Emergency Preparedness & Response CommitteeLos Altos Hills
General reports and public Q&A
Committee members and invited guests will present updates and answer questions.
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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
Committee members and invited guests will present updates and answer questions.
Fire district and town officials will present their reports.
The committee will receive a short update on the town’s emergency communications system.
A presentation on the town’s winter storm response plans will be given.
Brief report on recent community outreach activities.
Los Altos Hills County Fire District will give its report to the committee.
Committee will hear recommendations for creating a new Zone 0 area.
Council is asked to adopt a resolution selecting a fire‑suppression access easement through Bell Street Park for the 2120 Euclid Avenue affordable‑housing project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The easement ensures firefighters can reach the new 430‑unit development quickly while protecting park trees.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join via Zoom or in‑person at the Council Chambers, 2415 University Ave, First Floor.
Email: cityclerk@cityofepa.org
Submit comment: Email comments referencing the agenda item, submit a speaker card at the meeting, or use the Raise Hand feature.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution granting a fire‑suppression access easement through Bell Street Park under Option 3, with clerical corrections to the resolution.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The City Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango police vehicles for $114,965.54.
What's happening
Why it matters
New patrol vehicles improve officer safety and maintain effective police response in the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 2415 University Ave, First Floor, or virtually via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: cityclerk@cityofepa.org
Submit comment: Email your comments with the agenda item number, submit a speaker card at the meeting, or use the Raise Hand feature when called.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase two 2026 Dodge Durango police patrol vehicles for up to $114,965.54.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The SFPD is authorized to accept a $772,507 grant from the California Highway Patrol for FY 2026‑2027.
The Board adopted a resolution supporting H.R. 10033, the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act.
The District Attorney’s Office is authorized to accept a grant of $1,339,258 per year for three years, totaling $4,017,774.
The District Attorney’s Office is authorized to accept a $1,005,686 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for July 1 2026 – June 30 2027.
The Department of Adult Probation is authorized to accept and spend a total of $300,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services for the Probation Specialized Units Program.
The City Council will vote on a resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year law enforcement services agreement with the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff.
Council will consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a five-year law‑enforcement services contract with the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how the city receives police services, affecting public safety and the cost to residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/CCSpecialAug31 (Meeting ID 842 9305 1442, Password 94022).
Email: citycouncil@losaltoshills.ca.gov
Submit comment: Complete a speaker card and give it to the City Clerk at the meeting, or email comments with subject “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” and the item number before the meeting starts.
Decision update
The item “Authorize Five-Year Law Enforcement Services Agreement” passed (5–0).
Decided Aug 31, 2026.
The Office of Emergency Management gave an update on community preparedness outreach and engagement.
The Office of Emergency Management will present a report on disaster recovery and resilience planning.
The Office of Emergency Management presented a status update on current training and exercise activities.
The Office of Emergency Management will present a report on Emergency Operations Center activations across the Operational Area.
The Office of Emergency Management and council members will give a verbal update on current or emergent emergencies.
The council will receive a briefing on recent wildland fires in the county during 2026.
The council will receive a report from the Office of Emergency Management about the Emergency Management Accreditation Program process.
The council will receive a report from the Office of Emergency Management, City of Santa Clara, and City of San Jose about FIFA World Cup coordination and lessons learned.