Los Altos public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee will hold a luncheon on December 16, 2025 at Neutra House, 181 Hillview Ave. Members of the public may submit verbal comments at the start of the luncheon but cannot attend the remainder of the event.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will vote on several consent calendar items, including a $386,703.35 contract for sanitary sewer video inspection and adoption of a police policy on military equipment. They will also discuss a residential electrification rebate program and consider forming a subcommittee for the City Attorney's performance review. Informational items include options for filling a council vacancy.

• Award $386,703.35 contract to AIMS Companies, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection (Project WW-01011), plus up to $38,670.34 contingency
• Adopt ordinance approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 on military equipment funding, acquisition, and use (AB 481)
• Authorize agreement with Caltrans for North San Antonio Road Complete Streets Project
• Discuss residential electrification rebate program to support GHG reduction goals
• Consider forming subcommittee for City Attorney performance review

City Council

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

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding a second case of anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be decided or discussed at this meeting.

Financial Commission

The Financial Commission will receive updates on the city's preliminary audit and the implementation of a new financial system. Members will also discuss how to communicate the city's financial status to the community.

• FY 2024/25 Preliminary Audit Update
• New Financial System Implementation Update
• Discussion on methods for publishing the city's financial status
• Update from the Key Performance Indicators Subcommittee
• Review of the draft 2025/26 Commission Work Plan

General

The regular meeting of the Complete Streets Commission scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this session.

• Meeting cancelled

Complete Streets Commission

The Los Altos Complete Streets Commission will meet on November 19, 2025, to close out its 2025 work plan, review long-term capital improvement projects, and identify gaps in priorities for Safe Routes to School and the Complete Streets Master Plan. The commission will also discuss potential topics for its 2026 work plan and set meeting dates for next year.

• Approve minutes of October 29, 2025 meeting
• Review and update Long Term CIP Project List
• Identify gaps in priorities for SRTS and CSMP items in past budgets

The Complete Streets Commission approved the minutes from its October 29, 2025 regular meeting. Commissioners also received updates on city projects and the 2025 work plan, discussed potential topics for the 2026 work plan, and reviewed 2026 meeting dates.

• Approved minutes of the regular meeting of October 29, 2025 (7-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold public hearings on two vesting tentative maps for new residential projects, including an 85-unit condominium development at 4898 El Camino Real and a 13-unit mixed-use project at 996 Loraine Avenue. The council will also consider renewing the police military equipment policy, approving a drone first responder contract, and several consent calendar items including contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing: Vesting Tentative Map for 85 condominium lots at 4898 El Camino Real (TM25-0001)
• Public hearing: Vesting Tentative Map for 13 condominium lots at 996 Loraine Avenue (TM22-0005)
• Resolution to renew Los Altos Police Policy 709 on military equipment (AB 481) and approve new acquisitions
• Resolution to approve contract with AXON for Drone as First Responder Program
• Consent: $174,000 contract with C2R Engineering for sanitary sewer spot repairs; $580,000 HCD Prohousing funds; $250,000 amendment with Bear Electrical Solutions

The Los Altos City Council unanimously approved a vesting tentative map for 85 condominium lots at 4898 El Camino Real, finding the project exempt from CEQA. It also approved a 13-unit mixed-use project at 996 Loraine Avenue, renewed Police Policy 709 for military equipment, and contracted with AXON for a Drone as First Responder program. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved vesting tentative map for 85 condos at 4898 El Camino Real (unanimous)
• Approved vesting tentative map for 13 condos at 996 Loraine Avenue (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance renewing Police Policy 709 and approved new military equipment (unanimous)
• Approved AXON contract for Drone as First Responder program (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $174,000 sewer repair contract and $580,000 Prohousing funds (unanimous)

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will meet to establish its goals for the upcoming year. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and receive information regarding a call for art.

• Creation of a Commission Work Plan for calendar year 2026
• Review and approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational item regarding Call for Art

General

The Los Altos Financial Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is meeting to approve October meeting minutes, discuss a commissioner's research on transportation actions to reduce GHG emissions, review the 2025 workplan and plan for 2026, and hear about trees and vegetation as wildfire protection. The agenda is mostly discussion and planning items, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes of October 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on shared mobility research to reduce GHG emissions
• Review 2025 workplan status and plan for 2026
• Discussion of trees and vegetation for wildfire protection
• Set 2026 commission meeting dates

The Los Altos Environmental Commission approved the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting and set its 2026 meeting dates. No other formal decisions were made; other agenda items were discussions or updates to be continued in January.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates

Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and plan the upcoming awards lunch, covering seating, catering, audio/visual setup, and related tasks. The agenda is largely administrative and event-planning focused, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve Special Meeting minutes for October 27, 2025
• Create seating or lunch-related subcommittees
• Pay photographer Shelly Bowers for JVAC ownership of photos
• Purchase wine (Ben or Don) and poinsettias (Archanna)
• Event wrap-up meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026 at 7 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider design reviews, conditional use permits, and tentative maps for two residential projects. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve until October 2026.

• Proposed 8-story, 85-unit multi-family development at 4898 El Camino Real
• Proposed 3-story mixed-use development with 12 residential units and 962 sq ft of commercial space at 996 Loraine Avenue
• Vesting Tentative Map for 85 condominium lots and one common lot at 4898 El Camino Real
• Vesting Tentative Map for 13 condominium lots and one common lot at 996 Loraine Avenue
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider design review applications for three new two-story residences on Langton Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, and Panchita Way. The meeting also includes approval of the October 15, 2025, draft minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• SC25-0006: New 2,933 sq ft two-story house at 299 Langton Avenue
• SC25-0001: New 3,449 sq ft two-story residence at 260 Hawthorne Avenue
• SC25-0015: New 3,554 sq ft two-story residence at 682 Panchita Way
• All projects are categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from October 15, 2025

The Zoning Administrator approved three design review applications for new two-story homes at 299 Langton Avenue, 260 Hawthorne Avenue, and 682 Panchita Way, each with conditions of approval and CEQA categorical exemptions. The meeting minutes from October 15, 2025, were also approved. All votes were 1-0.

• Approved design review SC25-0006 for a 2,933 sq ft home at 299 Langton Avenue (1-0)
• Approved design review SC25-0001 for a 3,449 sq ft home at 260 Hawthorne Avenue (1-0)
• Approved design review SC25-0015 for a 3,554 sq ft home at 682 Panchita Way (1-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (1-0)

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is holding a meeting at the Community Center located at 97 Hillview Ave. The agenda includes receiving a presentation from the Development Services Department and creating commission partnerships for meeting participation. Members of the public may attend in person or observe via Zoom.

• Receive Presentation from the Development Services Department on Department Role with the City of Los Altos
• Create Youth Commission Partnerships Amongst Members for Commission and Council Meeting Participation

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 term and recommend a representative for the Sourcewise Advisory Council. The body will also review its work plans and debrief recent community events.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025-2026 term
• Selection of a representative for the Sourcewise Advisory Council
• Approval of the 2026 Senior Commission meeting schedule
• Debrief of Live Well Age Well Health Expo and Fall Fing events
• Review of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Work Plans

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss potential improvements to Distel Drive, continue work on the 2025 and 2026 work plans, and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes approval of the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Discussion on potential Distel Drive improvements
• Formation of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the 2026 Work Plan
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2026
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Complete Streets Commission approved a phased approach for Distel Drive improvements, directing staff to add new striping between Marich and El Camino Real and a dedicated right turn lane at El Camino Real. The motion carried 3-1-1, with Commissioner Roa recused and Commissioner Venkatraman abstaining. The commission also approved the September 24, 2025 minutes, formed an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the 2026 Work Plan, and elected new officers.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved phased Distel Drive improvements: new striping between Marich and El Camino Real and dedicated right turn lane at El Camino Real (3-1-1, Roa recused, Venkatraman abstained)
• Formed Ad Hoc Subcommittee for 2026 Work Plan (Roa, Pietka, Helmholz)
• Elected Pietka as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Helmholz as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will vote on adopting the 2025 California Building Codes with local amendments, replacing the current Title 12. It will also consider a $100,000 donation from the Chou Family for the 999 Fremont Police Substation, a contract amendment for the Downtown Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, and a fire protection services contract. A public hearing is scheduled for the building code update.

• Adopt 2025 California Building Codes with local amendments (repeal and add Title 12)
• Accept $100,000 Chou Family donation for 999 Fremont Police Substation (Project No. 10004 / CF-01006)
• Approve Amendment No.1 to Harris & Associates contract for $129,811.06 for Downtown Parking Lot Resurfacing
• Adopt resolution on fire protection service options
• Discuss contract amendment with Los Altos Chamber of Commerce

The Los Altos City Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included meeting minutes, a professional service agreement amendment for downtown parking, fire protection options, and a $100,000 donation for public safety. The Council also adopted ordinances updating the city's building codes with local amendments and directed staff to return with a contract amendment regarding the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Consent Calendar as amended, carrying unanimously (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Title 12 for Buildings and Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding Title 12 for 2025 California Building Codes with local amendments (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return with a Chamber of Commerce contract amendment removing Los Altos Magazine portions

General

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Award Committee is holding a study session to discuss the 2025 nomination process. The meeting is primarily a discussion item with no formal action items listed. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee Nomination Process

General

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Award Committee is holding a special meeting to handle administrative items, including approving minutes, reviewing bylaws, and discussing whether the committee should remain a Brown Act body. The committee will also confirm next steps on award nominees and make lunch reservations for the awards event.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Bylaws Sections 2.1 and 3.5
• Discussion on whether to remain a Brown Act body
• New council liaison Larry Lang and resignation of Kelly Davis
• Next meeting November 10, 2025; wrap-up January 12, 2026

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the removal of a property from the city's historic inventory. The body will also elect its leadership for the coming year and review a five-year audit of historic properties.

• Public hearing for request to remove 81 Pepper Drive from the City of Los Altos Historic Resource Inventory
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair to serve until October 2026
• Report on the 2024–2025 Mills Act Quinquennial Audit of 14 designated historic properties
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will discuss the design of new outdoor fitness equipment for Hillview Park. The body will also elect its 2025/2026 Chair and Vice Chair and prepare for a November work plan discussion.

• Review and input on outdoor fitness equipment design for Hillview Park
• Election of 2025/2026 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Preparation for November Work Plan discussion and joint meeting

Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Award Committee's special meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Award Committee has cancelled its scheduled study session for Monday, October 20, 2025. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Financial Commission

The Financial Commission will receive reports on quarterly investments and funding for public safety infrastructure. The body will also review its current and future work plans.

• Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025
• Funding update for public safety infrastructure
• Review of 2025 and draft 2025/26 Commission Work Plans
• Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public meeting on October 15, 2025, to consider approval of meeting minutes from September 3, 2025. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a design review to construct a new two-story residence at 131 Pepper Court.

• Approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing for Design Review SC25-0019 for a new 3,803 square-foot two-story residence at 131 Pepper Court by Thomas James Homes

The Zoning Administrator approved the design review application SC25-0019 for a new 3,803 square-foot two-story residence at 131 Pepper Court, subject to the listed findings and conditions of approval. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303. The minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting were also approved. Both actions passed unanimously (1-0).

• Approved design review SC25-0019 for new residence at 131 Pepper Court (1-0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting (1-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the municipal building codes and amending zoning codes regarding historic preservation. The body is also deciding on funding for sewer and street projects and the surfacing materials for the Hillview Dog Park.

• Introduction of 2025 California Building Codes with local amendments
• Zoning Code amendments for Historic Preservation and the Mills Act Program
• Appropriation of $281,911 to the Sewer Operating Fund for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant
• Professional services agreement with BKF Engineers for street resurfacing not to exceed $284,507
• Discussion on synthetic turf versus redesign for the Hillview Dog Park

General

The Los Altos City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding an existing litigation case (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ16053347). Public comments are allowed only on closed session items, but the council cannot discuss or take action during this period.

• Closed session to discuss existing litigation (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ16053347)

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will meet on October 8, 2025, to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair through September 2026. The agenda also includes approving the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes, discussing Mountain View's Urban Forest Plan as a case study, reviewing transportation updates, and working on the 2025 and 2026 workplans.

• Election of a new Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2026
• Urban Forest and Biodiversity Plan case-study discussion on Mountain View's Urban Forest Plan
• Transportation discussion for updates and feedback
• Review of the 2025 workplan project status and start of 2026 workplan development
• Approval of the regular meeting minutes from September 10, 2025

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been cancelled.

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission will convene on October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave. The meeting is open to in-person public comment and written submissions; remote viewers may observe via Zoom but cannot comment. The body will receive a presentation from the Parks & Recreation Department and select a partner group for a viewing assignment.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will reorganize by electing a Chair and Vice Chair, and will review and approve its 2026 work plan. The commission will also receive reports from the Santa Clara County Library District, Main Library staff, and on children's area improvements. Public comment is accepted in person or by email.

• Approve minutes of September 4, 2025 meeting
• Select Chair and Vice Chair to serve through September 2026
• Review and approve 2026 Library Commission Work Plan
• Receive report from Santa Clara County Library District
• Receive report on Main Library Children's Area Improvements

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider introducing zoning code amendments for historic preservation and a Mills Act program, and will discuss authorizing a Drone as First Responder program. The consent calendar includes contracts for a General Plan update, outdoor fitness equipment at Hillview Park, a pedestrian bridge project, and library improvements.

• Introduce ordinances adding Chapter 14.93 (Historic Preservation) and Chapter 14.95 (Mills Act Program) to the Municipal Code
• Authorize professional services agreement with Dyett & Bhatia for comprehensive General Plan Update and EIR
• Approve up to $145,000 for outdoor fitness equipment replacement at Hillview Park with Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc.
• Approve Amendment No. 1 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for $17,228 plus $30,000 contingency for Fremont Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project
• Accept $1,254,000 in North County Library Authority funds and amend contract with Anderson Brule Architects for Main Library Improvements Project

The City Council introduced three ordinances to establish a Historic Preservation chapter, a Mills Act Program, and repeal existing historic preservation regulations, all as amended, with Vice Mayor Fligor recused. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $145,000 outdoor fitness equipment replacement at Hillview Park and a $1,254,000 Main Library Improvements contract amendment. Additionally, the council authorized staff to develop a Drone as First Responder program without a formal motion.

• Introduced Historic Preservation ordinance (Chapter 14.93) as amended (4-0, Fligor recused)
• Introduced Mills Act Program ordinance (Chapter 14.95) as amended (4-0, Fligor recused)
• Introduced ordinance repealing Chapter 12.44 historic preservation regulations (4-0, Fligor recused)
• Found proposed amendments exempt from CEQA review (4-0, Fligor recused)
• Approved consent calendar including $145,000 Hillview Park fitness equipment contract and $1,254,000 Main Library Improvements contract amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to proceed with Drone as First Responder program (no motion taken)

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will meet to review updates on Distel Drive improvements, discuss forming a 2026 work plan subcommittee, and review the long-term Capital Improvement Project list for road maintenance. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving past minutes and adjusting the November meeting schedule.

• Approve minutes from August 27, 2025 meeting
• Cancel November 26, 2025 meeting and schedule special meeting on November 19, 2025
• Continue discussion on Distel Drive improvements
• Discuss formation of 2026 Work Plan subcommittee
• Review and update long-term CIP project list for road maintenance and public safety

The Commission approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes, rescheduled the November meeting, and authorized former Commissioner Banerjee to continue her VTA BPAC term. Members also consented to proceed with a citywide radar survey and requested further design details and community notification regarding potential Distel Drive improvements.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Rescheduled November 26 meeting to November 19 (6-0)
• Approved former Commissioner Banerjee to continue VTA BPAC representation (6-0)
• Consented to proceed with citywide radar survey

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission is meeting to consider approval of past meeting minutes, receive a pickleball feedback update, and finalize plans for a Farmers' Market table. The agenda also includes informational updates on outdoor fitness equipment, a joint Halloween Fling, and a Halloween movie event.

• Approve minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting
• Receive update from Pickleball working pair
• Finalize coverage schedule and objective for tabling at the Farmers' Market on September 18
• Informational item regarding Outdoor Fitness Equipment at City Council on September 30
• Informational item regarding Halloween Fling/Collaboration with Senior Commission & Club 55 on October 17 at LACC and Halloween Movie on October 18 at Grant Park

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is meeting to discuss and consider administrative business, including minutes approval, invoice payments, and a $1,254,000 fund disbursement for library renovation phases. Commissioners will also review financial updates and reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and the Community Librarian.

• Authorize the transfer of $1,254,000 for Phases 2 and 3 of the Library Renovation Project
• Approval of current invoices for payment, including MRG February, May – August 2025 invoices
• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting on 6/23/25
• Financial update including General Ledger FY2526, County Controller Statement, and Budget V Actual
• Receive reports from Santa Clara County Library District and Community Librarian

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an update on public safety infrastructure funding efforts, and review the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. Public comment is accepted in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Approve minutes of June 16, 2025 Financial Commission meeting
• Update on public safety infrastructure funding efforts
• Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended June 30, 2025

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will meet to hear a presentation on forest mapping technologies through the Conservation Technology Accelerator. Commissioners will also consider approving the minutes from the August 13, 2025, regular meeting and discuss a transportation update provided by Chair Humayun.

• Conservation Technology Accelerator Presentation on forest mapping technologies
• Approval of meeting minutes from the regular meeting of August 13, 2025
• Transportation update and discussion led by Chair Humayun

The Environmental Commission held a regular meeting with a quorum present. The only formal action taken was approving the minutes from the August 13, 2025, meeting, with edits, by a unanimous vote of 5-0. The rest of the meeting consisted of a presentation, discussion items, and reports, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved August 13, 2025, meeting minutes with edits (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on a construction contract for demolition work and confirm appointments to city commissions. The body will also recognize the retirement of Public Works Director Aida Fairman.

• Construction contract with Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. not-to-exceed $98,900 for demolition and removal of the Caretaker House in Redwood Grove
• Confirmation of appointments to various City Commissions
• Proclamation recognizing the retirement of Public Works Director Aida Fairman
• Proclamation recognizing September 17 - 25, 2025 as Constitution Week
• Resolution designating September 30, 2025 as a Regular Meeting

The Los Altos City Council approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes, a resolution designating September 30, 2025 as a regular meeting, and a construction contract for demolition of the Caretaker House. The council also confirmed appointments to various city commissions, with some seats left vacant or to be determined at a later meeting.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 26, 2025
• Adopted resolution designating September 30, 2025 as regular meeting
• Authorized construction contract with Randazzo Enterprises, Inc. up to $98,900 for demolition of Caretaker House
• Confirmed appointments to Complete Streets, Environmental, Financial, Historical, Library, Parks, Planning, and Senior Commissions
• Left one Planning Commission short-term seat and one Senior Commission full-term seat vacant
• Deferred decision on Parks Commission short-term seat to September 30, 2025 meeting

City Council Study Session

The City Council will conduct interview sessions with applicants for various city commissions. Members will submit written ballots for appointments to be confirmed during the regular meeting on September 9, 2025.

• Interviews for applicants to various City Commissions

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to approve minutes, finalize logistics for the Live Well Age Well Health Expo, and continue planning the Halloween Fling. The agenda is mostly procedural and event-planning focused, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts listed.

• Approve minutes of August 4, 2025 meeting
• Finalize event logistics for Live Well Age Well Health Expo
• Discuss logistics and assign working pairs for Halloween Fling
• Receive informational flyers
• Future agenda items include Fall Fling, Work Plan, Chair & Vice Chair election, Sourcewise representative

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and voting on the price of the volunteer appreciation luncheon and the election of a vice chair from Los Altos Hills. The committee will also review by-laws with city managers and discuss the upcoming October 20 event.

• Vote on price of luncheon to public
• Election of Vice Chair from Los Altos Hills
• By-laws to LA/LAH city managers for review
• Logo award pins ordered (100, magnetic back)
• Nomination forms live and mailed

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to receive Brown Act training and discuss its meeting schedule and start time. The body will also review the Youth Commission Council Academy program for 2025/2026.

• Brown Act Training
• Review of Youth Commission meeting schedule and start time
• Review of 2025/2026 Youth Commission Council Academy program

The Youth Commission received Brown Act training, reviewed its meeting schedule, and voted unanimously to keep its 6:30pm start time. The commission also reviewed the Council Academy program for 2025/2026 and heard a request from Passion Week to promote an Open Mic Night and consider taking over part of a teen mental health project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Brown Act training
• Voted to keep meeting time at 6:30pm (11-0-0-0)
• Reviewed Council Academy program for 2025/2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a three-story mixed-use development. The body will consider a Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Map application for the project.

• Public hearing for 996 Loraine Avenue: proposed three-story development with 12 residential units and 962 square feet of ground floor commercial
• Tentative Map application to create 13 condominium lots and one common lot at 996 Loraine Avenue
• Approval of August 7, 2025, meeting minutes

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to discuss its work plan and efforts regarding youth outreach. The body will also review the Night at the Library event and consider disbanding the associated ad-hoc subcommittee.

• Discussion of Night at the Library Event and disbanding of the Night at the Library Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of Library Commission Work Plan
• Discussion of Youth Outreach Efforts

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a design review request to build a new 3,557-square-foot, two-story house at 524 Distel Drive. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. The meeting also includes approval of the August 20, 2025, draft minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Design review for new 3,557 sq ft two-story house at 524 Distel Drive
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from August 20, 2025

The Zoning Administrator approved a design review application for a new 3,557-square-foot, two-story house at 524 Distel Drive, with a 1-0 vote. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The minutes also include approval of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved design review SC25-0010 for new house at 524 Distel Drive (1-0)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (1-0)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, at the Los Altos Community Center has been canceled. No items were listed for consideration or action. The meeting was not rescheduled.

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will hold an initial discussion on potential improvements to Distel Drive and receive an update on identifying gaps in priorities for the 2025 work plan. The agenda also includes consent calendar approval of June 2025 minutes and staff updates on several projects. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Initial discussion on Distel Drive improvements
• 2025 Work Plan: Goal #5 - Identify Gaps in Priorities update
• Annual Street Resurfacing project update
• Hetch Hetchy ADA Upgrade project update
• Cristo Rey Drive Guardrail Replacement project update

The Complete Streets Commission accepted Commissioner Banerjee's resignation, approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor edit, and discussed potential Distel Drive improvements, agreeing to bring the item back for further discussion with resident and school community notification. No formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, with minor edit)
• Discussed Distel Drive improvements; agreed to revisit with resident/school notification
• Noted Commissioner Banerjee's resignation from the Commission

City Council

The Los Altos City Council meets to discuss administrative and community items, including a contract amendment for the Tyler ERP implementation, a review of the Main Library design concept, and authorization of public art funds for the Hillview Dog Park. The consent calendar includes meeting minutes, a quarterly treasurer's report, fee waiver policies, grant funding, and committee appointments.

• Adopt a Resolution approving Contract Amendment No. 2 with Beauchaine Consulting Group, LLC, in the amount of $75,000 for Tyler ERP implementation support
• Review Main Library Design Concept and forward funding request to the North County Library Authority (NCLA)
• Adopt a resolution authorizing the use of Public Art funds in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for art components at the Hillview Dog Park project
• Adopt a Resolution Updating the Non-Profit and Civic Organization Meeting Fee Waiver Policy
• Adopt a Resolution and Accept Grant Funding from the Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF)

The City Council approved several administrative items, including a $75,000 contract amendment for ERP implementation and a fee waiver policy update. The Council also authorized up to $70,000 in public art funds for the Hillview Dog Park and forwarded a design concept funding request to the North County Library Authority.

• Approved $75,000 contract amendment with Beauchaine Consulting Group (5-0)
• Authorized up to $70,000 in public art funds for Hillview Dog Park (5-0)
• Forwarded Main Library design funding request to NCLA (5-0)
• Appointed Jonathan D. Weinberg as CalCities voting delegate (5-0)
• Adopted updated non-profit meeting fee waiver policy (5-0)
• Accepted COPS grant funding for FY 2025/2026 (5-0)
• Confirmed Larry Lang as Council Liaison to JVAC (5-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the purchase or lease terms of two properties. The body will also confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Real property negotiations for APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a design review for a new residence. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June 4, 2025.

• Public hearing for SC25-0007: Request to construct a 4,209 square-foot two-story residence at 2050 Longden Circle

The Zoning Administrator approved a design review application for a new two-story residence at 2050 Longden Circle, subject to findings and conditions, and found the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting were also approved. Both actions passed unanimously (1-0).

• Approved design review SC25-0007 for a 4,209 sq ft two-story residence at 2050 Longden Circle (1-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2025 regular meeting (1-0)

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will select a movie and alternates for Halloween Movie Night. The body will also approve a tabling plan for the September 4, 2025, Farmers' Market and review the 2025 Work Plan.

• Selection of movie and two alternates for Halloween Movie Night
• Approval of tabling plan for September 4, 2025, Farmers' Market
• Review and update of the 2025 Work Plan
• Reporting on the August 2, 2025, Family Fun Day

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to decide if a property at 81 Pepper Drive should be removed from the city's historic inventory. The body will also review proposed zoning code amendments regarding historic preservation and Mills Act Contracts.

• Public hearing on removing 81 Pepper Drive from the City of Los Altos Historic Resource Inventory (HRI)
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Code Amendments for Historic Preservation
• Discussion of Mills Act Contracts

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will consider a staff recommendation to adopt the Silicon Valley Clean Energy 2025 Model Building Codes. The body will also receive presentations on carbon removal and summer internship results.

• Consideration of SVCE 2025 Model Building Codes adoption
• FY25-26 City Commission Support Budget allocation explanation
• Residential Building Electrification Working Group update
• Urban Forest & Ecosystem Master Plan Working Group update
• Carbon removal presentation by OpenAir Collective volunteer Karl Danz

The Environmental Commission approved recommending two SVCE 2025 model ordinances—AC to Heat Pump and Electric Readiness—to the City Council for adoption with the 2025 State Building Code updates. The commission also approved its June 11, 2025 meeting minutes with edits. Presentations on green landscaping and carbon removal were given, with a plan to discuss recommending participation in the Carbon Removal Purchasing Challenge at a future meeting.

• Approved recommendation to adopt SVCE 2025 model ordinances (AC to Heat Pump, Electric Readiness) for City Council adoption (6-0)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (6-0)

Library Commission

The Library Commission will consider approving the design concept for Main Library improvements, which is the main action item. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and informational reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and Main Library staff.

• Review and recommend approval of Main Library Improvement Design Concept
• Approve minutes of May 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes of May 22, 2025 special meeting
• Receive report from Santa Clara County Library District
• Receive report from Main Library Staff

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review and conditional use permit for a public utility use in an existing building at 1001 Fremont Avenue and a new 1,554-square-foot storage building at 1579 Miramonte Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also consider approving the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Design Review (D23-0008) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-0002) for public utility use at 1001 Fremont Avenue
• New 1,554-square-foot one-story storage building at 1579 Miramonte Avenue
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)
• Approval of draft minutes from June 5, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for a public utility use in an existing commercial building at 1001 Fremont Avenue and a new 1,554 square-foot storage building at 1579 Miramonte Avenue, with a modification requiring 36-inch box trees along the streets. The motion passed 4-1 with Chair Beninato dissenting. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Approved Design Review (D23-0008) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-0002) for public utility use and storage building (4-1, Beninato dissenting)
• Added condition requiring 36-inch box trees along Miramonte and Fremont Avenues
• Approved consent calendar including June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet to coordinate planning tasks for the Senior Health Fair. The body will also review its FY 2024/25 Work Plan and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Planning and logistics for the Senior Health Fair
• Update to the FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will vote on a consent calendar with multiple contracts and ordinances, including a $5.38 million street resurfacing project, a new e-bike and e-scooter ordinance, and a $70,000 Flock Safety camera contract amendment. The council will also adopt an updated financial policy and several other professional service agreements. Informational items include the finalized FY 2025-26 budget and a report on Flock audits.

• Construction contract with O'Grady Paving for FY 2024-25 Street Resurfacing Project TS-01001/TS-01004, $5,379,565 base bid plus up to $537,957 contingency, total project $6,211,522
• Adoption of new Chapter 8.32 'Bicycle and Electric Mobility Devices' (e-bike/e-scooter ordinance)
• Amendment No. 1 with Flock Safety for camera installation and maintenance, $70,000 over two years
• Contract with Axon Enterprise for public safety technology, not to exceed $453,600 over 5 years
• Professional services agreement with R3 Consulting for solid waste management, not to exceed $585,282 over 5 years

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included 14 items, with Item 12 (e-bike and e-scooter ordinance) passing 3-2. Item 5 (CivicPlus software agreement) was pulled and later approved unanimously. All other items were approved as listed, including contracts for Flock Safety cameras, street resurfacing, and design review ordinances.

• Approved consent calendar items 1-4, 6-11, 13-14 unanimously
• Adopted e-bike and e-scooter ordinance (Chapter 8.32) 3-2
• Approved $5,379,565 street resurfacing contract with O'Grady Paving
• Authorized $70,000 Flock Safety camera contract amendment
• Approved $453,600 Axon public safety technology contract
• Approved $585,282 solid waste management services agreement with R3 Consulting
• Adopted design review ordinances (Chapter 14.77, repealing 14.76/14.78)
• Approved CivicPlus recreation software agreement unanimously

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 business listed.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Los Altos Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, has been cancelled. No items are being discussed or decided at this session.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will discuss and prioritize its 2025 work plan items, including identifying gaps in priorities. The meeting includes approval of the May 28, 2025 minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Approve minutes of May 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion: 2025 Work Plan Goal #5 - Identify Gaps in Priorities
• Discussion: 2025 Work Plan Goal Prioritization

The Los Altos Complete Streets Commission met on June 25, 2025, and approved the minutes from its May 28, 2025, regular meeting. The Commission also discussed the 2025 Work Plan, including strategic plan gaps and goal prioritization, and received city project updates from staff.

• Approved minutes of the regular meeting of May 28, 2025 (all commissioners present voted yes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Zoning Code regarding design review regulations. The body is also considering new ordinances for e-bicycle and e-scooter regulation and the purchase of public safety technology.

• Proposed Zoning Code amendments to add Chapter 14.77 (Design Review) and repeal Chapters 14.76 and 14.78
• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety technology not to exceed $453,600 over 5 years
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Hybrid Patrol Vehicles
• Proposed ordinance replacing Chapter 8.32 regarding Bicycle and Electric Mobility Devices
• Resolution providing direction to staff on fire protection services

North County Library Authority

The North County Library Authority is meeting to consider adoption of the annual budget for fiscal year 25-26, approve the FY 23-24 audit report, and review resolutions for the annual levy and Gann limit. The authority will also consider invoice payments, contract renewals for auditing and administrative services, and receive an update on a remodeling project.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-01 Annual Levy Resolution
• Adopt Resolution 2025-02 Gann Limit Resolution
• Approval of FY 23-24 Audit Report
• Consideration and Adoption of the NCLA Annual Budget FY 25-26
• Approval of Renewal Contracts for Chavan & Associates and MRG

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Cultural Commission will meet to consider using public art funds for artistic components at the dog park and approve the purchase of Compass Turtle at Grant Park. The commission will also discuss involvement in the Family Fun Day event and select artwork for the Community Center Gallery.

• Consider recommendation to City Council to use Public Art Funds for artistic components at the dog park
• Approve use of current year Art Fund allocation for the purchase of Compass Turtle located at Grant Park
• Discuss commission involvement in the Family Fun Day event
• Select art to be hung in the Los Altos Community Center Gallery
• Approve minutes of the April 15, 2025 meeting

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council spend up to $70,000 from the Public Art Fund for artistic components at the dog park, including a shade structure, fencing, and kickplates. The commission also approved the purchase of the Compass Turtle artwork at Grant Park using current year Art Fund allocation (4-0-1), and selected art for the Community Center Gallery. No action was taken on Family Fun Day support.

• Recommended up to $70,000 from Public Art Fund for dog park artistic components (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Compass Turtle at Grant Park using Art Fund (4-0-1)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes with one correction (4-0-0)
• Selected 'My Illustrated Poem' art for Community Center Gallery, excluding submissions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 (5-0)

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission will meet to approve minutes, begin the FY 2024/25 audit with Badawi and Associates, and recommend approval of revisions to the City's Financial Policy. Public comment is accepted in person or by email before the meeting.

• Approve draft minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting
• Pre-meeting with auditor Badawi and Associates for FY 2024/25 audit
• Recommend approval of revisions to City's Financial Policy

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will receive a presentation on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Full Service Home Upgrade Program. Members will discuss updates to the CAAP plan, residential building electrification, and shared mobility transportation.

• SVCE presentation on Full Service Home Upgrade Program for residents
• Discussion on potential updates to the CAAP Plan
• Updates and feedback on Residential Building Electrification
• Discussion on promoting shared mobility transportation
• Information and feedback on 2025 GreenTown Summer Internship focus areas

The Environmental Commission approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (5-0). It voted to defer the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) review work plan item to Q1 2026, to be completed by the 2026 Joint Council Meeting (4-1). Commissioners also discussed outreach, building electrification, and shared mobility, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (5-0)
• Deferred CAAP review work plan item to Q1 2026 (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to approve the 2025-26 operating budget, fee schedules, and sewer service charges. The body will also consider updates to the General Plan Safety Element and new regulations for e-bicycles and e-scooters.

• FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and 2026-2030 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program
• Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• General Plan Amendment for a new Safety Element and revised Natural Environment & Hazards Element
• Proposed Ordinance replacing Chapter 8.32 regarding Bicycle and Electric Mobility Devices
• Professional services agreements with TRB + Associates, Structech Engineering, and David Powers & Associates

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025-26 operating budget, appropriations limit, fee schedule, salary schedule, utility users tax, transient occupancy tax, and the five-year capital improvement program. The council also introduced an ordinance to regulate e-bicycles and e-scooters, directing staff to incorporate comments and return at a future meeting. All other agenda items, including sewer service charges, the Safety Element update, and professional services agreements, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2025-26 operating budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025-30 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program (unanimous)
• Approved sewer service charges for FY 2025/26 (unanimous)
• Approved General Plan Amendment for Safety Element and Natural Environment & Hazards Element (unanimous)
• Authorized professional services agreements with TRB + Associates, Structech Engineering, and David Powers & Associates (unanimous)
• Introduced e-bicycle and e-scooter ordinance; directed staff to revise and return (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items excluding Item 3 (unanimous)
• Approved special event sponsorship and flag raising policies (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider draft ordinances regarding historic preservation, the Mills Act program, and design review regulations. The commission will provide a recommendation to the Los Altos City Council on adding new chapters to the municipal code, repealing old regulations, and amending zoning administration rules. Additionally, the commission will consider approving the draft minutes from the May 15, 2025, regular meeting.

• Public hearing to consider draft ordinances for Historic Preservation (Chapter 14.90)
• Public hearing on adding the Mills Act Program (Chapter 14.91) to the Los Altos Municipal Code
• Public hearing on adding new Design Review regulations (Chapter 14.77) and repealing Chapters 14.76, 14.78, and 12.44
• Consideration of amending Chapter 14.01 relating to the Administration of Zoning
• Approval of draft minutes from the regular Planning Commission meeting of May 15, 2025

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt six zoning code amendments covering historic preservation, a Mills Act program, and design review, with most passing unanimously. The Mills Act ordinance was approved 4-1 with an amendment to interior inspection provisions, and the historic preservation ordinance passed 4-1. The commission also approved the consent calendar and found the amendments exempt from CEQA review.

• Recommended historic preservation ordinance (Chapter 14.90) to City Council (4-1)
• Recommended Mills Act program ordinance (Chapter 14.91) with interior inspection amendments (4-1)
• Recommended design review ordinance (Chapter 14.77) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended repealing existing design review regulations (Chapters 14.76, 14.78) (unanimous)
• Recommended repealing existing historic preservation regulations (Chapter 12.44) (unanimous)
• Recommended amending zoning administration chapter (14.01) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings for three separate residential construction projects. The body will decide on design review requests for two new homes and one home addition.

• Design Review for a new 4,061 square-foot two-story home at 1501 Oakley Drive
• Design Review for a 724 square-foot first-story and 254 square-foot second-story addition at 1140 Diamond Court
• Design Review for a new 3,932 square-foot two-story home at 1053 Echo Drive

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will discuss logistics and receive reports to complete planning for the Senior Health Fair. The body will also review and update the FY 2024/25 Work Plan.

• Planning and logistics for the Senior Health Fair
• Update to the FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Complete Streets Commission

The Los Altos Complete Streets Commission will meet on May 28, 2025, to discuss the FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project plans for Grant Road and prioritize items for its 2025 Work Plan. The agenda also includes approving past meeting minutes and discussing potential subcommittees for work plan goals.

• FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project update on proposed plans for Grant Road
• Discussion of 2025 Work Plan Goal #5 regarding SRTS and CSMP items in past budgets
• Prioritization of top 3 items for the 2025 Work Plan and potential formation of ad-hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from the April 30, 2025 regular meeting and May 21, 2025 special meeting

The Complete Streets Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving prior meeting minutes. Discussion items included updates on the FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project and work plan prioritization, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, with several key votes including the Sherwood rezoning project, fire hazard zone designations, and a $300,000 police recruitment marketing contract. The council will also receive reports on city vacancies and pension obligations, and consider extending a nature preserve stewardship agreement.

• Adopt ordinance rezoning Sherwood parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real to Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) zoning
• Approve $300,000 contract with Epic Recruiting for police recruitment marketing services
• Adopt resolution approving SB1 funding for annual road maintenance on specific streets
• Amend budget to appropriate $2,510,000 for Emergency Operations Center project
• Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones via ordinance

The Los Altos City Council approved an agreement with Epic Recruiting for up to $300,000 for police department marketing services and extended a stewardship agreement with Grassroots Ecology for Redwood Grove Nature Preserve. The council also adopted ordinances for Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Sherwood rezoning, and budget re-establishment for the Emergency Operations Center project.

• Approved Consent Calendar excluding Item 7 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for SB1 road repair funding (Consent)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $2,510,000 for Emergency Operations Center project (Consent)
• Adopted ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Consent)
• Adopted three ordinances for Sherwood rezoning along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real (Consent)
• Received report on City vacancies and recruitment efforts (Consent)
• Adopted amended resolution extending Grassroots Ecology agreement for Redwood Grove services (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution entering agreement with Epic Recruiting for up to $300,000 for police recruitment (unanimous)

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a study session to review and provide direction on the draft budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the five-year capital and major maintenance program for fiscal years 2026-30. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide feedback on design concepts for improving the Main Library. Public comment is accepted in person or via email. The agenda contains one substantive item for consideration.

• Discuss and provide feedback on Main Library improvement design concepts

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission will meet to discuss the FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project. City staff will provide a project update on the proposed plans.

• Project update on FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a design review request for a residential project. The body will also review meeting minutes from May 7, 2025.

• Public hearing for SC25-0005: Design Review for a new 3,566 square foot, two-story home at 709 Los Ninos Way

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission scheduled for May 20, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for June 17, 2025 at the Los Altos Community Center.

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is meeting to review the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program, which is the most consequential item on the agenda. The commission will also receive updates on the new financial software system transition and the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The meeting includes approval of the April 21, 2025 draft minutes and public comment periods.

• Review of draft FY 2025/26 Operating Budget
• Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program
• Update on transition to new financial software system
• Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended March 31, 2025
• Approval of April 21, 2025 draft minutes

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment adopting a Safety Element and updating the Natural Environment & Hazards Element to comply with state law. The item is exempt from CEQA environmental review. The commission will also approve draft minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting.

• General Plan Amendment: adopt Safety Element and update Natural Environment & Hazards Element (CEQA exempt)
• Approval of draft minutes from April 3, 2025 regular meeting

The Los Altos Planning Commission approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes on the consent calendar. They also voted to recommend that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment adopting a new Safety Element and updating the Natural Environment & Hazards Element to comply with State law.

• Approved Planning Commission meeting minutes of April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of General Plan Amendment for Safety Element and Natural Environment & Hazards Element (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission is meeting to approve April meeting minutes and receive updates on the Urban Forest and Ecosystem Health working group and Residential Building Electrification efforts. The commission will provide feedback on these discussion items but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of April 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Urban Forest and Ecosystem Health working group update and feedback request
• Residential Building Electrification subcommittee and staff update
• Public comments accepted in-person or in writing, not via Zoom or telephone

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will meet to decide on several resolutions, including a 4.86% increase in solid waste collection rates, the formation of an ad-hoc committee for a firearms buyback program, and updates to the Sherwood Specific Plan. The meeting will also include public hearings on zoning changes for parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real, and a status update on gas-powered leaf blower use.

• Approve 4.86% increase in solid waste collection rates, effective July 1, 2025
• Form ad-hoc committee for a firearms buyback program
• Introduce ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones
• Waive first reading and introduce ordinances for Sherwood Specific Plan updates, including rezoning parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real to Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) zoning
• Reject all bids for Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection Project and authorize rebidding

The City Council unanimously introduced three ordinances to amend the municipal code, repeal the Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan, and rezone parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real to Commercial Thoroughfare (CT), consistent with the General Plan. The council also approved a 4.86% solid waste rate increase, approved several consent calendar items, and provided funding to non-profit organizations. Item 4 (Special Event Sponsorship Policy) was reconsidered and rescinded, and Item 3 (Special Event Sponsorship) was continued to a future meeting.

• Introduced ordinance amending Chapter 14.50 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance repealing Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance rezoning parcels to Commercial Thoroughfare (unanimous)
• Approved 4.86% solid waste rate increase effective July 1, 2025
• Approved consent calendar excluding Item 3 (unanimous)
• Reconsidered and rescinded Item 4 (Special Event Sponsorship Policy) (4-1)
• Continued Item 3 (Special Event Sponsorship) to future meeting
• Authorized $5,500 for Compassion Week (3-2)

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council will convene for a closed session meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Los Altos City Hall. The agenda consists entirely of conferences with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving the case Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. No public votes or policy decisions are listed on the open portion of the agenda.

• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No 5:18 CV-01223-VKD)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No. 20-cv-3693-BLF)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 21-cv-391414)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 21-cv-386694)
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Satish Ramachandran v. City of Los Altos, et al. (Case No. 23-cv-02928 SVK)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a design review request for a residential project. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2025.

• Public hearing for SC25-0004: Design Review for a new 3,945 square foot, two-story home at 677 Linden Avenue

The Zoning Administrator approved the design review for a new 3,945 square foot, two-story home at 677 Linden Avenue, following a staff recommendation and public comments. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The minutes also include approval of the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Both actions were approved unanimously (1-0).

• Approved design review SC25-0004 for new home at 677 Linden Avenue (1-0)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (1-0)

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission is holding a meeting to review and update its 2024-2025 work plan and discuss possibilities for a political speaker event. The agenda also includes receiving informational flyers and staff oral reports from city staff.

• Review and update the 2024-2025 work plan
• Receive an update and discuss possibilities for a political speaker event
• Receive informational flyers
• Receive staff oral reports and announcements

Senior Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for consideration, action, or information are listed.

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission is meeting to discuss its work plan and receive an update from city staff on the Main Library renovation process. The commission will also hear informational items, including a library endowment distribution letter, and receive reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and Main Library staff. Public comment is accepted in person or via email.

• Discuss Commission Work Plan
• Receive update on Main Library Renovation Process from City Staff
• Receive Los Altos Library Endowment Distribution Letter
• Receive report from Santa Clara County Library District
• Approve minutes of March 6, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Complete Streets Commission

The Commission will continue discussions regarding its 2025 work plan and calendar. The meeting also includes a proclamation recognizing May as Bike Month.

• Proclamation recognizing May as Bike Month
• Discussion of 2025 work plan/calendar and formation of subcommittees
• Approval of March 26, 2025, and April 10, 2025, meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will hold a meeting to approve the minutes of its January 27, 2025 special meeting and discuss nominations for the 2025 Los Altos Historical Preservation Award. The agenda also includes informational updates on the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest, Mills Act Quinquennial Inspections, and the Historic Plaque Program.

• Approve minutes of the January 27, 2025 special meeting
• Consider nominations for the 2025 Los Altos Historical Preservation Award
• Receive status of the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest
• Receive status of the Mills Act Quinquennial Inspections
• Receive status of the Historic Plaque Program

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will consider adopting a special event sponsorship policy and decide whether to continue sponsoring events as government speech. They will also vote on allocating $300,000 to the Downtown Performing Arts Center project and other consent items like lighting standards and a parcel map.

• Resolution allocating $300,000 to Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation for Downtown Performing Arts Center
• Ordinance adding Chapter 14.91 for Lighting Performance Standards
• Resolution accepting completion of Raymundo Avenue Curb and Gutter Assessment District
• Parcel map approval for 705 Vista Grande Ave
• Discussion on special events as government speech and sponsorship policy

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to receive a presentation and provide direction on a Community Engagement Plan for the Downtown Park with Parking project. The agenda includes this discussion item and a review of written public comments. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction only.

• Discussion of Community Engagement Plan for Downtown Park with Parking
• Review of written public comments submitted for the meeting

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the price and terms of purchasing or leasing two properties (APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007). The negotiations involve multiple housing developers and are led by city staff. No public action is expected, as this is a closed session item.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.8 for real property negotiations
• Properties: APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007
• Negotiating parties include Balanced Success, City Ventures, PATH Ventures, MidPen Housing, Pacific Companies, USA Properties Fund & Summerhill, Prometheus Real Estate Group
• City negotiators: Nick Zornes (Assistant City Manager) and Monica Gallardo-Melkesian (Housing Manager)

Financial Commission

The Financial Commission will review the draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program. The body will also update its work plan and receive an informational memo on IT infrastructure and cyber security.

• Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program
• Review and update of the Commission Work Plan
• Informational memo on IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security
• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a design review request for a new two-story home at 717 Panchita Way. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes approval of the draft minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting.

• Design review for new 3,567 sq ft two-story home at 717 Panchita Way
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from April 2, 2025

The Zoning Administrator approved a design review application for a new 3,567 square foot, two-story home at 717 Panchita Way. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA review. The minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved design review SC24-0016 for new home at 717 Panchita Way (1-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (1-0)

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will discuss budget needs for 2025/2026 art projects and programs. The body will also review findings from surveys and observations regarding the McKenzie Dog Park.

• Presentation of McKenzie Dog Park survey results
• Discussion of 2025/2026 public art budget needs
• Planning for Farmers' Market booth
• Recap of Family Fun Day
• Future agenda request for Redwood Grove pathway

Complete Streets Commission

The Complete Streets Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project. City staff will present preliminary plans for microsurfacing and mill and overlay work. The meeting is open for public comment in person or via email.

• Discussion of FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project
• Microsurfacing treatment plans
• Mill and overlay treatment plans
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The commission held a special meeting to review preliminary plans for the FY24-25 Annual Street Resurfacing Project, which includes microsurfacing and mill and overlay work on an approved list of streets. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only, and public comments were received.

• Reviewed preliminary plans for FY24-25 street resurfacing (discussion only)

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will hold a meeting on April 9, 2025, to receive a special presentation on deconstruction practices and updates on implementing deconstruction requirements for building demolitions. The commission will also discuss a Living Electric event scheduled for May 4, 2025, and receive an update on SB 1046 regarding pre-checkout bags. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and commissioner reports.

• Special presentation on deconstruction by Ted Reiff, Ankur Sole, and Raashina Humayun
• Discussion on implementing deconstruction requirements in building demolition
• Update on May 4, 2025 Living Electric Event
• Update on SB 1046 – Pre-Checkout Bags
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Los Altos Environmental Commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0). The commission discussed a deconstruction ordinance and recommended continuing research before deciding on an ordinance or incentives. Action on updating the SB 1046 pre-checkout bag ordinance was deferred.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Deferred action on SB 1046 pre-checkout bag ordinance update
• Recommended continued research on deconstruction ordinance or incentives

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the price and terms of purchase or lease for two properties. The session involves negotiations between city staff and several real estate and housing entities.

• Real property negotiations for APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007

City Council

The City Council will vote on several municipal code updates, including new weed abatement and parking enforcement rules. The body will also hold a public hearing on bird-safe design and lighting standards and discuss the Downtown Theater project.

• Contract with ACE Parking for enforcement services for $652,000 (not to exceed $700,000)
• Budget allocation of $100,000 to the Public Safety Budget for parking enforcement
• Furniture purchase for City Hall Expansion Project not to exceed $198,587
• Public hearing for new Bird Safe Design and Lighting Performance Standards ordinances
• New ordinance adding Chapter 11.06 Weed Abatement to the Municipal Code

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025, at the Los Altos Community Center was canceled. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda, which included routine items such as approving minutes, reviewing a work plan, and receiving updates on events.

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will discuss logistics and assign planning tasks for the Senior Health Fair. The body will also review a staff report on Los Altos Parks & Recreation marketing and update the FY 2024/25 Work Plan.

• Los Altos Parks & Recreation Marketing staff report
• Senior Health Fair event logistics and task assignments
• FY 2024/25 Work Plan update
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Senior Commission approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They received a staff report on Parks & Recreation marketing and updated the FY 2024/25 work plan. The commission voted to proceed with multiple speaker sessions in separate rooms for the Senior Health Fair and unanimously selected seven health fair topics, assigning working pairs for planning tasks.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2-0)
• Received staff report on Los Altos Parks & Recreation marketing
• Voted to proceed with multiple speaker sessions in separate rooms for Senior Health Fair
• Unanimously selected seven health fair topics including dementia prevention, nutrition, exercise, sleep, socialization, caregiving, and public safety
• Assigned working pairs for health fair planning tasks (vendors, marketing, speakers, event title, layout, snacks, giveaway)
• Updated FY 2024/25 work plan received

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed zoning amendments and the repeal of the Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan. The body will also receive a presentation on State Housing Laws.

• Proposed rezoning of parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real to Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) Zoning District
• Proposed repeal of the Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 14.50 and Chapter 14.88 of the Los Altos Municipal Code
• Special presentation on State Housing Laws

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt three ordinances: amending Chapter 14.50, repealing the Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan, and rezoning certain parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real to Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) zoning. The commission also found the zone change exempt from CEQA review under Section 15183. The consent calendar approving two sets of draft minutes was also approved unanimously.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 14.50 (unanimous)
• Recommended repeal of Sherwood Gateway Specific Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning parcels along San Antonio Road and El Camino Real to CT (unanimous)
• Found zone change exempt from CEQA under Section 15183 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including draft minutes from Feb 6 and Feb 27, 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Los Altos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider five residential design-review applications. Each project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. Members of the public may comment in person or submit written remarks before the meeting.

• SC24-0008 – 1815 Granger Ave: 861 sq ft second-story addition and first-floor reconfiguration
• SC24-0014 – 1697 Orr Ct: 3,701 sq ft two-story residence with garage
• SC24-0017 – 273 Del Monte Ave: 2,799 sq ft two-story residence with garage
• SC24-0011 – 1047 Eastwood Dr: 4,037 sq ft two-story home with garage
• SC25-0002 – 1932 Alford Ave: 1,481 sq ft second-story addition

The Zoning Administrator approved all five design review applications on the agenda, each with a 1-0 vote. The approvals include a second-story addition at 1815 Granger Avenue, new two-story homes at 1697 Orr Court, 273 Del Monte Avenue, and 1047 Eastwood Drive, and a second-story addition at 1932 Alford Avenue. The meeting minutes from February 19, 2025, were also approved.

• Approved design review SC24-0008 for a second-story addition at 1815 Granger Avenue (1-0)
• Approved design review SC24-0014 for a new two-story home at 1697 Orr Court (1-0)
• Approved design review SC24-0017 for a new two-story home at 273 Del Monte Avenue (1-0)
• Approved design review SC24-0011 for a new two-story home at 1047 Eastwood Drive, with a condition limiting privacy vegetation to 12 feet (1-0)
• Approved design review SC25-0002 for a second-story addition at 1932 Alford Avenue (1-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 19, 2025 (1-0)

Complete Streets Commission

The Commission will receive a presentation on the Santa Clara County Active Transportation Plan. Members will also discuss the 2025 work plan and subcommittees.

• Presentation on the Santa Clara County Active Transportation Plan
• Discussion of the 2025 work plan and subcommittees
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to receive a presentation from Santa Clara County Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew and Resilient Los Altos.

• Presentation from Santa Clara County Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew and Resilient Los Altos

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to interview applicants for the Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee (JVAC). No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is solely for conducting these interviews.

• Interview session for Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee (JVAC) applicants

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items, including approving minutes, flag raisings, and a police policy change. Discussion items include committee appointments, introducing ordinances on meeting date/time, parking enforcement, and weed abatement, plus a mid-year budget update with CalPERS payment and pay schedule. The meeting is largely procedural with several ordinance introductions and budget actions.

• Approve changes to Los Altos Police Policy 709
• Introduce ordinance to amend meeting date/time (Municipal Code Chapter 2, Section 2.04.010)
• Introduce ordinance for parking citation enforcement and vehicle removal
• Introduce ordinance adding Chapter 11.06 Weed Abatement to Title 11
• Adopt resolutions for FY 2024/25 mid-year budget, CalPERS transfer, and pay schedule

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, specifically one case where the city is a defendant. The agenda includes public comment on closed session items, but no action will be taken on those comments. This is a procedural meeting focused on legal matters.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case as defendant)
• Public comment period for closed session items
• In-person meeting at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator of Los Altos adjourned its March 19, 2025 meeting to April 2, 2025. Three residential projects were postponed: SC24-0011 at 1047 Eastwood Drive, SC24-0014 at 1697 Orr Court, and SC24-0017 at 273 Del Monte Avenue.

• SC24-0011 – Jiapan Yan – 1047 Eastwood Drive
• SC24-0014 – Steve Collom – 1697 Orr Court
• SC24-0017 – Steve Collom – 273 Del Monte Avenue

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will discuss and potentially act on several art-related items, including an updated public art inventory and brochure plan, selection of 2025 Community Center Gallery themes, and a proposed art installation replacement at Edith Avenue and Los Altos Avenue. They will also approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting and receive informational updates on events and schedules.

• Approve minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting
• Discuss updated City public art inventory and art brochure plan
• Select two 2025 themes for Community Center Art Gallery calls for art
• Review proposed art installation replacement at Edith Avenue and Los Altos Avenue
• Informational items: 2025 meeting schedule, Spring Egg Hunt, Farmers' Market

The Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Cultural Commission approved the February 18, 2025 minutes with minor corrections, selected two themes for the 2025 Community Center Art Gallery calls for art, and accepted a replacement sculpture at Edith and Los Altos Avenues. All decisions were made unanimously or with one abstention.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes with minor corrections (5-0)
• Selected 'My Illustrated Poem' and 'Around the World in Los Altos: My Cultural Heritage' as 2025 gallery themes (5-0)
• Accepted replacement sculpture 'Encircled in Cycles for Seasonal Rotation' by Jennifer Kapnek at Edith and Los Altos Avenues (4-0-1)

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will meet on March 12, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve the minutes from the February 12 meeting. Commissioners will continue discussions on the 2025 workplan and subcommittees, and hear a presentation by Dr. Rick Lanman on urban forest ecosystem restoration recommendations. Updates will also be provided on the 2025 electrification event (EV Fair).

• Approve minutes of February 12, 2025 meeting
• Ecosystem restoration presentation by Dr. Rick Lanman, MD
• 2025 workplan and subcommittees discussion
• Electrification event (EV Fair) updates

The Environmental Commission approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). No action was taken on the ecosystem restoration presentation or the electrification event update. The commission appointed members to write a memo to the council regarding the 2025 workplan, formed a subcommittee on policy incentives and community engagement, and changed its liaison to the CSC from Lu to Humayun.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Chair and Vice Chair to write workplan memo to council
• Appointed Subcommittee on Policy Incentives and Community Engagement Recommendations (Hecht, Nee, Weiden)
• Changed Commission Liaison to CSC from Lu to Humayun

City Council

The City Council will consider three appeals regarding permits for a new library courtyard. The body is also deciding on contracts for ADA improvements and a new city website, as well as police equipment policies.

• Contract for Hetch Hetchy ADA Improvements with SAE Consulting Engineering for $97,923 plus up to 15% contingency
• Contract amendment with CivicPlus LLC not to exceed $125,000 for a new city website
• Three public hearings to decide on appeals for the library courtyard (H24-0003 and DR24-0002)
• Ordinance approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 regarding military equipment and drone use
• Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 11.25 Underground Utilities to the Municipal Code

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a closed session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation, with the city as defendant in one case. The agenda contains no public action items; it is limited to this confidential legal discussion and standard procedural items.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case as defendant)
• Public comment period for closed session items
• In-person meeting at Los Altos Council Chamber, 1 N. San Antonio Rd

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a study session to meet with the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Cultural Commission and review its 2025 work plan. The meeting is open to in-person public participation at Los Altos City Hall, with written comments accepted via email. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission will meet to discuss feedback on Main Library improvements, disband an ad-hoc subcommittee, plan a Night at the Library event, and explore targeted outreach for youth. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and Main Library staff.

• Discuss and provide feedback on Main Library Improvements with ABA
• Disband Commission Presence Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• Discuss Night at the Library Event
• Discuss Potential Targeted Outreach for Youth

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review its 2024-2025 work plan and discuss possibilities for two upcoming events. The body will also review minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting.

• Review and update of the 2024-2025 work plan
• Discussion of Open Mic Night event possibilities
• Discussion of Political Speaker Event possibilities
• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes, review the February 25, 2025 joint meeting with the City Council, and update the FY 2024/25 Work Plan. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports and task assignments for the Senior Health Fair and Fall Fling, alongside discussions on the Speaker Series.

• Approve minutes of the regular Senior Commission meeting of February 3, 2025
• Review and discuss the joint meeting held with the City Council on February 25, 2025
• Update FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Receive ad hoc subcommittee report and assign working pairs for the Senior Health Fair
• Receive ad hoc subcommittee report and assign working pairs for the Fall Fling

The Senior Commission approved the minutes from its February 3, 2025 meeting unanimously (4-0-3-0). It reviewed the joint City Council meeting held on February 25, 2025, and updated its FY 2024/25 work plan, agreeing to focus marketing on isolated seniors for upcoming events. The commission also assigned working pairs for the Senior Health Fair and received reports on the Fall Fling and Speaker Series.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-3-0)
• Reviewed joint City Council meeting of February 25, 2025
• Agreed to focus marketing on isolated seniors for Senior Health Fair and Fall Fling
• Assigned Dixit and Olson to contact health fair vendors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss rezoning options for the Sherwood Triangle Area. This discussion was directed by the Los Altos City Council.

• Discussion of rezoning options for Sherwood Triangle Area

The Planning Commission held a study session to discuss rezoning options for the Sherwood Triangle area, as directed by the City Council. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Held study session on Sherwood Triangle rezoning options (no vote taken)

Complete Streets Commission

The Commission will debrief a Joint Council Meeting and discuss feedback from the council. Members will also discuss the Work Plan Subcommittee and the 2025 Work Plan Calendar.

• Debrief of Joint Council Meeting
• Discussion of Work Plan Subcommittee
• Review of 2025 Work Plan Calendar

The Complete Streets Commission held a special meeting with four members present. They approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 regular meeting unanimously. The commission discussed the recent Joint Council meeting, council feedback, and the approved work plan, deciding to discuss the work plan subcommittee at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 29, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed work plan and calendar; deferred subcommittee discussion to next meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss modifying parking restrictions around Los Altos High School and introducing a new ordinance for underground utilities. The body is also considering contracts for dog park design and grease program enforcement.

• Proposed 2-hour parking restrictions (8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Mon-Fri) around Los Altos High School
• Contract with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Hillview Dog Park design not-to-exceed $157,911.00
• Agreement amendment with Environmental Engineering & Contracting, Inc. for $155,865 for the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program
• Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 11.25 Underground Utilities to the Municipal Code
• Adoption of a revised City Council Accountability Policy

City Council Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review 2025 work plans. The council will meet with the Senior, Financial, Complete Streets, and Planning Commissions.

• Discussion of 2025 Senior Commission work plan
• Discussion of 2025 Financial Commission work plan
• Discussion of 2025 Complete Streets Commission work plan
• Discussion of 2025 Planning Commission work plan

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss price and terms for the purchase or lease of two properties (APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007). The city is negotiating with multiple developers and housing organizations. No public action will be taken during this session.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.8 for real property negotiations
• Properties: APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007
• Negotiating parties include Balanced Success, City Ventures, PATH Ventures, MidPen Housing, Pacific Companies, USA Properties Fund & Summerhill, Prometheus Real Estate Group
• City negotiators: Nick Zornes (Assistant City Manager) and Monica Gallardo-Melkesian (Housing Manager)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Community Meeting Chambers in Los Altos City Hall has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a design review for a new two-story residence with a basement and detached accessory structure at 380 Arboleda Drive. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes approval of the December 18, 2024 minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Design review for new 3,905 sq ft two-story residence with 1,211 sq ft basement and 320 sq ft detached accessory structure at 380 Arboleda Drive
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of draft minutes from December 18, 2024 regular meeting

The Zoning Administrator approved the draft minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting and approved design review application SC24-0015 for a new two-story residence with basement and detached accessory structure at 380 Arboleda Drive. Both items passed on a 1-0 vote with no public comments. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.

• Approved draft minutes of Dec 18, 2024 meeting (1-0)
• Approved design review SC24-0015 for 3,905 sq ft home at 380 Arboleda Dr (1-0)

Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission

The Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission will review and approve minutes from its November 18, 2024 meeting, update its 2025 workplan in response to City Council concerns, and vote on endorsing the March 15, 2025 MALA Iftar Cultural Event. The meeting will also include staff updates on volunteer opportunities, upcoming events like Family Fun Day on February 22, and a joint meeting with the City Council scheduled for March 11.

• Approve minutes of November 18, 2024 meeting
• Update 2025 Workplan addressing City Council concerns
• Endorse MALA Iftar Cultural Event on March 15, 2025

Environmental Commission

The Los Altos Environmental Commission will gather public input on policy related to SB 1046, the state's pre-checkout bag legislation, and debrief a recent joint council meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from its January 8 meeting and hear reports on council topics and subcommittees.

• Discussion of SB 1046 pre-checkout bag legislation
• Debrief of Joint Council Meeting and subcommittee assignments
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports on City Council topics and ad hoc subcommittees (Building Electrification, Dark Skies/Bird Safety)

The Environmental Commission approved the minutes of its January 8, 2025 meeting (5-0). Commissioners discussed SB 1046, a state law on pre-checkout plastic bags, and recommended further research by reaching out to MTWS and other cities. They also debriefed on a joint council meeting and recommended several follow-up actions, including compiling feedback and forming subcommittees.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended researching SB 1046 by contacting MTWS and other cities
• Recommended compiling commissioner feedback on joint council meeting for Chair to share with Council Liaison
• Recommended summarizing and sending response to Council for confirmation, subject to Council Liaison approval
• Recommended discussing next steps at March meeting
• Recommended forming subcommittees based on research by working pairs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on using park impact fees for a downtown park with parking. The body will also consider a parking strategy, a wireless facility agreement, and policies regarding council term limits and accountability.

• Proposed $2,288,500 contract to Watry Design, Inc. for downtown park community engagement and design
• Resolution to approve the Downtown Parking Strategy
• License agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for an 80-foot-tall monopine wireless facility
• Easement for PG&E related to the City Hall expansion project at 1 North San Antonio Road
• Resolution to instruct Santa Clara County to abate hazardous vegetation nuisances

City Council Study Session

The Los Altos City Council is holding a study session to meet with the Environmental Commission, Library Commission, and Historical Commission. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2025 work plans for these advisory bodies.

• Discussion of Environmental Commission 2025 work plan
• Discussion of Library Commission 2025 work plan
• Discussion of Historical Commission 2025 work plan

City Council Closed Session

The Los Altos City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for two parcels (APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007) with multiple developers. The meeting is in-person only at Los Altos City Hall. No public action or discussion will occur during the closed session.

• Closed session for real property negotiations (APNs 167-39-032 and 167-39-007)
• Negotiating parties include Balanced Success, City Ventures, PATH Ventures, MidPen Housing, Pacific Companies, USA Properties Fund, Summerhill, and Prometheus Real Estate Group
• Agency negotiators: Nick Zornes (Assistant City Manager) and Monica Gallardo-Melkesian (Housing Manager)
• Price and terms of purchase or lease under negotiation
• Public comment allowed but no action or discussion permitted during closed session

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a draft annual financial report, and review mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2024/25. The Commission will also discuss using PERS Reserve funds to prefund pension obligations and review investment policy updates.

• Approve minutes of January 27, 2025 Financial Commission meeting
• Receive draft FY 2023/24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Review FY 2024/25 mid-year budget adjustments
• Discuss using PERS Reserve funds to prefund pension obligations
• Review and recommend updates to City of Los Altos Investment Policy

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Planning Commission and Historical Commission are meeting jointly to consider a Historical Alteration Permit and Design Review for a new library courtyard at 13 South San Antonio Road, and to discuss the 2025 Planning Commission work plan. The agenda also includes approval of the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing for Historical Alteration Permit H24-0003 and Design Review DR24-0002 for a new library courtyard at 13 South San Antonio Road, categorically exempt from CEQA.
• Discussion of the 2025 Planning Commission Workplan.
• Approval of draft minutes from the December 5, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.

Planning Commission

The Joint Planning and Historical Commissions will hold a public hearing regarding a new library courtyard. The body will also discuss the 2025 Planning Commission Workplan.

• Public hearing for a Historical Alteration Permit (H24-0003) and Design Review (DR24-0002) for a new library courtyard at 13 South San Antonio Road
• Discussion of the 2025 Planning Commission Workplan

The Planning Commission approved a Design Review Permit for a new library courtyard at 13 South San Antonio Road, with a condition to refine fence materials. The Historic Commission also approved a Historical Alteration Permit for the same project. Both approvals were based on recommended findings and CEQA exemptions.

• Approved Historical Alteration Permit H24-0003 for library courtyard (unanimous)
• Approved Design Review Permit DR24-0002 for library courtyard (4-1, Disney dissenting)
• Added condition to refine fence materials for patio
• Approved consent calendar including December 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Youth Commission

The Los Altos Youth Commission will meet in person and virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, review and update its 2024-2025 work plan, and discuss potential expansions of its Open Mic Night and Political Speaker Event subcommittees. The meeting will also include informational flyers and staff reports, with no major decisions expected on new policy matters.

• Approve minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting
• Review/update 2024-2025 work plan
• Discuss Open Mic Night event possibilities and subcommittee expansion
• Discuss Political Speaker Event possibilities and subcommittee expansion

Senior Commission

The Los Altos Senior Commission is meeting to approve minutes, finalize its FY 2024/25 work plan, and decide topics for a joint meeting with the City Council on February 25, 2025. The agenda also includes informational items and staff reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting
• Finalize FY 2024/25 work plan
• Determine topics for joint City Council meeting on February 25, 2025 at 6pm
• Receive informational flyers
• Future agenda items: Work Plan, Health Fair, Fall Fling Collaboration with Club 55

The Senior Commission approved the FY 2024/25 work plan with edits made at the meeting, and also approved the minutes of the January 6, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed topics for an upcoming joint meeting with the City Council, including 2024 accomplishments and 2025 plans. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY 2024/25 work plan with edits (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-2, with two abstentions)

Complete Streets Commission

This is a meeting of the Los Altos Complete Streets Commission scheduled for January 29, 2025. The commission will consider approving meeting minutes, assigning a commissioner liaison to the Environmental Commission, and discussing the 2025 Work Plan and an e-bike and e-scooter ordinance. Additionally, informational items regarding the Hetch Hetchy Trail, street resurfacing, and El Camino Real improvements are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the special meeting of November 20, 2024
• Assign a commissioner to be the liaison to the Environmental Commission
• Discussion of the 2025 CSC Work Plan with the subcommittee
• Discussion of the e-bike and e-scooter ordinance
• Informational items on Intersection Access Barrier Removal (Hetch Hetchy Trail), Annual Street Resurfacing/Slurry Seal, and El Camino Real Improvements

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold a public hearing on a vesting tentative map for a new mixed-use project at 420 S. San Antonio Road, which would create 20 condominium lots and one common lot. The council will also consider a weed abatement appeal, a private zone text amendment request, and the ongoing use of automated license plate readers by the police. Other items include adopting revised council norms and reviewing strategic goals.

• Vesting Tentative Map (TM22-0003) for 20 condominium lots and 1 common lot at 420 S. San Antonio Road
• Public hearing on 2025 Weed Abatement Program appeals
• Private Zone Text Amendment Request
• Update on Automated License Plate Reader Pilot Program and proposed Flock Policy changes
• Adoption of revised City Council Norms and Procedures

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion is limited to four existing litigation cases involving Satish Ramachandran and the City of Los Altos.

• Case No. 21CV386694 (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
• Case No. 21CV391414 (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
• Case No. 5:18 CV-01223-VKD (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California)
• Case No. 5:23-CV 02928 SVK (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California)

Historical Commission

The Los Altos Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Historic Alteration Permit for the City of Los Altos to remove and replace 22 apricot trees at 1 North San Antonio Road, a historic landmark property. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also review and approve the annual Certified Local Government report and receive an update on the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest.

• Public hearing on H24-0009: Historic Alteration Permit to remove and replace 22 apricot trees at 1 North San Antonio Road
• Review and approval of the Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report to the State Office of Historic Preservation
• Status update on the Margaret Thompson Essay Contest
• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2024 special meeting

Financial Commission

The Los Altos Financial Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving prior minutes, electing a Chair and Vice Chair, and approving the 2025 meeting schedule. They will also receive updates on the Tyler ERP project implementation, preliminary audit results, annual commission training, and review the commission work plan. Public comment is accepted in person or via email before 2 PM on the meeting day.

• Approve minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Receive update on Tyler ERP (Financial Enterprise System) implementation
• Receive preliminary audit results update
• Approve 2025 meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

City Council

The Los Altos City Council will hold public hearings on two subdivision maps, consider several consent items including a $954,500 construction contract for Grant Park renovations, and discuss funding options for public safety infrastructure. The council will also discuss transitioning crossing guard services to city management and consider becoming a charter city with term limits.

• Public hearing: Vesting Tentative Map for 34 condominium lots at 4896 El Camino Real
• Public hearing: Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one lot into two at 1485 Fremont Avenue
• Award construction contract to Aria Electric Construction for Grant Park Mechanical and Electrical Project, not-to-exceed $954,500
• Approve $75,000 amendment with BAE Urban Economics for economic analysis services
• Approve $165,000 from Park-In-Lieu Fund for Community Center Café space improvements

Library Commission

The Los Altos Library Commission is meeting to consider a joint meeting with the City Council, review preliminary Woodland Library patio drawings, recognize an outgoing NCLA board member, and discuss commission presence and work plans. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving past meeting minutes and receiving staff and library district reports.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 2024
• Recognize Outgoing NCLA Board Member Cindy Hill
• Discuss Joint Meeting with City Council and Commission Work Plan
• Discuss Commission Presence
• Review Preliminary Woodland Library Patio Drawings

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will discuss the 2025 workplan and review findings from the 2022 GHG Inventory. The body will also receive updates on commission guidelines and the 2025 Electrification Event.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on 2022 GHG Inventory findings
• Discussion and finalization of the 2025 Environmental Commission Workplan
• Updates on the 2025 EV Fair (Electrification Event)
• Reports from Building Electrification and Dark Skies/Bird Safety subcommittees

The Environmental Commission held a regular meeting on January 8, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were discussions or informational updates, including the 2025 workplan, an electrification event, and the 2022 GHG inventory.

• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review its 2024-2025 work plan and discuss event possibilities for an Open Mic Night. The body will also consider forming an ad hoc subcommittee to increase awareness of local politics.

• Review and update of 2024-2025 work plan
• Discussion of Open Mic Night event possibilities and subcommittee expansion
• Proposal to form an ad hoc subcommittee for increasing awareness on local politics
• Final report from the Holiday Movie Night Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet in person and via Zoom to approve past meeting minutes, finalize its FY 2024/25 work plan for a February 25 joint meeting with the City Council, and discuss planning a Senior Commission Health Fair including forming a subcommittee. The body will also receive updates on age-friendly initiatives and staff reports.

• Approve minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting
• Finalize FY 2024/25 Work Plan for joint Commission/City Council meeting on February 25, 2025
• Discuss Senior Commission Health Fair logistics and select ad hoc subcommittee
• Receive staff update on Age Friendly initiatives
• Receive Town of Los Altos Hills and city of Los Altos staff oral reports

The Senior Commission approved the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It formed an Ad-Hoc Committee to plan the Senior Health Fair on September 9, 2025, and another to organize a Spring 2026 event with Club 55. The meeting adjourned early at 4:32 p.m. due to loss of quorum after two commissioners left.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (5-0-2-0)
• Formed Ad-Hoc Committee (Basiji, Buchholz, Gallagher Thompson) for Senior Health Fair on Sept 9, 2025 (5-0-2-0)
• Formed Ad-Hoc Committee (Olson, Trapnell) for Club 55 event leading to Spring 2026 Spring Fling (5-0-2-0)

Library Commission

The regular Library Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Sequoia Room of the Los Altos Community Center has been canceled. No agenda items or business will be discussed.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Los Altos Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items are being discussed or decided.

Zoning Administrator

The regular Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.