Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural CommissionLos Altos
Special joint commission meeting notice
The meeting is scheduled for Aug 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT.
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The meeting is scheduled for Aug 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT.
Council will adopt a resolution confirming the weed abatement assessment report and authorizing collection of assessment charges.
Council will consider renewing the contract for orchard maintenance.
Council will confirm the Weed Abatement Assessment Report.
The council will adopt a resolution amending rules for roadway landscape maintenance.
The council will adopt a resolution based on a weed abatement assessment report.
The council will adopt a resolution identifying projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for FY 26‑27 and declaring them exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3).
The council will review a staff report recommending renewal of the city’s orchard maintenance contract. The agreement covers routine pruning, pest control, and landscaping services.
The council will review a resolution amending the roadway landscape maintenance plan. The staff report details the proposed changes to planting and upkeep.
The council will review a resolution adopting a weed abatement assessment report. The staff report evaluates current weed control efforts.
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.
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 will approve Change Order #1 for the Hillview Outdoor Fitness Project, authorizing $4,669 to Greenfields Outdoor Fitness for design and apparatus modifications. The council will also direct the Community Services Director to file a Notice of Completion.
Council will approve a renewal of the orchard maintenance contract with the Los Altos History Museum for $75,000 annually. The contract renewal will be executed by the City Manager.
The council will issue a proclamation declaring July as Parks & Recreation Month.
The council will authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement to assess the urban forest.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Dudek for a public tree inventory and land‑cover assessment, not to exceed $199,808.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Dudek to update the public tree inventory and create maintenance guides, with a total cost not to exceed $199,808.
The council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Dudek to conduct an updated public tree inventory and land‑cover assessment, up to $199,808.
The City Council will hold a study session on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Halsey House Project.
Commissioners will review and discuss the draft Community Vision and Guiding Principles for Phase 1 of the Los Altos Comprehensive General Plan Update.
Commission will select themes for the 2026‑27 Community Center art displays.
The commission will receive an update on the Moasic bench project for the playground. The update includes progress and any needed actions.
The commission will receive a status report from the Playground Ad Hoc Committee. No action is required at this time.
Commission will receive updates on the Playground Ad Hoc and Mosaic Bench projects.
The regular Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm has been cancelled.
The commission will receive the final report from the Residential Electrification Speaker Series.
Commission will adopt the Arbor Day proclamation.
The commission will receive a memorandum summarizing the Residential Electrification Speaker Series. The report is for staff and public information only; no action is required.
Commission members will discuss the findings from the recent General Plan Joint Study Session. The discussion is for informational purposes only and no vote will be taken.
A resolution authorizing more signatories for CalRecycle grant programs was presented.
The agenda lists a Spring Fling event under the senior commission agenda. No further description is provided.
Staff will present a debrief of the recent Spring Fling event and ask the commission for feedback to guide future senior activities.
The commission will discuss and make a recommendation about the city’s involvement in placing a mural at the Woodland Library as part of an outdoor improvement project.
The commission will discuss the plan for the upcoming Los Altos Community Center gallery program and select the next theme. This is a discussion and recommendation, not a final vote.
The commission will choose the movie to be shown at the Outdoor Halloween Movie Night from a provided list. This decision will be made during the meeting.
Commission members will look over the draft Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program and give feedback to staff. This is a discussion, not a vote.
The Environmental Commission meeting that was to be held on May 13, 2026 at the Los Altos Community Center has been cancelled. No new meeting date was provided in the agenda notice.
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.