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The council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to authorize year‑end interfund transfers and reserve reallocations for FY2025/26.
The Council will consider the proposed FY2026/27 operating budget.
What's happening
Why it matters
The budget determines how city services are funded and how major projects will be financed over the next five years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Send written comments by email or hand them to the City Clerk before the meeting.
Decision update
The council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving the Report of Sewer Service Charges for FY 2026/27 and directing the County Tax Collector to file the charges for collection. The resolution was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The city will update municipal code sections that govern holding, disposal, and auction notice requirements for unclaimed property.
Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of a resolution approving maximum rate increases for waste, recycling, and compost collection for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers.
What's happening
Why it matters
The rate changes determine how much customers pay for trash, recycling, and compost services, ensuring costs cover full service as required by Proposition 218.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time to city.council@menlopark.gov
Decision update
The item “Adopt solid waste rate increases for FY 2026‑27” passed (4–1).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan.
What's happening
Why it matters
The budget decisions affect city services, taxes, and how the city addresses staffing shortages.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom.us/join – ID# 832 1285 7140 or in‑person at City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel St.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on FY 2026‑27 budget and adopt FY 2025‑26 budget amendment” was approved with amendments unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The subcommittee will interview seven applicants to fill three commission seats.
The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan.
Council is asked to adopt a resolution overruling protests, confirming the assessment area, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for FY 2026‑27.
Council is asked to approve a three‑year maintenance agreement up to $600,000 for on‑call vehicle upfitting services.
City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan.
The council will conduct a public hearing, receive rate protest comments, and consider adopting a resolution that approves maximum increases in rates for collection, processing, and disposal of waste, recycling, and compost for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers.
What's happening
Why it matters
Rate changes affect how much households and businesses pay for trash and recycling services, impacting household budgets and city revenue.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on June 9, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Consider solid waste rate increase for all customers” was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The council is asked to authorize a three‑year maintenance agreement with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Installation, Inc. for on‑call vehicle upfitting services, up to $600,000, with options to extend for two additional one‑year terms.
The City Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a contract with Tripepi Smith for communications support services for fiscal year 2026‑27. The contract would allow up to $255,000 in spending and can be extended yearly for up to three additional one‑year terms.
The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan, discuss workforce vacancies, recruitment and retention, and consider a resolution to amend the FY 2025‑26 budget.
The council will adopt a resolution that overrules any protests, orders improvements, confirms the assessment area, and authorizes the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for FY 2026‑27.
The council will conduct a public hearing, consider any rate protests, and adopt a resolution approving maximum rate increases for waste, recycling, and compost collection for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers, effective July 1, 2026.
The council will consider a resolution that raises the tree assessment to $104.68 and the sidewalk assessment to $62.44 per single‑family equivalent for FY 2026‑27.
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve maximum rate increases for waste, recycling, and compost collection, effective July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments through 2030.
Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan, discuss staffing vacancies, and consider a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget.
What's happening
Why it matters
Determines how city funds are allocated for services, projects, and staffing, directly impacting taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: jaherren@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on FY 2026‑27 budget and capital plan” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve maximum rate increases for collection, processing, and disposal of waste, recycling, and compost for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers.
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026‑27 recommended budget.
The Board approved an ordinance permitting the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable wastewater revenue bonds up to $1,165,736,266 to fund capital wastewater projects.
What's happening
Why it matters
The financing supports critical upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment and conveyance system.
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 “Authorize $1,165,736,266 Wastewater Revenue Bonds” passed.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The Board approved an ordinance allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue and sell tax-exempt or taxable power revenue bonds up to $138,164,937 to finance power enterprise capital projects.
What's happening
Why it matters
The bonds provide financing for upgrades and expansions of the city’s power infrastructure.
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 “Authorize $138,164,937 Power Revenue Bonds” passed.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The Board approved an ordinance adjusting building permit fees, permitting the Building Inspection and Planning Departments to charge notary fees, and affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes affect the cost of obtaining building permits and add notary fees for developers and homeowners.
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 “Amend Building Code Fees and Notary Charges” passed.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
