Planning CommissionLos Altos
Discuss Los Altos Objective Design Standards
Commissioners will hold a study session to review and discuss the city's objective design standards.
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Commissioners will hold a study session to review and discuss the city's objective design standards.
Council will authorize the Mayor to cast the city’s vote for the 2026‑27 CalCities Peninsula Division Executive Board.
The council will provide guidance to the city’s CalCities delegates on the 2026 conference resolution packet.
Council will give the Mayor authority to cast the city’s vote for the 2026‑27 CalCities Peninsula Division Executive Board.
Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4, raising the total agreement amount with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. by $250,000.
The council will adopt a resolution approving a vesting tentative map for 19 condominium units at 349 First Street, exempt from CEQA.
Council will consider a resolution to vest the tentative map for the property at 349 First Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
Vesting the map moves the project toward development, affecting land use and nearby property values.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Los Altos City Hall or join via Zoom.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before the meeting or in person at the meeting.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a vesting tentative map for a condominium project at 349 First Street, and the approval is final.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Council will consider a resolution to vest the tentative map for the intersection of Sherwood and Acacia Avenue.
What's happening
Why it matters
Vesting the map advances planning for future development at that location.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Los Altos City Hall or join via Zoom.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before the meeting or in person at the meeting.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a vesting tentative map for condominium development at Sherwood and Acacia Avenues, and the approval is final.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The commission will hold a design review for the Sherwood and Acacia Avenue townhome project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project proposes new townhomes, which could affect the surrounding neighborhood.
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 Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving the design review for the 33‑unit townhome project on Sherwood and Acacia Avenues, and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a Vesting Tentative Map for the condominium units.
Decided Aug 6, 2026.
The commission will hold a design review for the 349 First Street project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project proposes new housing at 349 First Street, adding units to 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 Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving the design review for the six‑story, 19‑unit development at 349 First Street, and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a Vesting Tentative Map for the condominium units.
Decided Aug 6, 2026.
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 commission will review the draft community vision for the General Plan update.
What's happening
Why it matters
The vision guides future land use, development, and community priorities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Planning Commission meeting at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA, at 6:00 PM on June 18, 2026.
Email: PCPublicComment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 2:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026 to the Development Services Department or email PCPublicComment@losaltosca.gov.
Decision update
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the Draft Community Vision and Guiding Principles for Phase 1 of the Los Altos Comprehensive General Plan Update, but did not adopt the draft. The only motion that passed unanimously was the consent‑calendar approval, which did not finalize the vision document.
Decided Jun 18, 2026.
The council will adopt a resolution allowing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Engineer, Public Works Engineering Director, or their designees to sign CalRecycle grant documents on behalf of the city.
What's happening
Why it matters
Expanding signatory authority speeds up grant applications and project implementation for recycling and environmental programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA, at 7:00 PM on June 9, 2026.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before 2:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026, or deliver a hard‑copy to the City Clerk.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Engineer, Public Works Engineering Department Director, or their designees to sign CalRecycle grant documents on behalf of the City of Los Altos. This action is final.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The commission will receive information about the Sourcewise Representative.
The agenda lists a Sourcewise Representative item, but no description is provided.
The commission reviewed the updated design for the Grant & Shoup playground.
Commission members will review the City of Los Altos Purchasing Policy and recommend any 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.
Staff will give a presentation about local volunteer programs and part‑time positions available to teens in Los Altos. No formal action is taken on this item.