussion of Environmental Commission Accomplishments and Goals for a joint council session
• Review of Environmental Commission Work Plan updates
• Approval of March 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission is meeting to approve the 2022 City Council attendee assignment schedule, consider nominations for the 2022 Historical Preservation Award, and receive updates on the Historic Plaque Program and the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 executive order.

• Approve City Council Attendee Assignment Schedule for 2022
• Consider nominations for 2022 Los Altos Historical Preservation Award
• Status update on Historic Plaque Program
• Status update on Margaret Thompson Essay Contest

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No items are being discussed or decided at this time.

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

The City Council Legislative Subcommittee will discuss and decide which state legislative bills to recommend to the full City Council for action letters at its April 26 meeting. The agenda lists 13 bills under consideration, including AB 2053, AB 2063, AB 2097, AB 2221, AB 2625, AB 2762, AB 2164, AB 1944, SB 897, SB 922, SB 930, SB 932, and SB 1067. This is a working session to determine which bills to support or oppose.

• Decide which of 13 state bills to recommend for Council action letters on 4/26
• Bills include AB 2053, AB 2063, AB 2097, AB 2221, AB 2625, AB 2762, AB 2164, AB 1944
• Bills include SB 897, SB 922, SB 930, SB 932, SB 1067
• Determine work to be completed for the 4/26 Council meeting

Zoning Administrator

The City of Los Altos has cancelled the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Design Review Commission. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission holds a special meeting to approve past minutes, welcome new commissioners, and receive updates on climate action plans and work priorities. No formal decisions are listed; the session focuses on informational presentations and subcommittee reports.

• Approve minutes of March 14, 2022 meeting
• Welcome new commissioners
• Reach Codes subcommittee update and reformation
• Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) prioritization discussion
• Environmental Commission Work Plan discussion

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will meet via videoconference to review nominations for the 2022 Santa Clara County Historical Preservation Award. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond the award consideration. Public comments are limited to non-agenda items and must follow the provided procedures.

• Consideration of nominations for the 2022 Santa Clara County Historical Preservation Award

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will meet virtually on April 13, 2022, to handle routine organizational tasks and policy reviews. The agenda includes appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022/2023 term, approving minutes from March 16, 2022, and reviewing proposed dog park rules. Commissioners will also finalize the recommended Fiscal Year 2022/23 Work Plan for presentation to the City Council.

• Commission Reorganization: Appoint Chair and Vice Chair for 2022/2023 term year
• Minutes: Approve minutes of the Special meeting of March 16, 2022
• Dog Park Rules: Review proposed Dog Park Rules and forward input to staff
• Fiscal Year 2022/23 Work Plan: Finalize work plan, subcommittees, and accomplishments for City Council presentation
• Subcommittee Guidelines: Review guidelines and recommend changes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on wireless telecommunications facilities and design guidelines. The body is also deciding on a mid-year budget update and a professional services agreement for sewer rate analysis.

• Ordinance and design guidelines for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Locational Standards
• Professional services agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for sewer rate structure analysis
• Mid-Year 2022 Budget Update and amendments
• Annual rental fee waiver of $5,400 for Ye Olde Towne Band and the Serenaders Band at Garden House
• Donation of the sculpture Alegria to the City’s permanent public art collection

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission is holding a special meeting to consider nominations for the 2022 Santa Clara County Historical Preservation Award. The only action item is this award consideration; the rest of the agenda is routine procedural items like public comments and commissioner reports.

• Consideration of nominations for the 2022 Santa Clara County Historical Preservation Award

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed five-story multiple-family development. The body will consider a design review, conditional use permit, and tentative subdivision map for the project.

• Public hearing for 4350 El Camino Real: proposed five-story building with 47 condominium units
• Proposal includes seven affordable units (four moderate-income and three very-low-income)
• Request for density bonus to allow increased building height and reduced parking aisle width
• Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with CEQA
• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will meet via teleconference to approve the minutes from its March 3, 2022 meeting and discuss reorganizing its subcommittees. The meeting will also receive updates from the North County Library Authority, Friends of the Library, and the Los Altos Library Endowment.

• Approve minutes of March 3, 2022 meeting
• Discuss subcommittee membership and establishment of a new subcommittee

Zoning Administrator

The Design Review Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to review and potentially modify SB9 Objective Standards. The Commission will also discuss three residential design review applications for additions and a new home.

• Review and update of SB9 Objective Standards
• Design review for two-story addition at 2256 Deodara Drive
• Design review for 4,010 square-foot new residence at 944 Aura Way
• Design review for two-story addition at 808 Pico Lane

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is holding a special virtual meeting with one action item: adopting Resolution 2022-03 to declare a local health emergency necessitating virtual commission meetings. Public comments are limited to non-agenda items, and no other substantive business is scheduled.

• Adoption of Resolution 2022-03 declaring local health emergency for virtual meetings

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to review updates on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan. The body will also discuss collaborations with other cities and local event follow-ups.

• Approval of March 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• FY 2021-22 Youth Commission Work Plan subcommittee updates
• Mountain View Teen Week (May 2-6, 2022)
• Los Altos Hills Movie at the Park (August 5, 2022)
• Youth Teen Center supplies

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is holding a video and telephone conference meeting to discuss administrative and planning items. The agenda consists of selecting leadership for the 2022-23 term year, approving previous meeting minutes, and finalizing the recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan for presentation to the City Council.

• Senior Commission Reorganization: Submit nominations and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-23 term year
• Minutes: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2022
• Work Plan: Discuss and finalize recommended FY 2022/23 Work Plan, Subcommittee and Accomplishments for the May 3, 2022 City Council Special Joint Meeting
• Grant Park Capital Improvement Program Update scheduled for May 2, 2022

Historical Commission

The Regular Historical Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022, has been cancelled.

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to select artwork for the Community Center's rotating gallery and discuss the status of various loaned sculptures. The body will also review recent community art events and discuss budget recommendations for the next fiscal year.

• Selection of entries for the 'Where I'm From' exhibit
• Potential purchase of sculpture 'T2' for $15,000 plus tax
• Discussion on decommissioning the artwork 'Will You Dance With Me'
• Status review of the Midnight Stomp Series and other loaned sculptures
• Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget review and 2022/23 budget recommendations

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet via teleconference to consider commission appointments, approve consent items including storm drain contract amendments, and discuss policy matters. Key discussion topics include a story pole exemption request for a 90-unit affordable housing development at 330 Distel Circle, proposed buffered bicycle lanes on El Camino Real, and updates on the 2023-2031 Housing Element update process.

• Approve design contract amendment with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for $13,665 plus $10,245 contingency for the Milverton Road Drywells Project
• Consider story pole policy exemption for a 5-story, 64-foot tall, 90-unit affordable housing development at 330 Distel Circle
• Adopt resolution supporting Class IIB buffered bicycle lane installation and parking removal on El Camino Real between Adobe Creek and Rengstorff Avenue
• Receive Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2021
• Consider proposed City of Los Altos Compensation Policy

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel about one case involving significant exposure to litigation, specifically allegations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation against the Cities Association of Santa Clara County. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Closed session discussion on litigation exposure (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3))
• Case involves allegations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation against Cities Association of Santa Clara County

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a study session to review and adopt the Complete Streets Master Plan, incorporating feedback from commissions, staff, and the public. The plan is proposed for adoption by resolution and is claimed to be exempt from CEQA review under specific guidelines.

• Adopt Complete Streets Master Plan by resolution
• Claim CEQA exemption under §15262, §15301(c), §15304(e), §15306, and §15322

City Council Legislative Subcommittee

The Los Altos City Council Legislative Subcommittee will meet to discuss the 2022 legislative session. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council meets via teleconference for a closed session on March 15, 2022, to discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel. The agenda consists solely of procedural setup, public comment, and the closed session.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 case pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a regular meeting with several discussion items, including a proposed Historic Landmark designation for the American Legion Hall, approval of the 2022 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and a follow-up on the Police Facility Study that includes allocating up to $200,000 for consultants. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, an investment report, a subdivision agreement, a contract extension, a zoning ordinance, and an emergency extension.

• Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for 4848 El Camino Real (Tract Map #10552)
• Contract extension with Maze & Associates for auditing services, not to exceed $52,175
• Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance No. 2022-485 (appeals, landscape maintenance, inclusionary housing, density bonuses)
• Historic Landmark designation for American Legion Hall at 347 First Street
• Resolution to allocate up to $200,000 for Municipal Advisor, Ballot Measure Consultant, and Polling Company for police facility study

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss updates from subcommittees on the FY 2021-22 Work Plan, and consider collaborations with Mountain View Teen Week and Los Altos Hills Movie at the Park. Informational items include a student film competition, YAC attack event, and scholarship opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.

• Approve minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting
• Discuss FY 2021-22 Work Plan subcommittee updates
• Collaboration: Mountain View Teen Week, May 2-6, 2022
• Collaboration: Los Altos Hills Movie at the Park, August 5, 2022
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy Student Film Competition

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission will meet remotely to approve minutes from December 2021 and receive an update on a proposed assessment agreement with the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence (CAFE). The agenda also includes planning for future items such as reorganization and a joint meeting with City Council.

• Approve minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting
• Receive update on proposed assessment agreement with Center for Age-Friendly Excellence (CAFE)
• Future agenda: Senior Commission reorganization (April 4, 2022)
• Future agenda: FY 2022-23 Work Plan (April 4, 2022)
• Future agenda: Joint meeting with City Council (May 3, 2022)

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet via teleconference to approve the February 3, 2022 minutes, receive updates from Santa Clara County Library District staff, and hear a presentation from library staff about space for the Friends of the Library. They will also receive informational updates from the Friends, NCLA, and LALE, plus subcommittee reports. No major policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of February 3, 2022 regular meeting
• Receive Santa Clara County Library District presentations and updates
• Presentation on library space for Friends of the Library
• Updates from Friends of the Library, NCLA, and LALE
• Subcommittee updates (Infrastructure, Services, Awareness, Futures)

City Council Study Session

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for vacant commission positions. Members will discuss candidate qualifications and establish the voting procedure for appointments to be made at the March 8, 2022 meeting.

• Interviews for commission vacancies
• Discussion of applicant credentials and qualifications
• Discussion of nomination and voting procedures for March 8, 2022 appointments

City Council Study Session

The City Council special meeting scheduled for March 1, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a discussion to establish the council's 2022 strategic goals and objectives.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting primarily in closed session to consult with legal counsel. The discussion concerns two existing lawsuits against the City of Los Altos.

• Legal conference regarding New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/b AT&T Mobility v. City of Los Altos (Case No. 5.20-CV-294-SVK)
• Legal conference regarding GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS v. City of Los Altos (Case No. 5:20-CV-386-CV)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet via teleconference to consider routine business, adopt an ordinance authorizing off-leash fenced-in dog parks with a $100,000 budget increase, and hold a public hearing on zoning text amendments related to state density bonus laws. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Council Legislative Subcommittee structure and a proclamation for Youth Art Month.

• Adoption of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 5.08 to authorize off-leash fenced-in dog parks and increase the current fiscal year budget by $100,000
• Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 21-005) modifying the Density Bonus Ordinance, city appeals procedures, landscaping maintenance, and inclusionary housing requirements
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-XX authorizing a CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant application
• Discussion regarding the structure, format, and authority of the Council Legislative Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from the February 8, 2022 regular City Council meeting

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a study session to receive an update from a subcommittee about the Los Altos Police Facility, including potential improvements and funding sources. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Los Altos Police Facility update from subcommittee
• Discussion of potential improvements and funding sources

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a new housing development, a climate action plan, and fee schedule updates. The body will also discuss an ordinance to authorize off-leash fenced-in dog parks.

• Design Review and Vesting Tentative Map for a 79,885 square-foot, 50-unit condominium building at 355 First Street
• Introduction of the 2022 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• Proposed new facility rental fees for the Recreation and Community Services Department
• Proposed ordinance for off-leash fenced-in dog parks at Hillview and McKenzie with a $100,000 budget increase
• Resolution extending the local emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council will meet in closed session to discuss three existing lawsuits involving the city. No decisions are scheduled in open session; the public may provide comment before the council adjourns to closed session.

• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos (US District Court, Case No 5:18 CV-01223-VKD)
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos (Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV391414)
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos (Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV386694)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet via teleconference to recognize participants and award winners from the 2021 Synopsys Championship of the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair. The meeting includes approval of minutes, reassignment of council liaisons, and acceptance of financial reports. A public hearing will consider a three-story residential condominium project at 440 First Street, while a discussion item proposes changes to the format of the Council Legislative Subcommittee.

• Recognition of 2021 Synopsys Championship participants and award winners
• Reassignment of Council Member Weinberg to Parks and Recreation Commission and Council Member Fligor to CHAC
• Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Public hearing on GreenTek Homes project at 440 First Street (4 residential condominium units, underground parking)
• Discussion on changes to the format of the Standing Council Legislative Subcommittee