The meeting agenda included proclamations recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Festival of Lights Parade and the 100th Anniversary of Cal Water. Key business items involved the review of the investment portfolio report for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, and the adoption of resolutions to purchase maintenance vehicles and award construction contracts for the Building B Park Expansion and a police department back-up generator. Additionally, the Council considered an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on detention and custodial facilities, received a presentation on water conservation measures, adopted a Transit Signal Priority Policy, and approved an amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.
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The agenda for the meeting includes receiving and filing the Treasurer's Report and investment reports for the quarters ending in September and June 2026, respectively. Key action items involve adopting resolutions for the updated conflict of interest code, project acceptance for sanitary sewer spot repairs and the annual streets project, and an amendment to the operating budget for the residential electrification rebate program. Discussion items cover below market rate housing guidelines and a review of the commission and committee handbook. The agenda also features informational updates regarding the community center cafe and the council calendar.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
City of Los Altos City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council discussed and acted on several items, including the adoption of revised pay schedules for municipal associations, authorization for an amendment to the agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, and the renaming of Lee Street to Tubman Street. Additionally, the Council approved the formation of a subcommittee for the City Manager's performance review, authorized a vote for the CalCities Peninsula Division Executive Board, and discussed changes to the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee. The meeting also included a presentation on a citizen initiative regarding zoning impacts, provided direction on a CalCities resolution, and discussed the role of the Environmental Commission.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Los Altos City Council Special Meeting
The council held a study session to discuss proposed guidelines for below market rate (BMR) rental and for-sale housing. Key discussion topics included the transition from a first-come, first-serve selection process to a lottery-based system, proposed modifications to the city's priority category system for BMR housing, and the potential addition of private school employees to the first priority category. Council members also engaged in a dialogue regarding the rationale for differing deed restriction periods for rental versus for-sale units, public input regarding inclusionary zoning mandates, and concerns about housing supply constraints.
