Zoning AdministratorLos Altos
Public comment period for Zoning Administrator meeting
Residents can comment in person at Los Altos City Hall.
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Residents can comment in person at Los Altos City Hall.
Residents can speak in person, via Zoom, or submit written comments by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
The council opened a period for written public comments on agenda items.
Council will consider approving a change order and accepting a project.
Council will consider adopting a resolution to approve an agreement with ADP Workforce Now.
Council will adopt a resolution reclassifying the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee as a non‑Brown Act advisory committee.
Council will designate Vice Mayor Lang as the voting delegate.
Council will receive the draft General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles and provide feedback.
Council will review a tentative council calendar and the implementation schedule for the Housing Element.
Council will consider adopting a resolution to approve an agreement for consultant services.
Council will hold a Q&A session for council members.
Council will designate Vice Mayor Lang as the voting delegate for the CalCities 2026 Annual Conference.
The council will receive a report on the draft general plan vision and guiding principles.
The council will adopt a resolution approving a change order and accepting a project.
The council will adopt a resolution to amend the joint volunteer awards committee.
The council will approve the minutes from the June 23 special and regular meetings.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend the ADP Workforce Now Comprehensive Services Agreement for three more years, ending on April 25, 2029. The extension includes implementation documents needed for Workforce Manager services.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Cumming Group for up to $160,000 to provide temporary project management services for CIMMP projects in FY 2026/27.
The council will consider a resolution to adopt an agreement with ADP Workforce Now. The staff report outlines the terms of the workforce management software contract.
The council will review a resolution to adopt an agreement for consultant services. The staff report describes the scope of work and fees.
The council will consider a resolution approving a change order and accepting a city project. The staff report outlines the scope and cost adjustments.
The council will consider a resolution to amend the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee. The staff report explains the proposed changes.
The council will consider a resolution adopting the SB1 project list. The staff report lists the housing projects required under state law.
The council will appoint a voting delegate and an alternate to represent Los Altos at the CalCities 2026 Annual Conference. The appointment is made by motion.
Council will receive the draft General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles and provide feedback. No formal vote is indicated.
Council members will vote to approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. The approval makes the record official.
The commission will review the 2026 work plan.
The minutes from the May 27, 2026 regular meeting will be approved.
The commission will formally approve the draft minutes from its regular meeting held on May 27, 2026. The minutes document decisions and discussions from that meeting.
The council is accepting written comments from the public for this meeting.
The council will adopt an ordinance that changes the structure and membership of city commissions.
Council will hold a Q&A session as part of the meeting agenda.
Council will adopt an ordinance changing commission membership to five members for several commissions.
The meeting includes a written public comment segment where residents can submit comments in writing.
The council will decide what action to take regarding a proposed initiative measure.
What's happening
Why it matters
Determines whether the measure will move forward, influencing future city policies.
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 “Determination of Action on Proposed Initiative Measure” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council will receive a report about the state Elections Code Section 9212.
What's happening
Why it matters
Keeps officials informed about election regulations that affect local voting.
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 “Report on Elections Code Section 9212” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council will adopt an ordinance that changes the composition and membership rules of city commissions.
The council will hold a QA session to answer questions from staff or the public.
The council will issue a proclamation naming July as Parks & Recreation Month. The item includes approval of the June 9 meeting minutes.
What's happening
Why it matters
It highlights the city’s commitment to parks and recreation, encouraging community participation in related activities.
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 “Proclamation Recognizing July as Parks & Recreation Month” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council will approve a revised city purchasing policy, including a summary of changes and a final version.
The council will adopt an ordinance that changes the structure and membership of city commissions.
The council will adopt a resolution approving the Senate Bill 707 Disruption Policy and will approve the use of Zoom technologies for remote public participation.
Council members will adopt an ordinance changing the membership of several commissions to five members and transitioning the Youth Commission to a Youth Council Academy and the Senior Commission to a Senior Committee, both operating outside the Brown Act.
Council members will vote to approve the draft minutes from the June 9, 2026 regular meeting. The minutes record the actions taken and discussions held at that meeting.
The council will adopt an ordinance that changes commission membership to five members for several commissions and transitions the Youth Commission to a Youth Council Academy and the Senior Commission to a Senior Committee, removing them from Brown Act requirements.
The council adopted a resolution approving the Senate Bill 707 Disruption Policy and authorizing the use of Zoom technologies for remote public participation.
Review the draft community vision and guiding principles for Phase 1 of the Comprehensive General Plan update.
Approve the draft minutes from the April 22, 2026 special joint planning, complete streets and financial commission meeting.
Staff presented a draft vision and guiding principles for the Comprehensive General Plan, along with technical background and outreach reports. The commission will hear public comments on the draft.
Commission will vote to approve the draft minutes from the special joint Planning, Complete Streets and Financial Commission meeting held on April 22, 2026.
Members of the public may submit comments in person at the meeting, by email, or in writing before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Commissioners will vote to approve the draft minutes from the special joint Planning, Complete Streets and Financial Commission meeting held on April 22, 2026.
The commission will vote to approve the draft minutes from the special joint Planning, Complete Streets and Financial Commission meeting held on April 22, 2026.
The commission will approve the minutes from the April 27, 2026 General Plan Joint Study Session.
The commission will receive the Arbor Day Proclamation.
The commission will debrief and discuss the General Plan Study Session.
Members of the public may submit written comments by mail, in person, or email before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments cannot be given via Zoom or telephone.
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 City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the disposal of unclaimed property ordinance, updating the holding, disposal, and auction notice requirements to reflect current legal requirements and City practices.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
A Q&A session with council members was scheduled.
A resolution to call for a district election was presented.
The draft minutes from the regular meeting on May 26, 2026 were approved.
An ordinance to amend commission structures and membership was introduced.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changes to commissions affect how community input is organized and represented.
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 commissions and membership ordinance” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
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 Council adopted a resolution approving the Report of Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and directed that the charges be filed for collection by the County Tax Collector.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The council will adopt a resolution accepting the completion of the Los Altos Youth Center conversion to Administration Building B. The resolution also authorizes the Park & Recreation Director to record a Notice of Completion and declares the project exempt from CEQA.
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 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 board will vote to adopt the draft minutes from the April 15, 2026 regular meeting. The minutes record the actions taken at that earlier meeting.
The agenda includes a Senior Commission Health Fair item. No additional details are given.
Staff will give oral reports during the meeting. No specific topics are listed.
The agenda references flyers for an Ice Cream Party Meet‑Up on June 3 and a Family Fun Day, as well as a Childcare Subsidy Program. No further details are provided.
Staff recommends the commission review and debrief the recent Spring Fling event to learn lessons for future events. The commission will discuss the event’s successes and areas for improvement.
Staff recommends the Senior Commission review and debrief the Spring Fling event to inform future improvements.
The commission will open a public comment period for any resident to raise issues that were not listed on the agenda. Comments can be made in person or submitted in writing by email.
Commission members will vote to accept the written record of the May 4 meeting. The minutes summarize decisions and discussions from that session.
Staff will present a debrief of the recent Spring Fling event and ask the commission for feedback to guide future senior activities.
Commission members will review the 2026 work plan for Complete Streets projects and receive general reports on upcoming work items. This is an informational discussion.
The council transferred $118,008 from the fire station reroofing project and approved a $657,069.99 construction contract (with up to 20% contingency) for improvements at 999 Fremont Avenue.
The council adopted a resolution approving a successor MOU between the City of Los Altos and the Los Altos Municipal Employee Association.
The council will approve the draft minutes from the regular meeting held on May 12, 2026.
The council will adopt a proclamation that designates May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month. This is a ceremonial recognition with no policy changes.
The council will adopt a resolution approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Altos Municipal Employee Association. The MOU outlines labor terms for city employees.
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at Los Altos Council Chamber or submit written comments by email or hard copy. Written comments must be received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to be included in the agenda packet.
The council will waive first reading and introduce an ordinance to update Chapter 2.24 of the Municipal Code regarding how unclaimed property is held, disposed, and auctioned.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes ensure the city follows current legal requirements and improves handling of unclaimed assets.
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: Submit written comments by 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026.
Decision update
The council voted to amend the ordinance governing the holding, disposal, and auction notice requirements for unclaimed property, and the amendment was approved unanimously.
Decided May 26, 2026.
The Zoning Administrator will vote to approve the draft minutes from the regular meeting held on April 15, 2026.
Residents can speak or submit written comments on any agenda items during the meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Public input helps the Zoning Administrator consider community concerns before decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Be present at the meeting location (1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA).
Email: ZAPublicComment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Mail or deliver written comments to Development Services Department, or email, must be received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Public comment on any agenda items” was approved.
Decided May 20, 2026.
Members of the public can submit written comments by email before the meeting or speak in person during the public comment period. Comments are posted as submitted.
The commission will receive a report from the Communication Strategy Ad Hoc Committee. No action or vote is required.
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.
Residents can send written comments by email or deliver hard copies before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments will be included in the agenda packet.
Commission will review the work plan outlining its activities and priorities.
Commission will receive a report from the Santa Clara County Library District.
Commission will discuss possible performers and dates for an upcoming Library Commission event.
Commission will receive an update on the progress of the Main Library Improvement Project.
Commission will vote to approve the written record of the regular meeting held on March 5, 2026.
Commission will receive a report from the Main Library staff.
Members of the public may comment in person at the meeting location, via email, or submit written comments before 2 PM on the day of the meeting.
Commission will vote to approve the written record of the joint meeting held on April 27, 2026.
Members of the public may submit written comments or speak in person about any issue not listed on the agenda.
Commission members will vote to formally accept the minutes from the 2025/26 Youth Commission Council Academy meeting. The minutes record past discussions and decisions.
The City of Los Altos and ABA Studios presented a status report on the library remodel. The update was informational and no decisions were taken.
Board members reviewed the FY 25‑26 actuals and a proposed budget for FY 26‑27, then considered adopting it.