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The Council will authorize the City Manager to use standing purchase orders for FY 2026‑27 up to $9,219,847.
The Council will adopt a new policy and procedure governing town purchases.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets clear rules for how the town buys goods and services, promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/LAHRegularCityCouncilMtg (Meeting ID: 880 1278 9215, Password: 94022).
Email: citycouncil@losaltoshills.ca.gov
Submit comment: Complete a speaker card and submit to the City Clerk at the meeting, or email comments with subject “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” indicating the item number before the meeting starts.
Decision update
The City Council approved the resolution adopting the Town Purchasing Policy and Procedure.
Decided Aug 20, 2026.
The Council will authorize the History Committee to use town media.
Council will authorize the City Manager to execute standing purchase orders for FY 2026‑27 not to exceed $9,219,847.
The board will review more than 100 property assessment appeals.
The hearing will take place at 9:00 AM in Room 130, 130 Tasman Drive, San Jose.
The commission will receive the draft budget for the HIV Commission.
The board will hear appeals from property owners regarding their property tax assessments.
Committee will receive reports on the Urgent Needs Fund, deferred fees, and uncollected fees.
What's happening
Why it matters
The write‑off does not reduce the County General Fund but removes unrealized revenue, affecting how funds are available for vulnerable clients under guardianship.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join remotely via the provided Zoom link.
Email: fgocagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them to fgocagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Write‑off recommendation for Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator fees” was continued.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The board received and filed the state budget report for FY 2026‑2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
State budget decisions affect county funding and services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “File FY 2026‑2027 State Budget Report” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to apply for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Grant with an anticipated award of $362,000.00, up to $452,600.00.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant will fund efforts to detect and prosecute workers’ compensation insurance fraud, protecting employers and taxpayers from fraudulent claims.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Grant” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved budget revisions and transfers to close the County’s accounting records for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the county’s financial records are finalized on time, maintaining fiscal stability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve Year‑End Budget Transfers and Revisions” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to apply for the Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Grant with an anticipated award of $53,500.00, up to $96,700.00.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding will support consumer protection against fraudulent life and annuity products, safeguarding residents’ financial security.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Life & Annuity Consumer Protection Grant” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved, ratified, and authorized the Director of the County Health Department to execute Grant Agreement No. 25‑0658‑000‑SO with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, accepting a $50,000.00 grant for Santa Barbara County Animal Services to expand spay/neuter services (Project PetSafe) from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant expands low‑cost spay/neuter services, helping control pet overpopulation and reducing shelter costs for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve $50,000 Spay/Neuter Grant for Animal Services” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved, ratified, and authorized the Chair to execute a no‑cost User Agreement with the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) effective June 15, 2026 for free influenza reagents.
What's happening
Why it matters
Free influenza reagents enable public health labs to test and monitor flu outbreaks, protecting community health.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve No‑Cost Influenza Reagent User Agreement” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board ratified and reaffirmed Resolution 26-139 establishing road maintenance charges for County Service Area No. 41 for FY 2026‑2027 with no increase in benefit assessment.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the funding mechanism for maintaining Cebada Canyon Road, ensuring continued upkeep without raising fees for users.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person at 105 East Anapamu Street or via live stream.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment to the Clerk of the Board before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Ratify Cebada Canyon Road Maintenance Charges” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The board approved Budget Revision Requests 1570, 1575, 1577, 1581, 1584, 1585, 1586, 1587, 1588, 1590, 1597, 1600, and 1606.
What's happening
Why it matters
These revisions adjust county spending, affecting services and tax allocations.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve multiple budget revision requests” was approved.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The board received and filed the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Annual Report.
What's happening
Why it matters
Filing the report and confirming no CEQA review keeps the fraud prosecution program transparent and ensures continued funding without environmental delays.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Report Filing” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved, ratified, and authorized the Chair to execute the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement (Contract No. IGT-25-0042) for approximately $714,912.00.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides $714,912.00 of funding for county health programs and helps maintain health services for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve Intergovernmental Transfer with State Health Care Services” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The agenda includes the minutes from the August 10, 2026 special meeting.
The City processed and issued its warrant of demands on July 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It shows how public funds are spent on goods and services for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Council passed City Resolution 2026‑083 approving the Foster City Residential Battery Storage Rebate Program under the Climate Action Plan, and also passed City Resolution 2026‑084 approving a new job description for the Assistant Public Works Director, updating the Associate Engineer description, and adopting the amended FY 2026‑2027 pay plan. The warrants of demands were processed and issued on July 30, 2026.
Decided Aug 17, 2026.
The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation.
Staff will give an informational overview of the City’s Unclaimed Funds Policy and Procedures.
The commission will receive and file the City’s Investment Portfolio Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
