Los Altos Hills public meetings in 2025

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the Fast Track/Site Development public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. Future hearings will be held virtually or in person according to the provided instructions.

• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 30, 2025 cancelled; no agenda items discussed.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the weekly Site Development/Fast Track public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. Applicants are instructed to attend future hearings either in person at 26379 Fremont Road or via Zoom using the provided link and credentials. Public comments may be submitted in advance by email to the planner or in person using a speaker card at the next hearing.

• Public hearing cancelled for Dec 23, 2025
• Future hearings can be attended in person at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
• Virtual attendance via Zoom: link http://bit.ly/SiteDevelopmentHearing, Phone (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID 864 7719 6354, Passcode 398572

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

City Council

The City Council will conduct its annual reorganization to elect a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also consider an appointment to the Finance and Investment Committee and a contract amendment for legal services.

• Election of New Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Appointment of Vatsal Sonecha to the Finance and Investment Committee
• Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for City Attorney Services with Redwood Public Law LLP
• Lifetime Volunteer Award presentations for Valerie Metcalfe, Patricia Radlo, Roddy Sloss, and Sue Welch
• Legacy of Service presentations for Jitze and Nancy Couperus

The Los Altos Hills City Council appointed Vatsal Sonecha to the Finance and Investment Committee and approved an amendment to the City Attorney Services agreement that raises the monthly retainer. The Council also elected Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja as the new Mayor and appointed Council Member Tyson as Vice Mayor for a six‑month term, followed by Council Member Swan for the next six months. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Vatsal Sonecha to Finance and Investment Committee (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to City Attorney Services agreement, raising retainer to $14,777 (5-0)
• Elected Rajiv Bhateja as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Council Member Tyson as Vice Mayor for six months (5-0)
• Scheduled Council Member Swan as Vice Mayor for the subsequent six months (5-0)

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council voted unanimously to award a contract to Ralph Anderson & Associates for City Manager recruitment services. The contract amount is capped at $30,000. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. No other items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved contract with Ralph Anderson & Associates for City Manager recruitment services (up to $30,000) – vote 5-0

History Committee

The History Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Pathways Committee

The Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee will review and approve minutes from prior meetings, receive staff updates on several pathway projects, and discuss property reviews for multiple addresses. Old business includes discussion of pathway loops on GIS maps and recruiting new members. New business features a vote to relocate TDA3 allocations and a vote to appoint Mike Orlando as Vice Chairman. The meeting also allows brief public presentations on pathway‑related topics.

• Vote to appoint Mike Orlando as Pathways Committee Vice Chairman
• Relocate TDA3 Allocations (new business item)
• Staff updates on Summerhill Avenue, Magdalena Avenue, and Altamont‑Moody to Corbetta Lane pathways
• Property review of 27235 Byrne Park Lane, 10320 Rolly Road, 27890 Via Feliz, 11778 Maria Lane, 12816 El Monte Road, and Natoma Oaks Subdivision
• Discussion of additional bicycle/horses/pedestrian signage on steep paths such as Elena to Natoma and La Paloma to Robleda

The Pathways Committee approved the November 17 meeting minutes. The committee voted unanimously to appoint Mike Orlando as Vice Chairman. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:03 pm.

• Approved November 17 Pathways Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Orlando as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 pm (unanimous)

Technology Committee

The Los Altos Hills Technology Committee will receive updates on local partnerships and recent workshops. Members will review and discuss the committee’s goals for 2026. They will also consider collaboration and sponsorship opportunities with Foothill College for the Spring 2026 regional Innovation Challenge. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.

• LAH/Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF partnership update (presented by Daniel, LAHCF, WooJae)
• Review and discussion of Technology Committee goals for 2026 (presentation enclosed)
• Update on Foothill College collaboration for the Spring 2026 regional Innovation Challenge and sponsorship options (John Swan)
• Feedback from the December 6, 2025 workshop on AI and cybersecurity
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee reviewed site plans and discussed easement requirements, deciding to designate any slope greater than 30% as an open‑space easement. It approved a fence‑permit policy that limits committee review to significant fencing projects and requires chain‑link fences to be green or black. The committee also cancelled upcoming Fast Track meetings for the holiday period, with the next meeting set for January 13, and continued work on a memorial‑bench policy.

• Adopt recommendation to designate slopes >30% as open‑space easements
• Approve fence‑permit rule: only significant fencing through easements needs committee review; chain‑link fences must be green or black
• Cancel Fast Track meetings for holiday schedule; resume on January 13
• Request landscaping and planting plan designs for the Ascension Drive project for review before Fast Track meeting
• Continue development of memorial‑bench policy, including naming criteria and a 10‑year duration limit

The Open Space Committee accepted the November 2025 meeting minutes. It also adopted a Condition of Approval requiring the removal of all Stinkwort plants from the property and road right‑of‑way each year by September 1 until the Winal building is approved. Both actions were approved by the members present.

• Accepted November 2025 minutes (motion by PB, seconded by EB, in favor AB, RC, SH)
• Added COA to remove Stinkwort plants by Sept 1 each year (motion by EB, seconded by PB, in favor AB, RC, SH)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee's regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider approving amendments to the General Plan Housing Element, authorizing emergency repairs to Town Hall's HVAC system, and accepting completed construction projects. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the housing element.

• Resolution approving General Plan Housing Element amendment
• Resolution declaring Town Hall HVAC repair an emergency (up to $300,000)
• Resolution accepting El Monte Fire Station utility undergrounding project
• Ordinance rezoning parcels for multi-family development
• Resolution authorizing contract with Roger's Electric for security camera upgrades

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved the Consent Calendar items A through I, including project completions, a $10,000 historical society donation, and ordinance amendments, with a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element and rezoned several parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family, Multi‑Family Overlay, and Floating Multi‑Family Overlay zones, each passing 4‑0‑1. Additional approvals included a fast‑track addition at 11623 Dawson Drive (5‑0) and a contract amendment for BMI Imaging Services increasing the Not‑to‑Exceed amount to $79,624.10 (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar items A‑I (project completions, donation, ordinance changes) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted amendment to General Plan Land Use Element (CEQA exemption) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Rezoned parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family, Multi‑Family Overlay, and Floating Multi‑Family Overlay zones – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved fast‑track conditional approval for 1,745 sq ft addition at 11623 Dawson Drive – vote 5‑0
• Amended BMI Imaging Services contract, increasing Not‑to‑Exceed amount to $79,624.10 – vote 5‑0

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session for the evaluation of the City Attorney's performance. The meeting will include a roll call, public comment, and an adjournment.

• Closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation
• Public comment limited to special meeting topics
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road

The Los Altos Hills City Council met on Dec 9, 2025. A closed‑session was held to discuss a public employee performance evaluation, but no reportable action resulted. The council adjourned at 6 P.M. with no decisions taken.

Technology Committee

The Los Altos Hills Technology Committee will hold a special workshop to educate residents about artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Topics include the usefulness of AI tools, associated risks and safeguards, practical AI applications, and how to avoid online scams. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Learn about AI and its usefulness to LAH residents
• Discuss risks and safeguards for AI tools
• Identify AI tools residents can use today
• Provide cybersecurity update on avoiding scams

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Hills Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several public hearings, including a request for a conditional use permit to upgrade a water storage station and a recommendation for the City Council to adopt a revised Housing Element. The meeting will also feature presentations and reports on past projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for water station upgrades at 13070 S. Alta Lane
• Recommendation for City Council to adopt revised Housing Element
• Site Development Permit and Variance for retaining wall at 13300 Robleda Road
• Site Development Permit and Variance for transformer installation at 25959 Alicante Lane
• Site Development Permit and Variance for transformer installation at 26023 Torello Lane

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review and approve the minutes from the prior meeting, receive several reports from fire, town, and county officials, and discuss a motion to install fiber connectivity from ARK to Town Hall. The meeting also includes updates from subcommittees on community outreach, medical and environmental health, mass notification, and emergency communications. Public comment on non‑agenda items is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Review, correct and approve minutes of the prior meeting
• SCCFD inspections fire mitigation report by Chief Davis and Asst. Fire Marshall
• EPRC‑EDPC Joint Subcommittee meeting update
• Town Council Liaison report
• Motion regarding fiber from ARK to Town Hall

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the previous meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The committee decided not to use drones for fire inspections at this time. The SCC weed‑abatement program is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Decided not to use drones for fire inspections (no vote recorded)
• Set start date for SCC weed‑abatement program to 4/1/2026 (no vote recorded)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing on Dec 2, 2025 to consider a site‑development permit for a driveway modification between 14407 and 14411 Kingsley Avenue, owned by the Lands of Korman. The project is classified as a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15304(a) and is being planned by Jonathan Fox. Applicants must be present or represented, otherwise the hearing will be rescheduled. Members of the public may submit comments in person, by speaker card, or via Zoom as outlined in the notice.

• Site Development Permit request for driveway modification at 14407 & 14411 Kingsley Ave (File #SD25-0037)
• CEQA review: categorical exemption per Section 15304(a)
• Project Planner: Jonathan Fox
• Applicants must attend or be represented; otherwise hearing will be rescheduled
• Public comment allowed in person, by speaker card, email, or Zoom

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. A notice informs the public that any submitted documents will be available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office.

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee’s regular meetings scheduled for November 27 and December 25, 2025, have been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at these dates. The next regular meeting is set for January 22, 2026.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM to consider a fast‑track site development permit (File #SD25‑0045) for a remodel and a 1,745‑square‑foot addition to the single‑family residence at 11623 Dawson Drive, owned by Vidyasagar Premkumar. The project is classified under a CEQA categorical exemption per Section 15304(b). The hearing will be conducted in the Duxbury Conference Room and via Zoom.

• Fast‑track site development permit (File #SD25‑0045) for remodel and 1,745‑sq‑ft addition at 11623 Dawson Drive
• CEQA review: categorical exemption per Section 15304(b)
• Proposed building height 22 ft 8 in; front setback 41 ft 7 in; rear setback ~60 ft; south side setback 41 ft 4 in
• Parking requirement: 4 spaces (3 garage spaces) on‑site
• Grading cut and export of 56 cubic yards; connection to public sewer

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is January 12, 2026.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chambers Conference Room was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, waiving a second reading. The Council will also vote on resolutions to accept an open space easement at 12788 La Cresta Drive and to vacate part of an existing easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive. Additional items include a resolution extending a conditional use permit for a monopine wireless facility at 27299 Arastradero Road and a resolution extending the grant agreement with Los Altos Hills Community Fiber for the broadband infrastructure project. The meeting will also include informational reports, public comment, and ongoing business.

• Adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance introducing the 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Resolution Accepting an Open Space Easement at 12788 La Cresta Drive
• Resolution Vacating a Portion of an Existing Open Space Easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive
• Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Extension for a Monopine Wireless Communication Facility at 27299 Arastradero Road
• Resolution Approving the First Amendment for a Six-Month Term Extension to the Grant Agreement with Los Altos Hills Community Fiber for the Broadband Infrastructure Project

The council voted 5‑0 to refund approximately $1.2 million in excess building permit fees. It also approved the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code by title only. Additional actions included accepting an open‑space easement, vacating part of another easement, extending building‑permit expiration dates, reappointing a member to the Environmental Initiatives Committee, and approving a six‑month extension to the broadband grant agreement.

• Authorized full refund of excess building permit fees (~$1.2 M) (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 California Building Standards Code ordinance (5‑0)
• Accepted open‑space easement at 12788 La Cresta Drive, Lands of Reddy (5‑0)
• Vacated portion of open‑space easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive, Lands of Seto (5‑0)
• Granted extension of expiration dates for various building permits (5‑0)
• Reappointed Aileen Lee to the Environmental Initiatives Committee (5‑0)
• Approved six‑month term extension to the broadband infrastructure grant agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 63 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The session is dedicated to conferring with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding California Housing Defense Fund, et al v. Town of Los Altos Hills (Case No.: 25CV475174)

The Los Altos Hills City Council met in closed session and, by a unanimous 5‑0 vote, authorized a full refund of excess building permit fees previously paid, totaling about $1.2 million. The refund applies to all permit types with values over $1,000 and includes funds previously refunded to the town by CSG. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss public employee appointment (5-0)
• Authorized $1.2M building permit fee refunds (5-0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Los Altos Hills Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025, to consider a variance for a single-family home remodel at 26929 Almaden Court. The project seeks a 2-foot increase in building height within a required setback.

• Public hearing for variance at 26929 Almaden Court
• Remodel of existing legal nonconforming single-family residence
• Request for 2-foot increase in building height within setback
• Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Meeting will be held at Duxbury Conference Room, 26379 Fremont Road

History Committee

The History Committee will discuss updates on several historical sites and the town's 70th anniversary plans. The body will vote on funding for furniture and the election of two associate members.

• Vote on $5,000.00 for matching chairs for the Heritage Conference Table
• Election of Nancy Traficanti and Jitze Couperus as Associate Members
• Updates on historical sites: Heritage House, Martha Lyn Water Tower, Willow Pond, W.K. Panofsky Home, and Shumate Brick Pillars
• Plans for Heritage House Open House and request for funds for 70th Anniversary
• Reinstatement of DeAnza Reenactment Ride Plaques at Miranda and Fremont and/or Edith Park

The History Committee authorized an additional $5,000 from its private funds to purchase matching chairs for the Heritage House conference table. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting yes. The Committee also approved Nancy Trificanti and Jitze Couperus as Associate Members. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved $5,000 from Committee funds for matching chairs for Heritage House conference table (unanimous)
• Approved Nancy Trificanti as Associate Member (unanimous)
• Approved Jitze Couperus as Associate Member (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an informational report regarding a potential ballot measure. The measure concerns the redesignation of a portion of the O’Keefe Property for multi-family residential use.

• Informational report on amending the Open Space Initiative of 2002 to redesignate part of the O’Keefe Property from Open Space Preserve to Multi-Family Residential
• Discussion on removing the voter approval requirement for the conveyance of O’Keefe Property land for multi-family housing

The City Council held a special meeting to hear an informational report from City Attorney Steve Mattas about a potential citizen‑sponsored ballot measure that would amend the 2002 Open Space Initiative. The measure could redesignate part of the O’Keefe Property for multifamily residential use and remove the voter‑approval requirement for conveyance. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings, receive staff updates on several pathway projects, discuss the implementation of a pathway impact fee, and vote on the 2025 Pathways Annual Report with priorities for 2026‑27. The committee will also approve New Year's Day pathway walks starting at Westwind Barn. Additional items include property review, old business on new development parcels, and recruitment of new committee members.

• Review & approval of minutes for September and October 25 Pathways Committee meetings
• Staff updates on pathway projects (Summerhill Ave, Magdalena Ave, Altamont‑Moody to Corbetta Lane, etc.)
• Pathway Impact Fee implementation update
• Review & approval of the Pathways Annual Report and 2026‑27 Council priorities
• Approval of New Year's Day pathway walks starting at Westwind Barn

The committee approved the September and October meeting minutes, adopted the draft Pathways Annual Report and 2026‑27 priorities, and approved the proposed New Year’s Day pathway walk routes. An ad‑hoc committee was formed to handle development notifications, and the next Pathways Committee meeting was scheduled for Dec. 15, 2025.

• Approved September minutes (all in favor, Richard abstained)
• Approved October minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Pathways Annual Report & 2026‑27 priorities (all in favor)
• Approved New Year’s Day pathway walk routes (approved)
• Formed ad‑hoc committee for development notifications (Mike and Marc appointed)
• Scheduled next Pathways Committee meeting for Dec 15, 2025 (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee will review its draft minutes and hear public comments. It will present its goal‑setting PowerPoint and discuss planning for the town’s 70th anniversary celebrations, the 2026 picnic, and next steps for a new pickle‑ball court. The committee will also consider a multi‑use update for Heritage House and begin scheduling events for the first half of 2026. An event called Barn Lighting is listed under Events.

• Committee goal‑setting PowerPoint presentation (Jan 21, 6 pm)
• Planning for 70th anniversary celebrations
• Picnic 2026 planning
• Pickle Ball Court next steps
• Heritage House community‑use multi‑use update discussion

Technology Committee

The Los Altos Hills Technology Committee will discuss an estimate for new security cameras at Town Hall. It will also receive updates on the town website, the GIS system, and community projects. Additional items include preparation for an AI workshop and a partnership with Foothill College for a regional Innovation Challenge.

• Security camera cost estimate for Town Hall
• Town website update
• Town GIS system questions and updates
• Preparation for AI workshop on Dec 6, 2025
• Collaboration with Foothill College on Innovation Challenge

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will review town open space compliance required by SB1425 and vegetation mitigation language in OSEs. The body will also discuss the future of O’Keefe Preserve and damage to Deer Creek at 26872 Almaden Court.

• Presentation on town open space compliance required by SB1425
• Discussion of vegetation mitigation language in OSEs
• Review of damage to Deer Creek at 26872 Almaden Court
• Discussion of the future of O’Keefe Preserve
• Review of Town Bench Policy

The committee approved the September meeting minutes after correcting spelling errors. It created a subcommittee to draft new language for open‑space easement agreements focused on fire prevention and vegetation management, and formed an ad‑hoc subcommittee to develop a bench donation policy. Staff were directed to continue code‑enforcement actions for 26872 Elmaden Court and to circulate draft easement language for review. The group also agreed to draft a memo on Senate Bill 1425 compliance and to develop generic fire‑science language.

• Approved September meeting minutes (after corrections)
• Created subcommittee to draft fire‑prevention and vegetation‑management easement language
• Formed ad‑hoc subcommittee to develop bench donation policy language and criteria
• Directed staff to continue code‑enforcement for 26872 Elmaden Court violation, including obtaining an abatement warrant
• Assigned staff to send draft open‑space easement agreement language to committee for review
• Agreed to draft a memo on Senate Bill 1425 compliance
• Decided to develop generic fire‑science language for use across fire zones
• Planned to review other municipalities’ enforcement policies for potential improvements

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee will review field‑trip reports, discuss updates to the View and Fence ordinances, consider the Heritage House plant survey and a native‑plant garden workshop, and approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. New business includes setting goals for the next year and prioritizing sub‑group projects such as wildlife corridors and native‑plant landscaping.

• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for the Objective Design Standards (Housing Element)
• Updates to the View ordinance
• Heritage House renovation – survey of current plants with Michael
• Native Plant Garden – organize resident fruit‑tree pruning workshop in the orchard (late winter)
• Subgroup project priorities: wildlife corridors/fence ordinance, committee web pages, standing committees resolution, native‑plant use for town sites, definition of ridgelines and hilltops

The Los Altos Hills Environmental Design & Protection Committee met on November 11, 2025. Committee members Grace Tsang, Anne Hsiao, Elizabeth Loinaz, Carol Gottlieb, Vijay Chawla, Ivy Mei, and Anna Chien were present, along with associate member Peter Brown. The committee approved the October 14, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved October 14, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes

Fast Track/Site Development

The Fast Track/Site Development Public Hearing scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Award Committee is meeting to organize the logistics for an upcoming award lunch. The body is discussing task assignments for catering, seating, and event programming.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Coordination of audio/visual setup at the Grand Oak Room
• Payment to photographer Shelly Bowers
• Ordering of plaques and purchase of wine
• Coordination of awardee certificates and name tags

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on November 6, 2025. After public comment limited to agenda items, the council will enter a closed session. In that closed session, council members will consider a public employee appointment for the City Manager position. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session: public employee appointment for City Manager (Acting/Interim)
• Public comment period limited to items on the special meeting agenda

The Los Altos Hills City Council moved the meeting to a closed session at 5:02 P.M. to consider the appointment of an Acting/Interim City Manager under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). No vote tally was recorded for this action. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Acting/Interim City Manager appointment (no vote recorded)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025. The meeting has been rescheduled to an earlier Special Meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for November 6, 2025
• Rescheduled to Special Meeting on October 27, 2025

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will discuss emergency communications and defensible space issues. The body will also consider the appointment of Katy Serventi as an associate member.

• Consideration of Katy Serventi as an Associate Member of the EPRC
• T-Mobile presentation on emergency communications
• SCCFD Defensible Space Issue discussion
• Review of EPRC DRAFT Annual Report
• Reports from Town Council Liaison, City Manager, Emergency Manager Consultant, and LAHCFD

The committee approved the regular meeting minutes from October 7, 2025 (5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain) and the special meeting minutes from October 27, 2025 (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). Members voted to add Katy Serventi as an associate member of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). No other motions were recorded as approved.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (10/7/2025) (5-0-1)
• Approved special meeting minutes (10/27/2025) (6-0-0)
• Approved addition of Katy Serventi as associate member (6-0-0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the weekly Site Development / Fast Track public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. Residents are instructed to attend future hearings either virtually or in person using the provided details.

Finance & Investment Committee

The committee will review investment performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, and hear a presentation from Optimized Investment Partners. Members will discuss various finance activity updates and recommend workplan priorities for 2026 and 2027.

• Investment Performance Review for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
• Presentation by Optimized Investment Partners
• El Monte Underground Project accounting and reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast and AT&T
• Recommendation of FIC Workplan/Council Priorities for 2026 and 2027
• FY’25 Audit Progress update

The Finance & Investment Committee approved the August 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The Committee took no action on the proposed local building‑code amendments, deferring the item to a future meeting. The Mayor reported that the Town Council decided to refund building fees that were charged in error. Chairman Epstein announced he will publish the work‑plan suggestion list for the Council.

• Approved August 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Building Code amendment presentation (tabled)
• Council decided to refund building fees charged in error
• Chairman Epstein will publish work‑plan suggestion list

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness & Response and Environmental Protection & Design committees are meeting to discuss how Town Codes may conflict with wildfire and storm hardening. The body will propose amendments intended to preserve the rural atmosphere of the town.

• Discussion of Town Codes interfering with wildfire and storm hardening
• Proposed amendments to Town Codes to preserve rural atmosphere

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on October 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. After public comment, the council will consider an update on housing element amendment options and provide direction to staff. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Consider an update regarding housing element amendment options (staff: J. Bradford)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit. The request concerns a landscape screening plan for a previously approved single-family residence.

• Site Development Permit for 26023 Alicante Lane (File #SD25-0023)

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Los Altos Hills Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will meet on October 27, 2025 at the Town Hall. The agenda includes public comment on non‑agenda items (limited to two minutes with no action), chair remarks, and a discussion to prioritize the committee’s emergency preparedness and response goals for the 2026‑2027 planning cycle. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on subjects not on the agenda (no action)
• Discussion and prioritization of Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee goals for the 2026‑2027 planning cycle

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee adopted its list of goals for the 2026‑2027 planning cycle. The motion to accept the goals was approved by a vote of 6‑0 with no abstentions. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Accepted 2026‑2027 Emergency Preparedness goals (6‑0)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Events Committee will review updates on several ongoing projects, including a debrief of the recent Family Game Night, planning for upcoming events, and the impact of a federal shutdown on town activities. They will discuss next steps for constructing a pickle‑ball court, signage for Purissima Park, and potential multi‑use of Heritage House. The meeting also includes public comment and a review of draft minutes from the September 22 meeting.

• Pickle Ball Court Next Steps
• Purissima Park Signage
• Heritage House Community Use discussion
• Family Game Night – debrief
• Federal Shutdown effect on town activities

The committee approved the draft minutes from September 22, 2025 by unanimous vote. It decided to keep Family Game Night once a year around Halloween. The board also ordered new signage for Purissima Park. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 22, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold Family Game Night annually around Halloween
• Ordered signage for Purissima Park

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will receive staff updates on several pathway projects and the annual report. The body will also discuss bicycle signage for steep paths and the recruitment of new committee members.

• Staff updates on Summerhill Avenue, Magdalena Avenue, and Altamont-Moody to Corbetta Lane pathways
• Updates on Maple Leaf Court – Middle Fork Lane and Old Page Mill Road to Christopher Lane paths
• Presentation of the Pathways Annual Report
• Discussion on bicycle signage for steep paths including Elena to Natoma and La Paloma to Robleda
• Recruitment of new committee members

The Pathways Committee voted unanimously to adopt and purchase yellow yield signs for the trails. The committee also set the next meeting for November 17 and adjourned at 8:24 pm. Additional actions were assigned, including marking three NYD hike routes and coordinating a New Year’s Day walk.

• Adopted yellow yield signs (CA state parks) – unanimous approval
• Set next Pathways Committee meeting for Nov 17 – all in favor
• Motion to adjourn at 8:24 pm – all in favor
• Nick will mark three NYD hike routes and circulate to members
• Nick will liaison with Emina for New Year’s Day walk promotion
• John Lewis recruited as new Pathways Committee member

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will meet to discuss an SVCE grant and reach codes. The body will also review an annual report request from the Town and receive updates on the permitting process.

• SVCE Grant discussion
• Reach Codes discussion
• Annual Report Request from Town
• Town Permitting Process Meeting Update
• Subcommittee updates for Outreach and Foothill College

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the non‑competitive SVCE grant application for $155,000, with unanimous support. The grant will fund electrification efforts such as a V2G demonstration electric truck and public outreach. The committee also approved a Reach Code that requires any new or replacement air‑conditioning system to be a heat‑pump unit, with a second reading to be placed on the consent calendar. Meeting minutes were approved unanimously and the November/December regular meetings were cancelled.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SVCE grant application for $155,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Reach Code requiring heat‑pump A/C units (unanimous)
• Cancelled November and December regular meetings
• Scheduled holiday gathering for Dec 11 at 6 pm

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a Community Development Listening Session to discuss the town’s building and planning permit review process. Attendees may share comments on what works and what could be improved. The commission will not take action on non‑agenda items and will refer them to staff or future meetings.

• Community Development Listening Session – open forum on building and planning permit review

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills is holding a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit for the Lands of Selker. The proposal involves replacing an existing single-story home with a larger two-story residence.

• Demolition of 2,923 square-foot residence and construction of 5,010 square-foot home at 27285 Elena Road
• Construction of a 400 square-foot carport and hardscape improvements
• Removal of 13 non-heritage-oak trees and one heritage oak tree
• Proposed use of horizontal wood siding and standing seam metal roof
• Open Space Committee recommendation for an open space easement from the 434-foot contour line

History Committee

The Los Altos Hills History Committee will review updates on several historic sites and projects, including Heritage House, the Martha Lyn Water Tower, and signage for Heritage Oak Trees. It will consider new business items such as approving the September minutes, combining the town newsletter with the quarterly, and setting goals for 2026‑2028. A key decision will be whether to cancel the scheduled December meeting and the associated Christmas party.

• Heritage House – update & furniture
• Martha Lyn Water Tower, Fremont Hills – update
• Signage for the Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve – update
• Approval of September minutes
• Cancellation of December meeting & Christmas party

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will review and vote on several land‑use and infrastructure items. A public hearing will address rezoning parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family zones and adopt objective design standards. The Council will also approve multiple sewer construction agreements and a contract amendment for file‑scanning services. Additional items include fee updates, travel policy changes, and committee appointments.

• Resolution approving sewer construction and dedication agreements for Vinedo Lane Sanitary Sewer Force Main Sleeve Extension (Staff: D. Liang)
• Resolution approving sewer construction and dedication agreement for Ravensbury Avenue – West Loyola Drive Sewer Main Extension (Staff: D. Liang)
• Resolution approving the Camino Hermoso Drive sanitary sewer reimbursement agreement with private parties (Staff: D. Liang)
• Public hearing to rezone parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family, Multi‑Family Overlay, and Floating Multi‑Family Overlay zones and adopt objective design standards (File #GPA25-0002, MCA25-0003, Staff: J. Bradford)
• Resolution to increase BMI Imaging Systems contract not‑to‑exceed amount by $19,625.10 to $79,624.10 for expanded file‑scanning services (Staff: J. Bradford)

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved several appointments, the consent calendar, and a series of resolutions. Key actions included adopting an ordinance to update the FY26 pathway impact fee and approving two sewer construction and dedication agreements. All items were approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Anya Ramamurthy to the Youth Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Tara Beri to the Youth Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Peter Brown as Associate Member to the Environmental Design & Protection Committee (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0)
• Waived second reading and adopted ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 2, Title 10 for FY26 Pathway Impact Fee Update (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Construction and Dedication Agreement for Vinedo Lane Sanitary Sewer Force Main Sleeve Extension (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Construction and Dedication Agreement for Ravensbury Avenue – West Loyola Drive Sewer Main Extension (5-0)
• Approved Camino Hermoso Drive Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on October 16, 2025. In closed session, council members will review the City Manager's performance evaluation. They will also confer with legal counsel about the existing lawsuit CalHDF et al v. Town of Los Altos Hills (Case No. 25CV475174). Public comment is limited to items on this special meeting agenda.

• Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding CalHDF et al v. Town of Los Altos Hills (Case No. 25CV475174)

The council heard public comments on the housing element, the city manager's role, and other community concerns. A closed‑session was held to discuss the city manager's performance evaluation and ongoing litigation. No reportable actions or votes were taken on any agenda items. The meeting was then adjourned.

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review reports on site development and field trips, and discuss updates to the fence ordinance and view ordinance.

• Review of field trip reports for 9/12/25, 9/26/25, and 10/3/25
• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for Objective Design Standards
• Discussion on updates to the View Ordinance
• Review of Conditional Use Permit renewal for a monopine at 27299 Arastradero Rd
• Discussion on updates to the Housing Element

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved the September 9, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes. No other actions were recorded as decided, approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved September 9, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit for a new 530‑square‑foot wood deck, a 700‑square‑foot swimming‑pool patio, a 588‑square‑foot cabana patio, and a landscape screening plan at 13021 North Alta Lane. The project references a previously approved single‑family residence, swimming pool, and cabana (File #SD23-0024, approved August 15, 2023). The request is classified as a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15304(b). Applicants must attend or be represented; otherwise the hearing will be rescheduled.

• Site Development Permit request (File #SD25-0005) for 530‑sq‑ft deck, 700‑sq‑ft pool patio, 588‑sq‑ft cabana patio, and landscape screening plan at 13021 North Alta Lane
• CEQA review: categorical exemption per Section 15304(b)
• Reference to previously approved single‑family residence, pool, and cabana (File #SD23-0024, approved Aug 15, 2023)
• Public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Duxbury Conference Room, 26379 Fremont Road
• Applicants must be present or represented; otherwise the hearing will be rescheduled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of the Housing Element. The meeting also includes reports from commissioners and the Community Development Director.

• Study session to discuss and direct staff on Housing Element implementation

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will review presentations on AI initiatives and joint projects with the Youth Commission. Members will discuss a proposal to expand the committee to 9 members and review 24-month goals. The meeting includes updates on fiber projects and regional coordination.

• Proposal to expand committee membership to 9 members
• AI Futures Lab Initiative presentation
• AI for LAH Workshop
• Fiber Projects B & C (Stonebrook + Ark) timeline extension
• Discussion of TC 24-Month Goals

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The cancellation notice is the only item on the agenda.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will meet to review updates to the municipal code and fire ordinance. The body will also discuss goals for 2026-2027 and receive reports from town and fire district liaisons.

• Municipal Code Update
• Fire Ordinance Update
• 2026-2027 Goals discussion
• Mass Notification subcommittee report
• Town Emergency Plans subcommittee report

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee met with a quorum of five voting members and approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Town Council adopt new wording for the Emergency Organization and Function in Title 4, Chapter 1. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt the recommended modifications to Part 7 of the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) fire code.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt new Emergency Organization wording (5‑0‑0)
• Approved adoption of WUI code modifications (5‑0‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider site development permits for two properties. Both requests involve demolishing existing single-story homes to build larger two-story residences.

• 27285 Elena Road: Demolition of 2,923 sq-ft home and construction of 5,010 sq-ft home, including removal of 13 non-heritage-oak and 1 heritage oak tree
• 26540 Purissima Road: Demolition of 2,320 sq-ft home and construction of 5,952 sq-ft home with 1,670 sq-ft basement and 894 sq-ft pool, including removal of 7 non-heritage-oak and 4 heritage oak trees

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Commission will approve minutes from two July special meetings and conduct study sessions on housing element implementation, including SB 9 and ADU ordinance amendments and objective design standards. It will also hold public hearings on a 10‑year renewal of a T‑Mobile/Crown Castle wireless facility at 27299 Arastradero Road and a site development permit and variance for a pad‑mounted transformer at 13810 La Paloma Road. No formal actions are planned for the study items.

• Approve July 10 and July 24 Planning Commission special meeting draft minutes (Consent Calendar)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit renewal for T‑Mobile Crown Castle wireless facility, 27299 Arastradero Road (File #CUP25-0007)
• Public hearing: Site Development Permit and variance for pad‑mounted transformer at 13810 La Paloma Road (File #SD25-0054)
• Study session on SB 9 ordinance amendments and ADU ordinance changes (no formal action)
• Study session on Objective Design Standards for previously approved housing programs

The commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council grant a categorical CEQA exemption and approve the conditional use permit for the Crown Castle wireless communications facility at 27299 Arastradero Road. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved the consent calendar, created an SB9 ad hoc committee, and created an ADU ad hoc committee.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Created SB9 ad hoc committee (Chair Indaco and Commissioner Patel)
• Created ADU ad hoc committee (Chair Indaco, Commissioner Bredo, Vice‑Chair Waschura)
• Adopted resolution to forward recommendation for categorical CEQA exemption and approve Conditional Use Permit for 27299 Arastradero Road (5‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the weekly Site Development/Fast Track public hearing set for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, has been cancelled. Applicants are instructed to attend future hearings either virtually or in person, and to submit comments as directed. No agenda items were considered at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the September 30, 2025 Site Development/Fast Track public hearing

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will review staff updates on current projects, discuss the implementation of a FY26 Pathway Impact Fee, and hear a presentation on the Pinewoods development. The meeting will also cover maintenance updates and recruitment for new committee members.

• Review of FY26 Pathway Impact Fee implementation
• Presentation on Pinewoods development by Monique Wood
• Discussion on adding pathways easier/faster
• Staff update on Magdalena Road Pathway
• Recruitment of new Pathways Committee members

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting. WooJae will order 6‑12 signs for pathways such as Taafe, Natoma Oaks, and Stirrup Way. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved August 25 Pathways Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered 6‑12 pathway signs for Taafe, Natoma Oaks, Stirrup Way (action by WooJae)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will meet to discuss reach codes and a resolution supporting the BAAQMD 0-NOx rule. The body will also review letters from ICLEI/CDP and a GHG inventory presentation recap.

• Resolution supporting BAAQMD's 0-NOx rule
• Discussion on Reach Codes
• Letters from ICLEI/CDP
• Annual Report Request from Town
• GHG Inventory Presentation Recap

The committee approved the August regular meeting minutes without dissent. It also passed a resolution backing the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's 0‑NOx rule, again unanimously. The subcommittee set a meeting for Oct 8 at 5 PM to refine draft REACH code language.

• Approved August regular meeting minutes (unanimous; moved by Mike, seconded by April)
• Approved resolution supporting BAAQMD's 0‑NOx rule (unanimous; moved by April, seconded by Mike)
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for Oct 8 at 5 PM to discuss REACH code draft
• Decided to set aside ICLEI/CDP letters for now

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit for the Lands of Fuller. The request involves landscape screening and hardscape improvements for a previously approved single-family residence.

• Site Development Permit for 14227 Amherst Court (File #SD25-0041)
• Proposed landscape screening plan including outdoor lighting
• Proposed 6-foot-tall fence
• Minor hardscape improvements

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee will review several active items, including next steps for a new Pickle Ball Court and a multi‑use update for Heritage House. Other topics include the Bike to the Future program, goal‑setting for the committee, and signage for Purissima Park. The meeting also covers upcoming community events such as the September 6 Hoedown and October 25 Family Game Night.

• Pickle Ball Court next steps
• Heritage House community use: multi‑use update discussion
• Purissima Park signage
• Bike to the future
• Committee goal setting discussion – due Nov 7

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled to September 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were presented for this date.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting a study and fee update for the FY26 Pathway Impact Fee. It will also act on a CEQA negative declaration and approve permits for a new operation center at 26451 Ascension Drive. Additional items include amendments to the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance, a pilot bench donation policy, and a new engineering technician classification. The meeting also includes routine reports, appointments, and public comment.

• Adopt 2024 Pathway Fee Nexus Study and FY26 Pathway Impact Fee Update (Resolution A).
• Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Grading Policy Exception for new Operation Center at 26451 Ascension Drive (Resolution B).
• Waive second reading and adopt amendment to the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (WELO) (Consent Calendar C).
• Adopt pilot bench donation policy for the town (Consent Calendar G).
• Approve amendment to Classification Plan establishing Engineering Technician title and salary range (Consent Calendar H).

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved appointments to four standing committees, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council also pulled a pilot bench donation policy and referred it to the Open Space and Pathways Committee. Two other agenda items were sent back to their respective committees for further review.

• Appointed Andreas Bibl and Rajesh Shakkarwar to the Technology Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Amy Young to the Finance and Investment Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Sally Woods to the History Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Anna Chien to the Environmental Design and Protection Committee (5-0)
• Pulled Item 5G (Pilot Bench Donation Policy) and referred it to the Open Space and Pathways Committee
• Referred Item 7D (Waiver of Reading and Ordinance Amendments) to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
• Removed Item 7I (Revised Employee Handbook) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will open the special meeting with public comment limited to agenda items. It will then adjourn to a closed session to discuss a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation involving one case. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on items subject to the special meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case)

The Los Altos Hills City Council met on September 18, 2025. After public comment, the council voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). The closed session produced no reportable action and the meeting was then adjourned.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will review a presentation on the Ororatech Wildfire Management Platform and discuss an AI workshop for Los Altos Hills. The body will also consider three applications for two committee vacancies.

• Ororatech Wildfire Management Platform presentation
• AI for LAH workshop discussion
• Joint initiatives with the Youth Commission
• Review of 3 applications for 2 committee vacancies
• Town website update

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit. The request concerns a landscape screening plan for a property at 13021 North Alta Lane.

• Site Development Permit for landscape screening at 13021 North Alta Lane (File #SD25-0005)

History Committee

The History Committee will review updates on several historic sites, including Heritage House, the Martha Lyn Water Tower in Fremont Hills, Willow Pond, and the Shumate Gate at the corner of Conception & Viscaino. It will discuss signage for the Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve and plans for the Heritage House 70th anniversary. New business includes approval of the August meeting minutes, the December issue of the town newsletter, and consideration of plaques for the DeAnza Reenactment Ride. The committee will also receive public comments on these items.

• Heritage House – update
• Martha Lyn Water Tower, Fremont Hills – update
• Willow Pond – update
• Shumate Gate at Corner of Conception & Viscaino – update
• DeAnza Reenactment Ride Plaques

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for September 17, 2025. Any writings or documents submitted to a majority of the committee will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office in Town Hall.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will review two planning sites at 26540 Purissima Road and 27285 Elena Road. It will also consider recent SB9 applications and review fence permits. Additional agenda items include a school renovation update and a discussion of the bench donation policy.

• Planning site review – 26540 Purissima Road
• Planning site review – 27285 Elena Road
• Review of recent SB9 applications
• Fence permit reviews
• Discussion of bench donation policy

The committee accepted the July 2025 Open Space Committee minutes. It approved the recommended Open Space Easement, removal of invasive palms, native landscaping and a Stinkwort removal condition for 27285 Elena Rd. It also approved the recommended native landscaping, unobstructed drainage and a Stinkwort removal condition for 26540 Purissima Rd. Discussion of memorial trail benches remained preliminary with no decision.

• Accepted July 2025 OSC meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved Open Space Easement, palm removal, native landscaping and Stinkwort removal condition for 27285 Elena Rd (all approved)
• Approved native landscaping, unobstructed drainage and Stinkwort removal condition for 26540 Purissima Rd (all approved)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee meeting on September 9, 2025 will consider several agenda items, including a discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance tied to the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element. The meeting also includes a presentation on Pinewood School’s Upper Campus Modernization project application and reviews of recent site development fast‑track projects at 27446 Black Mountain Road, 24020 Oak Knoll Circle, and 26429 Purissima Road. Additional old‑business items such as Heritage House renovation, native‑plant garden summer watering, and updates to the View Ordinance will be reviewed.

• Presentation by Mary Desing on Pinewood School’s Upper Campus Modernization project application
• Review of fast‑track site development: 27446 Black Mountain Road (File #SD25-0011), 24020 Oak Knoll Circle (File #SD25-0027), 26429 Purissima Road (File #SD25-0007)
• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element
• Old business: Heritage House renovation, Native Plant Garden summer watering, updates to the View Ordinance
• Subgroup projects: Wildlife Corridors/Fence Ordinance, Committee Web Pages, Standing Committees Resolution, Use of native plants for landscaping, Definition of Ridgelines and Hilltops

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee met on September 9, 2025. The agenda covered presentations, field‑trip reports, site‑development reviews, and discussion of ordinance updates. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote outcomes.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Los Altos Hills Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a permit for a 772-square-foot swimming pool and associated landscaping at 26429 Purissima Road. The project is a categorical exemption under CEQA.

• Site Development Permit for 772 sq ft pool and landscape screening
• Public hearing for File #SD25-0007 at 26429 Purissima Road
• Project is a categorical exemption under CEQA
• Meeting to be held at Duxbury Conference Room, 26379 Fremont Road
• Public comment via Zoom or in person at Town Hall

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and discuss the progress of fire ordinances. The body will also determine priorities and goals for 2026-2027.

• Discussion on progress of fire ordinances
• Discussion on wildfire mitigation programs
• Review of Emergency Operations Plan update
• Establishment of priorities and goals for 2026-2027
• Report from the LAHCFD

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting (6‑0). It adopted three fire‑safety ordinance updates: applying California Residential Code R337 to all new construction, redefining heritage oaks to a 113‑inch circumference, and requiring non‑combustible fencing within five feet of structures (each 6‑0). The committee also endorsed the LAHEG repeater battery upgrade to lithium‑iron‑phosphate batteries (6‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted CA Residential Code R337 for all new construction (6‑0)
• Changed heritage oak definition to 113‑inch circumference (6‑0)
• Required non‑combustible fencing within 5 ft of structures (6‑0)
• Endorsed LAHEG repeater battery upgrade to lithium‑iron‑phosphate batteries (6‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a landscape screening plan for a swimming pool, spa, and sunroom at 24020 Oak Knoll Circle. The project is a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Public hearing for landscape screening plan at 24020 Oak Knoll Circle
• Project involves swimming pool, spa, and sunroom
• Meeting to be held at Duxbury Conference Room
• Public comment can be submitted via email or in person
• Meeting will be live-streamed

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was to be held at the Los Altos Community Center Sequoia Room.

• Meeting canceled
• Meeting location: Los Altos Community Center Sequoia Room
• Meeting date: September 1, 2025
• Meeting time: 3:30 PM

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the June regular meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee discussed reach code updates, greenhouse‑gas inventory findings, and subcommittee activities, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics. A more liberal water‑conservation ordinance passed its first council reading, noted as an update rather than a committee decision.

• Approved June regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

History Committee

The History Committee Special Meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. A new date for the special meeting will be scheduled at a later time.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda lists no substantive items for discussion.

• Cancellation notice issued for the August 13 meeting

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, with Carol moving, Grace seconding, and Anne and Elizabeth voting in favor. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Carol, seconded by Grace, approved by Anne and Elizabeth)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the draft minutes from the May 1 and June 5, 2025 regular meetings. The Commissioners agreed to a maximum monument height of 6 feet. No other motions were adopted during the session.

• Approved May 1, 2025 regular meeting draft minutes
• Approved June 5, 2025 regular meeting draft minutes
• Agreed to a 6 ft maximum height for town monuments

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The committee voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain)

Pathways Committee

The committee reviewed project updates, including Magdalena Road, Old Page Mill Road, Summerhill Avenue, and Maple Leaf Court pathways. Members discussed the need for an encroachment permit for Summerhill and reviewed a development impact fee proposal. Richard recommended Nick as the next chair and proposed himself as vice chair, but no vote was recorded. No formal actions or approvals were taken.

Planning Commission

Commissioners and staff reviewed the 6th Cycle Housing Element, land‑use amendments, and multi‑family zoning objective design standards. They clarified timelines, terminology, and document updates but did not vote on or formally adopt any actions. The meeting concluded with a public‑comment period.

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance & Investment Committee approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved the proposed Pathway Impact Fee changes, with all members voting in favor. The discussion on excessive building fee refunds was postponed until August when staff can present additional information. The committee re‑elected its officers, keeping Epstein as Chairman, Karlsson as Vice Chairman, and Sloss as Secretary.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pathway Impact Fee changes (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on excessive building fee refunds until August
• Re‑elected Epstein as Chairman, Karlsson as Vice Chairman, Sloss as Secretary

City Council

The City Council voted 5-0 to waive the first reading and adopt an amendment to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, reducing the Water Conservation Factor from 0.8 to 0.65 immediately and to 0.45 by 2028. The Council also reappointed Elizabeth Loinaz to the Environmental Design & Protection Committee, approved the consent calendar, and authorized a one‑year emergency‑management consulting agreement up to $140,000. Several resolutions were adopted, including an open‑space easement at 26875 Nina Place and extensions for multiple building permits.

• Amended Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to lower factor to 0.65 now, 0.45 by 2028 (5-0)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Loinaz to the Environmental Design & Protection Committee (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar as presented (5-0)
• Authorized one‑year emergency‑management consultant contract not to exceed $140,000 (5-0)
• Accepted open‑space easement at 26875 Nina Place (5-0)
• Granted extensions of expiration dates for various building permits (5-0)
• Accepted Los Altos Hills Three‑Year IT Strategic Plan FY26‑28 (5-0)
• Vacated appointment to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee for Jim Basiji (5-0)

Open Space Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a condition of approval for the new residence at 24140 Dawnridge Drive, requiring removal of Stinkwort plants from the property and road right‑of‑way each September. Additionally, the committee approved recommendations for a variance and tree‑stabilization measures for the project at 26451 Ascension Drive, with three members voting in favor.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved condition of approval for 24140 Dawnridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance and mitigation recommendations for 26451 Ascension Drive (3 in favor)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved the election of officers for the next year: Grace as Chair, Elizabeth as Vice‑Chair, Anne as Secretary, and Peter as Associate Member. The committee also approved a motion allowing Associate Member Peter to participate in site trips. Finally, the minutes from the April 8, May 13, and June 10 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Elected Grace as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Anne as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Peter as Associate Member (unanimous)
• Approved allowing Associate Member Peter to join site trips (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, May 13, and June 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the June 3 meeting minutes and the emergency communication presentation. It elected Phil Harter as chair, Dave Stewart as vice‑chair, and Amita Sachdeva as secretary. The committee also tasked EPRC to recommend town‑wide fire‑mitigation policies within three months.

• Approved June 3 minutes (4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Approved Emergency Communication from Los Altos (4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Elected Phil Harter as chair and Dave Stewart as vice‑chair (5 yes, 0 no)
• Elected Amita Sachdeva as secretary (5 yes, 0 no)
• Tasked EPRC to recommend town‑wide fire mitigation policies within 3 months (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, the FY 2026‑30 five‑year capital improvement plan, and the FY 2025‑26 salary schedule. The council also approved several contract awards, a community‑service grant disbursement, and other resolutions. All actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Laura Schmidt to the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (5-0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
• Awarded Corporate Yard Locker Room Phase I contract to Argos Construction for $175,000 with $35,000 contingency (5-0)
• Awarded Lower Arena Improvements contract to Nebo Construction for $159,112 with $30,000 contingency (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 operating budget, FY 2026‑30 capital improvement plan, and FY 2025‑26 salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2025‑26 Community Services Grant Fund disbursement totaling $31,000 to five organizations (5-0)
• Directed the Pride Flag be raised for June 2025 (5-0)
• Extended expiration dates for various residential building permits (5-0)

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The committee approved the May regular meeting minutes unanimously. All officer elections (Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary) were approved unanimously. The July meeting was canceled and the next meeting was scheduled for August.

• Approved May regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Anand as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mike as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Steve as Secretary (unanimous)
• Canceled July meeting, scheduled August meeting

City Council

The council waived a reading and adopted an ordinance that designates fire‑hazard severity zones using CalFire maps, pursuant to Government Code Section 51179. The motion was made by Council Member Stanley Mok, seconded by Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. Public comment requested notification for owners of split‑zoned lots in fire‑severity areas, but no action on that request was taken.

• Adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance (3-0)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee reviewed feedback from the June 1 picnic, discussed signage for the pickleball court and Purissima Park, and considered several upcoming events. No motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. All items remained in discussion only.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council waived the first reading and adopted an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones using the CalFire maps. The motion passed unanimously, 3‑0, with Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, Council Member Stanley Mok, and Council Member George Tyson voting aye. Mayor Kavita Tankha and Council Member Linda Swan were absent for the vote.

• Waived first reading and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance (3-0)

City Council

The council reviewed the ordinance to adopt a local Fire Hazard Severity Zone map. Council Member Stanley Mok asked that Consent Calendar Item 3A be pulled for separate discussion, and no vote was recorded. Mayor Kavita Tankha recused herself from the discussion due to a conflict of interest. The council adjourned without adopting the ordinance.

• Mayor Kavita Tankha recused herself from fire‑hazard discussion (conflict of interest)
• Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja assumed presiding officer role for the item
• Council Member Stanley Mok requested Consent Calendar Item 3A be pulled for separate discussion (no vote)
• No vote taken on adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance; item remains pending

City Council

The City Council adopted resolutions denying the applications to build multi‑family senior residential developments on the vacant parcels at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Council also approved extending the meeting past the usual 10 PM adjournment deadline, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Denied application at 10728 Mora Drive (5-0)
• Denied application at 10758 Mora Drive (5-0)
• Approved extending meeting past 10 PM per Ordinance No. 506 (5-0)

Technology Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by George Lee, seconded by Sam Wood, and all members voted Yes, resulting in unanimous approval. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The committee approved the April 8 and May 13 Environmental Design & Protection Committee meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to forward proposed revisions and comments on the View and Sunlight Ordinance to the Planning Commission and City Council, with the motion passed at 6:01 PM. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 8 and May 13 EDPC meeting minutes
• Approved motion to send View & Sunlight ordinance revisions to Planning Commission/City Council

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee voted on a motion to recommend that the Town Council adopt the state minimum fire severity maps and add new ordinances to increase fire resilience. The motion received five votes in favor and two against and was approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation to adopt state fire severity maps and add ordinances (5-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the February 26, 2024 special meeting draft minutes with a 4‑0‑0‑1‑0 vote. It then adopted a resolution urging the City Council to amend the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, setting the Water Conservation Factor to 0.65 now, 0.55 by 2028, and 0.45 by 2031, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved February 26, 2024 special meeting draft minutes (vote 4-0-0-1-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance updates (vote 5-0-0-0-0)

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness & Response Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It also created an ad‑hoc subcommittee to review town codes and environmental recommendations, appointing Dave Stewart and Amita Sachdeva as initial members, with a 6‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; other topics were discussed for future action.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Created ad‑hoc subcommittee to review town codes and environmental recommendations (6‑0)

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance & Investment Committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a recommendation for the Council to invest $1,000,000 from the pension reserve into the 115‑trust account at $100,000 per month. The discussion on Excessive Building Fees was continued to the July meeting, and three special meetings were scheduled for July 22, August 18, and September 15.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to invest $1,000,000 from pension reserve into 115‑trust account
• Continued Excessive Building Fees discussion to July meeting
• Scheduled special meeting on July 22 for pathway impact fees and Excessive Building Fees
• Scheduled special meeting on August 18 for cost allocation plan and building fees
• Scheduled special meeting on September 15 (topic unspecified)
• Agreed staff will present proposed FY’26 budget changes on June 18
• Agreed to postpone further budget “pressure‑test” analysis until more information is available

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The committee amended and approved the May 5 minutes with one nay vote. A motion to adopt a new nomination form was passed unanimously. Committee members were assigned specific duties for the upcoming awards luncheon. The next three meetings were scheduled for September 8, October 20, and November 10, 2025.

• Amended May 5 minutes approved (one nay vote by Mingia/Lindauer)
• New nomination form accepted unanimously (motion by Lindsay, seconded by Sumita)
• Volunteer Susie Mielke assigned to assist with GiveButter
• Kelly assigned to oversee purchase of donations or wine
• Sumita assigned to oversee purchase of award plaques
• Chuck assigned to review nominee videos and handle advertising
• Ginny assigned to order logo award pins and coordinate MC and speaker
• Next meetings scheduled for Sep 8, Oct 20 (new time), and Nov 10, 2025

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It adopted the health fair title “Live well, age well health expo,” chose San Antonio Road/El Camino Real for the event banner, and approved a giveaway within the budget. The FY 2024/25 work plan was also updated and approved.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-1)
• Approved health fair title "Live well, age well health expo" (7-0-0-0)
• Approved banner location at San Antonio Road/El Camino Real (7-0-0-0)
• Approved health fair giveaway within budget (7-0-0-0)
• Approved update to FY 2024/25 work plan (approval recorded)

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Water Conservation Factor in the WELO ordinance be reduced immediately to 0.65 and then decrease by 0.1 every three years until it reaches 0.45. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council lowering WCF to 0.65 now, then by 0.1 every 3 years to 0.45 (unanimous)

History Committee

The History Committee voted to accept stain sample #7 as the best match for the Heritage House molding and cabinets (4‑0‑1). The town council agreed to keep the fire‑protection article in the June 1 issue of “Our Town.” The committee also approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1). Several follow‑up actions were noted, including Carol Gottlieb checking on landmark status for the Fremont Hills water tower and gathering information for a plaque at the Shumate Gate.

• Approved stain sample #7 for Heritage House (4‑0‑1)
• Retained fire‑protection article in “Our Town” (unanimous agreement)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Carol to follow up on landmark designation for Martha Lyn Water Tower
• Carol and Bernardo to explore outside masonry consultant for Shumate Gate
• Moved Heritage House Update, Digital Archival Needs, and Our Town Publication to the beginning of the agenda

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The committee assigned volunteers and logistics for the June 1 annual picnic, including table staffing, restroom placement, shuttle service, and promotional messaging. It also reviewed feedback from the May 10 pathway run and noted ongoing projects such as Purissima Park signage and Heritage House community use. Future events such as an August 24 mixer, a pickleball‑court business case update, and several scavenger hunts were discussed for planning.

• Jasmeen and Mukta assigned to volunteer at Parks and Rec table
• Four additional restrooms added, keeping two near Classic Car show area
• Shuttle service will remain with the same company
• Committee will encourage attendees to ride bicycles
• Mukta tasked with organizing a digital photo frame and selecting Facebook pictures
• Kavita will speak and find a volunteer for Classic Car judging

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt a town letter opposing California Senate Bill 79 unless it is amended. It also approved a construction contract for the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project not to exceed $465,840, with a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the entire consent calendar—including approvals of special meeting minutes, an open‑space easement, and a sewer‑charge collection resolution—was approved unanimously.

• Adopted town letter opposing SB79 (5‑0)
• Approved Matadero Creek Restoration contract up to $465,840 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items: special meeting minutes, open‑space easement at 12889 Viscaino Place, sewer‑charge collection resolution, etc. (5‑0)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement to Frank and Grossman Landscape Contractors not to exceed $195,848 (5‑0)

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Council move forward with the Ubiquiti security camera system installation, with Rogers Electric as the installer. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (4/9/25) – unanimous
• Recommended Council proceed with Ubiquiti security camera system installation; Rogers Electric to install – unanimous

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The committee approved the April 8, 2025 Environmental Design & Protection Committee meeting minutes. Members voted to forward the proposed updates to the Fence Ordinance to staff for further review. They also approved sending a note to Anand regarding the proposed changes to the WELO household water budget.

• Approved April 8, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes
• Voted to send Fence Ordinance updates to staff
• Voted to send WELO household water budget note to Anand

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the minutes of the April 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The proposal to form a subcommittee to review town regulations and make change recommendations was tabled until next month. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Subcommittee to review regulations postponed (tabled)

Finance & Investment Committee

The committee approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously decided not to place the Town’s Travel and Expense Policy on a future agenda. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to place travel policy on a future agenda (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee voted to change the June 1 picnic mailer background to dark blue and the picnic table graphic to red. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved June 1 picnic mailer design changes (background dark blue, table red) – unanimous

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The committee approved its minutes unanimously and adopted a resolution urging the town council to oppose AB306 at the next meeting. It also approved a requirement that new air‑conditioners be heat‑pump units and voted to sunset the Solar Kiosk subcommittee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted request for council to oppose AB306 (unanimous)
• Approved requirement that new AC units be heat pumps
• Approved sunset of the Solar Kiosk subcommittee

City Council

The council approved three appointments to the Youth Commission and one to the Finance & Investment Committee, each by a 5-0 vote. It also voted 5-0 to create an ad hoc committee, composed of Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja and Council Member Linda Swan, to study the expiring law‑enforcement agreement with the Santa Clara County Sheriff. The meeting included discussion of fire‑hazard map amendments, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved appointment of Ayaan Dhruv to the Youth Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeremy Yu to the Youth Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Dominique Grau to the Finance & Investment Committee (5-0)
• Approved formation of ad hoc committee on law‑enforcement agreement (5-0)

History Committee

The History Committee voted 4-0 to approve a memo sending the Shumate Gate and Brick Pillar maintenance request, including a bronze plaque, to Public Works Director WooJae Kim. It also voted 4-0 to recommend to the Council that the Heritage House renovation be the centerpiece of the town's 70th anniversary celebrations, with events at the December Council meeting and the June picnic. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved memo for Shumate Gate and Brick Pillar maintenance and bronze plaque (4-0)
• Recommended Heritage House renovation as focus of 70th anniversary events (4-0)

City Council

The council convened a special meeting and moved to a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned to closed session – no action

Technology Committee

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also agreed to circulate written updates from Los Altos Hills Community Fiber at the next meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved 3/5/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to circulate written updates from Los Altos Hills Community Fiber (no vote recorded)

Open Space Committee

The committee accepted the March Open Space Committee minutes unanimously. It approved five planning recommendations: dedicating an open‑space easement on the western corner of 12100 Foothill Lane, retaining existing native plants, removing palm trees, removing vinca, and adding a condition to pull or treat stinkwort plants each year until the Kinal building is approved.

• Approved acceptance of March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of open‑space easement at 12100 Foothill Lane (unanimous)
• Approved retention of existing native plants on the property (unanimous)
• Approved removal of palm trees (unanimous)
• Approved removal of vinca (unanimous)
• Approved condition to remove all stinkwort plants annually until Kinal building approval (unanimous)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved a motion to reorder the agenda to discuss the View Ordinance. It also approved the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee (Anne, Carol, and Kjell) to examine the View Ordinance. Finally, the committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 EDPC meeting.

• Reordered agenda to discuss View Ordinance (motion approved)
• Created ad hoc subcommittee (Anne, Carol, Kjell) to study View Ordinance (motion approved)
• Approved March 11, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes (motion approved)

Finance & Investment Committee

The committee approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously accepted the February 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee met on April 7, 2025 at the Duxbury Conference Room, Town Hall. The draft minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The committee discussed upcoming events—including the town’s 70th anniversary celebration, possible locking of Purissima Park fields, a town picnic, Hopping Hounds, and a family game night—but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved draft minutes from 2/24/2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission discussed a request to amend the Sunlight and View Ordinance and held a public hearing on a site development permit for 26616 Westwind Way. Approval of the February 10, 2025 special joint meeting minutes was deferred with no motion recorded. No vote or decision was made on the Westwind Way project.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 minutes postponed (no motion)
• Westwind Way site development permit – no decision recorded

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee met with a quorum of seven voting members and approved the minutes of the March 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. Members discussed new CalFire fire‑severity maps and set a soft deadline for public comments to be reviewed at the April council meeting. The committee also assigned members to gather feedback and conduct outreach on fire‑resistant landscaping and medical‑response volunteers.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The committee approved the February 25 minutes unanimously. Ginny Lear was elected as the new Committee Chairman, while the Vice Chair position was left vacant until filled. Meeting times were set for 7:00 pm on Mondays and the idea to move the volunteer luncheon to a late‑afternoon format was tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21 at the Los Altos Community Center.

• Approved February 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ginny Lear as Committee Chairman (unanimous)
• Held off Vice Chair election pending vacancy
• Set meeting time to 7:00 pm on Mondays
• Tabled discussion of moving event to late afternoon
• Scheduled next meeting for April 21, 7:00 pm at Los Altos Community Center

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the minutes from the February regular meeting, with Mike moving, Steve seconding, and a unanimous vote. No other formal votes were recorded; the committee discussed reach‑code updates, potential $1,000 rebates for heat‑pump AC units and HPWHs, and plans to invite SVCE and Jay Bradford to the next meeting. Members assigned follow‑up tasks, including Mike providing feedback to SVCE and Anand evaluating QuitCarbon and ZeroHomes options.

• Approved February regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Mike tasked with providing feedback to SVCE (Leanna?)
• Anand assigned to evaluate QuitCarbon and ZeroHomes alternatives
• Committee will invite SVCE and Jay Bradford to next meeting

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved a resolution to fund the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project, including a $200,000 transfer from the General Fund Capital Projects Reserve. The council also approved a $720,000 construction contract for the 2025 sanitary sewer repair project and an ordinance amendment permitting several types of residential housing. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $200,000 transfer for Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project (5-0)
• Approved $720,000 construction contract to Smelly Mel’s Plumbing, Inc. for sanitary sewer repair (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment permitting transitional, supportive, farmworker, employee housing and SROs (5-0)
• Approved update to Cost Sharing Policy for broadband infrastructure (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Bredo to Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Lukas Jarschel to Los Altos Hills Youth Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Linda Swan as Cal Cities 2025 Voting Delegate (5-0)
• Approved joint City Council and Finance Committee meeting to discuss FY25-26 budget (5-0)

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council met on March 20, 2025 to hear public comments on development issues and then entered a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. No reportable actions or votes were recorded in either the open or closed session.