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Council will authorize the History Committee to use town media for the Fall 2026 presentation “The Anza Expedition – 250th Anniversary.”
The Council will adopt a new policy and procedure for the town purchasing process.
The Council will authorize the issuance of a request for proposals for city attorney legal services.
The Council will authorize the City Manager to execute standing purchase orders for FY 2026-27 not exceeding $9,219,847.
Council will authorize funding for the History Committee’s fall presentation “The Anza Expedition – 250th Anniversary.”
The Council will accept the FY26 Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvement Project as complete.
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 Council will vote to authorize the City Manager to pay $61,776 to the Santa Clara County Sheriff for additional law enforcement services received in FY 25-26.
Council will vote to approve a $61,776 payment to the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff for additional law enforcement services received in FY 25-26.
Council will vote to authorize the City Manager to submit a $61,776 payment to the Santa Clara County Sheriff for additional law enforcement services received in FY 25-26.
The Council will adopt a resolution establishing a Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) schedule effective July 1.
The Council will adopt a resolution directing the Santa Clara County Tax Collector to collect delinquent sewer charges and FY27 sewer service charges for the Palo Alto and Los Altos sewer basins.
The Council will adopt a resolution awarding a $410,365 construction contract for the 2026 sanitary sewer repair and replacement project to Casey Construction, Inc.
