City CouncilLos Altos
Vote on updated city purchasing policy (June 2026)
The council will vote to approve the updated Purchasing Policy that supersedes the June 2025 version.
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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
The council will vote to approve the updated Purchasing Policy that supersedes the June 2025 version.
The council will adopt a resolution listing projects that can receive SB1 funds for FY 2026-27.
Council will consider and adopt a series of resolutions that include the FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan, set an appropriations limit, amend the salary schedule, extend rate assistance programs, and accept award authority for bids through June 2027.
The council adopted a resolution to hold a general municipal election for three City Council seats and to consolidate the election with the statewide election on Nov. 3. The city manager is authorized to execute an agreement with the county elections office.
Council will consider and adopt a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and capital improvement plan.
What's happening
Why it matters
The budget funds city services and projects for the next fiscal year; adopting it ensures municipal operations continue and sets spending limits.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140)
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time
Decision update
The City Council directed staff to use Fund 111 to fund specified reductions in library and community services and to prepare a proposal for a possible gymnastics‑fee increase of up to 20% for future consideration.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Council members will vote on a resolution to hold the next municipal election for three council seats on the same day as the statewide election (Nov. 3). The resolution also authorizes the city manager to sign an agreement with the county elections office for election services.
The council will consider adopting the city’s fiscal year 2026‑27 operating budget.
The council will discuss calling a municipal election on November 3, 2026 and placing a transient occupancy tax measure on the ballot.
The City proposes to increase appropriations in the Shoreline Golf Links Fund.
The City is approving travel and other expenses for Council members to attend the 50th‑anniversary sister‑city ceremony.
The council will review modifications to Council Policy A-11, which governs financial and budgetary matters.
The council will consider the recommended Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Capital Improvement Program.
The council will set the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026‑27.
The council is considering acceptance and appropriation of up to $498,397.20 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant.
The Council will vote to accept and spend $5,170,000 from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant for the Middlefield Complete Streets project. The money will be used to improve streets and add housing‑related infrastructure.
The council will hold a closed‑session conference with the city attorney to review a significant exposure to litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. The agenda notes this as an anticipated litigation matter.
The City Council met in a closed session with the city attorney to review a possible lawsuit that could expose the city to significant legal liability. The agenda notes that the discussion is about anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9.
Appropriates all estimated receipts for city departments for FY ending June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the funding levels that will support city services and programs for the next two fiscal years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board finally passed the Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028, appropriating all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Board approved a 4.50% cost‑of‑living increase to the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract.
What's happening
Why it matters
The increase raises the city’s budget for analytical services, affecting overall fiscal planning and ensures staff salaries keep pace with inflation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board approved a 4.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment to the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract, raising the FY2026‑2027 amount to $3,544,900.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board considered a resolution to authorize issuance of up to $270,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the San Francisco Unified School District.
Enumerates city positions and authorizes their compensation for FY ending June 30, 2027 and 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how many city staff are funded and how much they are paid, affecting city operations and budgets.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board finally passed the Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028, establishing positions, compensation levels, and appointment authorities in the budget.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Board retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept a $1,119,045 increase to a CDC grant.
The Board received an ordinance that sets Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2027.
Board retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept a $250,000 grant from the State of California through Essential Access Health.