Los Altos Hills meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Los Altos Hills committee approves $25,000 for Native Plant Garden; several July meetings canceled

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved a $25,000 budget for the Native Plant Garden project at its July 14 meeting, the only formal funding decision recorded across Los Altos Hills committee meetings in the past two weeks.

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

On July 14, the committee approved $25,000 for the Native Plant Garden project and rescheduled its officer election to August 4. Discussion items included the Heritage House renovation, view ordinance updates, and fence ordinance revisions, but no formal decisions were recorded on those topics, according to the official minutes.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee held a special meeting July 15 after canceling its regular July 8 session. The agenda listed planning site reviews for multiple residential addresses: No Number Almaden Ct, 12769 Dianne Dr, 122625 Viscaino Ct, 26080 Quail Lane, 13920 Mirou Road, 26880 Ortega Drive, 27285 Elena Road, 27200 Deer Spring Way, 14520 DeBell Road, and 26790 Taaffe Road. The committee also reviewed SB9 applications and discussed planting and fencing at Byrne Preserve for Matadero Creek mitigation. Ad hoc committee updates covered fire mitigation easement language and bench policy. Future topics listed include artificial turf restrictions and tree ordinances. Minutes have not yet been published.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The committee met July 7 to review the CAL Fire Alert California Report on remote smoke sensors and the Los Altos Hills County Fire District monthly report. The agenda included a motion to make Sam Wood an Associate Member of EPRC, a report on the LAH Town Picnic, and an update on hiring an Assistant to the City Manager/EM Staff Member. Minutes have not yet been published.

Canceled Meetings

Several regular meetings were canceled in July:

• **Finance & Investment Committee**: July 6 and August 3 regular meetings canceled. A special meeting is set for July 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chambers Conference Room.
• **Technology Committee**: July 8 meeting canceled; next regular meeting August 12.
• **Fast Track/Site Development**: July 14 public hearing canceled; no applications or decisions considered.
• **Environmental Initiatives Committee**: June 25 and July 23 regular meetings canceled.

Coming up

• **July 21 — History Committee**: Will review updates on Heritage House, the Martha Lynn Water Tower, and signage for Heritage Oak Trees in Byrne Preserve. New business includes a grant for restoration of farm equipment, election of officers, and the September issue of "Our Town."
• **July 27 — Finance & Investment Committee special meeting**: 4:00 p.m., Chambers Conference Room. No agenda items listed beyond the scheduling change.
• **July 28 — Fast Track/Site Development public hearing**: Will consider a site development permit for 13920 Mirou Drive (File #SD26-0007) for an 881 square-foot swimming pool with attached spa and hardscape improvements at a single-family residence.
• **August 3 — Finance & Investment Committee**: Regular meeting canceled.

Los Altos Hills Committees See Wave of Cancellations; Environmental and Open Space Reviews Ahead

Several Los Altos Hills committee meetings were canceled in early July, while upcoming sessions will tackle site development reviews, ordinance updates, and a native plant garden project with $25,000 in approved funding.

Recent Meetings: Agendas Only, No Published Minutes

Four committee meetings were scheduled between July 6 and July 8, 2026. All are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, so no confirmed decisions or vote tallies are available from these sessions.

The Finance and Investment Committee canceled its regular meetings for July 6 and August 3, 2026. A special meeting is set for July 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chambers Conference Room. No business items are listed.

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee met July 7 with an agenda that included a CAL Fire Alert California report on remote smoke sensors, a motion to make Sam Wood an Associate Member of the committee, a report on the LAH Town Picnic, a monthly report from the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, and an update on hiring an Assistant to the City Manager/Emergency Management staff member.

The Open Space Committee canceled its July 8 regular meeting and scheduled a special meeting for July 15.

The Technology Committee canceled its July 8 meeting. Its next regular meeting is August 12, 2026.

Coming Up: Environmental Design & Protection Committee — July 14

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee will review field trip reports for properties including 26929 Almaden Court and 13920 Mir Mirou Road. The agenda also includes a Native Plant Garden renovation project with $25,000 approved, discussion on updates to the fence ordinance for Objective Design Standards, draft guidelines on planting under oak trees, and subgroup projects covering wildlife corridors, ridgeline definitions, and artificial turf.

Coming Up: Open Space Committee — July 15

The Open Space Committee will conduct planning site reviews for multiple residential addresses, including 12769 Dianne Dr, 122625 Viscaino Ct, 26080 Quail Lane, 13920 Mir Mirou Road, 26880 Ortega Drive, 27285 Elena Road, 27200 Deer Spring Way, 14520 DeBell Road, and 26790 Taaffe Road. The committee will also review SB9 applications, discuss planting and fencing at Byrne Preserve for Matadero Creek mitigation, hear ad hoc committee updates on fire mitigation easement language and bench policy, and consider future topics including artificial turf restrictions and tree ordinances.

Canceled: Fast Track/Site Development — July 14

The weekly Fast Track/Site Development public hearing for July 14, 2026, has been canceled. No applications or decisions will be considered.

Canceled: Environmental Initiatives Committee — July 23

The Environmental Initiatives Committee has canceled both its June 25 and July 23, 2026, regular meetings. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming Up

• **July 14** — Environmental Design & Protection Committee (agenda includes Native Plant Garden project, fence ordinance updates, oak tree planting guidelines)
• **July 15** — Open Space Committee special meeting (multiple site reviews, SB9 applications, Byrne Preserve discussion)
• **July 27** — Finance and Investment Committee special meeting, 4:00 p.m., Chambers Conference Room
• **August 12** — Technology Committee next regular meeting