City CouncilLos Altos
Accept City Treasurer's Report
The council will accept the City Treasurer's Report.
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The council will accept the City Treasurer's Report.
Council will receive and file the city’s Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
The council will accept the Treasurer’s financial report and accompanying check register.
Council members will approve the new Purchasing Policy that supersedes the June 2025 version.
The council will receive and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
The council will vote to approve the updated Purchasing Policy that supersedes the June 2025 version.
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.
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.
Staff recommends the commission select a focus for the Senior Health Fair.
Staff presented the draft operating budget for FY 2026/27 and the FY 2027‑31 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program for council review and direction.
Council members will review the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026/27 and the five‑year capital improvement and major maintenance program. They will provide direction to staff before final adoption.
Commission members will review the City of Los Altos Purchasing Policy and propose any recommended changes.
Commission members will review the City of Los Altos Financial Policy and propose any needed amendments. This is a discussion, not a vote.
Staff will review applications from nonprofit and civic groups and recommend funding to be included in the FY 26‑27 budget. The council will consider these recommendations.
The council will adopt a resolution to buy an E-Transit van for the irrigation crew and a dump‑bed truck for general park material transport. These vehicles will be added to the city’s park maintenance fleet.
The council will vote on a resolution to raise solid waste collection rates by 4.9041%, starting July 1, 2026. This change will appear on residents' trash bills.
What's happening
Why it matters
Higher rates mean higher trash fees for households and businesses, affecting household budgets.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting at Los Altos Council Chamber, 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Email written comments before 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026, or deliver hard copy to the City Clerk.
Decision update
The item “Increase solid waste collection rate by 4.9041%” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided May 12, 2026.
The board approved payment of invoices from Chavan & Associates and MRG for services rendered.
The board will approve the FY 24-25 audit report.
The authority adopted the 2026‑01 annual levy resolution.
The authority adopted the 2026‑02 annual Gann limit resolution.
The board adopted the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget for the library authority.