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Aug 3, 2026

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Los Altos Hills

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Council Extends Law Enforcement Agreement

Published Aug 3, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Extends Law Enforcement Agreement

The City Council voted 5-0 to extend the current law enforcement agreement through September 30, 2026, while the Town continues negotiating proposed cost and overhead changes with the County of Santa Clara Office of the Sheriff.

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Briefing

May 15, 2026

Budget Study Shows Projected Surplus

Los Altos Hills staff presented a balanced proposed budget with approximately $20.3 million in General Fund revenue and $19.5 million in expenditures, producing a projected operating surplus before transfers. The proposal includes an estimated $700,000 increase in the Sheriff’s contract cost and a five-year capital improvement plan.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Council Advances Pathway and Land-Use Actions

The Council approved $87,703 in funding transfers, approved plans, and authorized staff to seek formal bids for the Magdalena Road Pathway Project in a 4-0-1 vote. It also voted 4-1 to survey residents and seek committee and Planning Commission feedback on the revised Green Sheets land-use initiative before reconsidering it in June.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Council Advances Multifamily Housing Standards

The City Council voted 5-0 to introduce revised multifamily development standards and adopt related General Plan changes, while asking HCD whether the proposed minimum lot size could be increased from one-half acre to three-quarters of an acre.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council backs land-use ballot initiative

The City Council voted 3-2 to pursue a ballot initiative that would eliminate or prevent new industrial, large-scale commercial, or retail land uses, except on Town-owned property, with provisions related to animals.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council Gives Legal Direction in Closed Session

The Council gave the City Attorney direction during a closed session concerning correspondence from counsel representing the SHIELD organization; no reportable action was taken. Residents also raised concerns about transparency and the level of detail in the closed-session agenda description.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Council Discusses City Manager Position

The City Council held a closed-session discussion about the City Manager position and announced no reportable action afterward.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Council Creates Housing Element Committee

The Council voted 3-1 to establish a standing committee to advise on Housing Element implementation. Staff will return with draft charter language describing the committee’s scope, structure, and membership criteria.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Council Takes No Reportable Action

The Council reported no reportable actions after a closed session on the City Manager position and anticipated litigation. No public comments were made.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The Council voted 3-2 to pursue increasing councilmember stipends to $950 per month; staff must return with documentation for two future public hearings, and any change would take effect after the next election.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council approves work plan updates

The Los Altos Hills City Council unanimously approved changes to the Town’s 2026-2027 work plan by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Housing Element amendments approved conditionally

The City Council approved minor revisions to the General Plan Housing Element and related land-use amendments in a 3-0 vote, with Councilmember Mok recused and Vice Mayor Tyson absent. The changes will take effect only if certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Committees Outline Upcoming Work Plans

The City Council received 2025 accomplishment reports and proposed 2026-2027 work plans from the Planning Commission and standing committees; no Council action was taken. Reports included 32 site-application reviews by the Environmental Design and Protection Committee, 23 Planning Commission meetings focused on housing issues, and reviews of 24 properties.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Council Ends Flock Camera Contract

The City Council voted 5-0 to immediately cancel the Town’s Flock Safety automated license plate reader contract, deactivate the cameras, and seek a refund for unused prepaid service. Council also approved continued traffic enforcement with a $5,000 monthly cap by a 4-1 vote.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Council approves Brown Act commitment

The City Council unanimously approved an unconditional commitment under Government Code Section 54960.2, incorporating the City Attorney’s proposed edits, by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

Council Appoints New Mayor and Vice Mayor

The council unanimously appointed Rajiv Bhateja as mayor and approved a six-month vice mayor term for George Tyson, followed by Linda Swan for six months. It also unanimously approved a 9% increase in the city attorney’s monthly retainer, from $13,465 to $14,777, effective January 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

Council Approves City Manager Recruitment Contract

The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Ralph Anderson & Associates for City Manager recruitment services, capped at $30,000, by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council approves Town Hall repairs and security upgrades

The Council unanimously declared Town Hall HVAC repairs an emergency and authorized a construction agreement of up to $300,000 from the Facilities Replacement Reserve. It also unanimously approved Town Hall security-camera upgrades, accepted donated camera equipment, approved a 2026 meeting schedule, and approved several completed public-works projects.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Council approves emergency, permit and pay actions

The City Council approved several 5-0 actions, including emergency-management code amendments, a conditional use permit extension for the wireless facility at 27299 Arastradero Road, and an annualized $240,000 salary for the Acting City Manager.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Council Approves Building Fee Refunds

The City Council unanimously authorized approximately $1.2 million in refunds of excess building permit fees for applicable permits valued above $1,000.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Council Reviews Potential O’Keefe Housing Measure

The City Council received an informational report on a potential voter-sponsored ballot measure that could redesignate part of the O’Keefe Property for multifamily housing. The report noted that Los Altos Hills must plan for 489 housing units during the 2023–2031 period, including 197 units for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households.

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Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

Council Advances Housing Element Options

Los Altos Hills staff will seek prompt Planning Commission review of Housing Element amendment Options 1–5 and 8 as the Town works toward the statutory January 31, 2026 rezoning deadline.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

Council advances housing and building changes

The Council introduced zoning changes and objective design standards for multifamily housing by a 4-0-1 vote, with Council Member Mok abstaining, while emphasizing a 750-square-foot average unit size. It also unanimously authorized refunds for duplicated building permit fees paid during the affected period, subject to signed releases.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

Council takes no reportable action

The Council took no reportable action after reviewing the City Manager’s performance and litigation involving two previously denied Builder’s Remedy projects on Mora Drive. The Town has lodged the required administrative record with the court, with briefing and a later hearing expected.

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