Local parks & environment decisions

Jul20Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Reappoint Joshua Arce to Public Utilities Commission

The committee approved the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, term ending August 1, 2030.

Vote scheduled Jul 20Jul 20Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee approved the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, term ending August 1, 2030.

Why it matters

The commission oversees utility services that affect all city residents.

Who is affected

City residents

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.

Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 17, 2026, 7:26 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 11:47 AM PT

Decision update

Amended in committee

The committee amended and passed the measure to reappoint Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, pending final Board approval.

Decided Jul 20, 2026.

Jul20Mon

Rules CommitteeSan Francisco

Reappoint Kimberlee Hartwig-Schulman to Sanitation and Streets Commission

The committee will vote on a motion to approve the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Kimberlee Hartwig-Schulman to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2030.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 20Parks & Environment

Jul16Thu

Planning CommissionFoster City

Vote on resolution on County purchase of 1065 East Hillsdale Blvd

The commission reviewed a resolution about San Mateo County’s purchase of 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard.

Awaiting official resultJul 16Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Enact real-estate disclosure ordinance for heritage trees

The commission is asked to adopt an ordinance that requires sellers to disclose information about heritage trees on a property when transferring it.

Awaiting official resultJul 15Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Vote on funding urban forest plan and tree disclosure ordinance

EQC will consider a request for City Council to fund the Urban Forest Management Plan through the annual budget.

Awaiting official resultJul 15Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Fund Urban Canopy and Enact Tree Disclosure Ordinance

The commission will consider a request for the City Council to fund the urban canopy program and adopt an ordinance requiring sellers to disclose tree and heritage‑tree information to buyers. The staff report also recommends denying an appeal to remove a heritage tree at 2174 Clayton Dr.

Awaiting official resultJul 15Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul15Wed

Budget and Finance CommitteeSan Francisco

Buy 14,345-sq-ft Property at 5000 Hunters Point Blvd

The city will purchase the 14,345‑sq‑ft property at 5000 Hunters Point Blvd for $575,000.

Awaiting official resultJul 15Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul15Wed

Budget and Finance CommitteeSan Francisco

Buy 5000 Hunters Point Blvd for Recreation

The City and County of San Francisco are approving a purchase and sale agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the property at 5000 Hunters Point Boulevard. The land is about 14,345 square feet and the purchase price is $575,000. The property will be placed under the Recreation and Parks Department.

Awaiting official resultJul 15Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Vote on Change Order for Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project

The council will approve Change Order #1 for the Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project, adding $4,669 for design and apparatus modifications.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Vote on change order and accept Hillview Outdoor Fitness project

Council will approve a $4,669 change order for design modifications and formally accept the completed Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Vote on weed abatement assessment report

The council will adopt a resolution confirming the Weed Abatement Assessment Report and authorizing collection of the associated assessment charges.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Confirm Weed Abatement Report and Authorize Assessment Charges

The council will confirm the Weed Abatement Assessment Report and authorize collection of the associated assessment charges.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Adopt SB1 project list exempt from CEQA review

Council will adopt a resolution identifying Senate Bill 1 funded projects for FY 26‑27 and exempt them from CEQA review under guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Adopt SB1 Project List and CEQA Exemption

The council will adopt a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for FY 26‑27 and declare the list exempt from CEQA review.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Vote on change order and accept Hillview fitness project

Council will approve Change Order #1 for the Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project, adding $4,669 for design and apparatus modifications.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Amend road landscape contract with Del Conte's Landscaping

Council will authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with Del Conte's Landscaping, allowing up to $277,053 annually for median and roadway shoulder maintenance. Council approval is required.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Vote on Hillview Outdoor Fitness change order

The council will approve Change Order #1 for the Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project, authorizing $4,669 to Greenfields Outdoor Fitness for design and apparatus modifications.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

City CouncilLos Altos

Renew Orchard Maintenance Contract with Los Altos History Museum

The city will renew the orchard maintenance contract with the Los Altos History Museum for $75,000 per year.

Vote scheduled Jul 14Comment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

What's happening

The city will renew the orchard maintenance contract with the Los Altos History Museum for $75,000 per year.

Why it matters

The contract keeps the historic orchard healthy and accessible for the community.

Who is affected

Local residentsVisitors to the museum

How to act

Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA, or join via Zoom using the provided link.

Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or in person before 2:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026.

Jul 14, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Jul 12, 2026, 12:10 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 3:01 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

The item “Renew orchard maintenance contract with History Museum” passed unanimously (Unanimous).

Decided Jul 14, 2026.

Jul14Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Award contract to SCC Electric for Belle Haven Center electrification

The City Council will award a $636,500 construction contract to SCC Electric, Inc. for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

HIV CommissionSanta Clara County

Vote on letter of support for AIDS Grove statues

Commission will approve a letter of support for the animal statues in the AIDS Grove.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

Jul14Tue

Board of SupervisorsSanta Barbara County

Waller Park Playfields plan Update approval

The Board approved the master plan update for active recreation sports fields at Waller Park.

Vote scheduled Jul 14Comment period has passedJul 14Parks & Environment

What's happening

The Board approved the master plan update for active recreation sports fields at Waller Park.
The Board determined the action is exempt from CEQA because it is a planning study.

Why it matters

The updated plan guides future development of sports fields, expanding recreation opportunities for local residents.

Who is affected

Local athletes and familiesNearby residentsPark users

How to act

Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via livestream.

Email: Submit comments to sbcob@countyofsb.org by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.

Submit comment: Email your comment to sbcob@countyofsb.org.

Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 6, 2026, 10:35 PM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 4:13 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Waller Park Playfields Master Plan Update approval” passed.

Decided Jul 14, 2026.

Jul13Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Vote on $657,095 design contract for Carson Water Pump Station Replacement

Council will approve a professional services agreement up to $657,095 for design work on the Carson Potable Water Pump Station Replacement Project.

Awaiting official resultJul 13Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Jul13Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Vote on Elco Yards subdivision amendment and bond release

Council will vote to approve the first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the South Main Mixed‑Use Project, accept completed improvements at Elco Yards, and release fifty percent of the associated bonds.

Awaiting official resultJul 13Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Performing Arts CommitteeMountain View

Vote on 2026-27 Performing Arts Work Plan

The committee will approve the draft work plan for fiscal year 2026-27.

Vote scheduled Jun 24Comment period has passedJun 24Parks & Environment

What's happening

The committee will approve the draft work plan for fiscal year 2026-27.
The plan outlines programs, budgets, and goals for the Performing Arts Committee.

Why it matters

The approved work plan guides how city funds and resources support local performing arts programs.

Who is affected

Local artistsPerforming arts audiencesCity residents

How to act

Attend: Join the meeting in person at Atrium Conference Room or virtually via Zoom link.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is allowed during the meeting; raise hand in Zoom or dial *9 to speak.

Jun 24, 2026, 6:15 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 27, 2026, 8:17 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 11:08 AM PT

Decision update

Approved

The committee approved the FY 2026‑27 Performing Arts Work Plan.

Decided Jun 24, 2026.

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Parks & Environment

Reappoint Joshua Arce to Public Utilities Commission

Amended in committee

Reappoint Kimberlee Hartwig-Schulman to Sanitation and Streets Commission

Vote on resolution on County purchase of 1065 East Hillsdale Blvd

Enact real-estate disclosure ordinance for heritage trees

Vote on funding urban forest plan and tree disclosure ordinance

Fund Urban Canopy and Enact Tree Disclosure Ordinance

Buy 14,345-sq-ft Property at 5000 Hunters Point Blvd

Buy 5000 Hunters Point Blvd for Recreation

Vote on Change Order for Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project

Vote on change order and accept Hillview Outdoor Fitness project

Vote on weed abatement assessment report

Confirm Weed Abatement Report and Authorize Assessment Charges

Adopt SB1 project list exempt from CEQA review

Adopt SB1 Project List and CEQA Exemption

Vote on change order and accept Hillview fitness project

Amend road landscape contract with Del Conte's Landscaping

Vote on Hillview Outdoor Fitness change order

Renew Orchard Maintenance Contract with Los Altos History Museum

Passed unanimously

Award contract to SCC Electric for Belle Haven Center electrification

Vote on letter of support for AIDS Grove statues

Waller Park Playfields plan Update approval

Passed

Vote on $657,095 design contract for Carson Water Pump Station Replacement

Vote on Elco Yards subdivision amendment and bond release

Vote on 2026-27 Performing Arts Work Plan

Approved