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Public comments are accepted in person at the physical meeting location or via email to PublicComment@losaltosca.gov or through the Public Comment forum on the city website: Public Comments Form.
An ordinance amendment to update rules for handling unclaimed property was presented.
What's happening
Why it matters
Updating the rules ensures unclaimed assets are managed according to current laws.
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 ordinance on disposal of unclaimed property” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
A Q&A session with council members was scheduled.
Council will adopt a resolution calling for a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 for two City Council seats in District 2 and District 4.
The draft minutes from the regular meeting on May 26, 2026 were approved.
Council will receive a report, required by AB 2561, on the city’s workforce vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention strategies.
The Council will consider an ordinance that changes the composition and membership rules of city commissions.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adjusting commission membership can affect how community input is represented and how local decisions are made.
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 reaffirm its April 28, 2026 direction and order a report pursuant to Election Code Section 9212, to be delivered by June 25, 2026. The order was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The ordinance amendment to update unclaimed property rules was placed on the consent calendar.
The city is amending its municipal code sections that cover how unclaimed property is held, disposed of, and auctioned. The changes are meant to align the rules with current legal requirements and city practices.
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.
Council will adopt a resolution accepting completion of the Los Altos Youth Center conversion to Administration Building B.
The Council will accept the certificate confirming the filing of an initiative petition.
What's happening
Why it matters
Acceptance validates the petition, allowing it to move forward in the city’s initiative process.
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 series of resolutions establishing the FY 2026/27 appropriations limit, fee schedule, salary schedule, utility users tax rate, transient occupancy tax rate, park impact fee authorizations, and related financial measures. These resolutions were approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The council will adopt a resolution approving the Senate Bill 707 Disruption Policy and will also approve the use of Zoom technologies for remote public participation.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving Senate Bill 707’s disruption policy.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets rules to handle meeting disruptions and expands virtual access, allowing more residents to join council meetings.
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 continued consideration of the SB707 Disruption Policy and the use of Zoom for remote public participation to the meeting on June 23, 2026. No final decision was made.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 to update holding, disposal, and auction‑notice requirements for unclaimed property.
The council will introduce an ordinance that changes commission membership to five members for several commissions, transitions the Youth Commission to a Youth Council Academy, and changes the Senior Commission to a Senior Committee, moving both out of Brown Act jurisdiction.
The council will adopt a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for upcoming council meetings.
The City Council will proclaim June 2026 as Pride Month in Menlo Park.
The council will formally accept the draft minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting.
The commission will formally recognize Commissioner Patel for contributions to the community.
Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth.
Council will approve the draft minutes from the May 12 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record of decisions and discussions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Accept City Council meeting minutes for May 12, 2026” was approved with amendments unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The council is asked to approve a contract up to $255,000 for communications support services for FY 2026‑27.
