Los Altos Hills public meetings in 2025

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the Fast Track/Site Development public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. Future hearings will be held virtually or in person according to the provided instructions.

• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 30, 2025 cancelled; no agenda items discussed.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the weekly Site Development/Fast Track public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. Applicants are instructed to attend future hearings either in person at 26379 Fremont Road or via Zoom using the provided link and credentials. Public comments may be submitted in advance by email to the planner or in person using a speaker card at the next hearing.

• Public hearing cancelled for Dec 23, 2025
• Future hearings can be attended in person at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
• Virtual attendance via Zoom: link http://bit.ly/SiteDevelopmentHearing, Phone (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID 864 7719 6354, Passcode 398572

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

City Council

The City Council will conduct its annual reorganization to elect a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also consider an appointment to the Finance and Investment Committee and a contract amendment for legal services.

• Election of New Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Appointment of Vatsal Sonecha to the Finance and Investment Committee
• Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for City Attorney Services with Redwood Public Law LLP
• Lifetime Volunteer Award presentations for Valerie Metcalfe, Patricia Radlo, Roddy Sloss, and Sue Welch
• Legacy of Service presentations for Jitze and Nancy Couperus

The Los Altos Hills City Council appointed Vatsal Sonecha to the Finance and Investment Committee and approved an amendment to the City Attorney Services agreement that raises the monthly retainer. The Council also elected Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja as the new Mayor and appointed Council Member Tyson as Vice Mayor for a six‑month term, followed by Council Member Swan for the next six months. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Vatsal Sonecha to Finance and Investment Committee (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to City Attorney Services agreement, raising retainer to $14,777 (5-0)
• Elected Rajiv Bhateja as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Council Member Tyson as Vice Mayor for six months (5-0)
• Scheduled Council Member Swan as Vice Mayor for the subsequent six months (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a City Manager in closed session. In open session, the Council will consider awarding a contract for a City Manager recruitment consultant.

• Award of a contract for City Manager Recruitment Consultant
• Closed session regarding City Manager appointment

The Los Altos Hills City Council voted unanimously to award a contract to Ralph Anderson & Associates for City Manager recruitment services. The contract amount is capped at $30,000. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. No other items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved contract with Ralph Anderson & Associates for City Manager recruitment services (up to $30,000) – vote 5-0

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills is holding a public hearing to consider two Site Development Permit applications. Each involves demolishing an existing single-family home and building a larger new residence with an accessory dwelling unit. The projects are at 26500 Conejo Court and 25625 Elena Road. Both are categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• 26500 Conejo Court: demolish 3,489 sq ft home; build 5,217 sq ft two-story home, 3,164 sq ft basement, 664 sq ft garage, 800 sq ft ADU
• 25625 Elena Road: demolish 4,921 sq ft home; build 9,281 sq ft two-story home, attached garage, 1,111 sq ft pool, 800 sq ft ADU
• Both projects are categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15303(a)
• Public hearing on December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM and 10:15 AM

History Committee

The History Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Pathways Committee

The Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee will review and approve minutes from prior meetings, receive staff updates on several pathway projects, and discuss property reviews for multiple addresses. Old business includes discussion of pathway loops on GIS maps and recruiting new members. New business features a vote to relocate TDA3 allocations and a vote to appoint Mike Orlando as Vice Chairman. The meeting also allows brief public presentations on pathway‑related topics.

• Vote to appoint Mike Orlando as Pathways Committee Vice Chairman
• Relocate TDA3 Allocations (new business item)
• Staff updates on Summerhill Avenue, Magdalena Avenue, and Altamont‑Moody to Corbetta Lane pathways
• Property review of 27235 Byrne Park Lane, 10320 Rolly Road, 27890 Via Feliz, 11778 Maria Lane, 12816 El Monte Road, and Natoma Oaks Subdivision
• Discussion of additional bicycle/horses/pedestrian signage on steep paths such as Elena to Natoma and La Paloma to Robleda

The Pathways Committee approved the November 17 meeting minutes. The committee voted unanimously to appoint Mike Orlando as Vice Chairman. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:03 pm.

• Approved November 17 Pathways Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Orlando as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 pm (unanimous)

Technology Committee

The Los Altos Hills Technology Committee will receive updates on local partnerships and recent workshops. Members will review and discuss the committee’s goals for 2026. They will also consider collaboration and sponsorship opportunities with Foothill College for the Spring 2026 regional Innovation Challenge. The meeting includes public comment and routine approvals.

• LAH/Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF partnership update (presented by Daniel, LAHCF, WooJae)
• Review and discussion of Technology Committee goals for 2026 (presentation enclosed)
• Update on Foothill College collaboration for the Spring 2026 regional Innovation Challenge and sponsorship options (John Swan)
• Feedback from the December 6, 2025 workshop on AI and cybersecurity
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee reviewed site plans and discussed easement requirements, deciding to designate any slope greater than 30% as an open‑space easement. It approved a fence‑permit policy that limits committee review to significant fencing projects and requires chain‑link fences to be green or black. The committee also cancelled upcoming Fast Track meetings for the holiday period, with the next meeting set for January 13, and continued work on a memorial‑bench policy.

• Adopt recommendation to designate slopes >30% as open‑space easements
• Approve fence‑permit rule: only significant fencing through easements needs committee review; chain‑link fences must be green or black
• Cancel Fast Track meetings for holiday schedule; resume on January 13
• Request landscaping and planting plan designs for the Ascension Drive project for review before Fast Track meeting
• Continue development of memorial‑bench policy, including naming criteria and a 10‑year duration limit

The Open Space Committee accepted the November 2025 meeting minutes. It also adopted a Condition of Approval requiring the removal of all Stinkwort plants from the property and road right‑of‑way each year by September 1 until the Winal building is approved. Both actions were approved by the members present.

• Accepted November 2025 minutes (motion by PB, seconded by EB, in favor AB, RC, SH)
• Added COA to remove Stinkwort plants by Sept 1 each year (motion by EB, seconded by PB, in favor AB, RC, SH)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee's regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider approving amendments to the General Plan Housing Element, authorizing emergency repairs to Town Hall's HVAC system, and accepting completed construction projects. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the housing element.

• Resolution approving General Plan Housing Element amendment
• Resolution declaring Town Hall HVAC repair an emergency (up to $300,000)
• Resolution accepting El Monte Fire Station utility undergrounding project
• Ordinance rezoning parcels for multi-family development
• Resolution authorizing contract with Roger's Electric for security camera upgrades

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved the Consent Calendar items A through I, including project completions, a $10,000 historical society donation, and ordinance amendments, with a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element and rezoned several parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family, Multi‑Family Overlay, and Floating Multi‑Family Overlay zones, each passing 4‑0‑1. Additional approvals included a fast‑track addition at 11623 Dawson Drive (5‑0) and a contract amendment for BMI Imaging Services increasing the Not‑to‑Exceed amount to $79,624.10 (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar items A‑I (project completions, donation, ordinance changes) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted amendment to General Plan Land Use Element (CEQA exemption) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Rezoned parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family, Multi‑Family Overlay, and Floating Multi‑Family Overlay zones – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved fast‑track conditional approval for 1,745 sq ft addition at 11623 Dawson Drive – vote 5‑0
• Amended BMI Imaging Services contract, increasing Not‑to‑Exceed amount to $79,624.10 – vote 5‑0

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session for the evaluation of the City Attorney's performance. The meeting will include a roll call, public comment, and an adjournment.

• Closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation
• Public comment limited to special meeting topics
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road

The Los Altos Hills City Council met on Dec 9, 2025. A closed‑session was held to discuss a public employee performance evaluation, but no reportable action resulted. The council adjourned at 6 P.M. with no decisions taken.

Technology Committee

The Los Altos Hills Technology Committee will hold a special workshop to educate residents about artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Topics include the usefulness of AI tools, associated risks and safeguards, practical AI applications, and how to avoid online scams. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Learn about AI and its usefulness to LAH residents
• Discuss risks and safeguards for AI tools
• Identify AI tools residents can use today
• Provide cybersecurity update on avoiding scams

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Hills Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several public hearings, including a request for a conditional use permit to upgrade a water storage station and a recommendation for the City Council to adopt a revised Housing Element. The meeting will also feature presentations and reports on past projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for water station upgrades at 13070 S. Alta Lane
• Recommendation for City Council to adopt revised Housing Element
• Site Development Permit and Variance for retaining wall at 13300 Robleda Road
• Site Development Permit and Variance for transformer installation at 25959 Alicante Lane
• Site Development Permit and Variance for transformer installation at 26023 Torello Lane

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review and approve the minutes from the prior meeting, receive several reports from fire, town, and county officials, and discuss a motion to install fiber connectivity from ARK to Town Hall. The meeting also includes updates from subcommittees on community outreach, medical and environmental health, mass notification, and emergency communications. Public comment on non‑agenda items is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Review, correct and approve minutes of the prior meeting
• SCCFD inspections fire mitigation report by Chief Davis and Asst. Fire Marshall
• EPRC‑EDPC Joint Subcommittee meeting update
• Town Council Liaison report
• Motion regarding fiber from ARK to Town Hall

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the previous meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The committee decided not to use drones for fire inspections at this time. The SCC weed‑abatement program is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Decided not to use drones for fire inspections (no vote recorded)
• Set start date for SCC weed‑abatement program to 4/1/2026 (no vote recorded)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing on Dec 2, 2025 to consider a site‑development permit for a driveway modification between 14407 and 14411 Kingsley Avenue, owned by the Lands of Korman. The project is classified as a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15304(a) and is being planned by Jonathan Fox. Applicants must be present or represented, otherwise the hearing will be rescheduled. Members of the public may submit comments in person, by speaker card, or via Zoom as outlined in the notice.

• Site Development Permit request for driveway modification at 14407 & 14411 Kingsley Ave (File #SD25-0037)
• CEQA review: categorical exemption per Section 15304(a)
• Project Planner: Jonathan Fox
• Applicants must attend or be represented; otherwise hearing will be rescheduled
• Public comment allowed in person, by speaker card, email, or Zoom

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. A notice informs the public that any submitted documents will be available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office.

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee’s regular meetings scheduled for November 27 and December 25, 2025, have been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at these dates. The next regular meeting is set for January 22, 2026.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM to consider a fast‑track site development permit (File #SD25‑0045) for a remodel and a 1,745‑square‑foot addition to the single‑family residence at 11623 Dawson Drive, owned by Vidyasagar Premkumar. The project is classified under a CEQA categorical exemption per Section 15304(b). The hearing will be conducted in the Duxbury Conference Room and via Zoom.

• Fast‑track site development permit (File #SD25‑0045) for remodel and 1,745‑sq‑ft addition at 11623 Dawson Drive
• CEQA review: categorical exemption per Section 15304(b)
• Proposed building height 22 ft 8 in; front setback 41 ft 7 in; rear setback ~60 ft; south side setback 41 ft 4 in
• Parking requirement: 4 spaces (3 garage spaces) on‑site
• Grading cut and export of 56 cubic yards; connection to public sewer

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is January 12, 2026.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chambers Conference Room was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, waiving a second reading. The Council will also vote on resolutions to accept an open space easement at 12788 La Cresta Drive and to vacate part of an existing easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive. Additional items include a resolution extending a conditional use permit for a monopine wireless facility at 27299 Arastradero Road and a resolution extending the grant agreement with Los Altos Hills Community Fiber for the broadband infrastructure project. The meeting will also include informational reports, public comment, and ongoing business.

• Adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance introducing the 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Resolution Accepting an Open Space Easement at 12788 La Cresta Drive
• Resolution Vacating a Portion of an Existing Open Space Easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive
• Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Extension for a Monopine Wireless Communication Facility at 27299 Arastradero Road
• Resolution Approving the First Amendment for a Six-Month Term Extension to the Grant Agreement with Los Altos Hills Community Fiber for the Broadband Infrastructure Project

The council voted 5‑0 to refund approximately $1.2 million in excess building permit fees. It also approved the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code by title only. Additional actions included accepting an open‑space easement, vacating part of another easement, extending building‑permit expiration dates, reappointing a member to the Environmental Initiatives Committee, and approving a six‑month extension to the broadband grant agreement.

• Authorized full refund of excess building permit fees (~$1.2 M) (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 California Building Standards Code ordinance (5‑0)
• Accepted open‑space easement at 12788 La Cresta Drive, Lands of Reddy (5‑0)
• Vacated portion of open‑space easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive, Lands of Seto (5‑0)
• Granted extension of expiration dates for various building permits (5‑0)
• Reappointed Aileen Lee to the Environmental Initiatives Committee (5‑0)
• Approved six‑month term extension to the broadband infrastructure grant agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 63 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The session is dedicated to conferring with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding California Housing Defense Fund, et al v. Town of Los Altos Hills (Case No.: 25CV475174)

The Los Altos Hills City Council met in closed session and, by a unanimous 5‑0 vote, authorized a full refund of excess building permit fees previously paid, totaling about $1.2 million. The refund applies to all permit types with values over $1,000 and includes funds previously refunded to the town by CSG. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss public employee appointment (5-0)
• Authorized $1.2M building permit fee refunds (5-0)

History Committee

The History Committee will discuss updates on several historical sites and the town's 70th anniversary plans. The body will vote on funding for furniture and the election of two associate members.

• Vote on $5,000.00 for matching chairs for the Heritage Conference Table
• Election of Nancy Traficanti and Jitze Couperus as Associate Members
• Updates on historical sites: Heritage House, Martha Lyn Water Tower, Willow Pond, W.K. Panofsky Home, and Shumate Brick Pillars
• Plans for Heritage House Open House and request for funds for 70th Anniversary
• Reinstatement of DeAnza Reenactment Ride Plaques at Miranda and Fremont and/or Edith Park

The History Committee authorized an additional $5,000 from its private funds to purchase matching chairs for the Heritage House conference table. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting yes. The Committee also approved Nancy Trificanti and Jitze Couperus as Associate Members. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved $5,000 from Committee funds for matching chairs for Heritage House conference table (unanimous)
• Approved Nancy Trificanti as Associate Member (unanimous)
• Approved Jitze Couperus as Associate Member (unanimous)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Los Altos Hills Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025, to consider a variance for a single-family home remodel at 26929 Almaden Court. The project seeks a 2-foot increase in building height within a required setback.

• Public hearing for variance at 26929 Almaden Court
• Remodel of existing legal nonconforming single-family residence
• Request for 2-foot increase in building height within setback
• Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Meeting will be held at Duxbury Conference Room, 26379 Fremont Road

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings, receive staff updates on several pathway projects, discuss the implementation of a pathway impact fee, and vote on the 2025 Pathways Annual Report with priorities for 2026‑27. The committee will also approve New Year's Day pathway walks starting at Westwind Barn. Additional items include property review, old business on new development parcels, and recruitment of new committee members.

• Review & approval of minutes for September and October 25 Pathways Committee meetings
• Staff updates on pathway projects (Summerhill Ave, Magdalena Ave, Altamont‑Moody to Corbetta Lane, etc.)
• Pathway Impact Fee implementation update
• Review & approval of the Pathways Annual Report and 2026‑27 Council priorities
• Approval of New Year's Day pathway walks starting at Westwind Barn

The committee approved the September and October meeting minutes, adopted the draft Pathways Annual Report and 2026‑27 priorities, and approved the proposed New Year’s Day pathway walk routes. An ad‑hoc committee was formed to handle development notifications, and the next Pathways Committee meeting was scheduled for Dec. 15, 2025.

• Approved September minutes (all in favor, Richard abstained)
• Approved October minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Pathways Annual Report & 2026‑27 priorities (all in favor)
• Approved New Year’s Day pathway walk routes (approved)
• Formed ad‑hoc committee for development notifications (Mike and Marc appointed)
• Scheduled next Pathways Committee meeting for Dec 15, 2025 (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee will review its draft minutes and hear public comments. It will present its goal‑setting PowerPoint and discuss planning for the town’s 70th anniversary celebrations, the 2026 picnic, and next steps for a new pickle‑ball court. The committee will also consider a multi‑use update for Heritage House and begin scheduling events for the first half of 2026. An event called Barn Lighting is listed under Events.

• Committee goal‑setting PowerPoint presentation (Jan 21, 6 pm)
• Planning for 70th anniversary celebrations
• Picnic 2026 planning
• Pickle Ball Court next steps
• Heritage House community‑use multi‑use update discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an informational report regarding a potential ballot measure. The measure concerns the redesignation of a portion of the O’Keefe Property for multi-family residential use.

• Informational report on amending the Open Space Initiative of 2002 to redesignate part of the O’Keefe Property from Open Space Preserve to Multi-Family Residential
• Discussion on removing the voter approval requirement for the conveyance of O’Keefe Property land for multi-family housing

The City Council held a special meeting to hear an informational report from City Attorney Steve Mattas about a potential citizen‑sponsored ballot measure that would amend the 2002 Open Space Initiative. The measure could redesignate part of the O’Keefe Property for multifamily residential use and remove the voter‑approval requirement for conveyance. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Technology Committee

The Los Altos Hills Technology Committee will discuss an estimate for new security cameras at Town Hall. It will also receive updates on the town website, the GIS system, and community projects. Additional items include preparation for an AI workshop and a partnership with Foothill College for a regional Innovation Challenge.

• Security camera cost estimate for Town Hall
• Town website update
• Town GIS system questions and updates
• Preparation for AI workshop on Dec 6, 2025
• Collaboration with Foothill College on Innovation Challenge

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will review town open space compliance required by SB1425 and vegetation mitigation language in OSEs. The body will also discuss the future of O’Keefe Preserve and damage to Deer Creek at 26872 Almaden Court.

• Presentation on town open space compliance required by SB1425
• Discussion of vegetation mitigation language in OSEs
• Review of damage to Deer Creek at 26872 Almaden Court
• Discussion of the future of O’Keefe Preserve
• Review of Town Bench Policy

The committee approved the September meeting minutes after correcting spelling errors. It created a subcommittee to draft new language for open‑space easement agreements focused on fire prevention and vegetation management, and formed an ad‑hoc subcommittee to develop a bench donation policy. Staff were directed to continue code‑enforcement actions for 26872 Elmaden Court and to circulate draft easement language for review. The group also agreed to draft a memo on Senate Bill 1425 compliance and to develop generic fire‑science language.

• Approved September meeting minutes (after corrections)
• Created subcommittee to draft fire‑prevention and vegetation‑management easement language
• Formed ad‑hoc subcommittee to develop bench donation policy language and criteria
• Directed staff to continue code‑enforcement for 26872 Elmaden Court violation, including obtaining an abatement warrant
• Assigned staff to send draft open‑space easement agreement language to committee for review
• Agreed to draft a memo on Senate Bill 1425 compliance
• Decided to develop generic fire‑science language for use across fire zones
• Planned to review other municipalities’ enforcement policies for potential improvements

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee will review field‑trip reports, discuss updates to the View and Fence ordinances, consider the Heritage House plant survey and a native‑plant garden workshop, and approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. New business includes setting goals for the next year and prioritizing sub‑group projects such as wildlife corridors and native‑plant landscaping.

• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for the Objective Design Standards (Housing Element)
• Updates to the View ordinance
• Heritage House renovation – survey of current plants with Michael
• Native Plant Garden – organize resident fruit‑tree pruning workshop in the orchard (late winter)
• Subgroup project priorities: wildlife corridors/fence ordinance, committee web pages, standing committees resolution, native‑plant use for town sites, definition of ridgelines and hilltops

The Los Altos Hills Environmental Design & Protection Committee met on November 11, 2025. Committee members Grace Tsang, Anne Hsiao, Elizabeth Loinaz, Carol Gottlieb, Vijay Chawla, Ivy Mei, and Anna Chien were present, along with associate member Peter Brown. The committee approved the October 14, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved October 14, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes

Fast Track/Site Development

The Fast Track/Site Development Public Hearing scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The Joint Community Volunteer Service Award Committee is meeting to organize the logistics for an upcoming award lunch. The body is discussing task assignments for catering, seating, and event programming.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Coordination of audio/visual setup at the Grand Oak Room
• Payment to photographer Shelly Bowers
• Ordering of plaques and purchase of wine
• Coordination of awardee certificates and name tags

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on November 6, 2025. After public comment limited to agenda items, the council will enter a closed session. In that closed session, council members will consider a public employee appointment for the City Manager position. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session: public employee appointment for City Manager (Acting/Interim)
• Public comment period limited to items on the special meeting agenda

The Los Altos Hills City Council moved the meeting to a closed session at 5:02 P.M. to consider the appointment of an Acting/Interim City Manager under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). No vote tally was recorded for this action. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Acting/Interim City Manager appointment (no vote recorded)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025. The meeting has been rescheduled to an earlier Special Meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for November 6, 2025
• Rescheduled to Special Meeting on October 27, 2025

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the weekly Site Development / Fast Track public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. Residents are instructed to attend future hearings either virtually or in person using the provided details.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will discuss emergency communications and defensible space issues. The body will also consider the appointment of Katy Serventi as an associate member.

• Consideration of Katy Serventi as an Associate Member of the EPRC
• T-Mobile presentation on emergency communications
• SCCFD Defensible Space Issue discussion
• Review of EPRC DRAFT Annual Report
• Reports from Town Council Liaison, City Manager, Emergency Manager Consultant, and LAHCFD

The committee approved the regular meeting minutes from October 7, 2025 (5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain) and the special meeting minutes from October 27, 2025 (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). Members voted to add Katy Serventi as an associate member of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain). No other motions were recorded as approved.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (10/7/2025) (5-0-1)
• Approved special meeting minutes (10/27/2025) (6-0-0)
• Approved addition of Katy Serventi as associate member (6-0-0)

Finance & Investment Committee

The committee will review investment performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, and hear a presentation from Optimized Investment Partners. Members will discuss various finance activity updates and recommend workplan priorities for 2026 and 2027.

• Investment Performance Review for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
• Presentation by Optimized Investment Partners
• El Monte Underground Project accounting and reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast and AT&T
• Recommendation of FIC Workplan/Council Priorities for 2026 and 2027
• FY’25 Audit Progress update

The Finance & Investment Committee approved the August 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The Committee took no action on the proposed local building‑code amendments, deferring the item to a future meeting. The Mayor reported that the Town Council decided to refund building fees that were charged in error. Chairman Epstein announced he will publish the work‑plan suggestion list for the Council.

• Approved August 18, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Building Code amendment presentation (tabled)
• Council decided to refund building fees charged in error
• Chairman Epstein will publish work‑plan suggestion list

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness & Response and Environmental Protection & Design committees are meeting to discuss how Town Codes may conflict with wildfire and storm hardening. The body will propose amendments intended to preserve the rural atmosphere of the town.

• Discussion of Town Codes interfering with wildfire and storm hardening
• Proposed amendments to Town Codes to preserve rural atmosphere

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on October 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. After public comment, the council will consider an update on housing element amendment options and provide direction to staff. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Consider an update regarding housing element amendment options (staff: J. Bradford)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit. The request concerns a landscape screening plan for a previously approved single-family residence.

• Site Development Permit for 26023 Alicante Lane (File #SD25-0023)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Events Committee will review updates on several ongoing projects, including a debrief of the recent Family Game Night, planning for upcoming events, and the impact of a federal shutdown on town activities. They will discuss next steps for constructing a pickle‑ball court, signage for Purissima Park, and potential multi‑use of Heritage House. The meeting also includes public comment and a review of draft minutes from the September 22 meeting.

• Pickle Ball Court Next Steps
• Purissima Park Signage
• Heritage House Community Use discussion
• Family Game Night – debrief
• Federal Shutdown effect on town activities

The committee approved the draft minutes from September 22, 2025 by unanimous vote. It decided to keep Family Game Night once a year around Halloween. The board also ordered new signage for Purissima Park. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved September 22, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold Family Game Night annually around Halloween
• Ordered signage for Purissima Park

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Los Altos Hills Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will meet on October 27, 2025 at the Town Hall. The agenda includes public comment on non‑agenda items (limited to two minutes with no action), chair remarks, and a discussion to prioritize the committee’s emergency preparedness and response goals for the 2026‑2027 planning cycle. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on subjects not on the agenda (no action)
• Discussion and prioritization of Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee goals for the 2026‑2027 planning cycle

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee adopted its list of goals for the 2026‑2027 planning cycle. The motion to accept the goals was approved by a vote of 6‑0 with no abstentions. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Accepted 2026‑2027 Emergency Preparedness goals (6‑0)

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will receive staff updates on several pathway projects and the annual report. The body will also discuss bicycle signage for steep paths and the recruitment of new committee members.

• Staff updates on Summerhill Avenue, Magdalena Avenue, and Altamont-Moody to Corbetta Lane pathways
• Updates on Maple Leaf Court – Middle Fork Lane and Old Page Mill Road to Christopher Lane paths
• Presentation of the Pathways Annual Report
• Discussion on bicycle signage for steep paths including Elena to Natoma and La Paloma to Robleda
• Recruitment of new committee members

The Pathways Committee voted unanimously to adopt and purchase yellow yield signs for the trails. The committee also set the next meeting for November 17 and adjourned at 8:24 pm. Additional actions were assigned, including marking three NYD hike routes and coordinating a New Year’s Day walk.

• Adopted yellow yield signs (CA state parks) – unanimous approval
• Set next Pathways Committee meeting for Nov 17 – all in favor
• Motion to adjourn at 8:24 pm – all in favor
• Nick will mark three NYD hike routes and circulate to members
• Nick will liaison with Emina for New Year’s Day walk promotion
• John Lewis recruited as new Pathways Committee member

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will meet to discuss an SVCE grant and reach codes. The body will also review an annual report request from the Town and receive updates on the permitting process.

• SVCE Grant discussion
• Reach Codes discussion
• Annual Report Request from Town
• Town Permitting Process Meeting Update
• Subcommittee updates for Outreach and Foothill College

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the non‑competitive SVCE grant application for $155,000, with unanimous support. The grant will fund electrification efforts such as a V2G demonstration electric truck and public outreach. The committee also approved a Reach Code that requires any new or replacement air‑conditioning system to be a heat‑pump unit, with a second reading to be placed on the consent calendar. Meeting minutes were approved unanimously and the November/December regular meetings were cancelled.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SVCE grant application for $155,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Reach Code requiring heat‑pump A/C units (unanimous)
• Cancelled November and December regular meetings
• Scheduled holiday gathering for Dec 11 at 6 pm

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a Community Development Listening Session to discuss the town’s building and planning permit review process. Attendees may share comments on what works and what could be improved. The commission will not take action on non‑agenda items and will refer them to staff or future meetings.

• Community Development Listening Session – open forum on building and planning permit review

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills is holding a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit for the Lands of Selker. The proposal involves replacing an existing single-story home with a larger two-story residence.

• Demolition of 2,923 square-foot residence and construction of 5,010 square-foot home at 27285 Elena Road
• Construction of a 400 square-foot carport and hardscape improvements
• Removal of 13 non-heritage-oak trees and one heritage oak tree
• Proposed use of horizontal wood siding and standing seam metal roof
• Open Space Committee recommendation for an open space easement from the 434-foot contour line

History Committee

The Los Altos Hills History Committee will review updates on several historic sites and projects, including Heritage House, the Martha Lyn Water Tower, and signage for Heritage Oak Trees. It will consider new business items such as approving the September minutes, combining the town newsletter with the quarterly, and setting goals for 2026‑2028. A key decision will be whether to cancel the scheduled December meeting and the associated Christmas party.

• Heritage House – update & furniture
• Martha Lyn Water Tower, Fremont Hills – update
• Signage for the Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve – update
• Approval of September minutes
• Cancellation of December meeting & Christmas party

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will review and vote on several land‑use and infrastructure items. A public hearing will address rezoning parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family zones and adopt objective design standards. The Council will also approve multiple sewer construction agreements and a contract amendment for file‑scanning services. Additional items include fee updates, travel policy changes, and committee appointments.

• Resolution approving sewer construction and dedication agreements for Vinedo Lane Sanitary Sewer Force Main Sleeve Extension (Staff: D. Liang)
• Resolution approving sewer construction and dedication agreement for Ravensbury Avenue – West Loyola Drive Sewer Main Extension (Staff: D. Liang)
• Resolution approving the Camino Hermoso Drive sanitary sewer reimbursement agreement with private parties (Staff: D. Liang)
• Public hearing to rezone parcels from Residential‑Agricultural to Multi‑Family, Multi‑Family Overlay, and Floating Multi‑Family Overlay zones and adopt objective design standards (File #GPA25-0002, MCA25-0003, Staff: J. Bradford)
• Resolution to increase BMI Imaging Systems contract not‑to‑exceed amount by $19,625.10 to $79,624.10 for expanded file‑scanning services (Staff: J. Bradford)

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved several appointments, the consent calendar, and a series of resolutions. Key actions included adopting an ordinance to update the FY26 pathway impact fee and approving two sewer construction and dedication agreements. All items were approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Anya Ramamurthy to the Youth Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Tara Beri to the Youth Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Peter Brown as Associate Member to the Environmental Design & Protection Committee (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0)
• Waived second reading and adopted ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 2, Title 10 for FY26 Pathway Impact Fee Update (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Construction and Dedication Agreement for Vinedo Lane Sanitary Sewer Force Main Sleeve Extension (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Construction and Dedication Agreement for Ravensbury Avenue – West Loyola Drive Sewer Main Extension (5-0)
• Approved Camino Hermoso Drive Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on October 16, 2025. In closed session, council members will review the City Manager's performance evaluation. They will also confer with legal counsel about the existing lawsuit CalHDF et al v. Town of Los Altos Hills (Case No. 25CV475174). Public comment is limited to items on this special meeting agenda.

• Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding CalHDF et al v. Town of Los Altos Hills (Case No. 25CV475174)

The council heard public comments on the housing element, the city manager's role, and other community concerns. A closed‑session was held to discuss the city manager's performance evaluation and ongoing litigation. No reportable actions or votes were taken on any agenda items. The meeting was then adjourned.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of the Housing Element. The meeting also includes reports from commissioners and the Community Development Director.

• Study session to discuss and direct staff on Housing Element implementation

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review reports on site development and field trips, and discuss updates to the fence ordinance and view ordinance.

• Review of field trip reports for 9/12/25, 9/26/25, and 10/3/25
• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for Objective Design Standards
• Discussion on updates to the View Ordinance
• Review of Conditional Use Permit renewal for a monopine at 27299 Arastradero Rd
• Discussion on updates to the Housing Element

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved the September 9, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes. No other actions were recorded as decided, approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved September 9, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit for a new 530‑square‑foot wood deck, a 700‑square‑foot swimming‑pool patio, a 588‑square‑foot cabana patio, and a landscape screening plan at 13021 North Alta Lane. The project references a previously approved single‑family residence, swimming pool, and cabana (File #SD23-0024, approved August 15, 2023). The request is classified as a CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15304(b). Applicants must attend or be represented; otherwise the hearing will be rescheduled.

• Site Development Permit request (File #SD25-0005) for 530‑sq‑ft deck, 700‑sq‑ft pool patio, 588‑sq‑ft cabana patio, and landscape screening plan at 13021 North Alta Lane
• CEQA review: categorical exemption per Section 15304(b)
• Reference to previously approved single‑family residence, pool, and cabana (File #SD23-0024, approved Aug 15, 2023)
• Public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Duxbury Conference Room, 26379 Fremont Road
• Applicants must be present or represented; otherwise the hearing will be rescheduled

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will review presentations on AI initiatives and joint projects with the Youth Commission. Members will discuss a proposal to expand the committee to 9 members and review 24-month goals. The meeting includes updates on fiber projects and regional coordination.

• Proposal to expand committee membership to 9 members
• AI Futures Lab Initiative presentation
• AI for LAH Workshop
• Fiber Projects B & C (Stonebrook + Ark) timeline extension
• Discussion of TC 24-Month Goals

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The cancellation notice is the only item on the agenda.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will meet to review updates to the municipal code and fire ordinance. The body will also discuss goals for 2026-2027 and receive reports from town and fire district liaisons.

• Municipal Code Update
• Fire Ordinance Update
• 2026-2027 Goals discussion
• Mass Notification subcommittee report
• Town Emergency Plans subcommittee report

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee met with a quorum of five voting members and approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Town Council adopt new wording for the Emergency Organization and Function in Title 4, Chapter 1. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt the recommended modifications to Part 7 of the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) fire code.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5‑0‑0)
• Approved recommendation to adopt new Emergency Organization wording (5‑0‑0)
• Approved adoption of WUI code modifications (5‑0‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider site development permits for two properties. Both requests involve demolishing existing single-story homes to build larger two-story residences.

• 27285 Elena Road: Demolition of 2,923 sq-ft home and construction of 5,010 sq-ft home, including removal of 13 non-heritage-oak and 1 heritage oak tree
• 26540 Purissima Road: Demolition of 2,320 sq-ft home and construction of 5,952 sq-ft home with 1,670 sq-ft basement and 894 sq-ft pool, including removal of 7 non-heritage-oak and 4 heritage oak trees

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Commission will approve minutes from two July special meetings and conduct study sessions on housing element implementation, including SB 9 and ADU ordinance amendments and objective design standards. It will also hold public hearings on a 10‑year renewal of a T‑Mobile/Crown Castle wireless facility at 27299 Arastradero Road and a site development permit and variance for a pad‑mounted transformer at 13810 La Paloma Road. No formal actions are planned for the study items.

• Approve July 10 and July 24 Planning Commission special meeting draft minutes (Consent Calendar)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit renewal for T‑Mobile Crown Castle wireless facility, 27299 Arastradero Road (File #CUP25-0007)
• Public hearing: Site Development Permit and variance for pad‑mounted transformer at 13810 La Paloma Road (File #SD25-0054)
• Study session on SB 9 ordinance amendments and ADU ordinance changes (no formal action)
• Study session on Objective Design Standards for previously approved housing programs

The commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council grant a categorical CEQA exemption and approve the conditional use permit for the Crown Castle wireless communications facility at 27299 Arastradero Road. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved the consent calendar, created an SB9 ad hoc committee, and created an ADU ad hoc committee.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Created SB9 ad hoc committee (Chair Indaco and Commissioner Patel)
• Created ADU ad hoc committee (Chair Indaco, Commissioner Bredo, Vice‑Chair Waschura)
• Adopted resolution to forward recommendation for categorical CEQA exemption and approve Conditional Use Permit for 27299 Arastradero Road (5‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills announced that the weekly Site Development/Fast Track public hearing set for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, has been cancelled. Applicants are instructed to attend future hearings either virtually or in person, and to submit comments as directed. No agenda items were considered at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the September 30, 2025 Site Development/Fast Track public hearing

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will review staff updates on current projects, discuss the implementation of a FY26 Pathway Impact Fee, and hear a presentation on the Pinewoods development. The meeting will also cover maintenance updates and recruitment for new committee members.

• Review of FY26 Pathway Impact Fee implementation
• Presentation on Pinewoods development by Monique Wood
• Discussion on adding pathways easier/faster
• Staff update on Magdalena Road Pathway
• Recruitment of new Pathways Committee members

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting. WooJae will order 6‑12 signs for pathways such as Taafe, Natoma Oaks, and Stirrup Way. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved August 25 Pathways Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered 6‑12 pathway signs for Taafe, Natoma Oaks, Stirrup Way (action by WooJae)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will meet to discuss reach codes and a resolution supporting the BAAQMD 0-NOx rule. The body will also review letters from ICLEI/CDP and a GHG inventory presentation recap.

• Resolution supporting BAAQMD's 0-NOx rule
• Discussion on Reach Codes
• Letters from ICLEI/CDP
• Annual Report Request from Town
• GHG Inventory Presentation Recap

The committee approved the August regular meeting minutes without dissent. It also passed a resolution backing the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's 0‑NOx rule, again unanimously. The subcommittee set a meeting for Oct 8 at 5 PM to refine draft REACH code language.

• Approved August regular meeting minutes (unanimous; moved by Mike, seconded by April)
• Approved resolution supporting BAAQMD's 0‑NOx rule (unanimous; moved by April, seconded by Mike)
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for Oct 8 at 5 PM to discuss REACH code draft
• Decided to set aside ICLEI/CDP letters for now

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit for the Lands of Fuller. The request involves landscape screening and hardscape improvements for a previously approved single-family residence.

• Site Development Permit for 14227 Amherst Court (File #SD25-0041)
• Proposed landscape screening plan including outdoor lighting
• Proposed 6-foot-tall fence
• Minor hardscape improvements

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee will review several active items, including next steps for a new Pickle Ball Court and a multi‑use update for Heritage House. Other topics include the Bike to the Future program, goal‑setting for the committee, and signage for Purissima Park. The meeting also covers upcoming community events such as the September 6 Hoedown and October 25 Family Game Night.

• Pickle Ball Court next steps
• Heritage House community use: multi‑use update discussion
• Purissima Park signage
• Bike to the future
• Committee goal setting discussion – due Nov 7

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled to September 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were presented for this date.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will open the special meeting with public comment limited to agenda items. It will then adjourn to a closed session to discuss a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation involving one case. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on items subject to the special meeting
• Closed‑session discussion of a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case)

The Los Altos Hills City Council met on September 18, 2025. After public comment, the council voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). The closed session produced no reportable action and the meeting was then adjourned.

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting a study and fee update for the FY26 Pathway Impact Fee. It will also act on a CEQA negative declaration and approve permits for a new operation center at 26451 Ascension Drive. Additional items include amendments to the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance, a pilot bench donation policy, and a new engineering technician classification. The meeting also includes routine reports, appointments, and public comment.

• Adopt 2024 Pathway Fee Nexus Study and FY26 Pathway Impact Fee Update (Resolution A).
• Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Grading Policy Exception for new Operation Center at 26451 Ascension Drive (Resolution B).
• Waive second reading and adopt amendment to the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (WELO) (Consent Calendar C).
• Adopt pilot bench donation policy for the town (Consent Calendar G).
• Approve amendment to Classification Plan establishing Engineering Technician title and salary range (Consent Calendar H).

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved appointments to four standing committees, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council also pulled a pilot bench donation policy and referred it to the Open Space and Pathways Committee. Two other agenda items were sent back to their respective committees for further review.

• Appointed Andreas Bibl and Rajesh Shakkarwar to the Technology Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Amy Young to the Finance and Investment Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Sally Woods to the History Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Anna Chien to the Environmental Design and Protection Committee (5-0)
• Pulled Item 5G (Pilot Bench Donation Policy) and referred it to the Open Space and Pathways Committee
• Referred Item 7D (Waiver of Reading and Ordinance Amendments) to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
• Removed Item 7I (Revised Employee Handbook) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will review a presentation on the Ororatech Wildfire Management Platform and discuss an AI workshop for Los Altos Hills. The body will also consider three applications for two committee vacancies.

• Ororatech Wildfire Management Platform presentation
• AI for LAH workshop discussion
• Joint initiatives with the Youth Commission
• Review of 3 applications for 2 committee vacancies
• Town website update

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit. The request concerns a landscape screening plan for a property at 13021 North Alta Lane.

• Site Development Permit for landscape screening at 13021 North Alta Lane (File #SD25-0005)

History Committee

The History Committee will review updates on several historic sites, including Heritage House, the Martha Lyn Water Tower in Fremont Hills, Willow Pond, and the Shumate Gate at the corner of Conception & Viscaino. It will discuss signage for the Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve and plans for the Heritage House 70th anniversary. New business includes approval of the August meeting minutes, the December issue of the town newsletter, and consideration of plaques for the DeAnza Reenactment Ride. The committee will also receive public comments on these items.

• Heritage House – update
• Martha Lyn Water Tower, Fremont Hills – update
• Willow Pond – update
• Shumate Gate at Corner of Conception & Viscaino – update
• DeAnza Reenactment Ride Plaques

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will review two planning sites at 26540 Purissima Road and 27285 Elena Road. It will also consider recent SB9 applications and review fence permits. Additional agenda items include a school renovation update and a discussion of the bench donation policy.

• Planning site review – 26540 Purissima Road
• Planning site review – 27285 Elena Road
• Review of recent SB9 applications
• Fence permit reviews
• Discussion of bench donation policy

The committee accepted the July 2025 Open Space Committee minutes. It approved the recommended Open Space Easement, removal of invasive palms, native landscaping and a Stinkwort removal condition for 27285 Elena Rd. It also approved the recommended native landscaping, unobstructed drainage and a Stinkwort removal condition for 26540 Purissima Rd. Discussion of memorial trail benches remained preliminary with no decision.

• Accepted July 2025 OSC meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved Open Space Easement, palm removal, native landscaping and Stinkwort removal condition for 27285 Elena Rd (all approved)
• Approved native landscaping, unobstructed drainage and Stinkwort removal condition for 26540 Purissima Rd (all approved)

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for September 17, 2025. Any writings or documents submitted to a majority of the committee will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office in Town Hall.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Los Altos Hills Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a permit for a 772-square-foot swimming pool and associated landscaping at 26429 Purissima Road. The project is a categorical exemption under CEQA.

• Site Development Permit for 772 sq ft pool and landscape screening
• Public hearing for File #SD25-0007 at 26429 Purissima Road
• Project is a categorical exemption under CEQA
• Meeting to be held at Duxbury Conference Room, 26379 Fremont Road
• Public comment via Zoom or in person at Town Hall

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee meeting on September 9, 2025 will consider several agenda items, including a discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance tied to the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element. The meeting also includes a presentation on Pinewood School’s Upper Campus Modernization project application and reviews of recent site development fast‑track projects at 27446 Black Mountain Road, 24020 Oak Knoll Circle, and 26429 Purissima Road. Additional old‑business items such as Heritage House renovation, native‑plant garden summer watering, and updates to the View Ordinance will be reviewed.

• Presentation by Mary Desing on Pinewood School’s Upper Campus Modernization project application
• Review of fast‑track site development: 27446 Black Mountain Road (File #SD25-0011), 24020 Oak Knoll Circle (File #SD25-0027), 26429 Purissima Road (File #SD25-0007)
• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element
• Old business: Heritage House renovation, Native Plant Garden summer watering, updates to the View Ordinance
• Subgroup projects: Wildlife Corridors/Fence Ordinance, Committee Web Pages, Standing Committees Resolution, Use of native plants for landscaping, Definition of Ridgelines and Hilltops

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee met on September 9, 2025. The agenda covered presentations, field‑trip reports, site‑development reviews, and discussion of ordinance updates. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote outcomes.

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The committee is meeting to coordinate the 2025 Joint Volunteer Awards. Members will vote on the public price for the luncheon, elect a Vice Chair from Los Altos Hills, and decide on sending by-laws to city managers for review.

• Vote on the price of the luncheon to the public
• Election of a Vice Chair from Los Altos Hills
• Vote to send by-laws to Los Altos and Los Altos Hills city managers for review
• Order of 100 magnetic back logo award pins
• Status of nomination forms

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review recommendations for the City Council regarding multi-family zoning, housing element amendments, and a pathway development impact fee. The body will also consider changes to the Town's Story Pole Policy.

• Proposed rezoning of parcels from Residential-Agricultural (R-A) to Multi-Family (MF), Multi-Family Overlay (MFO), and Floating Multi-Family Overlay (FMFO) zones
• Proposed Municipal Code Amendments to the Pathway Fee based on the 2024 Pathway Fee Nexus Study
• Proposed amendments to the Story Pole Policy under Housing Element Program B-16
• Establishment of Multi-Family Development Standards and Multi-Family Objective Design Standards
• Reports on approved site permits for 26405 Ascension Drive, 13830 Page Mill Road, and 27446 Black Mountain Road

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and discuss the progress of fire ordinances. The body will also determine priorities and goals for 2026-2027.

• Discussion on progress of fire ordinances
• Discussion on wildfire mitigation programs
• Review of Emergency Operations Plan update
• Establishment of priorities and goals for 2026-2027
• Report from the LAHCFD

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting (6‑0). It adopted three fire‑safety ordinance updates: applying California Residential Code R337 to all new construction, redefining heritage oaks to a 113‑inch circumference, and requiring non‑combustible fencing within five feet of structures (each 6‑0). The committee also endorsed the LAHEG repeater battery upgrade to lithium‑iron‑phosphate batteries (6‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted CA Residential Code R337 for all new construction (6‑0)
• Changed heritage oak definition to 113‑inch circumference (6‑0)
• Required non‑combustible fencing within 5 ft of structures (6‑0)
• Endorsed LAHEG repeater battery upgrade to lithium‑iron‑phosphate batteries (6‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a landscape screening plan for a swimming pool, spa, and sunroom at 24020 Oak Knoll Circle. The project is a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Public hearing for landscape screening plan at 24020 Oak Knoll Circle
• Project involves swimming pool, spa, and sunroom
• Meeting to be held at Duxbury Conference Room
• Public comment can be submitted via email or in person
• Meeting will be live-streamed

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was to be held at the Los Altos Community Center Sequoia Room.

• Meeting canceled
• Meeting location: Los Altos Community Center Sequoia Room
• Meeting date: September 1, 2025
• Meeting time: 3:30 PM

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss Reach Codes and a greenhouse-gas inventory, receive subcommittee updates, and hear a council update. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the June regular meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee discussed reach code updates, greenhouse‑gas inventory findings, and subcommittee activities, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics. A more liberal water‑conservation ordinance passed its first council reading, noted as an update rather than a committee decision.

• Approved June regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

History Committee

The Los Altos Hills History Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss updates on local historical sites, digital archival needs, and the general plan’s historical element. Members will also review past minutes, nominate officers, and consider public presentations.

• Heritage House update
• Martha Lyn Water Tower update
• Updating Digital Archival Needs
• Work Plan: Historical Element Update to General Plan
• Approval of June and July Minutes

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Events Committee will review draft minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and hear public comment before discussing active business items like park signage, dog park beautification, and community use of Heritage House. The committee may also discuss future planned events if time permits.

• Review draft minutes for Park and Rec Committee (6/23/2025)
• Pickleball court signage and next steps
• Purissima Park signage update
• Heritage House community use and multi-use discussion
• Dog park beautification and community service

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will receive staff updates on several local path projects and maintenance issues. The body will also discuss bicycle signage and the recruitment of new committee members.

• Staff updates on Magdalena Road Pathway, Summerhill Avenue, and Old Page Mill Road to Christopher Lane Path
• Discussion on pathways on new development parcels
• Identification of pathways requiring additional bicycle signage
• Review of the bench policy by Emina Mahic
• Recruitment of new Pathways Committee members

History Committee

The History Committee Special Meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. A new date for the special meeting will be scheduled at a later time.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit. The request involves construction in the rear yard of an existing single-family residence.

• Site Development Permit for a 3,142 square-foot recreation court and 341 square-foot pavilion at 27446 Black Mountain Road (File #SD25-0011)

History Committee

The History Committee meeting originally scheduled for August 19, 2024, was cancelled and rescheduled to Thursday, August 21, 2025. No substantive items were listed for discussion.

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee will hold a special in-person meeting to review quarterly investment performance, discuss a building-fee study, and hear reports on finance activities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is largely informational and procedural.

• Investment Performance Review for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
• CAP Study presentation on building fees
• Alleged Excessive Building Fees July 1, 2020 – April 2022 discussion
• Quarterly Cash Balance Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025
• El Monte Underground Project reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast and AT&T

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda lists no substantive items for discussion.

• Cancellation notice issued for the August 13 meeting

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will meet to receive updates on speed cameras and wildfire sensors. The meeting includes a presentation from HavenAI regarding climate disaster monitoring and prediction.

• Speed camera update
• HavenAI Climate Disaster Monitoring & Prediction presentation
• N5 Wildfire Sensors update
• LAH/Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF update

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review several site development plans and field trip reports. The body is scheduled to discuss and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for the Housing Element Objective Design Standards.

• Vote on fence ordinance updates for Housing Element Objective Design Standards
• Review of private-use golf course grading and landscaping at 13830 Page Mill Road
• Review of outdoor lighting and hardscape at 26405 Ascension Drive
• Review of landscape screening and hardscape at 11170 Magdalena Road and 26321 Alexander Place
• Report on Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance amendments to decrease Water Conservation Factor and increase landscape deposits

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, with Carol moving, Grace seconding, and Anne and Elizabeth voting in favor. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Carol, seconded by Grace, approved by Anne and Elizabeth)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to review two site development permit applications. Both items involve landscape and structural changes to single-family properties, with CEQA review under categorical exemptions. The hearing will also accept public testimony on the proposals.

• Site Development Permit for 26405 Ascension Drive (File #SD24-0034) for landscape screening, lighting, fence/gate, and hardscape improvements
• Site Development Permit for 13830 Page Mill Road (File #SD25-0025) for grading, landscaping, and demolition of fencing/shed for a private golf course accessory use
• CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304(a) and 15304(b) for both projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss modifications to the Town's Story Pole Policy to streamline requirements. The body will also review a presentation on multi-family zoning and objective design standards for the 6th Cycle Housing and Land Use Elements.

• Discussion on modifications to the Story Pole Policy per Housing Element Program B-16
• Discussion on amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element and Land Use Element
• Review of Michael Baker International's presentation on Multi-Family Zone and Objective Design Standards
• Consideration of CEQA exemption pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)

The Planning Commission approved the draft minutes from the May 1 and June 5, 2025 regular meetings. The Commissioners agreed to a maximum monument height of 6 feet. No other motions were adopted during the session.

• Approved May 1, 2025 regular meeting draft minutes
• Approved June 5, 2025 regular meeting draft minutes
• Agreed to a 6 ft maximum height for town monuments

Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to review and potentially recommend approval for a design concept to improve the Main Library. The body will also receive reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and library staff.

• Review and recommendation for Main Library Improvement Design Concept
• Approval of May 1, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of May 22, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Report from Santa Clara County Library District
• Report from Main Library Staff

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review progress on fire ordinances and town-wide mitigation. The body will also discuss mass notification sound surveys and speaker systems.

• Discussion and presentation on the progress of fire ordinances
• Town Wide Mitigation Discussion and Recommendations
• Mass notification sound survey and fixed vs. mobile sound systems
• San Mateo County meeting on Mass Notification and speaker systems

The committee voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for August 5, 2025. The provided document contains only the notice of cancellation and procedural instructions for future meetings.

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission will meet to plan the Senior Health Fair and update its FY 2024/25 Work Plan. The body will also review minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting.

• Planning and logistics for the Senior Health Fair
• Update to the FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for July 29, 2025. This notice is procedural and contains no agenda items.

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee is meeting to discuss updates on park signage and the multi-use status of the Heritage House. The body will also review progress on the dog park and upcoming community events.

• Pickle Ball Court signage and next steps
• Purissima Park signage
• Heritage House Community Use multi-use update
• Dog Park beautification and community service
• Westwind Barn clean-up, restoration, and fundraising options

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will receive staff updates on several local path projects and maintenance issues. The body will also discuss bicycle signage and community outreach for the Town Picnic and Hoedown.

• Pathway Development Impact Fee update
• Magdalena Road Pathway update
• Old Page Mill Road to Christopher Lane Path update
• Summerhill Avenue and Maple Leaf Ct. – Middle Fork Lane Pathway updates
• Identification of pathways requiring additional bicycle signage

The committee reviewed project updates, including Magdalena Road, Old Page Mill Road, Summerhill Avenue, and Maple Leaf Court pathways. Members discussed the need for an encroachment permit for Summerhill and reviewed a development impact fee proposal. Richard recommended Nick as the next chair and proposed himself as vice chair, but no vote was recorded. No formal actions or approvals were taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a presentation by Michael Baker International regarding amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element and Land Use Element. The body is discussing the creation of multi-family zoning and objective design standards.

• Discussion on amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element and Land Use Element
• Discussion on creation of Multi-Family Zoning and Objective Design Standards
• Site Development Permit for landscape screening and hardscape at 24140 Dawnridge Drive (File #SD25-0008)

Commissioners and staff reviewed the 6th Cycle Housing Element, land‑use amendments, and multi‑family zoning objective design standards. They clarified timelines, terminology, and document updates but did not vote on or formally adopt any actions. The meeting concluded with a public‑comment period.

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development Committee will consider a permit request for the Lands of Andrews. The proposal involves demolishing an existing home to build a new residence, an accessory dwelling unit, and a pool.

• Demolition of 3,768 square-foot residence at 24140 Dawnridge Drive
• Construction of 3,369 square-foot residence and 944 square-foot attached ADU
• Construction of 1,495 square-foot pool and hardscape improvements
• Removal of three non-heritage-oak trees
• Proposed grading of 700 cubic yards cut and 690 cubic yards fill

Finance & Investment Committee

The committee will discuss pathway impact fees and excessive building fees collected between July 1, 2020, and April 2022. Members will also receive status updates on several financial projects and conduct officer elections.

• Pathway Impact Fee presentation
• Excessive Building Fees review for July 1, 2020 – April 2022
• El Monte Underground Project reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast and AT&T
• FIC officer election
• Review of uncollectable account receivables

The Finance & Investment Committee approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved the proposed Pathway Impact Fee changes, with all members voting in favor. The discussion on excessive building fee refunds was postponed until August when staff can present additional information. The committee re‑elected its officers, keeping Epstein as Chairman, Karlsson as Vice Chairman, and Sloss as Secretary.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pathway Impact Fee changes (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on excessive building fee refunds until August
• Re‑elected Epstein as Chairman, Karlsson as Vice Chairman, Sloss as Secretary

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss the evaluation process for the City Manager's performance evaluation.

• Closed session regarding City Manager performance evaluation process

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to change the Water Conservation Factor and landscape deposits. The body is also considering a contract for emergency management services and the creation of a committee for Foothill College housing.

• Proposed ordinance to decrease Water Conservation Factor and increase landscape deposits
• Agreement with Victoria Bebee for emergency management services not to exceed $140,000
• Open space easement at 26875 Nina Place (Lands of Bowers)
• Permit extensions for 26880 Ortega Drive and 14735 Saltamontes Way
• Adoption of the Three-Year Information Technology Strategic Plan FY26-28

The City Council voted 5-0 to waive the first reading and adopt an amendment to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, reducing the Water Conservation Factor from 0.8 to 0.65 immediately and to 0.45 by 2028. The Council also reappointed Elizabeth Loinaz to the Environmental Design & Protection Committee, approved the consent calendar, and authorized a one‑year emergency‑management consulting agreement up to $140,000. Several resolutions were adopted, including an open‑space easement at 26875 Nina Place and extensions for multiple building permits.

• Amended Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to lower factor to 0.65 now, 0.45 by 2028 (5-0)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Loinaz to the Environmental Design & Protection Committee (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar as presented (5-0)
• Authorized one‑year emergency‑management consultant contract not to exceed $140,000 (5-0)
• Accepted open‑space easement at 26875 Nina Place (5-0)
• Granted extensions of expiration dates for various building permits (5-0)
• Accepted Los Altos Hills Three‑Year IT Strategic Plan FY26‑28 (5-0)
• Vacated appointment to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee for Jim Basiji (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive a status update on the 2024-2025 Two-Year Work Plan. The body will also discuss the prioritization of work plan items for the rest of the 2025 calendar year.

• Status update on 2024-2025 Two-Year Work Plan
• Prioritization of Work Plan items for the remainder of 2025

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will discuss the LAH-IT 3-Year Strategic Plan and receive updates on speed cameras and N5 wildfire sensors. The body will also review Flock image data and hold elections for 2026 officers.

• N5 Wildfire Sensors presentation
• Flock image data review
• LAH-IT 3-Year Strategic Plan
• Speed Camera update
• Election of new officers for 2026

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025. This notice is procedural and contains no agenda items.

History Committee

The History Committee will review updates on several local historical sites and digital archival needs. The body will also consider signage for Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve and plans for a 70th Anniversary Open House at the Heritage House.

• Motion to use existing signage style for Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve
• Updates on Heritage House, Martha Lyn Water Tower, Willow Pond, and Shumate Gate
• Discussion of Potola Valley’s Historical Element for General Plan update
• Plans for Heritage House 70th Anniversary Open House
• Discussion regarding the W.K. Panofsky Home

Planning Commission

The agenda for this special meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative instructions. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for July 16, 2025.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will conduct site reviews for properties on Dawnridge Drive and Ascension Drive. The body will also discuss the installation of Heritage Oaks signs in Byrne Preserve and review SB9 applications.

• Site review: 24140 Dawnridge Drive (SF Residence)
• Site review: 26451 Ascension Drive (Water District property)
• Discussion of Heritage Oaks signs in Byrne Preserve
• Review of recent SB9 applications
• Review of fence permits

The committee unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a condition of approval for the new residence at 24140 Dawnridge Drive, requiring removal of Stinkwort plants from the property and road right‑of‑way each September. Additionally, the committee approved recommendations for a variance and tree‑stabilization measures for the project at 26451 Ascension Drive, with three members voting in favor.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved condition of approval for 24140 Dawnridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance and mitigation recommendations for 26451 Ascension Drive (3 in favor)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review site development permits for landscape screening and hardscape improvements. The body will also discuss and vote on updates to the fence ordinance regarding Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element.

• Site Development Permit for 11170 Magdalena Road (landscape screening and hardscape)
• Site Development Permit for 26321 Alexander Place (landscape screening, lighting, and hardscape)
• Vote on fence ordinance updates for Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element
• Discussion of signage for two Heritage Oak Trees in Byrne Preserve
• Review of site development for 25811 Estacada Drive (landscape screening, lighting, fence, and hardscape)

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved the election of officers for the next year: Grace as Chair, Elizabeth as Vice‑Chair, Anne as Secretary, and Peter as Associate Member. The committee also approved a motion allowing Associate Member Peter to participate in site trips. Finally, the minutes from the April 8, May 13, and June 10 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Elected Grace as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Anne as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Peter as Associate Member (unanimous)
• Approved allowing Associate Member Peter to join site trips (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, May 13, and June 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider two site development permits. Both requests involve landscape screening and hardscape improvements for previously approved single-family residences.

• 11170 Magdalena Road (File #SD25-0020): landscape screening plan and minor hardscape improvements
• 26321 Alexander Place (File #SD25-0030): landscape screening plan, outdoor lighting, and minor hardscape improvements

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, is canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will receive staff updates on pathway maintenance and development. The body will discuss specific projects and the use of signage for bicycles on pathways.

• Pathway Development Impact Fee update
• Magdalena Road Pathway update
• Old Page Mill Road to Christopher Lane Path update
• Summerhill Avenue update
• Identification of pathways for additional bicycle signage

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The body will also receive reports on town fire severity maps and emergency communications.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Status report of Town Fire Severity Maps
• Emergency communications reports on Meshtastic and Damage Survey
• Wildfire hardening recommendations
• Town Emergency Plan report

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the June 3 meeting minutes and the emergency communication presentation. It elected Phil Harter as chair, Dave Stewart as vice‑chair, and Amita Sachdeva as secretary. The committee also tasked EPRC to recommend town‑wide fire‑mitigation policies within three months.

• Approved June 3 minutes (4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Approved Emergency Communication from Los Altos (4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Elected Phil Harter as chair and Dave Stewart as vice‑chair (5 yes, 0 no)
• Elected Amita Sachdeva as secretary (5 yes, 0 no)
• Tasked EPRC to recommend town‑wide fire mitigation policies within 3 months (no vote recorded)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Fast Track / Site Development Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will receive staff updates on several pathway projects and maintenance issues. The body will also discuss bicycle signage and outreach for town events.

• Pathway Development Impact Fee update
• Magdalena Road Pathway update
• Old Page Mill Road to Christopher Lane Path update
• Summerhill Avenue update
• Identification of pathways for additional bicycle signage

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2025-26 operating budget, the FY 2026-30 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget, and the FY 2025-26 salary schedule. The body will also vote on construction contracts for city facilities and discuss the dispersal of the Community Service Grant Fund.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and FY 2026-30 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget
• Contract for Corporation Yard Locker Room Phase 1 Project to Argos Construction for $175,000
• Contract for Lower Arena Improvements at Westwind Community Barn Project to Nebo Construction for $159,112
• Opposition to Assembly Bill 306
• Appointment of Laura Schmidt to the Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, the FY 2026‑30 five‑year capital improvement plan, and the FY 2025‑26 salary schedule. The council also approved several contract awards, a community‑service grant disbursement, and other resolutions. All actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Laura Schmidt to the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (5-0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
• Awarded Corporate Yard Locker Room Phase I contract to Argos Construction for $175,000 with $35,000 contingency (5-0)
• Awarded Lower Arena Improvements contract to Nebo Construction for $159,112 with $30,000 contingency (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 operating budget, FY 2026‑30 capital improvement plan, and FY 2025‑26 salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2025‑26 Community Services Grant Fund disbursement totaling $31,000 to five organizations (5-0)
• Directed the Pride Flag be raised for June 2025 (5-0)
• Extended expiration dates for various residential building permits (5-0)

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will meet to elect officers and review a picnic. The body will also receive updates from subcommittees regarding reach code, GHG inventory, water conservation, outreach, and Foothill College.

• Election of Officers
• Picnic Review
• Reach Code subcommittee update
• GHG Inventory subcommittee update
• Water Conservation subcommittee update

The committee approved the May regular meeting minutes unanimously. All officer elections (Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary) were approved unanimously. The July meeting was canceled and the next meeting was scheduled for August.

• Approved May regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Anand as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mike as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Steve as Secretary (unanimous)
• Canceled July meeting, scheduled August meeting

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit. The request concerns landscape and hardscape improvements for a single-family residence.

• Site Development Permit for 25811 Estacada Drive (File #SD24-0023) regarding landscape screening, outdoor lighting, fence, and hardscape improvements

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will meet to consider an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Safety Zones. This designation is based on CalFire Maps.

• Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Safety Zones pursuant to Government Code Section 51179

The council waived a reading and adopted an ordinance that designates fire‑hazard severity zones using CalFire maps, pursuant to Government Code Section 51179. The motion was made by Council Member Stanley Mok, seconded by Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. Public comment requested notification for owners of split‑zoned lots in fire‑severity areas, but no action on that request was taken.

• Adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance (3-0)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee will review feedback from the June 1 Picnic and discuss updates for Gnomeo. The body will also consider multi-use updates for the Heritage House and signage for Purissima Park and Pickle Ball courts.

• Heritage House community use and multi-use update discussion
• Pickle Ball Court signage and next steps
• Purissima Park signage
• Westwind Barn clean-up/restoration fundraising options
• Planning for July 4th Parade, Aug 1 Movie Night, and Aug 23 Adult soft ball game

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee reviewed feedback from the June 1 picnic, discussed signage for the pickleball court and Purissima Park, and considered several upcoming events. No motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. All items remained in discussion only.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially introduce an ordinance regarding fire safety. The council is considering designating Fire Hazard Safety Zones based on CalFire Maps.

• Public hearing on an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Safety Zones pursuant to Government Code Section 51179

The Los Altos Hills City Council waived the first reading and adopted an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones using the CalFire maps. The motion passed unanimously, 3‑0, with Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja, Council Member Stanley Mok, and Council Member George Tyson voting aye. Mayor Kavita Tankha and Council Member Linda Swan were absent for the vote.

• Waived first reading and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on CALFIRE recommendations and local amendments. The Council will also receive an informational update on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget.

• Ordinance designating properties as moderate, high, or very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The council reviewed the ordinance to adopt a local Fire Hazard Severity Zone map. Council Member Stanley Mok asked that Consent Calendar Item 3A be pulled for separate discussion, and no vote was recorded. Mayor Kavita Tankha recused herself from the discussion due to a conflict of interest. The council adjourned without adopting the ordinance.

• Mayor Kavita Tankha recused herself from fire‑hazard discussion (conflict of interest)
• Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja assumed presiding officer role for the item
• Council Member Stanley Mok requested Consent Calendar Item 3A be pulled for separate discussion (no vote)
• No vote taken on adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance; item remains pending

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider denying two applications for multi-family senior residential developments. The proposed projects are located on vacant parcels at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive.

• Public hearing on File No. CDPD23-0001: proposed senior residential development at 10728 Mora Drive
• Public hearing on File No. CDPD23-0002: proposed senior residential development at 10758 Mora Drive

The City Council adopted resolutions denying the applications to build multi‑family senior residential developments on the vacant parcels at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Council also approved extending the meeting past the usual 10 PM adjournment deadline, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Denied application at 10728 Mora Drive (5-0)
• Denied application at 10758 Mora Drive (5-0)
• Approved extending meeting past 10 PM per Ordinance No. 506 (5-0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The provided document contains only the notice of cancellation and procedural information for future meetings.

History Committee

The History Committee will review updates on several historical sites and digital archival needs. The body will also discuss plans for a Heritage House Open House and a possible new landmark application.

• Heritage House update
• Martha Lyn Water Tower, Fremont Hills update
• Willow Pond update
• Shumate Gate maintenance at Corner of Conception & Viscaino
• Signage for Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve

Open Space Committee

The meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will receive updates on the LAH-IT Strategic Plan and speed cameras. The meeting also includes updates regarding Foothill College and a joint update involving Hidden Villa and LAHCF.

• LAH-IT Strategic Plan update
• Speed Camera update
• Foothill College update
• LAH/Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF update

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by George Lee, seconded by Sam Wood, and all members voted Yes, resulting in unanimous approval. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review site development permits for three residential properties. The body will also discuss and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for Housing Element Objective Design Standards.

• 2265 Old Page Mill Road: 343-square-foot addition and side yard setback variance
• 12100 Foothill Lane: Demolition of 4,934-square-foot home for new 5,221-square-foot home, ADU, and pool
• 26759 Shady Oaks Court: Landscape screening plan for addition and sports court
• Vote on fence ordinance updates for Objective Design Standards
• Review of native plantings and maintenance around Town Hall

The committee approved the April 8 and May 13 Environmental Design & Protection Committee meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to forward proposed revisions and comments on the View and Sunlight Ordinance to the Planning Commission and City Council, with the motion passed at 6:01 PM. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 8 and May 13 EDPC meeting minutes
• Approved motion to send View & Sunlight ordinance revisions to Planning Commission/City Council

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss fire safety data. The primary focus is a presentation from Director Bradford regarding new Fire Severity Maps.

• Review and discussion of new Fire Severity Maps presentation by Director Bradford

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee voted on a motion to recommend that the Town Council adopt the state minimum fire severity maps and add new ordinances to increase fire resilience. The motion received five votes in favor and two against and was approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation to adopt state fire severity maps and add ordinances (5-2)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit. The request concerns a landscape screening plan for a property at 26759 Shady Oaks Court.

• Site Development Permit for landscape screening at 26759 Shady Oaks Court (File #SD25-0024, VAR25-0003)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Town's ADU ordinance and multi-family zoning design standards. The body will also consider a residential development project at 23503 Ravensbury Avenue and amendments to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

• Proposed 6,696 square-foot home and basement at 23503 Ravensbury Avenue with setback variances
• Discussion on updating the ADU ordinance to align with 2024 California State law
• Proposed amendments to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance to decrease the Water Conservation Factor and increase landscape deposits
• Review of Multi-Family Zone and Objective Design Standards presentation by Michael Baker International
• Discussion on Housing Element implementation

The Planning Commission approved the February 26, 2024 special meeting draft minutes with a 4‑0‑0‑1‑0 vote. It then adopted a resolution urging the City Council to amend the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, setting the Water Conservation Factor to 0.65 now, 0.55 by 2028, and 0.45 by 2031, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved February 26, 2024 special meeting draft minutes (vote 4-0-0-1-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance updates (vote 5-0-0-0-0)

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review budget items for radio maintenance and community outreach. The body will also discuss the committee's role during disaster operations and the creation of a temporary sub-committee to review town codes and environmental recommendations.

• Budget review for LAH Emergency Group repeater maintenance
• Budget review for LAH Amateur Radio Club radio room
• Discussion on EPRC Sound Survey and Alert SCC outreach
• Proposed ad-hoc sub-committee to review town codes and environmental recommendations for wildfire and safety improvements
• Town Emergency Plan and District Liaison reports

The Emergency Preparedness & Response Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It also created an ad‑hoc subcommittee to review town codes and environmental recommendations, appointing Dave Stewart and Amita Sachdeva as initial members, with a 6‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; other topics were discussed for future action.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Created ad‑hoc subcommittee to review town codes and environmental recommendations (6‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit for the Lands of Deng. The proposal involves replacing an existing home with a larger residence and additional structures.

• Demolition of 4,934 square-foot home and construction of 5,221 square-foot home
• Construction of 1,965 square-foot basement and 715 square-foot attached ADU
• Installation of a 516 square-foot pool
• Removal of five non-heritage-oak trees and one heritage oak tree
• Proposed 880-CY cut and 155-CY fill grading

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will discuss logistics and receive reports to complete planning for the Senior Health Fair. The body will also update the FY 2024/25 Work Plan and review minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting.

• Senior Health Fair event logistics and planning
• Update to FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Senior Commission approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It adopted the health fair title “Live well, age well health expo,” chose San Antonio Road/El Camino Real for the event banner, and approved a giveaway within the budget. The FY 2024/25 work plan was also updated and approved.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-1)
• Approved health fair title "Live well, age well health expo" (7-0-0-0)
• Approved banner location at San Antonio Road/El Camino Real (7-0-0-0)
• Approved health fair giveaway within budget (7-0-0-0)
• Approved update to FY 2024/25 work plan (approval recorded)

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee will review the final FY’26 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The body will also discuss reserves, pension investments, and a preliminary CAP Study report.

• Review of Final FY’26 Budget & CIP
• FY’26 Reserves/Commitments and possible Pension Investment
• Preliminary CAP Study report
• Discussion of Excessive Building Fees from July 1, 2020 – April 2022
• Building deposit refunds totaling $216,350 for 58 properties in March

The Finance & Investment Committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a recommendation for the Council to invest $1,000,000 from the pension reserve into the 115‑trust account at $100,000 per month. The discussion on Excessive Building Fees was continued to the July meeting, and three special meetings were scheduled for July 22, August 18, and September 15.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to invest $1,000,000 from pension reserve into 115‑trust account
• Continued Excessive Building Fees discussion to July meeting
• Scheduled special meeting on July 22 for pathway impact fees and Excessive Building Fees
• Scheduled special meeting on August 18 for cost allocation plan and building fees
• Scheduled special meeting on September 15 (topic unspecified)
• Agreed staff will present proposed FY’26 budget changes on June 18
• Agreed to postpone further budget “pressure‑test” analysis until more information is available

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 volunteer awards event. Members will review reports from the application packet and luncheon sub-committees and finalize committee assignments.

• Approval of May 5 minutes
• Report from Application Packet Sub-Committee
• Report from Luncheon Sub-Committee
• Election of Los Altos Hills Vice Chair

The committee amended and approved the May 5 minutes with one nay vote. A motion to adopt a new nomination form was passed unanimously. Committee members were assigned specific duties for the upcoming awards luncheon. The next three meetings were scheduled for September 8, October 20, and November 10, 2025.

• Amended May 5 minutes approved (one nay vote by Mingia/Lindauer)
• New nomination form accepted unanimously (motion by Lindsay, seconded by Sumita)
• Volunteer Susie Mielke assigned to assist with GiveButter
• Kelly assigned to oversee purchase of donations or wine
• Sumita assigned to oversee purchase of award plaques
• Chuck assigned to review nominee videos and handle advertising
• Ginny assigned to order logo award pins and coordinate MC and speaker
• Next meetings scheduled for Sep 8, Oct 20 (new time), and Nov 10, 2025

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit and variance for a single-family residence. The request involves adding square footage and remodeling a portion of the home within a required setback.

• Site Development Permit for a 343-square-foot addition at 2265 Old Page Mill Road
• Variance request to remodel within the 30-foot side yard setback
• Request for a 2-foot increase in building height within the setback

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Library Commission

The Los Altos Hills Library Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and provide feedback on Main Library Improvement Design Concepts with ABA. This is a feedback session; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss and provide feedback on Main Library Improvement Design Concepts with ABA

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council and Finance and Investment Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed operating budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and a five-year capital improvement plan covering 2025-26 through 2029-30. The session includes a study item with no formal decisions scheduled.

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will hold its regular May meeting to receive a water conservation update, plan a June 1 picnic, and hear subcommittee reports on outreach, Reach Code, Foothill College, and greenhouse-gas inventory. The group will also approve April minutes and set summer meeting dates.

• Water Conservation Update
• Picnic on 6/1
• Subcommittee reports: Outreach, Reach Code, Foothill College, GHG Inventory

The committee approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Water Conservation Factor in the WELO ordinance be reduced immediately to 0.65 and then decrease by 0.1 every three years until it reaches 0.45. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council lowering WCF to 0.65 now, then by 0.1 every 3 years to 0.45 (unanimous)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the weekly Site Development/Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for May 20, 2025. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

History Committee

The History Committee will review updates on several historical sites and digital archival requirements. The body is also discussing the town's 70th anniversary and a June 2025 Picnic Walk.

• Heritage House update
• Updating digital archival needs
• Martha Lyn Water Tower and Willow Pond updates
• Maintenance request for Shumate Gate at Conception & Viscaino
• Signage for Heritage Oak Trees in Bryne Preserve

The History Committee voted to accept stain sample #7 as the best match for the Heritage House molding and cabinets (4‑0‑1). The town council agreed to keep the fire‑protection article in the June 1 issue of “Our Town.” The committee also approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1). Several follow‑up actions were noted, including Carol Gottlieb checking on landmark status for the Fremont Hills water tower and gathering information for a plaque at the Shumate Gate.

• Approved stain sample #7 for Heritage House (4‑0‑1)
• Retained fire‑protection article in “Our Town” (unanimous agreement)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Carol to follow up on landmark designation for Martha Lyn Water Tower
• Carol and Bernardo to explore outside masonry consultant for Shumate Gate
• Moved Heritage House Update, Digital Archival Needs, and Our Town Publication to the beginning of the agenda

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee will review draft minutes, hear public comment, and discuss active business including June 1 picnic final preparations, May 10 Pathway Run feedback, Purissima Park signage, and Heritage House Community Use updates. The meeting will also cover planning for the LAH 70th Anniversary Celebration and future events like a pickleball court business case and a pedestrian scavenger hunt.

• Review draft minutes for 4/28/2025 meeting
• June 1 Picnic Final Preparation
• Purissima Park Signage
• Heritage House Community Use – discussion regarding multi-use update
• Pickle Ball Court – Business Case Update (if time permits)

The committee assigned volunteers and logistics for the June 1 annual picnic, including table staffing, restroom placement, shuttle service, and promotional messaging. It also reviewed feedback from the May 10 pathway run and noted ongoing projects such as Purissima Park signage and Heritage House community use. Future events such as an August 24 mixer, a pickleball‑court business case update, and several scavenger hunts were discussed for planning.

• Jasmeen and Mukta assigned to volunteer at Parks and Rec table
• Four additional restrooms added, keeping two near Classic Car show area
• Shuttle service will remain with the same company
• Committee will encourage attendees to ride bicycles
• Mukta tasked with organizing a digital photo frame and selecting Facebook pictures
• Kavita will speak and find a volunteer for Classic Car judging

City Council

This agenda is a notice of adjournment. The regular City Council meeting originally scheduled for May 15, 2025, was adjourned to June 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers. No other business is listed for this adjourned notice.

• Meeting adjourned to June 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider a consent calendar with multiple resolutions, including a $465,840 contract for the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project and a $195,648 landscape maintenance services agreement. A public hearing is set for a first reading of an ordinance adopting updates to the California Fire Marshal's Fire Hazard Severity Zone Base Map. New business includes discussion of the town's 70th anniversary celebrations and reappointment of ad hoc committees.

• Resolution awarding $465,840 construction contract to B and D Excavation & Construction for Matadero Creek restoration and bank stabilization, plus $133,010 consultant amendment
• Resolution accepting open space easement at 12889 Viscaino Place (Fremont Hills Country Club)
• Public hearing: first reading of ordinance adopting amendments to Fire Hazard Severity Zone base map
• Resolution approving landscape maintenance services agreement with Frank and Grossman Landscape Contractors for FY2025-27, not to exceed $195,648
• Letter from Town Council opposing SB79

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt a town letter opposing California Senate Bill 79 unless it is amended. It also approved a construction contract for the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project not to exceed $465,840, with a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the entire consent calendar—including approvals of special meeting minutes, an open‑space easement, and a sewer‑charge collection resolution—was approved unanimously.

• Adopted town letter opposing SB79 (5‑0)
• Approved Matadero Creek Restoration contract up to $465,840 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items: special meeting minutes, open‑space easement at 12889 Viscaino Place, sewer‑charge collection resolution, etc. (5‑0)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement to Frank and Grossman Landscape Contractors not to exceed $195,848 (5‑0)

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will receive updates on speed cameras, security cameras, and the LAH-IT Strategic Plan. The meeting includes updates regarding Foothill College and a presentation on BurnBot wildfire mitigation robots.

• Speed Camera update
• Security Cameras update
• LAH-IT Strategic Plan update
• BurnBot wildfire mitigation robot presentation
• Foothill College and Hidden Villa updates

The Technology Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Council move forward with the Ubiquiti security camera system installation, with Rogers Electric as the installer. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (4/9/25) – unanimous
• Recommended Council proceed with Ubiquiti security camera system installation; Rogers Electric to install – unanimous

Open Space Committee

This regular meeting of the Open Space Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will discuss and vote on updates to the WELO household water budget, including a proposed lowering of the water conservation factor and increasing the deposit. They will also vote on changes to the fence ordinance as part of the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element. Additional items include a report on a $256,000 contract extension for Michael Baker International for the Housing Element Capital Improvement Project and field trip reports.

• Discussion and vote on changes to the WELO Household Water Budget, including lowering the conservation factor from 0.8 to 0.65 or 0.55 with annual decreases, and increasing deposit from $5,000
• Discussion and vote on updates to the fence ordinance for the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element
• Extension of existing Michael Baker International contract by $256,000 from General Fund for Housing Element Capital Improvement Project
• Code interpretations on SB9: whether 900 sq ft exemption applies once or twice per unit, and height restrictions for supported decks over six feet
• Extension of Site Development Permit for new residence, pool, and ADU at 12355 Hilltop Drive

The committee approved the April 8, 2025 Environmental Design & Protection Committee meeting minutes. Members voted to forward the proposed updates to the Fence Ordinance to staff for further review. They also approved sending a note to Anand regarding the proposed changes to the WELO household water budget.

• Approved April 8, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes
• Voted to send Fence Ordinance updates to staff
• Voted to send WELO household water budget note to Anand

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Site Development/Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will meet to discuss emergency readiness. A primary focus is the initiation of a sub-committee to review existing town regulations and provide change recommendations to the Council.

• Initiation of a sub-committee to review town regulations and make recommendations to the Council
• Community Outreach subcommittee report
• Medical & Environmental Health subcommittee report
• Mass Notification subcommittee report
• Los Altos Hills Amateur Radio Club status report

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee approved the minutes of the April 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The proposal to form a subcommittee to review town regulations and make change recommendations was tabled until next month. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Subcommittee to review regulations postponed (tabled)

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 06, 2025, has been cancelled.

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025, is listed as canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance & Investment Committee will discuss the preliminary FY’26 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, review investment performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, and consider proposed reserve and commitment levels. Additional items include a preliminary capital asset preservation study report, a pathway impact fee update, and several financial activity reports such as building deposit refunds totaling $772,979.55. The committee also will set a joint meeting with the Town Council on May 22 for further budget review.

• Preliminary FY’26 Budget & CIP presentation by Finance Director Leung
• Investment Performance Review for quarter ending March 31, 2025 by PFM
• Proposed FY’26 Reserve/Commitment discussions
• Pathway Impact Fee presentation by Public Works Director Kim
• Building deposit refunds: 163 refunds totaling $772,979.55 from 2018

The committee approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously decided not to place the Town’s Travel and Expense Policy on a future agenda. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to place travel policy on a future agenda (unanimous)

Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Library Commission

The Library Commission will discuss its work plan and receive an update on the Main Library renovation process from staff. They will also receive the Los Altos Library Endowment Distribution Letter and reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and Main Library staff. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Approve minutes of March 6, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Commission Work Plan
• Receive update on Main Library Renovation Process from City Staff
• Receive Los Altos Library Endowment Distribution Letter
• Receive reports from Santa Clara County Library District and Main Library Staff

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Hills Planning Commission will discuss and provide direction on several items: a code interpretation on whether the 900-square-foot floor area exemption applies to one or two SB9 units; a grading policy interpretation on whether height restrictions for supported decks over six feet apply to balconies and terraces; and an update to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) that would lower the Water Conservation Factor from 0.8 to either 0.65 or 0.55, decrease it annually by 0.02 for five years, and increase the deposit from $5,000 to an amount deemed reasonable. They will also review multi-family zoning objective design standards and discuss Housing Element implementation.

• Discussion on updating WELO: lowering Water Conservation Factor to 0.65 or 0.55, annual decrease of 0.02, deposit increase from $5,000
• Code interpretation: whether 900 sq ft exemption for floor area applies to one or two SB 9 units
• Code interpretation: whether deck height restriction applies to balconies and terraces
• Discussion on multi-family zoning and objective design standards presentation by Michael Baker International
• Site Development Permit actions: 26929 Almaden Court (1,169 sq ft addition, ADU, oak tree removal) approved; 10531 Berkshire Drive (remodel, variance) approved; 25091 Tepa Way landscape plan continued

Fast Track/Site Development

This is a continued public hearing for a Site Development Permit (SD24-0035) for a landscape screening plan including outdoor lighting and hardscape improvements at 25091 Tepa Way, associated with a previously approved single-family residence (SD22-0085). The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15304(b). The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom; public comment is accepted in advance or during the meeting.

• Public hearing for Site Development Permit SD24-0035 at 25091 Tepa Way – landscape screening, outdoor lighting, and hardscape improvements for a previously approved residence (SD22-0085).
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15304(b) applies.
• Meeting continued from April 22, 2025.

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Events Committee is discussing logistics for several spring events. The body is reviewing planning requirements for the June 1 picnic, Family Game Night, and the Pathway Run.

• June 1 picnic planning including mailers, volunteers, and vendor booths
• Pathway Run on May 10 including T-shirts and volunteers
• Family Game Night on April 26 including pizza delivery
• Discussion of Purissima Park signage
• Discussion of locks for P1 field due to damage

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee voted to change the June 1 picnic mailer background to dark blue and the picnic table graphic to red. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved June 1 picnic mailer design changes (background dark blue, table red) – unanimous

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will hold a regular meeting covering staff updates on pathway projects including TDA3 funding, roadside paths, and specific locations (Christophers Lane, Summerhill Avenue, Magdalena Road). Old business includes the Page Mill Crosswalk and Juan Batista Pathway. New business includes discussion of bicycles on pathways and installation of benches. The committee will also elect a secretary and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Staff update on TDA3 funding for pathways
• Discussion of pathways at Christophers Lane, Summerhill Avenue, and Magdalena Road
• Old Business: Page Mill Crosswalk and Juan Batista Pathway
• New Business: Bicycles on pathways and bench installation
• Election of Secretary for the Pathways Committee

City Council

The Los Altos and Los Altos Hills city councils will hold a joint informational meeting for the 2025 State of the Cities presentations by Mayors Pete Dailey and Kavita Tankha. The event is hosted by the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. No council discussion or staff direction will occur.

• Mayors Pete Dailey (Los Altos) and Kavita Tankha (Los Altos Hills) will give joint state-of-the-city presentations
• Meeting held at Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills
• All council members from both cities will attend
• Item is informational only; no decisions or staff direction

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The committee will meet to discuss Reach Code and receive updates from various subcommittees. The meeting includes a review of the March regular meeting minutes.

• Reach Code discussion
• Water Conservation subcommittee update
• GHG Inventory subcommittee update
• Kiosk subcommittee update
• Foothill College subcommittee update

The committee approved its minutes unanimously and adopted a resolution urging the town council to oppose AB306 at the next meeting. It also approved a requirement that new air‑conditioners be heat‑pump units and voted to sunset the Solar Kiosk subcommittee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted request for council to oppose AB306 (unanimous)
• Approved requirement that new AC units be heat pumps
• Approved sunset of the Solar Kiosk subcommittee

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing on a permit for landscape screening, outdoor lighting, and hardscape improvements at 25091 Tepa Way. The work is associated with a previously approved single-family residence. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Public hearing for Site Development Permit SD24-0035 at 25091 Tepa Way (Ravula property)
• Proposed landscape screening plan, outdoor lighting, hardscape improvements
• Associated with previously approved single-family residence (File SD22-0085, May 2023)
• Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15304(b)

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee will discuss and vote on planning details for the 2025 volunteer awards event, including proposed date (Friday, December 5), time, venue, lunch format, ticketing system, and MC/speaker proposals. They will also elect a new vice chair from Los Altos Hills and set regular meeting dates. Public comments will be heard before votes.

• Proposed event date: Friday, December 5, 2025 at Los Altos Community Center Grand Oak Room
• Vote on event time: either 11:30-1:30 pm (lunch buffet) or 4-6 pm (cocktails and appetizers)
• Vote on new ticketing system vs. no ticketing system for the event
• Vote on MC and speaker proposals for the event theme 'Valuing Our Community Volunteers'
• Election of 2025 Los Altos Hills Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing a task force for the expiring law enforcement agreement with the Santa Clara County Sheriff. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a new pathway in-lieu fee and review a town-wide compensation study.

• Public hearing on adopting the 2024 Pathway Fee Nexus Study and a new Pathway In-Lieu Fee
• Authorization to purchase two small electric vehicles not to exceed $80,000
• Contract expansion for Michael Baker International Inc. by $256,000 for Housing Element CIP
• Contract expansion for DKG by $140,000
• Extension of site development permit for a residence, pool, and ADU at 12355 Hilltop Drive

The council approved three appointments to the Youth Commission and one to the Finance & Investment Committee, each by a 5-0 vote. It also voted 5-0 to create an ad hoc committee, composed of Vice Mayor Rajiv Bhateja and Council Member Linda Swan, to study the expiring law‑enforcement agreement with the Santa Clara County Sheriff. The meeting included discussion of fire‑hazard map amendments, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved appointment of Ayaan Dhruv to the Youth Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeremy Yu to the Youth Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Dominique Grau to the Finance & Investment Committee (5-0)
• Approved formation of ad hoc committee on law‑enforcement agreement (5-0)

History Committee

The History Committee will vote on a formal report recommending maintenance for the Shumate Gate at Conception and Viscaino. Members will also hear updates on Heritage House, Willow Pond, and digital archival needs, and discuss a work plan for the General Plan.

• Vote on formal report for Shumate Gate maintenance at Conception & Viscaino
• Heritage House update (moved to beginning of meeting)
• Willow Pond update
• Updating Digital Archival Needs
• Discussion of Potola Valley's Historical Element for General Plan work plan

The History Committee voted 4-0 to approve a memo sending the Shumate Gate and Brick Pillar maintenance request, including a bronze plaque, to Public Works Director WooJae Kim. It also voted 4-0 to recommend to the Council that the Heritage House renovation be the centerpiece of the town's 70th anniversary celebrations, with events at the December Council meeting and the June picnic. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved memo for Shumate Gate and Brick Pillar maintenance and bronze plaque (4-0)
• Recommended Heritage House renovation as focus of 70th anniversary events (4-0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a site development permit and variance. The request concerns a remodel of a single-family residence.

• 10531 Berkshire Drive (File #SD25-0016, VAR25-0001): Request for a 4-foot building height increase within the 30-foot side yard setback for a new dormer/roof structure

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Los Altos Hills City Council convened solely to adjourn into closed session. The council will discuss existing litigation in the case of Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town of Los Altos Hills, as well as anticipated litigation related to SB 330 and the Twin Oaks property, and options for Housing Element and Land Use Element amendments. No open-session action items are scheduled beyond procedural reports.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town, Case No. 22-CV 400255)
• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (SB 330 issue related to Twin Oaks property)
• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Options for Housing Element and Land Use Element Amendment and Zoning/Objective Development Standards)
• Meeting includes only roll call, public comment, closed session, and adjournment

The council convened a special meeting and moved to a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned to closed session – no action

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will meet to receive updates on various infrastructure and strategic projects. The session includes reports on camera systems, the LAH-IT Strategic Plan, and CoPilot.

• Speed Camera Update
• Security Cameras Update
• LAH-IT Strategic Plan Update
• CoPilot Update
• Foothill College and Hidden Villa updates

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also agreed to circulate written updates from Los Altos Hills Community Fiber at the next meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved 3/5/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to circulate written updates from Los Altos Hills Community Fiber (no vote recorded)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss a report from its ad hoc committee on open space issues related to the town's housing element (HE). The agenda also includes planning site reviews for 12100 Foothill Lane, updates on SB9 applications, fence permits, and ongoing projects such as planting and fencing at Byrne Preserve for Matadero Creek mitigation. Several future topics are listed for discussion, including creek protection, artificial turf restrictions, and bird-safe building design.

• Planning site review: 12100 Foothill Lane
• Report by OSC Ad Hoc Committee on issues pertaining to town HE (housing element)
• Planting and fencing at Byrne Preserve for Matadero Creek mitigation
• Fast Track meeting recaps: 26929 Almaden Court, 12815 Deer Creek Lane, 12788 La Cresta Lane
• Native plant garden at Town Hall

The committee accepted the March Open Space Committee minutes unanimously. It approved five planning recommendations: dedicating an open‑space easement on the western corner of 12100 Foothill Lane, retaining existing native plants, removing palm trees, removing vinca, and adding a condition to pull or treat stinkwort plants each year until the Kinal building is approved.

• Approved acceptance of March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of open‑space easement at 12100 Foothill Lane (unanimous)
• Approved retention of existing native plants on the property (unanimous)
• Approved removal of palm trees (unanimous)
• Approved removal of vinca (unanimous)
• Approved condition to remove all stinkwort plants annually until Kinal building approval (unanimous)

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will discuss potential amendments to the View Ordinance to prioritize trees. The body will also review site development reports and provide updates on City Council matters, including senior housing projects on Mora Drive.

• Presentation by Bridget Morgan on amending the View Ordinance to accord more privilege to trees
• Review of site development at 26045 Torello Lane, Almaden Court, 12788 La Cresta Drive, and 12815 Deer Creek Lane
• Report on multi-family senior residential developments (55 and 57 units) at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive
• Building permit extension for 26700 Palo Hills Drive
• Discussion on wildlife corridors, fence ordinances, and the definition of ridgelines and hilltops

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee approved a motion to reorder the agenda to discuss the View Ordinance. It also approved the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee (Anne, Carol, and Kjell) to examine the View Ordinance. Finally, the committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 EDPC meeting.

• Reordered agenda to discuss View Ordinance (motion approved)
• Created ad hoc subcommittee (Anne, Carol, Kjell) to study View Ordinance (motion approved)
• Approved March 11, 2025 EDPC meeting minutes (motion approved)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 08, 2025, has been cancelled.

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will approve prior meeting minutes, receive a staff report on Los Altos Parks & Recreation marketing, discuss logistics and assign tasks for the Senior Health Fair, and update the FY 2024/25 Work Plan. No major decisions or fiscal actions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of March 3, 2025 meeting
• Receive staff report on Los Altos Parks & Recreation marketing
• Discuss Senior Health Fair logistics and assign planning tasks
• Update FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Receive informational flyers

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee will review draft minutes from February and discuss planning for the town's 70th anniversary celebration, the annual Town Picnic, Hopping Hounds, and Family Game Night. No ordinances or financial actions are on the agenda.

• LAH 70th Anniversary celebration discussion
• Town Picnic scheduled for June 1
• Hopping Hounds event on April 19
• Family Game Night on April 26
• Review of February 24 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee met on April 7, 2025 at the Duxbury Conference Room, Town Hall. The draft minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The committee discussed upcoming events—including the town’s 70th anniversary celebration, possible locking of Purissima Park fields, a town picnic, Hopping Hounds, and a family game night—but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved draft minutes from 2/24/2025 (unanimous)

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee will discuss an insurance presentation and receive updates on various financial projects. The body is also tracking progress on the FY’26 budget and reviewing several fee and refund processes.

• Insurance presentation and discussion
• FY’26 Budget progress update
• El Monte Underground Project reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast and AT&T
• Review of Pathway Impact Fee, CAP, and Building Fee Studies
• Review of building deposit and excessive building fee refunds

The committee approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously accepted the February 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site development permit and variance for a property on Westwind Way. The body will also discuss multi-family zoning, objective design standards, and state housing legislation updates.

• Public hearing for 26616 Westwind Way: variance for transformer placement, grading, and exceeding Maximum Development Area by 229 square feet
• Discussion on Multi-Family Zoning and Objective Design Standards
• Update on California State housing legislation and recommended municipal ordinance updates
• Discussion and direction on Housing Element implementation

The commission discussed a request to amend the Sunlight and View Ordinance and held a public hearing on a site development permit for 26616 Westwind Way. Approval of the February 10, 2025 special joint meeting minutes was deferred with no motion recorded. No vote or decision was made on the Westwind Way project.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 minutes postponed (no motion)
• Westwind Way site development permit – no decision recorded

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will discuss new CalFire fire severity maps, receive subcommittee reports on community outreach, medical/environmental health, and mass notification, and hear updates from town and fire district officials. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of new CalFire fire severity maps
• Review and approve minutes of March 2025 meeting
• Community Outreach Subcommittee report
• Medical & Environmental Health Subcommittee report
• Mass Notification Subcommittee report

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee met with a quorum of seven voting members and approved the minutes of the March 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. Members discussed new CalFire fire‑severity maps and set a soft deadline for public comments to be reviewed at the April council meeting. The committee also assigned members to gather feedback and conduct outreach on fire‑resistant landscaping and medical‑response volunteers.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills Site Development/Fast Track committee will hold a public hearing to consider two applications. One is a permit modification for architectural revisions to an accessory building and hardscape at 12815 Deer Creek Lane. The other is a site development permit for demolition of an existing home and construction of a new residence, garage, and ADU with tree removal at 12788 La Cresta Drive.

• 12815 Deer Creek Lane: permit modification for 1,013 sq ft accessory building/workshop and 613 sq ft hardscape increase
• 12788 La Cresta Drive: demolition of 6,115 sq ft home, new 4,670 sq ft two-story residence
• 12788 La Cresta Drive: 690 sq ft detached garage and 740 sq ft ADU
• Removal of 11 non-heritage-oak trees and driveway modification at 12788 La Cresta Drive
• Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA review

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The joint committee will review the 2024 event, approve minutes, and elect a chair and vice chair. They will also review bylaws and hear a presentation on an alternate event ticketing system study. The meeting includes an on-boarding process and introductions of new members.

• Elect committee chair and vice chair
• Review of 2024 event
• Review of bylaws
• Presentation of alternate event ticketing system study by Sumita Chandra
• On-boarding process by Lindsay Carpenter

The committee approved the February 25 minutes unanimously. Ginny Lear was elected as the new Committee Chairman, while the Vice Chair position was left vacant until filled. Meeting times were set for 7:00 pm on Mondays and the idea to move the volunteer luncheon to a late‑afternoon format was tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21 at the Los Altos Community Center.

• Approved February 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ginny Lear as Committee Chairman (unanimous)
• Held off Vice Chair election pending vacancy
• Set meeting time to 7:00 pm on Mondays
• Tabled discussion of moving event to late afternoon
• Scheduled next meeting for April 21, 7:00 pm at Los Altos Community Center

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive updates from subcommittees covering reach codes, outreach, water conservation, kiosk, Foothill College, and greenhouse gas inventory. The committee will also consider approving the February meeting minutes and hear a council update.

• Subcommittee updates: Reach Codes
• Subcommittee updates: Outreach
• Subcommittee updates: Water Conservation
• Subcommittee updates: Foothill College
• Subcommittee updates: GHG Inventory

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the minutes from the February regular meeting, with Mike moving, Steve seconding, and a unanimous vote. No other formal votes were recorded; the committee discussed reach‑code updates, potential $1,000 rebates for heat‑pump AC units and HPWHs, and plans to invite SVCE and Jay Bradford to the next meeting. Members assigned follow‑up tasks, including Mike providing feedback to SVCE and Anand evaluating QuitCarbon and ZeroHomes options.

• Approved February regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Mike tasked with providing feedback to SVCE (Leanna?)
• Anand assigned to evaluate QuitCarbon and ZeroHomes alternatives
• Committee will invite SVCE and Jay Bradford to next meeting

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit for a 1,169 square-foot addition to an existing residence at 26929 Almaden Court, creating a 5,106 square-foot home with a 901 square-foot attached ADU. The project includes removal of four non-heritage oak trees and a driveway modification, and is categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• 1,169 sq ft addition to existing 3,937 sq ft two-story residence
• Resulting total of 5,106 sq ft with 901 sq ft attached ADU
• Removal of four non-heritage oak trees
• Driveway modification
• Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15304(b)

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee will review draft minutes, hear public comment, and discuss planning for upcoming events including Hopping Hounds, Family Game Night, the Pathway Run, and the June Picnic. They will also address damage to the P1 field and a potential lock, review a business case for pickleball courts, and consider multi-use of Heritage House.

• Discussion of lock on P1 field due to damage
• Pickleball court business case update
• Heritage House multi-use discussion
• Planning finalization for June Picnic including food quotes and volunteers
• Pathway Run on May 10: T-shirts and volunteer needs

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee will discuss staff updates on TDA3 funding and a Pathways Nexus Fee Study. The body will also review property at 12100 Foothill Lane and discuss pathway restoration between the Heritage House and Town Hall.

• Pathways Nexus Fee Study
• Property review for 12100 Foothill Lane
• Restoration of the pathway between the Heritage House and Town Hall
• TDA3 Funding update
• Page Mill Crosswalk public comment review

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council will consider approving a second reading of an ordinance to permit transitional and supportive housing, residential care, farmworker housing, and single-room occupancy units. The consent calendar includes a $720,000 sanitary sewer repair contract and a $200,000 transfer for the Matadero Creek restoration project. A public hearing on denying two senior housing developments at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive has been continued to a date uncertain. The council will also discuss a speed alert device trial and a historic landmark letter.

• Second reading of ordinance allowing transitional and supportive housing, residential care, farmworker housing, and SROs
• Resolution awarding $720,000 construction contract to Smelly Mel’s Plumbing for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Project
• Resolution approving plans for Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project and transferring $200,000 from General Fund Capital Projects Reserve
• Continued public hearing on denying applications for 55- and 57-unit multi-family senior residential developments at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive
• Resolution updating cost sharing policy for broadband infrastructure construction within public rights-of-way to expand eligibility to any allowed internet service provider

The Los Altos Hills City Council approved a resolution to fund the Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project, including a $200,000 transfer from the General Fund Capital Projects Reserve. The council also approved a $720,000 construction contract for the 2025 sanitary sewer repair project and an ordinance amendment permitting several types of residential housing. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $200,000 transfer for Matadero Creek Restoration and Bank Stabilization Project (5-0)
• Approved $720,000 construction contract to Smelly Mel’s Plumbing, Inc. for sanitary sewer repair (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment permitting transitional, supportive, farmworker, employee housing and SROs (5-0)
• Approved update to Cost Sharing Policy for broadband infrastructure (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Bredo to Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Lukas Jarschel to Los Altos Hills Youth Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Linda Swan as Cal Cities 2025 Voting Delegate (5-0)
• Approved joint City Council and Finance Committee meeting to discuss FY25-26 budget (5-0)

City Council

This special meeting consists of a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town) and anticipated litigation related to SB 330 issues on the Twin Oaks property and options for Housing Element, Land Use Element, and zoning amendments. No public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation – Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town, Case No. 22-CV-400255
• Closed session: Conference on anticipated litigation – SB 330 issue related to Twin Oaks property
• Closed session: Conference on anticipated litigation – Options for Housing Element, Land Use Element Amendment and Zoning/Objective Development Standards

The Los Altos Hills City Council met on March 20, 2025 to hear public comments on development issues and then entered a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. No reportable actions or votes were recorded in either the open or closed session.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will conduct site reviews for several properties and discuss a contract renewal with Grassroots Ecology and Stewardship. The body will also address non-code compliant projects and trail camera use in Byrne Preserve.

• Site reviews for 12788 La Cresta Dr, 12723 Canario Way, 13010 East Sunset Dr, and 26045 Torello Lane
• Grassroots Ecology and Stewardship contract renewal presentation
• Byrne Preserve planting and fencing for Matadero Creek mitigation
• Review of SB9 applications and fence permits
• Discussion on reporting projects that do not comply with code

The Open Space Committee approved a contract extension for Grassroots Ecology, with an appropriate inflation increase if required. The committee also recommended conditions for a proposed home at 12788 La Cresta Drive, including preserving a slope easement and using native plants. A motion to explore Grassroots advising on mowing times at other town properties was also approved.

• Approved Grassroots Ecology contract extension (moved PB, second RC, in favor AB, SH)
• Approved motion to explore Grassroots advising on mowing times at other town properties (moved PB, second RC, in favor AB, SH)
• Recommended conditions for 12788 La Cresta Drive project: overlay slope easement, minimize fencing, bird-safe glass, native plants, remove Stinkwort (moved AB, second PB, in favor RC, SH)
• Granted request for trail camera by student in Byrne Preserve
• Formed Ad Hoc committee (Kit Gordon, Richard Contreras) to explore Objective Standards on creeks, riparian areas, and OSEs
• Accepted February OSC meeting minutes (moved AB, second PB, in favor SH, RC abstain)

History Committee

The History Committee will receive updates on several historic sites under consideration, including Heritage House, the Martha Lyn Water Tower, and Willow Pond. Old business includes digital archiving needs, a town publication update, and planning for the town's 70th anniversary. New business covers approval of prior meeting minutes, a June picnic walk, and comments on the Halsey House.

• Heritage House update (Old Business 3A.a)
• Martha Lyn Water Tower – letter to Fremont Hills (Old Business 3A.b)
• Shumate Gate maintenance request to Public Works (Old Business 3A.d)
• Discussion of Portola Valley's Historical Element for General Plan update (Old Business 3D)
• Discussion of 70th Anniversary planning (Old Business 3F)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit for a landscape screening plan at 26045 Torello Lane. The plan includes new outdoor lighting, fence, and hardscape improvements associated with a previously approved major addition to an existing residence. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15304(b).

• 26045 Torello Lane – File #SD24-0032 – landscape screening plan with outdoor lighting, fence, and hardscape
• Related previous approval for major addition (File #SD23-0029, November 21, 2023)
• Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15304(b)
• Project Planner: Jonathan Fox

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills will hold a public hearing on March 17, 2026, to consider a Site Development Permit for a landscape screening plan, including outdoor lighting and fencing, for a previously approved single-family residence at 12871 Atherton Court. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Public comment may be submitted in advance or during the meeting.

• Site Development Permit (SD25-0078) for landscape screening, lighting, and fencing at 12871 Atherton Court, associated with approved residence (SD23-0011)

Open Space Committee

The March 12, 2025 regular meeting of the Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment and Municipal Code amendments to update the Pathway Development Impact Fee, based on the 2024 Pathway Fee Nexus Study. The Commission will also discuss preferred amendments to the General Plan, Housing Element, and zoning, and provide direction on Housing Element implementation. A site development permit and variance at 26616 Westwind Way is continued to the April 3 meeting without discussion.

• Public hearing on General Plan and Municipal Code amendments for Pathway Development Impact Fee update based on 2024 Nexus Study
• 26616 Westwind Way – Site Development Permit and Variance for pad-mounted transformer, grading, and exceeding Maximum Development Area (continued to April 3)
• Commission recommendations to City Council on preferred amendments to General Plan, Housing Element, Land Use Element, zoning, and inclusionary housing policies
• Discussion and direction on Housing Element implementation
• Approval of minutes from February 3 and February 10 meetings

The Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council adopt a pathway fee structure based on the 2024 Nexus Study, retaining the 900 sq-ft exemption for residential additions and barns, allowing owners to build pathways instead of paying fees, applying fees to multifamily, CUP, and SB9 units, and reimbursing the pathway fund for ADU exemptions. The Commission also voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council continue developing both the John O'Connell and Michael Baker housing element approaches, meet with HCD to update tables and confirm buffer reductions, and pivot to the Baker approach if needed. The February 3rd meeting minutes were approved, but the February 10th minutes were deferred.

• Approved motion to recommend pathway fee structure changes to City Council (5-0)
• Approved motion to recommend dual housing element approach to City Council (5-0)
• Approved February 3rd regular meeting minutes
• Deferred approval of February 10th meeting minutes
• Continued item 4.2 (26616 Westwind Way) to April 3rd meeting

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee's regular meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Protection Committee meets to review recent field trip reports, site development updates, and planning commission meeting reports. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting focuses on information sharing and future assignments.

• Review of field trip reports for 26616 Westwind Way, 12788 La Cresta Drive, 26045 Torello Lane, 25091 Tepa Way
• Review of site development updates for 12723 Canario Way and 13010 East Sunset Drive
• Discussion of General Plan, Housing Element, Land Use Element, Zoning Implementation, and Inclusionary Housing Policies

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee met on March 11, 2025, and conducted routine business: heard public comments, reviewed field trip and site development reports, received updates from Planning Commission and City Council meetings, and discussed old and new business items. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Discussed gathering documents on unresolved issues (tree, fence, corner ordinances) to pass to Jay Bradford
• Discussed project file storage methods
• Reviewed field trip reports for 2/21/25 and 3/7/25
• Reviewed site development and fast track reports for 2/25/25 and 3/4/25
• Received Planning Commission report for 2/26/25
• Received City Council report for 2/20/25 (sewer reimbursement and storm drainage easement resolutions)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss one case involving anticipated litigation and significant exposure.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). After the closed session, the Council reported no action. The meeting then adjourned.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one case).
• Reported no action from the closed session.
• Adjourned the special meeting.

Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Library Commission

The Library Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2025, to discuss and provide feedback on Main Library improvements, consider disbanding the Commission Presence Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, and plan a Night at the Library event and youth outreach. Consent calendar items include approving minutes from a January special meeting. Staff reports from the Santa Clara County Library District and Main Library will also be received.

• Discuss and provide feedback on Main Library improvements with ABA
• Consider disbanding the Commission Presence Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
• Discuss Night at the Library event
• Discuss potential targeted outreach for youth
• Approve minutes of the special meeting of January 9, 2025

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will discuss updates regarding speed and security cameras. The meeting includes reports on Foothill College and the LAH-IT 3-Year Strategic Plan.

• Speed Camera update
• Security Cameras update
• Foothill College update
• LAH/Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF update
• LAH-IT 3-Year Strategic Plan

The Technology Committee unanimously recommended that the Town Council proceed with a two-week free trial of one speed camera unit to assess its effectiveness before any purchase. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; other items were updates or discussions.

• Approved minutes of 1/8/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended council proceed with free trial of one speed camera unit (unanimous)

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will discuss newly released CalFire fire severity maps and receive updates from subcommittees on community outreach, medical/health, and mass notification. Town and fire district reports will include updates on the Town Emergency Plan and the amateur radio club. The committee will also consider approving minutes from February's meeting.

• Discussion of new CalFire fire severity maps
• Update on reducing costs for mass notification items
• Town Emergency Plan updates
• Los Altos Hills Amateur Radio Club status
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the February 2025 meeting minutes with 6 yes, 0 no, and 1 abstention. Members discussed the new CalFire fire severity maps, noting that the rules now set a minimum level of enforcement for communities, and planned to invite Jay Bradford to the next meeting to answer questions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included subcommittee reports and updates on community outreach, mass notification, and fiber connectivity.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Scheduled Jay Bradford to attend next meeting to discuss new fire maps

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss one case involving significant exposure to anticipated litigation.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving significant exposure to the town. No public comment was received, and no reportable action came out of the closed session. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made.

• Adjourned to closed session for anticipated litigation discussion (unanimous)
• No reportable action from closed session

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2025, to consider a site development permit for a landscape screening plan and installation of a 6-foot-tall fence and vehicle gate at 13010 East Sunset Drive. The property already has an approved residence from 2021. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Site Development Permit SD24-0033 for a 6-foot fence and vehicle gate at 13010 East Sunset Drive
• Landscape screening plan accompanying the fence and gate installation

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, review the outcome of a joint meeting with the City Council, and update its FY 2024/25 work plan. The commission will also receive subcommittee reports on planning for the Senior Health Fair and Fall Fling events, and discuss a Speaker Series.

• Approve minutes of the February 3, 2025 meeting
• Review and take action on joint City Council meeting from February 25, 2025
• Update FY 2024/25 Work Plan
• Receive subcommittee report and assign tasks for Senior Health Fair
• Receive subcommittee report and assign tasks for Fall Fling

The Senior Commission approved the minutes from its February 3, 2025 meeting unanimously (4-0-3-0). The commission also reviewed the joint meeting with the City Council, updated its work plan to focus marketing on isolated seniors for upcoming events, and assigned a working pair to contact health fair vendors. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-3-0)
• Agreed to focus marketing on isolated seniors for Senior Health Fair and Fall Fling
• Assigned Dixit and Olson to contact health fair vendors

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee will review investment performance for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, and the PARS 115 Trust for pension rate stabilization. Reports will cover finance activities including fee studies, refunds, and project reimbursements. The committee will also hear updates on the work plan, housing element, and FY'26 budget schedule.

• Investment Performance Review for quarter ending December 31, 2024 by PFM
• Review of PARS 115 Trust – Pension Rate Stabilization Program 2024
• Reports on Pathway Impact, CAP, and Building Fee Studies
• Excessive Building Fee Review and Refunds
• El Monte Underground Project Reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast and AT&T

The Finance and Investment Committee met and approved the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes. They reviewed quarterly reports from PFM and PARS on the Town's investments, noting compliance with the Town Investment Policy and that no changes to investment strategies were recommended. Finance Director Thomas Leung provided updates on ongoing projects, including a fee study and budget planning, with no substantive decisions made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee will consider replacing a town truck (item led by WooJae) and receive updates from subcommittees on reach codes, outreach, water conservation, a kiosk, Foothill College, and the GHG inventory. The meeting also includes approval of January meeting minutes and a council update.

• Truck replacement discussion (WooJae)
• Reach Codes subcommittee update
• Water Conservation subcommittee update
• GHG Inventory subcommittee update
• Approval of January regular meeting minutes

The Environmental Initiatives Committee recommended that the town's new F250 truck use renewable diesel instead of electric, citing payload requirements. The committee also discussed outreach for water heater replacements and noted that water conservation was added to council priorities for 2025.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended diesel with renewable fuel for new F250 truck
• Agreed to monitor SVCE turnkey program before expanding outreach

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss multi-family zoning and objective design standards as part of the Housing Element. They will also hold a public hearing on a variance for a pad-mounted transformer at 26321 Alexander Place and consider vacating a portion of an open space easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive. Consent items include approval of draft minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing: Site Development Permit and Variance for transformer setback at 26321 Alexander Place (File #SD24-0031, VAR25-0001)
• New business: Request to vacate portion of open space easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive (File #ER24-0001)
• Discussion and direction on Multi-Family Zoning and Objective Design Standards from Michael Baker International
• Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024, January 15, 2025, and January 27, 2025 meetings

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance for a pad-mounted transformer at 26321 Alexander Place, allowing reduced setbacks from property lines. They also unanimously recommended that the City Council approve vacating a portion of an open space easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive. The commission discussed but took no action on Housing Element implementation and inclusionary housing policies.

• Approved variance for pad-mounted transformer at 26321 Alexander Place (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve vacation of open space easement at 13410 La Cresta Drive (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Dec 5, Jan 15, and Jan 27 meetings (unanimous)
• Discussed Housing Element options but took no action

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee is holding a workshop to discuss draft elements of the Objective Design Standards. These standards would apply to single-family residences and other residential uses.

• Proposed requirement for 50% to 75% of landscaping areas to be California native species
• Proposed requirement for at least 50% of front yard setback areas to be drought-tolerant or California native species
• Proposed prohibition of artificial turf
• Proposed 10-foot-wide landscape buffer for residential uses of greater density than single-family residences
• Proposed tree planting rate of one tree per 30 linear feet for multi-family residences along shared property lines

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing on February 25, 2025, to consider a permit for a 600-square-foot swimming pool with spa, a 700-square-foot stone patio, and an 8-foot-tall wood screen at 12723 Canario Way. The project requires removal of two Heritage Oak trees. The proposal is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303(e). Public comment can be submitted in advance or during the meeting via Zoom or in person.

• Construction of 600 sq ft swimming pool with spa and 700 sq ft stone patio
• Removal of two Heritage Oak trees
• Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15303(e)
• File SD24-0018 – Lands of Ducourty
• Project Planner: Jonathan Fox

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events Committee

The committee is meeting to plan several community activities and review the business case for a pickleball court. Members will discuss logistics for the Newcomer reception, Game Night, and the June picnic.

• Planning for Newcomer reception on March 2
• Planning for Game Night on April 26
• Discussion of pickleball court business case and timeline
• Discussion of Heritage House community multi-use
• Planning for June picnic canopy, tables, and chair orders

The Parks, Recreation & Community Events Committee approved the draft minutes from December 16, 2024, and discussed merging its meetings with the council, now scheduled for the fourth Monday. The committee planned several upcoming events, including a newcomer reception, game night, Hoppin' Hounds, pathway run, and June picnic, with volunteers assigned. No formal votes were taken on these event plans, which remain in the discussion phase.

• Approved draft minutes from 12/16/2024 (unanimous)
• Merged committee meetings with council, effective Jan 30, on 4th Monday
• Planned newcomer reception for Mar 2, 1-3 pm, with volunteers
• Scheduled Game Night for Apr 26, 6 pm, with bracelet making
• Scheduled Hoppin' Hounds for Apr 19, 9-11 am, with day-of volunteers
• Scheduled Pathway Run for May 10, with VTA sponsoring bibs
• Discussed June picnic activities, including line dancing and talent show
• Discussed pickleball court cost estimate of $25,000-40,000

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development Committee will hold a public hearing on February 24, 2026, to consider a Site Development Permit for a 2,413-square-foot, three-story addition to an existing 4,905-square-foot home at 10225 W Loyola Drive. The project also includes a 1,042-square-foot detached garage, a 1,032-square-foot pool and decking, and removal of two non-heritage oak trees and one heritage oak tree. The Environmental Design & Protection Committee raised concerns about possible existing code violations and the three-story element's compatibility; the Open Space Committee recommends an easement on the northeastern portion of the property.

• Construction of a 2,413 sq ft three-story addition to an existing 4,905 sq ft single-family residence
• 1,042 sq ft detached garage and accessory structure, and 1,032 sq ft pool and pool decking
• Removal of two non-heritage oak trees and one heritage oak tree
• CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15301(e)
• Environmental Design & Protection Committee noted concerns about possible code violations and color suitability

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to permit residential uses for supportive housing, farmworker housing, and single room occupancies. The body will also review mid-year budget appropriations and several security and infrastructure agreements.

• First reading of ordinance to permit transitional, supportive, farmworker, and employee housing
• Resolution to purchase a replacement truck not to exceed $120,000
• Five-year agreement with Flock Safety for 31 Automatic License Plate Reader cameras
• Agreement with PalAmerican Private Security for FY2024-25 security patrols
• Resolution for Viscaino Road Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Agreement

The City Council approved allocating 45 hours of staff time and 30 hours of consultant support to create a Housing Element Amendment, multi-family zone, and land use changes to assist the Ad Hoc Committee and revisit the Development Agreement with Twin Oaks. The council also approved a 5-year agreement with Flock Safety for 31 license plate reader cameras, a contract with PalAmerican Private Security for patrols, and a $120,000 truck replacement. A proposal to contract with KMVT 15 for video services was approved 4-1, with Vice Mayor Bhateja opposed.

• Approved 45 staff hours and 30 consultant hours for Housing Element Amendment work (5-0)
• Approved 5-year Flock Safety agreement for 31 ALPR cameras (5-0)
• Approved PalAmerican Private Security patrol contract for FY2024-25 (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 replacement for nonoperational 2008 Ford F250 (5-0)
• Approved KMVT 15 video services contract, funded by Comcast franchise fees (4-1)
• Approved 2024-25 Amended Work Plan (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance permitting transitional/supportive housing, residential care, farmworker housing, and SROs (5-0)
• Approved mid-year budget appropriations (5-0)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will conduct votes to appoint Richard Contreras as a regular member and select a Vice Chair. The body will also review site plans and fence permits for specific properties. Other discussions include preserve mitigation and town hall landscaping.

• Vote on Richard Contreras as regular member
• Vote for Vice Chair
• Site reviews for 27601 Horseshoe Lane and 26929 Almaden Ct
• Planting and fencing at Byrne Preserve for Matadero Creek mitigation
• Review of SB9 applications and fence permits

The Open Space Committee reviewed two planning applications and made recommendations. For 27601 Horseshoe Lane, they recommended approval of a deck replacement with conditions, including removal of invasive Stinkwort plants. For 26929 Almaden Court, they recommended conditions for a two-story addition and ADU, including tree replacement and native landscaping. The committee also approved Sarah He as Vice Chair and discussed draft design standards for the housing element.

• Recommended approval of deck replacement at 27601 Horseshoe Lane with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended conditions for 26929 Almaden Court addition/ADU, including tree replacement and Stinkwort removal
• Approved Sarah He as Vice Chair (motion by AB, seconded by PB)
• Approved revised November 2024 minutes (unanimous)

History Committee

The Los Altos Hills History Committee will review updates on several historical sites including Heritage House, Martha Lyn Water Tower, Avidano House, Willow Pond, and Shumate Gate. The committee will also discuss digital archival needs, a publication update, and planning for the 70th anniversary and fall presentation.

• Heritage House – update on lighting and exterior paint color
• Martha Lyn Water Tower – letter to Fremont Hills to be forwarded to Council
• Shumate Gate at Conception & Viscaino – maintenance request to Public Works
• Updating digital archives – payment to Citizen’s Web Site
• Approval of November 9, 2024, and January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled the Fast Track/Site Development Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The notice provides instructions for future participation.

• Meeting cancelled; no public hearings or decisions scheduled

Technology Committee

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The Technology Committee's regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Open Space Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design & Protection Committee is meeting to discuss and receive direction on the Los Altos Hills Objective Design Standards Guide for residential land uses, including transitional and supportive housing. The agenda also includes field trip reports from several properties, a review of cancelled site development items, and updates on city council actions such as a Housing Element agreement. Old business includes the Heritage House renovation and Native Plant Garden, while subgroup projects cover wildlife corridors, fence ordinances, and ridge definitions.

• Review and receive direction on Los Altos Hills Objective Design Standards Guide for residential land uses (item 6c)
• Field trip reports for 12723 Canario Way, 27061 Horseshoe Lane, 26929 Almaden Court, 13010 East Sunset Drive, 26321 Alexander Drive (item 4)
• All site development and fast track reviews cancelled (item 5)
• City Council report on Housing Element agreement between Town, Sea Landing LP, and Draco Nest LLC (item 7b)
• Old business: Heritage House Renovation and Native Plant Garden (item 8)

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee met on February 11, 2025, and discussed feedback on the staff Housing Element presentation from January 7, with guests Sunny Chao and Jay Bradford joining for that discussion. The committee approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved November 19, 2024 EDPC meeting minutes
• Discussed feedback on Housing Element presentation (no action taken)
• Reviewed site development items for December 17, 2024 (no action taken)

City Council

This joint special meeting of multiple town committees and the City Council is solely for receiving Brown Act training from the City Attorney's Office. No decisions or actions will be taken.

• Brown Act training provided by the City Attorney's Office

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Fast Track/Site Development Public Hearing scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Instructions for attending future hearings are provided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Fast Track/Site Development

The Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Environmental Design and Protection Committee will hold a special joint meeting to review and receive direction on the Los Altos Hills Objective Design Standards Guide. The guide covers residential uses including transitional and supportive housing, residential care facilities, and multifamily zones. No decisions are expected; the item is for discussion and input. The previously scheduled February 4 Fast Track/Site Development meeting was cancelled.

• Review of Los Altos Hills Objective Design Standards Guide for residential land uses
• Guide includes standards for transitional/supportive housing, residential care, farmworker/employee housing, SRO, and multifamily zones
• Joint meeting of Planning Commission and Environmental Design and Protection Committee
• February 4 Fast Track/Site Development meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission and EDPC held a joint special meeting to review and provide direction on the Los Altos Hills Objective Design Standards Guide for residential land uses, including transitional housing, ADUs, and multifamily zones. The discussion was workshop-style, with no formal decisions or votes taken. Staff will incorporate feedback and return with revisions at the March 12 Planning Commission meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Directed staff to incorporate feedback into Objective Design Standards draft
• Scheduled return of revised document for March 12 Planning Commission meeting
• Agreed to discuss Michael Baker consultant input on February 26

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, has been cancelled. The provided document contains only the notice of cancellation and procedural instructions for future meetings.

Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards

The Joint Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Service Awards Committee will meet to handle routine procedural business. Items include approving prior minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and discussing the 2025 budget. The committee will also debrief a recent luncheon and review committee roles.

• Elect committee chair and vice chair
• Discuss and set budget for 2025
• Approve minutes from November 25 meeting
• Debrief December 6 JVAC luncheon and record lessons learned

The Joint Volunteer Awards Committee (JVAC) reviewed the financial results of the 2024 luncheon, showing a net gain of $3,990.65, and discussed improvements for the 2025 event, including capping attendance at 160, adding a second food station, and considering a new caterer. The election of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair was postponed until vacancies are filled. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion points.

• Approved minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting (Kelly/Ben)
• Postponed election of 2025 Committee Chair and Vice Chair until vacancies filled (Ben/Lindsay)
• Agreed Lindsay Carpenter to serve as Secretary for 2025
• Sumita Chandra agreed to serve as Web Master
• Tabled treasurer's report discussion until Don can join

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will discuss HIZ landscaping codes as a 2026 goal. The body will also consider a subcommittee to recommend zoning changes for wildfire safe building.

• Discussion on HIZ landscaping codes as a 2026 goal
• Proposed subcommittee for zoning changes to support wildfire safe building
• Update on Town Council's decision to deprioritize 2024-2025 Mass Communication goal and HIZ
• Discussion regarding a new town council liaison to the EPRC
• Town Emergency Plan updates

The committee approved prior meeting minutes (5-0-1). It discussed the Town Council's decision to deprioritize the mass communication goal due to budget constraints, but the council will keep the goal for now with a subcommittee to review options and lower costs. The committee also discussed HIZ landscaping codes as a future goal, noting new mandatory fire risk maps. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Nov 2024 meeting (5-0-1)
• Kept mass communication goal with subcommittee to review options
• Directed mass notification subcommittee to document and reduce costs, meet with council liaison

Fast Track/Site Development

This meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Future meeting instructions are provided for participation.

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission is meeting to finalize its work plan for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The body will also prepare topics for a joint meeting with the City Council scheduled for February 25, 2025.

• Finalization of FY 2024/25 work plan
• Preparation of topics for February 25 joint meeting with City Council
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of future agenda items including a Health Fair and Fall Fling collaboration with Club 55

The Senior Commission approved the minutes of its January 6, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-2, with two abstentions) and finalized its FY 2024/25 work plan with edits made at the meeting (7-0). The commission also discussed topics for a joint meeting with the City Council scheduled for February 25, 2025, including past accomplishments and the new work plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-2)
• Approved FY 2024/25 work plan with edits (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend an ordinance amending the municipal code to permit transitional and supportive housing, residential care, farmworker and employee housing, and single-room occupancy units, as required by the Housing Element. A study session will also review plans for a new two-story home with an indoor court and personal golf holes at 13830 Page Mill Road, but no formal action will be taken. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on ordinance for Housing Element Programs E-4, E-5, E-8, E-9 (supportive housing, residential care, farmworker housing, SROs)
• Study session for 13830 Page Mill Road: demolition of existing home and construction of two-story residence with indoor recreation court and personal golf holes
• Consent calendar: approval of December 5, 2024 and January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on past Fast Track/Site Development meeting of January 21, 2025 was cancelled

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance permitting transitional and supportive housing, residential care, farmworker and employee housing, and single room occupancy units, with objective design standards. The item was a public hearing; no final action was taken by the Commission. The Commission also discussed Housing Element implementation and scheduled presentations for a future meeting.

• Recommended ordinance for transitional/supportive housing, residential care, farmworker/employee housing, and SROs (5-0)
• Scheduled Michael Baker and Associates and John O'Connell to present at Feb 26 special meeting
• Agreed to add a monthly Housing Element agenda item
• Approved consent calendar items (Dec 5, 2024 and Jan 15, 2025 minutes)

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee will review the investment performance for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, and discuss the PARS 115 Trust pension rate stabilization program. They will also hear reports on various finance activities including fee studies, building deposit refunds, sewer charges, and the FY'26 budget schedule. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Investment Performance Review for quarter ending December 31, 2024, presented by PFM
• Review of PARS 115 Trust – Pension Rate Stabilization Program 2024
• Reports on Pathway Impact, CAP, and Building Fee Studies; Excessive Building Fee Review and Refunds; Building Deposit Review and Refunds
• El Monte Underground Project Reimbursements by PG&E, Comcast, and AT&T
• FY'26 Budget Schedule and plans for Sewer Rate Study and purchasing policy updates

The Finance & Investment Committee unanimously approved recommending revised investment policy changes, including increasing Bankers Acceptances from 30% to 40% of the portfolio, to the Town Council. The committee also approved forwarding the FY 2025 Midyear Budget, which includes a $120,000 request to replace a broken-down truck, to the Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included presentations on pension plans and project status updates.

• Approved recommending revised investment policy changes to Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding FY 2025 Midyear Budget to Council (moved by McGraw, seconded by Seeley)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt resolutions denying two residential development proposals for 55 and 57 dwelling units at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive. The council also will discuss a key term agreement for the Twin Oaks property involving a development agreement, housing element amendment, and potential residential and farm uses. Ongoing business includes direction on Flock Safety ALPR system and PalAmerican private security patrols.

• Denial of multi-family senior development applications at 10728 and 10758 Mora Drive (55 and 57 units)
• Key term agreement for Twin Oaks property (13.5 acres) with Draco Nest, LLC and Sea Landing, LP
• Discussion of agreements with Flock Safety ALPR system and PalAmerican private security patrols
• Formation of Housing Element Subcommittee
• Closed session on litigation: Linebarger v. Town of Los Altos Hills and anticipated litigation

The City Council approved reducing the PalAmerican private security patrols from four to three shifts per day, with increased patrols on holidays, in a 4-1 vote. They also approved reducing the Flock Safety ALPR camera system from 40 to 31 cameras, keeping the annual cost at $93,000. A key term agreement for the Twin Oaks property was removed from the agenda, and a public hearing on two Mora Drive development applications was deferred to March 20, 2025. The Council formed a Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee with Vice Mayor Bhateja and Council Member Mok.

• Approved PalAmerican private security patrols reduced to 3 shifts/day (4-1)
• Approved Flock Safety ALPR camera reduction from 40 to 31 (5-0)
• Deferred Mora Drive development applications to March 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Removed Item 10A (Key Terms Agreement) from agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Vice Mayor Bhateja and Council Member Mok to Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Motion to consider Item 10A at later date failed (no second)

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council holds a special meeting to discuss and set priorities for the upcoming year and to approve an amended 2024-25 work plan. The agenda also includes appointments to committees, resolutions for a sanitary sewer repair project, and introduction of an ordinance on conflict of interest designations.

• Resolution approving plans for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Project and authorizing bids
• Resolution accepting an open space easement at 14096 Seven Acres Lane (SA 96 LLC)
• Ordinance (first reading) amending Title 2, Chapter 6 to add conflict of interest designations
• Resolution granting extension of building permit expiration at 27800 Via Feliz with time limitation penalties
• Creation of the merged Parks, Recreation, and Community Events Committee from two previous committees

The City Council approved the amended 2024-25 work plan, adding items such as increasing the Our Town Newsletter to four issues per year, hosting a joint meeting with the Fire District, and creating ad hoc subcommittees for the Housing Element, Emergency Preparedness, and Sewer Project. The council also approved appointments to committees, a sewer reimbursement agreement, and several consent calendar items.

• Approved amended 2024-25 work plan with added items (5-0)
• Appointed Sam Woods to Technology Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Ivy Mei to Environmental Design and Protection Committee (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar, deferring minutes of Dec 19, 2024 to Feb 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved sewer reimbursement agreement amendment for $17,770 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance adding conflict of interest designations (5-0)
• Approved appointments to standing committees and outside agencies (5-0)
• Approved building permit extension at 27800 Via Feliz with penalties (5-0)

City Council

This special meeting is a council workshop to discuss concepts for effective government. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Council workshop on concepts for effective government

The City Council held a special meeting workshop on effective government, discussing council member roles and working relationships. Staff presented a first-year update on the 2024-25 Work Plan and recommendations for amendments, with council members advocating for specific items. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

Fast Track/Site Development

This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next scheduled hearing will proceed on the usual weekly basis.

• Meeting cancelled; no applications or decisions

Community Relations Committee

The special joint meeting of the Parks & Recreation and Community Relations Committees scheduled for January 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered.

Planning Commission

The Los Altos Hills Planning Commission will hold a study session to receive and forward public comments regarding proposed key term agreements, which are scheduled for City Council consideration at its regular meeting on January 30, 2025. No other substantive business is scheduled; the remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as roll call, presentations from the floor, and commissioner reports.

• Receive and forward public comments on proposed Key Term Agreements for City Council consideration on January 30, 2025

The Planning Commission held a study session on the proposed Key Terms Agreement (KTA) for the Twin Oaks property, which was scheduled for City Council consideration on January 30, 2025. After extensive public comment and discussion, all commissioners expressed opposition to the agreement, citing concerns about its one-sided nature, inaccuracies in plans, and potential violations of town ordinances. The Commission did not take a formal vote but will forward its feedback to the City Council, with several commissioners recommending the Council prioritize amending the Housing Element instead.

• No formal action taken; study session only on proposed Key Terms Agreement
• Commissioners unanimously opposed the KTA in discussion
• Commissioner Waschura recommended staff provide additional information to City Council before Jan 30 meeting
• Commissioners recommended City Council consider amending the Housing Element
• Commissioner Bredo opposed the proposal, citing fire zone concerns and lack of zoning ordinances
• Commissioner Indaco described the KTA as a 'shotgun wedding' and opposed it
• Commissioner Couperus suggested sending message to Council that no one supported the proposal
• Chair Patel stated the agreement was 'not worthwhile' and had 'time bombs'

Parks & Recreation Committee

The special joint meeting of the Parks & Recreation and Community Relations Committees scheduled for January 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Meeting cancellation only; no substantive items discussed

Pathways Committee

The Pathways Committee regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Environmental Initiatives Committee

The Environmental Initiatives Committee holds a regular meeting to discuss several ongoing environmental initiatives. Key topics include proposed 2025 reach codes, electrification and solar permitting, water conservation, and updates from subcommittees and Foothill College.

• Discussion of 2025 Reach Codes
• Electrification and Solar App+ Permitting item
• Outreach Subcommittee update
• Water Conservation update
• Foothill College update

The Environmental Initiatives Committee approved the October meeting minutes and discussed the SolarApp+ permitting tool, which is optional for contractors in Los Altos Hills. A subcommittee was created to advance 2025 reach codes, and the committee plans to write to the council about water conservation priorities. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Created subcommittee for 2025 reach codes (Vrinda, Johann, Steve, Mike)

Fast Track/Site Development

The Town of Los Altos Hills has cancelled its weekly Fast Track/Site Development Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. No items were considered or discussed. The meeting is purely procedural.

History Committee

The Los Altos Hills History Committee meets to discuss updates on historical sites, digital archival needs, and past meeting minutes. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on presentations, updates, and discussions about local history projects.

• Heritage House refurbishment update
• Martha Lyn Water Tower letter to Fremont Hills
• Digital archival needs review
• Approval of September–November 2024 meeting minutes
• Monies appropriated for website updates

The Los Altos Hills History Committee approved a motion to request the Town Council send a letter to the Fremont Hills Country Club regarding preservation of the Martha Lyn Water Tower, and approved a motion to modify the work plan to publish Our Town four times annually, merge the town's administrative quarterly into it, and extend editor/graphic designer contracts for FY 2025. The committee also approved adding a $2,500 plaque for the Shumate gates to the work plan, approved $176 for Jitze's website hosting, and approved Barry Smith as an associate member. No substantive decisions were made on Heritage House updates, which remain under discussion.

• Approved motion to request council send letter to Fremont Hills Country Club about water tower preservation (6-0)
• Approved motion to modify work plan for four annual Our Town issues, merge administrative quarterly, and extend contracts (6-0)
• Approved adding $2,500 plaque for Shumate gates to work plan and requesting town maintenance for gate repair (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $176 from History Account for Jitze's website hosting (5-0)
• Approved Barry Smith as associate member (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed ordinance to implement various Housing Element Programs and a site development permit for a new home. The body will also review minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Proposed ordinance to permit transitional, supportive, residential care, farmworker, employee, and single room occupancy (SRO) housing
• Site Development Permit for a new 8,879 square-foot home and pool at 28550 Matadero Creek Lane
• Grading Policy Exception request for 28550 Matadero Creek Lane to exceed 4’-6” height from grade to lowest finished floor
• Approval of November 14, 2024, Special Meeting Draft Minutes

The Planning Commission approved a site development permit for a new two-story single-family residence at 28550 Matadero Creek Lane, with a grading policy exception, in a 3-2 vote. The commission also approved the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1) and discussed but took no action on a zoning ordinance for transitional and supportive housing. Additionally, they approved rescheduling February and March 2025 meetings and decided Commissioner Bredo should register for the Planning Commissioners Academy.

• Approved site development permit for 8,879 sq ft home at 28550 Matadero Creek Lane (3-2)
• Approved November 14, 2024 special meeting minutes with amendments (4-0-1)
• No action on ordinance for transitional/supportive housing, residential care, farmworker housing, SROs
• Approved rescheduling February 6 to February 3 and March 6 to March 12, 2025 meetings
• Decided Commissioner Bredo should register for Planning Commissioners Academy
• Noted approval of landscape screening plans at 12815 Deer Creek Lane and 25215 La Loma Drive from prior meetings

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation and one case of existing litigation.

• Conference regarding anticipated litigation with significant exposure
• Conference regarding existing litigation: Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town of Los Altos Hills, Case No. 22CV400255

The Los Altos Hills City Council held a special meeting on January 15, 2025, primarily to hear public comments on the Housing Element and then adjourn to closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the closed session resulted in no reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

• Adjourned to closed session for anticipated litigation (one case) and existing litigation (Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town of Los Altos Hills, Case No. 22CV400255)
• No reportable action from closed session

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review and provide direction on an ordinance amending several sections of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to permit transitional/supportive housing, residential care, farmworker/employee housing, and single room occupancy, along with Objective Design Standards.

• Ordinance amendments to Sections 10-1.202, 10-1.702, and various other code sections
• Housing Element programs E-4 (Transitional and Supportive Housing), E-5 (Residential Care), E-8 (Farmworker and Employee Housing), and E-9 (Single Room Occupancy)
• Objective Design Standards (ODS) guidelines from ABAG and Town of Los Gatos
• Revised staff memorandum with updated draft ordinance and ODS examples

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee met on January 14, 2025, and discussed feedback on the staff Housing Element presentation from January 7, with guests Sunny Chao and Jay Bradford joining for that discussion. The committee approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; most agenda items were informational or procedural.

• Approved November 19, 2024 EDPC meeting minutes
• Discussed feedback on staff Housing Element presentation (Jan. 7) with guests
• Noted City Council resolutions accepting open space easements and right-of-way dedications at multiple properties

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for January 14, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Future hearing attendance instructions are provided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

City Council

The Los Altos Hills City Council is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of a closed session to discuss legal matters. The council will confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case) and existing litigation (Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town of Los Altos Hills). Public comment is limited to items on the special meeting agenda, and the council will report out any actions taken in closed session before adjourning.

• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session to discuss existing litigation: Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town of Los Altos Hills, Case No. 22-CV-400255

The Los Altos Hills City Council met in a special session on January 11, 2025, primarily to adjourn into closed session for legal consultations on anticipated and existing litigation. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and no substantive public decisions were made. Public comments raised concerns about housing density and fire safety.

• Adjourned to closed session for legal counsel on anticipated litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session for existing litigation Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town (unanimous)
• No reportable action from closed session

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on the speed camera program, Town security system, and Foothill College technology integration, along with reports on Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF initiatives. The committee will also consider a new project discussion led by member Lew Jamison. Public comment is invited in person or via Zoom.

• Speed Camera Update – presentation by member George Lee
• Town Security System Update – presented by George Lee, John Swan, and Sally Wood
• Foothill College Update – presented by WooJae/Sean
• Foothill/Hidden Villa/LAHCF update – presented by Gautam/LAHCF
• New Project Discussion – led by Lew Jamison

The Technology Committee approved a motion allowing LAHCF to install primary and backup conduits from a future cabinet to Town Hall at no cost to the town, and to use staff time to evaluate power feasibility. The committee also discussed speed camera options, security system upgrades, and proposed new projects like an AI chatbot. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved LAHCF conduit installation for dark fiber (unanimous)
• Approved 12/11/24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Action: George to gather speed camera quotes and proposals
• Action: Joram to contact security vendors Ubiquiti and Comic
• Action: Lew to invite AI chatbot startup founder and Peter Pirnejad
• Action: Lew to schedule brainstorming session
• Action: Lew to contact Donna Strauss about cybersecurity presentation

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or discussed.

Environmental Design & Protection Committee

The Environmental Design and Protection Committee will review, discuss, and provide direction on an ordinance amending several sections of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to permit transitional and supportive housing, residential care, farmworker and employee housing, and single-room occupancy (SRO) units, as part of the town's housing element. The committee will also consider related Objective Design Standards (ODS). No final decision is expected at this special meeting; the item is for discussion and feedback only.

• Ordinance amendments to permit E-4: Transitional and Supportive Housing
• Ordinance amendments to permit E-5: Residential Care
• Ordinance amendments to permit E-8: Farmworker and Employee Housing
• Ordinance amendments to permit E-9: Single Room Occupancy (SRO) programs
• Discussion of Objective Design Standards (ODS) for these housing types

Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee will review next steps for mass notification following a November Town Council presentation, discuss cell phone dead zones and potential coverage improvements, and vote on instating Bill Raston as an associate member. Other items include a presentation on backup power for the town's fiber network and discussion of HIZ landscaping codes as a 2026 goal.

• Mass Notification Next Steps & update on 11/19 Town Council presentation
• Vote to instate Bill Raston as Associate Member
• Discussion on cell phone ‘dead zones’ and extending coverage (e.g., additional cell towers, antennae)
• LAHCF presentation: Gautam Agrawal on backup power for town's fiber connect
• Discussion on HIZ landscaping codes as EPRC goal for 2026

The committee approved a motion recommending that the town council allow LAHCF to install primary and backup conduits from a future fiber cabinet to town hall at no cost to the town, and to use town staff time to evaluate supplying hardened power through one conduit. The committee also approved the November 2024 meeting minutes and voted to instate Bill Ralston as an Associate Member. Other items were discussed or tabled, including HIZ landscaping codes and cell phone dead zones.

• Approved motion recommending LAHCF conduit and power asks to town council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved instating Bill Ralston as Associate Member (5-0)

Fast Track/Site Development

The weekly Site Development / Fast Track Public Hearing scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

This special meeting consists entirely of a closed session to confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits and two anticipated litigation cases. No public action or discussion items are on the agenda.

• Closed session conference on existing litigation: Sea Landing Limited Partnership v. Town of Los Altos Hills, Case No. 22CV400255
• Closed session conference on existing litigation: Linebarger v. Town of Los Altos Hills, Case No. 2015-1-CV-282970
• Closed session conference on anticipated litigation: significant exposure to litigation – two cases

The City Council held a special meeting on January 7, 2025, primarily to hear public comment on the Housing Element and Twin Oaks development. No formal decisions were made; the council adjourned to closed session for litigation discussions and reported no action. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive votes or approvals.

• No formal decisions made during public meeting
• Adjourned to closed session for litigation discussions
• No reportable action from closed session

Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Library Commission

The Library Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss several items including a joint meeting with the City Council and the commission's work plan, as well as review preliminary drawings for the Woodland Library patio. The agenda also includes approving prior meeting minutes, recognizing an outgoing board member, and receiving updates from the county library district and main library staff.

• Discuss joint meeting with City Council and Commission Work Plan
• Review preliminary Woodland Library Patio Drawings
• Approve minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 2024
• Recognize outgoing NCLA Board Member Cindy Hill
• Receive 2025 Commission Update Training

Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet to discuss and finalize its FY 2024/25 Work Plan, which will be presented at the joint Commission/City Council meeting on February 25, 2025. They will also discuss planning for the Senior Commission Health Fair and select an ad hoc subcommittee. Additionally, the commission will receive updates on age-friendly initiatives, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear staff reports.

• Finalize FY 2024/25 Work Plan for presentation at the joint Commission/City Council meeting on February 25, 2025
• Discuss Senior Commission Health Fair and select an ad hoc subcommittee to plan event logistics
• Approve minutes of the regular Senior Commission meeting of November 4, 2024
• Receive staff update on Age Friendly initiatives
• Receive staff oral reports and informational flyers

The Senior Commission approved the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It formed an Ad-Hoc Committee to plan the Senior Health Fair on September 9, 2025, and another to organize a Spring 2026 event with Club 55. The meeting adjourned early at 4:32 p.m. due to loss of quorum.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Formed Ad-Hoc Committee for Senior Health Fair (5-0)
• Formed Ad-Hoc Committee for Spring 2026 event with Club 55 (5-0)

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee regular meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Los Altos - Los Altos Hills Library Commission

The regular Library Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2025 has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.