Los Altos public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a design review application for a new 1,982-square-foot two-story residence with a detached garage at 562 Palm Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes approval of the November 20, 2024, draft minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on SC24-0010: new two-story residence with detached garage at 562 Palm Avenue
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from November 20, 2024
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 10, 2024, with a consent calendar of routine items and a discussion item on council reorganization. The council will consider several contracts, including a sewer rate analysis amendment, electrical maintenance services, and a street resurfacing design agreement. They will also vote on ordinances related to reusable bags and disposable foodware, and accept funds for the Main Library Improvements Project. The meeting includes proclamations for County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Representative Anna Eshoo.

• Amendment No. 4 with NBS for $37,192.50 for sewer rate structure analysis and Proposition 218 administration
• Amendment No. 2 with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for $150,130.00 for maintenance services
• Agreement with Sanbell for FY 2024-2025 Annual Resurfacing Project design for $239,614.00
• Adoption of ordinances on reusable bags, repealing polystyrene foam and single-use foodware accessory ordinances, and adding disposable foodware regulations
• Acceptance of North County Library Authority Funds and award contract to Anderson Brule Architects for $132,628 for Main Library Improvements

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will meet on December 5, 2024, to consider three public hearings: a wireless telecommunications facility at 707 Fremont Avenue, a four-story mixed-use development at 420 S San Antonio Road, and a parcel map subdivision at 235 Yerba Santa Avenue. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• CUP24-0001 - AT&T wireless tower (707 Fremont Ave) - 80-foot-tall monopine
• D22-0010/TM22-0003 - 4-story mixed-use development (420 S San Antonio Rd) - 20 residential units + office
• TM24-0001 - Parcel map subdivision (235 Yerba Santa Ave) - split one lot into two

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

Senior Commission

This Senior Commission meeting is canceled, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and reports, but none will take place due to the cancellation.

• Meeting canceled

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will consider approval of the 2025 meeting schedule and minutes, alongside public hearings for a five-story mixed-use development at 4896 El Camino Real, a lot subdivision at 1485 Fremont Ave, and zone text amendments for bird safe design and lighting performance standards.

• Approval of 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule and October 17, 2024 minutes
• Public hearing for D23-0011, CUP23-0001, & TM23-0003 at 4896 El Camino Real: a five-story mixed-use development with 33 residential units, 16,140 square feet of office, two underground parking levels, and 34 condominium lots
• Public hearing for CUP24-0004 & TM24-000 at 1485 Fremont Ave: subdivision of a 64,380 square foot lot into two lots with a flag lot configuration
• Public hearing for Zone Text Amendments for Bird Safe Design (Chapter 14.90) and Lighting Performance Standards (Chapter 14.91)

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider three residential projects: two new two-story homes and one modification to an approved design. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from August 7, 2024. All projects are categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Design review for new 3,353 sq ft two-story residence at 134 Marvin Avenue (SC24-0007)
• Design review for new 3,942 sq ft two-story residence at 707 Benvenue Avenue (SC24-0005)
• Modification of approved design review for 4,621 sq ft two-story residence at 241 Sunkist Lane (MOD24-0004)
• Approval of draft minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hold a special meeting to review its 2025 work plan with a subcommittee and receive updates from staff. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes of October 30, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of 2025 Complete Streets Commission Work Plan (~45 minutes)
• Staff training and updates (~15 minutes)

The commission approved the minutes from the October 30, 2024 regular meeting unanimously. They discussed the draft 2025 work plan and received annual training updates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of October 30, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 14, 2024, and elect a 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioners will also discuss Adrian Litman art proposals for the Council Chambers and prepare the 2025 Commission Work Plan.

• Commission Chair & Vice Chair Election for 2025
• Adrian Litman artist proposal discussion for Council Chambers
• 2025 PARC Work Plan preparation and approval
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property at 236 Eleanor Avenue. The body will consider a request to remove a front balcony and the execution of a Mills Act agreement.

• Public hearing for H24-0008: request to remove the front elevation balcony at 236 Eleanor Avenue
• Public hearing for HPA24-0001: request to execute a Mills Act agreement for 236 Eleanor Avenue
• Discussion of the Commission work plan and topics for a joint meeting with Council

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approving October minutes, setting 2025 meeting dates, and receiving updates. The main discussion will continue on the 2025 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) implementation workplan, along with outreach efforts and an EV Fair planned for 2025.

• Approve minutes of October 9, 2024 meeting
• Set 2025 Environmental Commission meeting dates
• Discuss 2025 CAAP implementation workplan
• GreenTown Los Altos to discuss 2025 EV Fair organizing
• Subcommittee reports on building electrification and dark skies/bird safety

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish five districts for council elections and residency requirements for candidates. The body is also reviewing several updates to municipal codes regarding disposable foodware and reusable bags.

• Ordinance to establish five districts for City Council elections and residency requirements
• Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for a computer aided dispatch system not to exceed $257,182.43
• Termination of $303,396.76 contract with APS Environmental, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection
• Contract amendment with Beauchaine Consulting Group, LLC for $250,000 for Tyler ERP Implementation
• Budget increase of $2,676,752 for Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program Project expenditures

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a study session to review and provide feedback on the Draft Downtown Parking Strategy. This is a discussion-only item; no formal decisions are scheduled. Members of the public may attend in person or view remotely but cannot comment via Zoom or phone.

• Review and feedback on Draft Downtown Parking Strategy

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for November 6, 2024, has been cancelled.

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission will meet on November 4, 2024, to approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting and designate subcommittees. No major decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet in person and remotely to approve minutes from October 7, 2024, and the 2025 meeting schedule. They will also begin drafting the FY 2024/25 work plan and discuss options for hosting a Senior Commission Health Fair.

• Approve minutes of October 7, 2024 meeting
• Approve 2025 Senior Commission meeting schedule
• Create FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Discuss Senior Commission Health Fair date and time options

Complete Streets Commission

The Commission will discuss a proposed e-bike and e-scooter ordinance and review the 2025 Work Plan. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2025.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of e-bike and e-scooter ordinance
• Discussion on Covington Road
• Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee Report
• Discussion on the 2025 CSC Work Plan

The Complete Streets Commission elected new officers, approved the September 25, 2024 minutes, and discussed several items including an e-bike/e-scooter policy, a speeding pilot study on Covington Rd, and the 2025 work plan. A subcommittee was formed to develop the 2025 work plan, and the micro-surfacing subcommittee was disbanded. No formal decisions were made on the policy or pilot study items.

• Elected Helmholz as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Pietka as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Disbanded micro-surfacing subcommittee
• Formed subcommittee for 2025 work plan (Helmholz, Pietka, Venkatraman)

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on a historic advisory review for relocating an accessory structure with a garage and ADU at 1485 Fremont Avenue to allow subdivision of the lot. They will also elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and discuss the 2025 workplan and meeting dates.

• Public hearing H24-0005: relocation of accessory structure (garage and ADU) at 1485 Fremont Avenue for lot subdivision
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approve minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of 2025 Commission workplan
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet to decide on district-based elections, approve police vehicle purchases, and introduce ordinances on foodware regulations. The meeting includes a public hearing on redistricting and a consent calendar with routine approvals.

• Approve purchase of two electric Chevrolet Blazers for Police Department ($127,218)
• Adopt final district map for new district-based elections
• Introduce ordinances on reusable bags, disposable foodware, and repeal polystyrene foam and single-use foodware ordinances
• Approve restated employment agreement for City Manager ($298,825 base salary)
• Hold public hearing on draft district maps and election order

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation, based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024. The agenda includes only this closed session item and standard procedural matters, with no public action items.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
• Written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024
• Public comment period for closed session items
• In-person meeting at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to consult with legal counsel and conduct a personnel review. These items are handled privately per Government Code requirements.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation based on a communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review draft district maps presented by Redistricting Partners. The body will discuss candidate residency requirements and consider an urgency ordinance to adopt district-based elections.

• Public Hearing No. 6 regarding draft district maps
• Discussion on whether City Council candidates must reside in the district they seek to represent
• Consideration of an urgency ordinance adopting district-based elections and a final district map

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission will meet to introduce a new commissioner, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss the city’s pension obligations and a new financial enterprise system. The meeting also includes updates on 115 Trusts and a review of the commission’s work plan.

• Introduction of new Financial Commissioner
• Presentation on 115 Trusts and pension obligations from Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
• Discussion on managing future increases in pension costs
• Update on implementation of new Financial Enterprise System
• Review and update of Commission Work Plan

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance text amendments that would update Title 14 of the Municipal Code, covering zoning definitions and administrative procedures for discretionary applications. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve draft meeting minutes, and discuss its work plan. The proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA review.

• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendments updating Los Altos Municipal Code Title 14 (zoning definitions, administration, procedures)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of draft minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Planning Commission Work Plan
• CEQA exemption cited under Section 15061(b)(3)

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will discuss art proposals for the Council Chambers and a potential educational community garden. The body will also prepare its 2025 work plan.

• Review of Adrian Litman proposals for Council Chambers project
• Presentation on location and funding for a demonstrational/educational community garden
• Preparation of the 2025 PARC Work Plan
• Summer Concert Series recap
• Call for Art for the Community Center Gallery

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will hold a meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair through September 2025, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss the 2025 Workplan alongside proposed bird safety and lighting ordinances.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2025
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 11, 2024
• CAAP Implementation Roadmap & 2024/2025 Workplan close-out and discussions
• Review and discussion of proposed Dark Skies and Bird Safety Ordinances

The Environmental Commission elected Raashina Humayun as Chair and Carl van Reis as Vice Chair, both by 6-0 votes. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting with edits. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or discussion-only.

• Elected Raashina Humayun as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Carl van Reis as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (6-0)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council is holding its fifth public hearing on transitioning to district-based elections, where it will receive a presentation from Redistricting Partners, solicit public input on draft district maps and election order, and consider an ordinance adopting the final district map. The council will also vote on consent items, including a $243,222 contract for downtown parking lot resurfacing and approval of meeting minutes and commission appointments.

• Public Hearing No. 5 on district-based elections and final district map
• Contract with Harris & Associates for 2024-2025 Downtown Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, $243,222
• Approve minutes of September 24, 2024, special and regular meetings
• Confirm City Council appointments to various City Commissions

City Council Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with two items: a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes, and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No public decisions are expected.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case) from Shenkman and Hughes letter dated April 18, 2024
• Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission will meet on October 7, 2024, to approve minutes from a prior meeting, review and update its 2024-2025 work plan, and receive informational flyers. The meeting includes public comment periods and staff reports but no major decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approve minutes of September 9, 2024 special meeting
• Review/update 2024-2025 work plan
• Receive informational flyers

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will discuss the final draft of the age friendly action plan and consider recommending it to the City Council. The body will also evaluate transportation alternatives to RoadRunners and reorganize its leadership for the 2024-25 term.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024-25 term
• Recommendation of final draft age friendly action plan to City Council
• Discussion of transportation alternatives to RoadRunners
• Review of FY 2023/24 Work Plan

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will reorganize by selecting a Chair and Vice Chair through September 2025, review its 2025 work plan, and consider forming subcommittees for the Woodland Library Patio and Commission representation. The Commission will also recommend $128,765 in initial funding for Main Library Design Improvements to the North County Library Authority and award a contract to Anderson Brule Architects for the same amount.

• Select Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2025
• Recommend $128,765 funding for Main Library Design Improvements to North County Library Authority
• Award $128,765 contract to Anderson Brule Architects for Main Library Design Improvements
• Review 2025 Library Commission Work Plan
• Discuss Woodland Library Patio and establish Ad-Hoc Subcommittee if necessary

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

Complete Streets Commission

The Commission will discuss a report from the Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee. Members will also receive updates on the Annual Street Resurfacing Project and the El Camino Real Paving Project.

• Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee Report
• Annual Street Resurfacing Project update
• El Camino Real Paving Project update
• Safety updates regarding lighted crosswalks and radar signal signs
• Proposed cancellation of November 27, 2024 meeting and scheduling of a special meeting on November 20, 2024

The Complete Streets Commission approved the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to cancel the November 27, 2024 regular meeting in favor of a special meeting on November 20, 2024. The commission received updates on the Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee, including the proposed list of streets for the next annual resurfacing project, and heard informational safety and project updates. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved canceling November 27, 2024 regular meeting and holding special meeting on November 20, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council is holding its fourth public hearing on district-based elections, receiving draft district maps from consultant Redistricting Partners and taking public input on boundaries, election order, and residency requirements for council candidates. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and an informational update on the council calendar and Housing Element implementation.

• Public Hearing No. 4 on draft district maps and election sequencing for five new districts
• Discussion of whether council candidates must be district residents before filing nomination papers
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Informational item: Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar

City Council Study Session

This is a study session where the City Council will conduct interviews with applicants for various city commissions and make appointments. The agenda contains only this single special item, with no other substantive business or discussion items listed.

• Conduct interviews with applicants to various city commissions
• Appoint members to city commissions

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation with significant exposure. The meeting is in-person only at Los Altos City Hall. Public comment is allowed but cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Council.

• Closed session to discuss litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9
• Public comment allowed but non-actionable per state law

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Los Altos City Hall was cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, has been cancelled.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss art installations, event planning, and park updates. The agenda includes an artist interview regarding the Council Chambers steps project, art selections for the Community Center Gallery, and planning for the October Halloween Movie Night.

• Approve minutes of August 20, 2024 regular meeting
• Artist Return Interview with Adrian Litman regarding Council Chambers steps project
• Commission involvement and attendance for the October Halloween Movie Night
• Art selection for the Los Altos Community Center Gallery
• Staff Report on Cosmic Vortex Removal

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission approved the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes with minor corrections and accepted all submitted art pieces for display at the Los Altos Community Center Gallery, both unanimously. The commission also interviewed artist Adrian Litman for the Council Chambers steps project, requesting new mock-up proposals for continued discussion at the next meeting. No action was taken on Halloween Movie Night participation.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes with minor corrections (4-0)
• Accepted all submitted art pieces for display at Los Altos Community Center Gallery (4-0)
• Requested artist Adrian Litman to present new mock-up proposals for Council Chambers steps project at next meeting

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion concerns anticipated litigation following written communications received on September 13, 2024.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding communications from California Housing Defense Fund and Californians for Homeownership

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to discuss its work plan and ways to increase commission visibility. The body will also consider disbanding the Potential Library Improvements Ad-Hoc Subcommittee.

• Disband Potential Library Improvements Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• Library Commission Work Plan
• Discussion on Commission Visibility
• Discussion on potential future Ad-Hoc Subcommittees

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding single-use plastic foodware. The body will also receive sustainability project updates from city staff and discuss community outreach strategies.

• Proposed Single-use Plastic Foodware Ordinance
• EV Fair status update
• Community outreach for sustainability and environmental topics
• Building Electrification subcommittee report
• Dark Skies/Bird Safety subcommittee report

The Los Altos Environmental Commission approved the Disposable Foodware Ordinance with minor edits, voting 6-0. The commission also approved the minutes of the August 14, 2024 meeting with edits. Informational and discussion items included updates on sustainability projects, the 2025 EV Fair, and community outreach, with no other formal decisions made.

• Approved Disposable Foodware Ordinance with minor edits (6-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (6-0)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet to decide on several ordinances and contracts, including fees for development impacts, suspension of all-electric construction requirements, and a tree removal permit appeal. The meeting will also discuss emergency preparedness and receive updates on downtown park planning.

• Adopt ordinance adding development impact and in-lieu fees (Chapter 3.60, Title 3)
• Repeal traffic impact fee ordinance and amend affordable housing fees (Chapter 3.48-3.49)
• Suspend enforcement of all-electric construction requirements (Title 12)
• Approve $112,700 contract for Lincoln Park drinking fountains (EPS, Inc.)
• Appeal tree removal permit for 25 apricot trees behind Los Altos Police Department

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes a legal conference regarding anticipated litigation and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation with significant exposure
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and review its FY 2023/24 work plan. The commission will also receive a presentation on event planning and review information flyers. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda, and no action will be taken on those comments.

• Approve minutes of May 6, 2024 meeting
• Vote to elect chair and vice chair
• Review FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Receive presentation on event planning process
• Receive information flyers

Financial Commission

The Financial Commission will receive a report on the city's pension obligations and the plan for managing future cost increases. The body will also discuss the review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) reporting.

• Informational report on City of Los Altos PERS Reserve and pension costs
• Discussion of Financial Commission's review of CIP reporting
• Update on Finance Director position

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will decide whether to host a health fair and determine its components. The body will also review the FY 2023/24 Work Plan and receive updates on Age Friendly initiatives.

• Decision on whether to host a Senior Commission Health Fair
• Review of FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Update from city staff regarding Age Friendly initiatives
• Report from Age Friendly Task Force Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Report from Adult 50+ Programming Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Library Commission

The regular Library Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024, has been canceled.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

Youth Commission

This meeting of the Los Altos Youth Commission, scheduled for September 2, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, public comments, reports) and no substantive discussion or action items.

• Meeting canceled
• No substantive agenda items listed

Senior Commission

This meeting of the Los Altos Senior Commission is canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and reports, with no substantive items for discussion or action.

Complete Streets Commission

The Los Altos Complete Streets Commission will hold a meeting on August 28, 2024, at the Los Altos Community Center. The agenda includes approving minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting, discussing the formation of a Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee, and receiving updates on transportation projects.

• Discuss the formation of Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee
• Caltrans El Camino Real Paving Project Update
• Annual Street Resurfacing Project update (includes Jardin Drive Redesign)
• Fremont Pedestrian Bridge update
• Hetch Hetchy Pathway Enhancements update

The Complete Streets Commission approved the minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting and formed a Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee with three volunteer members. The commission also received updates on the Caltrans El Camino Real Project and other city projects, and discussed potential future agenda items.

• Approved minutes of May 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Formed Streets Reconditioning Subcommittee with Helmholz, Pietka, Katz

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session and public hearing to discuss the development of city district boundaries. The council will receive a presentation from consulting demographer Redistricting Partners regarding the first draft district maps and will take public input on the maps and the order of elections for the five new districts.

• Hold Public Hearing No. 3 regarding the development of district boundaries and review first draft district maps presented by Redistricting Partners
• Solicit public input on draft district maps and the order of elections of the five new districts
• Review written public comments submitted for the August 28, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet on August 27, 2024, to discuss and vote on routine consent items, public hearings, and policy discussions. Key public hearings cover declaring city property as surplus land, declaring the building at 4898 El Camino Real a public nuisance, and enacting regulations for development impact and in-lieu fees. Additional discussions include repealing the Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance, amending affordable housing fees, and exploring private sector parking enforcement.

• Approve a resolution amending the FY 2024-25 CIP budget to increase TDA Revenues by $129,725 for the Intersection Access Barrier Removal Project (TS-01058)
• Hold a public hearing to declare the building at 4898 El Camino Real a Public Nuisance and direct the City Manager to abate it
• Hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 3.60 to the Municipal Code for Development Impact and In-Lieu Fees
• Discuss repealing the Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance (Chapter 3.48) and amending Chapter 3.49 for Affordable Housing Fees
• Direct staff to explore private sector parking enforcement services and uniform parking restrictions

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to consult with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on cases involving anticipated litigation and significant exposure to litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding a case based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024
• Conference with legal counsel regarding two additional cases of anticipated litigation

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed modifications to a historic landmark property. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January and April 2024.

• Public hearing for H24-0004: exterior alterations including new windows, doors, and two new dormers at 762 Edgewood Lane

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will decide on the movie for the Outdoor Halloween Movie Night, interview an artist for the Council Chambers steps project, and discuss updated sculpture maintenance costs. They will also approve June minutes and receive updates on the Summer Concert Series and a call for art.

• Approve minutes of June 18, 2024 meeting
• Final selection of movie for Outdoor Halloween Movie Night
• Interview artist for Council Chambers steps project
• Discuss updated cost of sculpture maintenance
• Recap of Summer Concert Series

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been cancelled.

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will hear a presentation from its Building Electrification Subcommittee on strategies to accelerate building electrification, and will discuss hosting a 2025 electric vehicle fair. The commission will also receive a sustainability budget update and hear from GreenTown interns about the benefits of joining Tree City USA. Public comment is limited to in-person or written submissions; remote comment via Zoom or phone is not permitted.

• Building Electrification Subcommittee presentation on strategies to accelerate building electrification
• Discussion on hosting a 2025 electric vehicle fair
• Sustainability budget allocation update
• GreenTown summer interns presentation on Tree City USA benefits
• Approve minutes of June 12, 2024 regular meeting

The Environmental Commission approved all recommendations from the Building Electrification Subcommittee and directed the subcommittee to work with city staff to refine the project list and determine implementation sequence. The commission also approved the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes with edits. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion only.

• Approved Building Electrification Subcommittee recommendations (5-0, van Reis abstained)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (6-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a design review for a new residential construction. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from May 15, 2024.

• Design Review for a 3,914 square-foot, two-story residence with a 1,234 square-foot basement at 962 Riverside Drive

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission is meeting to take action on a subcommittee report regarding a health fair and review the FY 2023/24 Work Plan. The body will also receive updates on Age Friendly initiatives and the health fair scheduled for October 16.

• Action on Senior Commission Health Fair ad hoc subcommittee report
• Review of FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Update on Senior Health Fair scheduled for Wednesday, October 16
• Update from city staff on Age Friendly initiatives

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission is meeting to discuss the Night at the Library event, commission visibility, and receive updates on the Main Library improvements design RFP, the Santa Clara County Library District, and staff reports. The agenda includes consent items and informational reports, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discuss Night at the Library Event
• Discuss Commission Visibility
• Receive disbursement letter from Los Altos Library Endowment
• Update on Requests for Proposals for Design Services for Los Altos Main Library Improvements
• Receive report from Santa Clara County Library District

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Community Meeting Chambers at Los Altos City Hall has been cancelled. The agenda consists solely of this cancellation notice.

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to receive input on the process and criteria for establishing district-based election boundaries. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the council will consider public comments on how to draw council districts.

• Public hearing on district-based election boundary process and criteria
• In-person meeting at Grant Park & Community Center, 1575 Holt Avenue
• Public comment accepted in person or via email to [email protected]

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will receive a presentation on the preferred conceptual design for the Hillview Park permanent dog park and may direct staff to proceed with construction documents. The council will also approve a calendar for transitioning to district elections. Several consent items involve contracts, fee schedule corrections, and labor agreements.

• Hillview Park permanent dog park conceptual design presentation and possible direction
• Calendar for transition to district elections
• Contract with C2R Engineering for sewer repairs, $125,000
• Amendment with AIM Engineering Consultants, $16,200
• On-call tree maintenance with West Coast Arborists, up to $110,000 annually

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, specifically two Workers' Compensation Appeals Board cases. No public action is expected, as the agenda is limited to this confidential legal discussion.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on Workers' Compensation Appeals Board cases ADJ12712907 and ADJ9231073

City Council Study Session

This is a study session where the Los Altos City Council will receive training on an electronic voting system for use during council meetings. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no decisions or substantive policy matters scheduled.

• Training on electronic voting system for council meetings

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Complete Streets Commission

The regular Complete Streets Commission meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 28, 2024 at the Los Altos Community Center - Sequoia Room at 6pm. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for June 26, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024 at 6pm

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider adopting new development impact and in-lieu fees based on a nexus study, along with related ordinances on traffic impact and affordable housing fees. They will also vote on a $1.36 million street resurfacing contract and a $125,000 sewer repair contract. The agenda includes several other items, such as a modification to an approved project at 330 Distel Circle, a library design RFP, and discussions on childcare subsidies and public safety building repairs.

• Contract with O'Grady Paving Inc. for 2024 Street Resurfacing Project, $1,362,666.40
• Contract with C2R Engineering, Inc. for sewer spot repairs and CCTV inspection, $125,000
• Ordinance adding Chapter 3.60 for development impact and in-lieu fees
• Modification request for approved project at 330 Distel Circle to remove parking stackers and balconies
• Discussion on potential childcare subsidy program

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation, based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024. The agenda includes one case of significant exposure to litigation. Public comment is allowed on closed session items, but the council cannot discuss or act on those comments.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
• Written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024
• Public comment period for closed session items

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will approve prior meeting minutes, select a theme for a call for art at the Los Altos Community Center, and receive a presentation on the preferred conceptual design for the Hillview Park permanent dog park. Informational updates on the summer concert series and Juneteenth event are also scheduled.

• Approve minutes of May 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Discuss and select theme for Community Center call for art (Aug 2024–Jan 2025)
• Receive presentation on Hillview Park permanent dog park conceptual design preferred plan
• Summer concert information
• Juneteenth event update

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will hear a presentation from Mission Trail Waste Systems on plastic recycling and solid waste programs, and receive updates from subcommittees on Dark Skies/Bird Safe Ordinance, Single-Use Plastic Foodware, and Building Electrification. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 8 meeting and discuss the EV Fair.

• Presentation from Mission Trail Waste Systems on plastic recycling and solid waste programs
• Update on Dark Skies/Bird Safe Ordinance subcommittee
• Update on Single-Use Plastic Foodware subcommittee
• Update on Building Electrification subcommittee
• Approve minutes of May 8, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes adopting an ordinance for SB9 dual-opportunity developments, awarding sewer inspection and repair contracts totaling over $960,000, and approving several other agreements. The council will also hold public hearings on sewer rates, the FY24-25 budget, and development impact fees. Discussion items include supporting parklet applicants in the permanent program.

• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 14.64 to Title 14 (Zoning) for dual opportunity developments (SB9)
• Award $303,396.76 contract to APS Environmental for sanitary sewer video inspection (Project WW-01011)
• Award $658,760.00 contract to C2R Engineering for structural reach replacement (Project WW-01002)
• Public hearing on FY24-25 sewer service charges and rates
• Public hearing on FY24-25 operating budget, fee schedule, and utility user tax

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session and public hearing to receive input and a presentation from Redistricting Partners on the process and criteria for establishing district-based City Council elections. This is a discussion and input-gathering step, not a final decision on boundaries.

• Public hearing on district election boundaries process and criteria
• Presentation by consulting demographer Redistricting Partners
• Public comment accepted in person or via email to [email protected]

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss legal matters, including anticipated litigation based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024, and existing litigation in the case Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. No public action is expected, as the agenda is limited to closed-session items.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case) based on Shenkman and Hughes letter dated April 18, 2024
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (multiple cases in Santa Clara County Superior Court and U.S. District Court)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review its FY 2023/24 work plan, and receive informational updates on flyers and the Age Friendly initiative. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes of May 6, 2024 meeting
• Review FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Receive informational flyers
• Receive Age Friendly update from city staff
• Receive reports from Age Friendly Task Force and Adult 50+ Programming subcommittees

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will discuss a proposed parking restriction around Los Altos High School, presented by City CIP Manager Steven Son. They will also discuss forming an ad hoc subcommittee and approve the April 24, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment is accepted in person or via email before the meeting.

• Proposed parking restriction around Los Altos High School neighborhood
• Discussion on forming an ad hoc subcommittee
• Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance enacting SB9 dual opportunity development regulations and on adopting a nexus study for development impact fees. They will also discuss transitioning from at-large to district-based elections, review nonprofit funding requests, and consider a resolution supporting childcare for all.

• Public hearing: Ordinance adding Chapter 14.64 to Title 14 (Zoning) for SB9 dual opportunity developments, rescinding Resolution 2021-57
• Public hearing: Resolution adopting a Nexus Study for Development Impact Fees per AB 602
• Resolution declaring intent to transition to district-based elections effective November 2026 and 2028
• Resolution in support of Childcare for All
• Review of non-profit and civic organization contribution applications for FY24-25 budget

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a study session to receive a presentation on Council Priorities and the Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Presentation on Council Priorities
• Presentation on Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to discuss two potential litigation matters with legal counsel. One case stems from a written communication received from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024, regarding significant exposure to litigation. The other is a separate case of anticipated litigation. No public action is expected.

• Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation (one case) based on a letter from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024
• Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation (one additional case)
• Public comment period on closed session items before the closed session

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will review the proposed FY 2024/25 budgets for the Park-In-Lieu and Public Art funds, and continue refining the scope for the Council Chamber steps call for art. They will also approve the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on the Summer Concert series and Juneteenth event.

• Review FY 2024/25 Park-In-Lieu and Public Art Fund budgets
• Further define scope of work for Council Chamber steps call for art
• Approve minutes of April 16, 2024 regular meeting
• Informational update on Summer Concert series
• Informational update on Juneteenth event

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Finance Commission is meeting to review the draft FY 2024/2025 operating and capital improvement budgets, including capital projects over $500,000. They will also discuss an update on the Tyler Munis financial system and the creation of a financial scorecard. Public comment is accepted in person or via email before the meeting.

• Review FY 2024/2025 CIP projects over $500,000
• Review draft FY24-25 operating and capital improvement and major maintenance program budget
• Review Tyler Munis update
• Discussion on creation of financial scorecard

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a design review application for a new two-story single-family residence at 131 San Juan Court. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes approval of the April 3, 2024 minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Design review for new 3,502 sq ft two-story home at 131 San Juan Court (SC23-0018)
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from April 3, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to regulate SB9 dual-opportunity housing developments, approve a 5.79% solid waste rate increase, and accept a $7.3 million grant for the San Antonio Complete Streets Project. The consent calendar also includes election resolutions, a hazardous waste funding agreement, and a tree maintenance contract amendment. A discussion item will address potential policy for remote public comments.

• Ordinance adding Chapter 14.64 to Title 14 (Zoning) for SB9 dual opportunity developments
• Resolution authorizing 5.79% increase in Solid Waste Collection Rates effective July 1, 2024
• Resolution certifying compliance with State Housing Laws for $7,298,096 in OBAG 3 funding for San Antonio Complete Streets Project
• Agreement for Countywide Hazardous Waste Disposal Program funding of $96,037 for FY 2025/26
• Amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for $58,000 for On-Call City-wide Tree Maintenance Services

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024, and a threat to public services or facilities. No public decisions will be made; the session is confidential.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case) per Gov. Code 54956.9
• Discussion of threat to public services or facilities per Gov. Code 54957

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will discuss and possibly act on several environmental items, including approving April meeting minutes, hearing a staff presentation on an EV Fair, and analyzing electrification trends in 2023 building permits. The meeting also includes updates from ad hoc committees on dark skies, bird safety, single-use plastics, and building electrification.

• Approve minutes of April 10, 2024 meeting
• EV Fair: staff presentation and recommendation
• 2023 Building Permit Data: analysis of electrification in permits
• Ad hoc committee reports: Dark Skies/Bird Safe Ordinance, Single-use Plastic Foodware, Building Electrification

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an ad-hoc committee report, and update its 2023-2024 work plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes of April 8, 2024 meeting
• Receive Ad-Hoc Committee Report and take action
• Update 2023-2024 work plan
• Receive informational flyers
• Receive staff oral reports

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to receive presentations from Choice in Aging and the Parks & Recreation Director, and to consider several action items. The commission will approve minutes from prior meetings, select a representative for the Sourcewise Advisory Council, and review its FY 2023/24 work plan. Informational updates on flyers, age-friendly initiatives, and caregiver support will also be provided.

• Presentation by Debbie Toth, President and CEO of Choice in Aging
• Parks & Recreation update by Director Manny Hernandez
• Approve minutes of March 4, 2024 and April 8, 2024 meetings
• Select representative to Sourcewise Advisory Council for 3-year term starting July 1, 2024
• Review FY 2023/24 Work Plan

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will consider several items, including receiving a final report from the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Targeted Outreach and possibly disbanding it, reviewing a Sensory Headset Pilot Project proposal, and receiving updates on potential library improvements and the Night at the Library event. The commission will also hear a report from the Santa Clara County Library District. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Receive final report from Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Targeted Outreach and consider disbanding it
• Review Sensory Headset Pilot Project proposal
• Receive update from Potential Library Improvements Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• Discuss Night at the Library event and consider establishing an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• Receive report from Santa Clara County Library District

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider adopting zoning ordinance text amendments to streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and comply with state law, based on the Planning Commission's recommendation. The council will also hold a public hearing on a modification to an approved project at 425 First Street to change the below-market-rate unit mix, and discuss potential amendments to the Public Art Fund ordinance and updated development impact fees.

• Adopt zoning text amendments for ADU streamlining (Program 2.D) and housing mobility (Program 6.G)
• Modify approved design review at 425 First Street: change BMR mix from 1 low-income + 2 moderate to 3 low-income + 1 moderate
• Discuss amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 3.52 (Public Art Fund)
• Review updated Development Impact Fees based on Matrix Consulting Group study
• Create process to select representative for Sourcewise advisory council

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session with a single discussion item: receiving a presentation from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on the Homestead Corridor Project. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

• Presentation from VTA on the Homestead Corridor Project
• Public comment accepted in person or via email to [email protected]
• Remote observation available via Zoom, but no remote public comment

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation, based on a written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural. No public action or decision is expected during this session.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
• Written communication from Shenkman and Hughes dated April 18, 2024 cited as basis

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hear a presentation from VTA on the Homestead Safe Routes to School Project, consider approving the March 27 meeting minutes, and appoint a representative to VTA's Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee for 2024-2026. The commission will also discuss ad-hoc subcommittee items including Jardin and the work plan.

• VTA Homestead Safe Routes to School Project presentation
• Approve minutes of March 27, 2024 meeting
• Appoint representative to VTA BPAC 2024-2026 term
• Discussion: Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (Jardin, Work Plan)

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, specifically Program 1.M regarding SB9 regulations. The amendments are exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also approve draft minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendments for SB9 Implementation (Program 1.M)
• CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3)
• Approval of draft minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Cultural Commission will review and evaluate RFQ submissions for the Council Chamber Steps call for art and select finalists. They will also discuss or approve updates to the Public Arts brochure, receive status updates on sculpture purchases and installations, and consider maintenance of city-owned art assets. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Review RFQ submissions and choose finalist(s) for Council Chamber Steps call for art
• Discuss and/or approve updates to the Public Arts brochure
• Status update on recommended purchases of Midnight Stomp and Day on Serengeti sculptures
• Update on installation of previously approved 2023 call for art sculptures
• Update on refurbishing of 'Musical Gambol' and 'Imagine That' sculptures

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to consider nominations for the 2024 Historical Preservation Award. The commission will also discuss changing its meeting time, receive the Certified Local Government annual report, and get an update on the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest.

• Public hearing on 2024 Historical Preservation Award nominations
• Discussion on altering the Historical Commission meeting time
• Certified Local Government Program 2022-2023 annual report
• Update on Margaret Thompson Essay Contest

Financial Commission

The Financial Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including the proposed FY25-29 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program, a new investment strategy from its new advisor, and a pre-meeting for the FY24 audit with a new audit firm. The commission will also receive updates on the Tyler Munis ERP implementation and discuss interim management and succession planning. The agenda includes consent items for approving meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• FY25-29 Proposed Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program
• Investment strategy presented by new Public Trust Advisor
• Pre-meeting for FY24 audit with new audit firm Badawi and Associates
• Tyler Munis ERP implementation update
• Discussion of interim management and succession planning

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will discuss a proposed Dark Skies Ordinance, review Q1 building electrification data, and hear updates on Arbor Day plans and the Lehigh annual meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting and debrief on the EV Fair.

• Approve minutes of March 11, 2024 regular meeting
• Update on potential Arbor Day event plans for April 26, 2024
• Staff presentation of Q1 building electrification data
• Discussion of proposed Dark Skies Ordinance requirements
• Debrief on EV Fair event and feedback

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance amendments tied to the housing element, and discuss modifications to Tiny Tots programs with a proposed three-year preschool services agreement. The consent calendar includes approval of a final parcel map for 14 Fourth Street and appointments. The meeting also includes recognitions, discussion of art in public places criteria, and positions on state bills.

• Public hearing on ADU ordinance amendments to streamline ADUs and comply with state law
• Approve Final Parcel Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for 14 Fourth Street
• Approve appointment of Sarina Revillar as Interim Finance Director
• Discuss Tiny Tots program modifications and award three-year agreement with Children's Corner
• Discuss criteria for Art in Public Places

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to receive a staff report on exploring the possibility of a Downtown Park through design and community outreach. The council may provide further direction on the project. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Discussion of a potential Downtown Park and community outreach efforts
• Public comment accepted in person or via email to [email protected]
• Meeting held in-person at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, specifically a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case. No public action is expected, and the agenda contains only this single closed-session item.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ14873739

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from March 4, 2024, receive an Ad-Hoc Committee report on Open Mic Night and take action, and update the 2023-2024 work plan. The agenda also includes informational flyers and staff oral reports. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.

• Approve minutes of March 4, 2024 meeting
• Receive Ad-Hoc Committee report on Open Mic Night and take action
• Update 2023-2024 work plan
• Receive informational flyers
• Staff oral reports and announcements

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is holding a special meeting to participate in an Age Friendly focus group conducted by CAFE, receive results of an AARP survey, and review informational flyers. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Participate in Age Friendly focus group by CAFE (Center for Age Friendly Excellence)
• Receive AARP survey results
• Review informational flyers

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider design reviews for three residential projects: a new two-story home at 284 Alvarado Avenue (continued from March 20), a residential addition at 1358 Montclaire Way, and a new two-story home at 16 Otis Way. The meeting also includes approval of the March 20, 2024 draft minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Design Review for new 3,540 sq ft two-story home at 284 Alvarado Avenue (SC24-0001)
• Design Review for residential addition (30 sq ft first story, 700 sq ft second story) at 1358 Montclaire Way (SC23-0016)
• Design Review for new 3,638 sq ft two-story home at 16 Otis Way (SC23-0019)
• Approval of draft minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

Youth Commission

This meeting of the Los Altos Youth Commission has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and reports, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting canceled

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2024, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public participation instructions.

Complete Streets Commission

The Los Altos Complete Streets Commission will discuss the 2024 Work Plan presented to the City Council on February 27, 2024, and a report from the Jardin Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February meetings and an informational item on May is Bike Month.

• Discuss 2024 Work Plan from City Council Study Session (Feb 27, 2024)
• Discuss Jardin Ad-Hoc Subcommittee report
• Approve minutes of Feb 22 and Feb 28, 2024 meetings
• Informational item: May is Bike Month

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider consent items including a $3.1 million construction contract for the Community Center Emergency Operations Center, a resolution adopting the city's mission statement, and an ordinance on electronic signatures. A public hearing will set FY2024/25 fees, and discussion items include the Housing Element annual progress report and commission outreach. The meeting also includes recognition of the Los Altan of the Year and public comment.

• Award construction contract for Los Altos Community Center Emergency Operations Center Project CF-01021 to Argo Construction, Inc. for $2,700,000 base bid plus up to $405,000 contingency (total $3,105,000)
• Adopt resolution accepting up to $88,425 in state grant funding for SB 1383 program implementation through FY2025/26
• Public hearing to set certain fees and charges for FY2024/25 and direct staff to amend Finance Policy for CPI-based annual adjustments
• Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 2.30 Electronic Signatures to Title 2 of the Municipal Code
• Discuss Housing Element Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2023 and implementation status

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, aimed at implementing the 6th Cycle Housing Element and recent state law changes. The commission will also approve draft minutes from a prior meeting and discuss meeting times. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Public hearing on Zone Text Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 14.14 (ADU regulations) implementing Housing Element Programs 2.D and 6.G
• CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) for the ADU amendments
• Approval of draft minutes from January 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion on meeting time

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider design review applications for two new two-story houses at 627 Covington Road and 741 Sunshine Court. A third item, for 284 Alvarado Avenue, has been continued to the April 3 meeting. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from February 7, 2024.

• Design review for new two-story house at 627 Covington Road (2,801 sq ft first story, 1,315 sq ft second story)
• Design review for new two-story house at 741 Sunshine Court (2,202 sq ft first story, 1,449 sq ft second story, 2,078 sq ft basement)
• Item for 284 Alvarado Avenue (3,540 sq ft two-story residence) continued to April 3, 2024
• Both projects categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will consider approving minutes, hear a presentation on a museum land acknowledgment at the Civic Center, discuss potential collaboration with Arts Los Altos, and consider forming an ad-hoc committee to review artist RFQ submissions for the Council Chamber Steps Call for Art. Informational items include Redwood Grove pathway, art tours, and a Juneteenth event.

• Approve minutes of February 20, 2024 regular meeting
• Museum Land Acknowledgement in Civic Center: presentation and request for support
• Discussion on collaboration with Arts Los Altos
• Consider creating Ad-Hoc Committee to evaluate artist RFQ for Council Chamber Steps Call for Art
• Informational: Redwood Grove pathway, Art Tours, Back in Lieu/Art Fund, Grant Park art movement, Juneteenth event

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission will meet to review the FY2023 annual audited financial statements and footnotes, receive a verbal report on the proposed FY2025 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list, and get an update on Community Center debt. The meeting also includes public comments and commissioner reports.

• FY2023 Annual Audited Financial Statements and Footnotes Review
• FY2025 Proposed CIP Projects Listing (verbal report and presentation)
• Community Center Debt Update
• Form 700 Filing Reminder
• Report on 02-13-24 City Council Meeting

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to discuss and potentially direct staff to return on March 26 with an updated Development Services Cost of Services, based on a completed study by Matrix Consulting Group and recommended deviations. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Direct staff to return March 26 with updated Development Services Cost of Services
• Based on completed study by Matrix Consulting Group
• Recommended deviations included in report

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will vote on several consent calendar items, including a $710,750.71 flushing truck purchase, adoption of a police military equipment policy, and acceptance of $200,000 in state grant funds for green downtown projects. They will also discuss introducing an electronic signatures ordinance, reviewing CASCC bylaws, adopting an updated mission statement, and considering electronic voting during council meetings. The meeting includes a proclamation recognizing Ramadan and public comment periods.

• Purchase of flushing truck for $710,750.71 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-489 for police military equipment policy per AB 481
• Accept $200,000 state grant for Green Downtown Project
• Introduce electronic signatures ordinance (Chapter 2.30)
• Discuss electronic voting during council meetings

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss forming subcommittees on single-use plastics and building electrification, and receive updates on the Dark Skies Ordinance and Tree City USA program. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of February 12, 2024 regular meeting
• Confirm new meeting date/time (2nd Wednesdays at 6:00pm)
• Formation of Single-Use Plastics and Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittees
• Update on Dark Skies Ordinance research
• Introduction to Tree City USA designation requirements

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will consider approving an amended 2024 work plan based on City Council feedback, establish an ad-hoc subcommittee for targeted outreach, and discuss a proposed Night at the Library event. They will also discuss the possibility of tech-blending noise-cancelling headsets for the library. The agenda includes consent items, staff reports, and public comment periods.

• Approve minutes of January 4, 2024 meeting
• Establish Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Targeted Outreach
• Discuss and approve amended 2024 Library Commission Work Plan
• Discuss proposed Night at the Library event
• Discuss tech-blending noise-cancelling headsets

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for March 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its February 5, 2024 meeting and update its 2023-2024 work plan. The agenda also includes receiving informational flyers and staff oral reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of February 5, 2024 meeting
• Update 2023-2024 work plan
• Receive informational flyers
• Staff oral reports

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to review its work plan, discuss adult 50+ programming, and consider recommending amenities or improvements to the Grant Park Community Center for the FY 2024-2025 budget. The commission will also review minutes from its February 5 meeting and the joint City Council meeting of February 27. This is a regular business meeting with several action items.

• Discuss potential amenities or improvements to Grant Park Community Center for FY 2024-2025 budget
• Review FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Receive ad hoc subcommittee report on Adult 50+ Programming
• Approve minutes of February 05, 2024 meeting
• Review joint City Council meeting of February 27, 2024

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hear a presentation of the final draft recommended redesign plan for Jardin Drive from AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc., take public comments, and make a recommendation. The commission will also discuss forming an ad hoc subcommittee for the project and review its 2024 work plan. The agenda includes routine items like approving January meeting minutes.

• Presentation and recommendation of final draft Jardin Drive redesign plan by AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc.
• Discussion of forming an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Jardin Drive Redesign Project
• Discussion of the 2024 Work Plan presented to City Council on February 27, 2024
• Approval of minutes from the January 31, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a public hearing to renew the police department's military equipment use policy (AB 481) and consider several ordinances, including one implementing the 6th Cycle Housing Element and another establishing city council salaries. The council will also vote on budget adjustments, an investment policy update, and a new chapter on street improvement requirements.

• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 14.74 to implement Housing Element Programs 1.I, 3.A, and 3.M
• Public hearing to renew Ordinance No. 2023-489 (Police Policy 709) on military equipment funding and use
• Approve recommended adjustments to FY22-24 budget appropriations
• Adopt ordinance establishing City Council salaries (amending Chapter 2.04)
• Adopt 2024 Investment Policy Update

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2024 work plans of the Senior, Environmental, Complete Streets, and Library Commissions. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Discussion of Senior Commission 2024 work plan
• Discussion of Environmental Commission 2024 work plan
• Discussion of Complete Streets Commission 2024 work plan
• Discussion of Library Commission 2024 work plan

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hear a presentation on the Jardin Drive Redesign Project and consider forming an ad hoc subcommittee to continue work on it. Public comment will be taken in person or by email before the meeting.

• Jardin Drive Redesign Project presentation by AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc.
• Discussion of forming an ad hoc subcommittee for the Jardin Drive Redesign Project
• Appointment of subcommittee members and setting its timeline and scope

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings, consider a request for Art Fund support for a co-sponsored Ramadan cultural event, and review the commission's joint meeting with the City Council. Public testimony is in-person only.

• Approve minutes from November 21, 2023 and January 16, 2024 meetings
• Request Art Fund support for co-sponsored Ramadan cultural event
• Review joint meeting with City Council

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will vote on several items, including a $123,120 contract for a General Plan Safety Element Update, an ordinance amending tree protection regulations, and a resolution changing tree removal permit fees. They will also hold a public hearing on comprehensive parking regulations tied to the Housing Element, and discuss establishing City Council salaries and benefits. The meeting includes routine consent items and informational updates.

• Professional Services Agreement for General Plan Safety Element Update with Michael Baker International, budget not to exceed $123,120
• Ordinance amending Chapter 11.08 Tree Protection Regulations
• Resolution amending Tree Removal Permit Fee Structure
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 14.74 for comprehensive parking regulations (Housing Element Programs 1.I, 3.A, 3.M)
• Ordinance to establish City Council salaries and resolution adjusting benefits

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2024 work plans of four commissions: Financial, Parks Arts Recreation and Cultural, Historical, and Planning. The meeting is primarily a discussion item, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2024 work plans for the Financial Commission
• Discussion of 2024 work plans for the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Cultural Commission
• Discussion of 2024 work plans for the Historical Commission
• Discussion of 2024 work plans for the Planning Commission

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several environmental topics. Key items include a presentation on permeable surfaces to prevent urban flooding, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a discussion on changing the meeting day/time. The commission will also receive updates on the EV Fair, finalize the FY 23-24 workplan, and discuss single-use plastics and a Dark Skies Ordinance.

• Permeable-surfaces presentation by Aanya Dhruv on preventing urban flooding
• Approve minutes of January 8, 2024 meeting
• Discuss changing regular meeting day/time
• Update on EV Fair - Destination Electric
• Discussion on single-use plastics and Dark Skies Ordinance

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a design review for a new 2,161-square-foot two-story single-family residence at 70 Chester Circle. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes approval of the December 6, 2023 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Design Review for new 2,161 sq ft two-story home at 70 Chester Circle (SC23-0017)
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from December 6, 2023
• Public comment accepted in person or via email by 2:00 p.m. on meeting day

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and update its 2023/2024 work plan to support City Council goals adopted January 23, 2024. The agenda also includes informational items on flyers and social media, plus committee and staff reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of January 8, 2024 special meeting and October 2, 2023 regular meeting
• Update 2023/2024 work plan to support City Council 2024 goals
• Receive information flyers
• Receive staff report on Youth Commission social media
• Introduction of new Recreation Coordinator Sarah Carrico

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial matters, including adjustments to the FY23/24 budget appropriations and an update to the City Investment Policy. They will also receive a status update on the Tyler Munis implementation project and consider their work plan. The agenda includes consent items such as draft minutes and a quarterly investment portfolio report.

• Adjustments to FY23/24 Budget Appropriations
• 2024 Update of City Investment Policy
• Introduction of Tyler Munis Project Manager and status update
• Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report – Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
• Financial Commission Work Plan

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including potential amenities for the Grant Park Community Center to recommend for the FY 2024-2025 budget, and to finalize its work plan. The commission will also receive updates on the AARP survey marketing plan and the Age Friendly Task Force, and select commissioners for that task force.

• Discuss potential amenities or improvements to Grant Park Community Center for FY 2024-2025 budget
• Create and finalize FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Select up to 3 commissioners for Age Friendly Task Force
• Determine topics for joint meeting with City Council on February 27, 2024
• Approve minutes of January 8, 2024 special meeting

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hear a presentation on the Jardin Drive Redesign Project and make a recommendation on a redesign option. The commission will also approve its 2024 work plan, approve minutes from two prior meetings, and elect a Vice Chair.

• Jardin Drive Redesign Project: presentation by AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc. and commission recommendation of redesign option
• 2024 CSC Work Plan approval
• Approve minutes of August 30, 2023 and November 29, 2023 meetings
• Election of Vice Chair through September 2024

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits: one filed by 40 Main Street Offices LLC and another by California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund and others. No public decisions will be made; the agenda is limited to litigation discussions.

• Closed session on 40 Main Street Offices LLC v. City of Los Altos
• Closed session on California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund et al. v. City of Los Altos (Case No. 19CV350422)

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Library Commission's proposal to use NCLA funds toward remodeling the Main Library. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Discussion of Library Commission's proposal for NCLA funds use
• Main Library remodeling project

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will review a request for historic advisory review of a new 400-square-foot detached garage at 41 Hawthorne Avenue, which is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also discuss its work plan and possible topics for a joint meeting with the City Council, and approve minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting.

• Historic advisory review for new 400 sq ft detached garage at 41 Hawthorne Avenue (H23-0002)
• Discussion of work plan and topics for joint meeting with Council
• Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will meet to review and select art pieces for the Community Center Art Gallery, create its 2024 work plan, and prepare topics for a joint meeting with the City Council on February 13. The agenda also includes public comments and informational items.

• Review and select art pieces for Community Center Art Gallery
• Create 2024 work plan for the Commission
• Prepare topics for joint meeting with Council on February 13
• Future agenda items: Redwood Grove pathway, Museum oak tree replacement, Art Tours, Bendigo & Green Oaks city property, Park in Lieu/Art Fund presentation

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will review and provide direction on its strategic goals, and consider a consent calendar that includes approving meeting minutes and a contract amendment with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for maintenance services. The meeting also includes proclamations and informational items, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approve contract amendment to Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. (CEQA exempt)
• Review and provide direction for City Council Strategic Goals
• Issue proclamation recognizing January as Mentoring Month
• Information on Emergency Preparedness
• Approve regular meeting minutes for December 12, 2023

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is holding a special meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, decide which city events to participate in, and review its 2023/2024 work plan. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approve minutes of November 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Determine commission participation in upcoming city events
• Review and update 2023/2024 Work Plan
• Informational updates on hiring, recreation guide, class registration, volunteer opportunities (Los Altos Open House, Spring Egg Hunt, Pickleball), Family Fun Day

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission will meet on January 8, 2024 to approve the minutes from its November 6, 2023 meeting. Commissioners will receive a staff report on the AARP Survey Marketing Plan and develop a FY 2023/24 work plan. The board will discuss possible amenities or improvements for Grant Park Community Center to inform the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and review adult 50+ transportation options for potential partnerships. Additional informational updates will be provided by staff.

• Approve minutes of the Senior Commission meeting held on November 06, 2023
• Receive staff report and update on the AARP Survey Marketing Plan
• Create FY 2023/24 Work Plan
• Discuss potential amenities or improvements for Grant Park Community Center for FY 2024‑2025 budget consideration
• Discuss adult 50+ transportation options and possible partnership expansions

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review the 2024 meeting schedule and city council assignments. Members will discuss a work plan and potential topics for a joint meeting with the Council.

• Report on dark skies and bird safe design policies
• Review of 2024 Environmental Commission Meeting Schedule
• Review of Commissioner City Council meeting assignments
• Discussion of work plan and joint meeting topics with the Council
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to modify the city's off-street parking standards, implementing programs from the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The commission will also approve draft minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Zone text amendments to Chapter 14.74 Off-Street Parking and Loading
• Implementation of Housing Element Programs 3.A and 3.M
• CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3)
• Approval of draft minutes from October 19, 2023

Library Commission

The Library Commission will discuss recommendations for library improvements and the 2024 Work Plan to be presented to the City Council. The body will also provide direction on library parking and the Library Patio Task Force.

• Recommendations from the Potential Improvements to Library Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• 2024 Library Commission Work Plan
• Proposed library parking improvements
• Library Patio Task Force update
• Updates from Friends of the Library, North County Library Authority, and Los Altos Library Endowment

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Senior Commission

This meeting of the Los Altos Senior Commission is canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and reports, with no substantive items for discussion or action.

• Meeting canceled

Youth Commission

This meeting of the Los Altos Youth Commission is canceled, as stated in the agenda. No items for consideration, action, or discussion are listed beyond standard procedural agenda items. The agenda is purely boilerplate with no substantive business.

• Meeting canceled