CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
January 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM
In Person
PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to participate by attending the meeting at the Los Altos Council Chamber, located at Los Altos City Hall, 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA, during the meeting.
Public comments are accepted in person at the physical meeting location or via email to [email protected] or through the Public Comment forum on the city website: Public Comments Form.
RULES FOR CONDUCT: According to Los Altos Municipal Code, Section 2.05.010 "Interruptions and rules for conduct": Understanding that the purpose of the city council meetings is to conduct the people's business for the benefit of all the people, in the event that any meeting of the city council is willfully interrupted by a person or group of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting impossible, the mayor, mayor pro tem, or any other member of the city council acting as the chair may order the removal of the person or persons responsible for the disruption and bar them from further attendance at the council meeting, or otherwise proceed pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.0 or any applicable penal statute or city ordinance.
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The Mayor will open public comment and will announce the length of time provided for comments during each item.
AGENDA
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ESTABLISH QUORUM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Members of the audience may bring to the Council's attention any item that is not on the agenda. The Mayor will announce the time speakers will be granted before comments begin. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during the Public Comment Period.
According to State Law (also known as “The Brown Act”) items must first be noted on the agenda before any discussion or action.
SPECIAL ITEM
Issue Proclamation Recognizing the Service and Retirement of Los Altos Town Crier Editor Bruce Barton
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. 2026 City Council Reorganization Ceremony - Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor; Administration of Oaths of Office; Remarks from the City Council
CONSENT CALENDAR
These items will be considered by one motion unless any member of the Council or audience wishes to remove an item for discussion. Any item removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion will be handled at the discretion of the Mayor.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Approve the Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025
3. Adoption of Resolution - Approve Senior Commission Recommendation for Sourcewise Advisory Council Representative
Adopt a resolution to appoint Senior Commissioner Dolores Gallagher Thompson as the city representative to the Sourcewise Advisory Council for a three-year term with the possibility of one additional term
4. Adoption of Resolution - Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project Contract Award Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with JPB Designs Inc to complete the Woodland Library Patio Expansion in an amount not to exceed $365,200
5. Adoption of Resolution - Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project Adopt a resolution that:
• Approves the acceptance of the Los Altos Library Endowment funds for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and
• Authorizes the City Manager to enter Memorandum of Understanding with Los Altos Library Endowment; and
• Amends the FY25/26 budget by increasing Woodland Library Patio Project (CD-00001) to $365,200; and
• Recognizes $335,500 revenue from Los Altos Library Endowment; and • Appropriates $335,500 revenue to the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS / COUNCIL Q&A
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items. The Council Q&A will be included in the packet the day of the meeting.
6. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC
According to the City Council Norms and Procedures: It will be customary to have a recess at approximately 9:00 p.m. Before the recess, the Mayor shall announce whether any items will be carried over to the next meeting. The established hour after which no new items will be started is 11:00 p.m. Remaining items, however, may be considered by consensus of the Council.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Altos will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please get in touch with the City Clerk at least 72 hours before the meeting.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure according to the California Public Records Act, and that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available for public inspection at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body.
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 13, 2026
Prepared By:
Approved By:
Subject: Approval of Meeting Minutes - Approve the Draft Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025
COUNCIL PRIORITY AREA
RECOMMENDATION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FISCAL IMPACT
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
BACKGROUND
ANALYSIS
DISCUSSION
ATTACHMENTS
1. 12-09-2025 DRAFT Regular Meeting
CITY OF LOS ALTOS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025
7:00 p.m.
1 N. San Antonio Rd. ~ Los Altos, CA
Pete Dailey, Mayor
Neysa Fligor, Vice Mayor
Larry Lang, Councilmember
Sally Meadows, Councilmember
Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember
CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Pete Dailey, Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ESTABLISH QUORUM – All Councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Pete Dailey, Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from the Closed Session meeting of December 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke during Public Comment:
• JoAnne Estill
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following members of the public spoke regarding items on the Consent Calendar:
• Caroline Horn (Item 3)
• Maria Bautista (Item 3)
• Jon Baer (Item 3)
• Phoebe Bressack (Item 3)
Motion by Weinberg and Second by Lang to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for the Meeting of November 18, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution - Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection Award the Base Bid for the Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection, Project WW-01011 to AIMS Companies, LLC. in the amount of $386,703.35 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $386,703.35 and up to 10% contingency funds not-to-exceed $38,670.34 on behalf of the City
City of Los Altos
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 9, 2025
3. Adoption of Resolution - North San Antonio Road Complete Streets Project Agreement
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement and subsequent Program Supplement between Caltrans and the City of Los Altos for the North San Antonio Road Complete Street Project
4. Adoption of Ordinance - Approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 Adopt Ordinance approving Los Altos Police Policy 709 pertaining to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment as mandated by Assembly Bill 481
5. Adoption of Resolution - Supporting Veteran Community Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Prevention of Veteran Suicides
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. Acceptance of Residential Electrification Rebate Program Authorize the implementation of the proposed residential rebate program to support residential electrification and the City's greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals as outlined in the adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Tania Katbi, Sustainability Coordinator, presented the report.
There were no public speakers for this item.
Motion by Meadows and Second to Dailey authorize the implementation of the proposed residential rebate program to support residential electrification and the City’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals as outlined in the adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
7. City Council Subcommittee Formation - City Attorney Performance Review Approve the formation of a Subcommittee of the City Council for a City Attorney Performance Review
There were no speakers regarding this item.
Motion by Dailey and Second by Lang to assign Jonathan D. Weinberg, Councilmember and Sally Meadows, Councilmember, to the City Attorney Performance Review Subcommittee.
City of Los Altos
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 9, 2025
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS / COUNCIL Q&A
There will be no discussion or action on Informational Items. The Council Q&A will be included in the packet the day of the meeting.
8. Tentative Council Calendar and Housing Element Update Implementation Calendar
9. Options for Filling a City Council Vacancy
10. City Council Q/A
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS AND DIRECTIONS ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – The regular meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting on January 13, 2026.
_________________________________ __________________________________ Pete Dailey Melissa Thurman, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
The December 9, 2025, City Council meeting recording may be viewed via the following external website: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLosAltosCA The City of Los Altos does not own or operate YouTube. The video referenced in these minutes was live at the time the minutes were published.
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 13, 2026
Prepared By: Jaime Chew
Approved By: Gabe Engeland
Subject: Adoption of Resolution - Approve Senior Commission Recommendation for Sourcewise Advisory Council Representative
COUNCIL PRIORITY AREA
General Government
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to appoint Senior Commissioner Dolores Gallagher Thompson as the city representative to the Sourcewise Advisory Council for a three-year term with the possibility of one additional term
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
This action does not qualify as a “Project” as defined in California Government Code Section 15378(b) of the Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
FISCAL IMPACT
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
June 11, 2024
BACKGROUND
Sourcewise is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that collaborates with Santa Clara County, state, and local networks to provide access to programs and information on support services for the aging population. The purpose of the council is to advise Sourcewise and its Board of Directors about the needs of older adults and disable persons in the county, to advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable and those of greatest need within the community, and to inform the community of resources and services available through Sourcewise. Sourcewise was previously known as the Council on Aging for Silicon Valley.
The advisory council operates under the authority of the federal Older Americans Act and the state Older Californians Act. Community organizations, county districts, and local agencies within Santa Clara County are represented on this 37-seat advisory council.
Advisory councilmembers are actively involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Area Plan, which assesses unmet needs and identifies service goals and objectives. Members are also included in the evaluation of applications for grants for services
such as nutrition, legal aid, and adult day care.
At the May 6, 2024, Senior Commission regular meeting, the commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend Senior Commissioner Jayne Cohen to be the city of Los Altos representative on the Sourcewise Advisory Council. At the June 11, 2024, City Council regular meeting, Council approved the appointment. In September 2024, the Sourcewise Advisory Council approved the recommended appointment. Senior Commissioner Jayne Cohen served until her resignation, from both the Senior Commission and the Sourcewise Advisory Council, in July 2025.
ANALYSIS
N/A
DISCUSSION
Sourcewise Advisory councilmember terms are three years, beginning July 1, and may renew for one additional term. The advisory council meetings currently take place via Zoom on the 1st Monday of each month, between 12pm – 2pm. Los Altos Senior Commission meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at 3:30pm.
At the November 3, 2025, Senior Commission regular meeting, the commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend Senior Commissioner Dolores Gallagher Thompson to be the city of Los Altos representative on the Sourcewise Advisory Council for a three-year term with the possibility of one additional term.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment 1 - Resolution
Resolution 2026- Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALTOS
TO APPOINT SENIOR COMMISSIONER DOLORES GALLAGHER THOMPSON AS
THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOURCEWISE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR
A THREE-YEAR TERM WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ONE ADDITIONAL TERM WHEREAS, Sourcewise is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that collaborates with Santa Clara County, state, and local networks to provide access to programs and information on support services for the aging population; and
WHEREAS, the city of Los Altos would like a representative on the Sourcewise Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, the city of Los Altos does not currently have representation on the 37-seat Sourcewise Advisory Council since Senior Commissioner Jayne Cohen’s resignation in July 2025; and
WHEREAS, by unanimous vote at the November 3, 2025, Senior Commission regular meeting, the commission recommended Senior Commissioner Dolores Gallagher Thompson to City Council to be the Sourcewise representative for the city of Los Altos; and WHEREAS, the Sourcewise Advisory Council Member terms are three years, beginning July 1, and may renew for one additional term; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the city of Los Altos hereby appoints Dolores Gallagher Thompson as the Sourcewise representative for the city of Los Altos.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the city of Los Altos at a meeting thereof on the 13th day of January, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
MAYOR
Attest:
Resolution 2026- Page 2 of 2
_____________________________
Melissa Thurman, MMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 13, 2026
Prepared By: Anthony Carnesecca
Approved By: Gabe Engeland
Subject: Adoption of Resolution - Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project Contract Award
COUNCIL PRIORITY AREA
General Government
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with JPB Designs Inc to complete the Woodland Library Patio Expansion in an amount not to exceed $365,200
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301 – Existing Facilities consisting of the minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is currently incorporated into the approved FY25-26 budget. The budget will be amended through City Council action to increase the overall project cost, but the City's cost of $30,000 will not increase beyond what was already approved by City Council in the budget process.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
November 12, 2024 & October 14, 2025
BACKGROUND
In March 2022, the Library Commission Infrastructure Subcommittee presented a report on the Woodland Library Patio Project that had a conceptual framework of proposed programs and amenities for the outdoor space at Woodland Library. The Infrastructure Subcommittee was directed to continue working on the project.
In December 2022, the Library Commission unanimously approved the Woodland Expanded Patio Project as presented.
After that approval, the Infrastructure Subcommittee provided the general proposal for a Woodland Expanded Patio Project to the Los Altos Library Endowment to explore funding opportunities. It was determined that this project would wait until after the Main Library Patio project.
In August 2024, the Los Altos Library Endowment was made aware of a native plant garden
project in the proposed area for the Woodland Library Patio so the Los Altos Library Endowment team gathered that group and key library stakeholders to discuss how the two projects could work together moving forward.
At its September 16, 2024 meeting, the Library Commission received a report from the Chair and LALE Liaison Fawcett regarding recent progress on the Woodland Library Patio project.
This initial conversation amongst key stakeholders, which included individuals from Santa Clara County Library District, Los Altos Library Endowment, Greentown Los Altos, and the Library Commission LALE Liaison.
Since that meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment team created renderings of what the space could look like that are being circulated for feedback from Library patrons and staff. These renderings were completed based upon the proposal by the Library Commission Infrastructure Committee.
On November 12, 2024, the City Council received a memorandum that provided an update on the Woodland Library Patio Project.
At the January 9, 2025 Library Commission meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment received additional feedback on this project as they continued to develop the plans for the space.
After that meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment team has made adjustments based on Library Commission feedback and completed bid-ready documents through collaboration with partner organizations.
On October 14, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager to issue formal bid for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Plan.
ANALYSIS
DISCUSSION
On October 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the Formal Bid was posted on the City’s Bid Portal for all prospective bidders.
On November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the Formal Bid period closed and the City received 9 bids.
Through a competitive bid process, JPB Designs Inc was the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment 1 - Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH JPB DESIGNS INC FOR THE
WOODLAND LIBRARY PATIO EXPANSION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $332,000 AND UP TO 10% CONTINGENCY FUNDS NOTTO-EXCEED $365,200 WHEREAS, at the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting, the Los Altos City Council authorized the City Manager to issue a Formal Bid for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the Formal Bid was posted on the City’s Bid Portal for all prospective bidders; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the Formal Bid period closed and the City received 9 bids; and
WHEREAS, through a competitive bid process, JPB Designs Inc was the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for the Project; and
WHEREAS, this resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 – Existing Facilities consisting of the minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Los Altos hereby:
1. Authorizes the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with JPB Designs Inc in an amount not-to-exceed $332,000 and up to 10% contingency funds not-toexceed $365,200 to complete the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager to take such further actions as may be necessary to implement the foregoing agreement.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Los Altos at a meeting thereof on the 13th day of January, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
MAYOR
Attest:
_____________________________
Melissa Thurman, CITY CLERK
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 13, 2026
Prepared By: Anthony Carnesecca
Approved By: Gabe Engeland
Subject: Adoption of Resolution - Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project
COUNCIL PRIORITY AREA
General Government
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution that:
• Approves the acceptance of the Los Altos Library Endowment funds for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and
• Authorizes the City Manager to enter Memorandum of Understanding with Los Altos Library Endowment; and
• Amends the FY25/26 budget by increasing Woodland Library Patio Project (CD-00001) to $365,200; and
• Recognizes $335,500 revenue from Los Altos Library Endowment; and • Appropriates $335,500 revenue to the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Section 15301 – Existing Facilities consisting of the minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is currently incorporated into the approved FY25-26 budget. The budget will be amended through City Council action to increase the overall project cost, but the City's cost of $30,000 will not increase beyond what was already approved by City Council in the budget process.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
November 12, 2024 & October 14, 2025
BACKGROUND
In March 2022, the Library Commission Infrastructure Subcommittee presented a report on the Woodland Library Patio Project that had a conceptual framework of proposed programs and amenities for the outdoor space at Woodland Library. The Infrastructure Subcommittee was directed to continue working on the project.
In December 2022, the Library Commission unanimously approved the Woodland Expanded Patio Project as presented.
After that approval, the Infrastructure Subcommittee provided the general proposal for a Woodland Expanded Patio Project to the Los Altos Library Endowment to explore funding opportunities. It was determined that this project would wait until after a Main Library Patio project.
In August 2024, the Los Altos Library Endowment was made aware of a native plant garden project in the proposed area for the Woodland Library Patio so the Los Altos Library Endowment team gathered that group and key library stakeholders to discuss how the two projects could work together moving forward.
At the September 16, 2024, the Library Commission received a report from the Chair and LALE Liaison Fawcett regarding recent progress on the Woodland Library Patio project. This initial conversation amongst key stakeholders, which included individuals from Santa Clara County Library District, Los Altos Library Endowment, Greentown Los Altos, and the Library Commission LALE Liaison.
Since that meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment team created renderings of what the space could look like that are being circulated for feedback from Library patrons and staff. These renderings were completed based upon the proposal by the Library Commission Infrastructure Committee.
On November 12, 2024, the City Council received a memorandum that provided an update on the Woodland Library Patio Project.
At the January 9, 2025 Library Commission meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment received additional feedback on this project as they continued to develop the plans for the space.
After that meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment team has made adjustments based on Library Commission feedback and completed bid-ready documents through collaboration with partner organizations.
On October 14, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager to issue formal bid for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Plan.
ANALYSIS
DISCUSSION
This resolution allows the City of Los Altos to execute completion of this project, including the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Altos and Los Altos Library Endowment presented to City Council formally articulates each organization's commitments to this project moving forward.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment 1 - Resolution
2. Attachment 2 - Memorandum of Understanding
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOS ALTOS LIBRARY
ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR WOODLAND LIBRARY PATIO EXPANSION
PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ALTOS LIBRARY
ENDOWMENT, AMENDING FY25/26 BUDGET BY INCREASING
WOODLAND LIBRARY PATIO PROJECT (CD-00001) TO $365,200,
RECOGNIZING $335,500 REVENUE FROM LOS ALTOS LIBRARY
ENDOWMENT, AND APPROPRIATING $335,500 REVENUE TO WOODLAND
LIBRARY PATIO EXPANSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, in March 2022, the Library Commission Infrastructure Subcommittee presented a report on the Woodland Library Patio Project that had a conceptual framework of proposed programs and amenities for the outdoor space at Woodland Library and the Infrastructure Subcommittee was directed to continue working on the project; and
WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Library Commission unanimously approved the Woodland Expanded Patio Project as presented; and
WHEREAS, after that approval, the Infrastructure Subcommittee provided the general proposal for a Woodland Expanded Patio Project to the Los Altos Library Endowment to explore funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, at the January 9, 2025 Library Commission meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment team received additional feedback on this project as they continued to develop the plans for the space; and
WHEREAS, since that meeting, the Los Altos Library Endowment team has made adjustments based on Library Commission feedback and completed bid-ready documents through collaboration with partner organizations; and
WHEREAS, at the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting, the Los Altos City Council authorized the City Manager to issue a Formal Bid for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the Formal Bid was posted on the City’s Bid Portal for all prospective bidders; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM, the Formal Bid period closed and the City received 9 bids; and
WHEREAS, through a competitive bid process, JPB Designs Inc was the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for the Project; and
WHEREAS, this project will provide a public benefit of enhanced outdoor spaces at the Woodland Library with additional program and activity space that can be utilized by Los Altos residents, Library patrons, and Library program participants; and WHEREAS, this resolution is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 – Existing Facilities consisting of the minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Los Altos hereby:
1. Approves the acceptance of the Los Altos Library Endowment funds for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager to enter Memorandum of Understanding with Los Altos Library Endowment; and
3. Amends the FY25/26 budget by increasing Woodland Library Patio Project (CD00001) to $365,200; and
4. Recognizes $335,500 revenue from Los Altos Library Endowment; and
5. Appropriates $335,500 revenue to the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Los Altos at a meeting thereof on the 13th day of January, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
MAYOR
Attest:
_____________________________
Melissa Thurman, CITY CLERK
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JH\00000999
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE LOS ALTOS LIBRARY ENDOWMENT AND THE CITY OF LOS ALTOS This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made as of January 13, 2026, by and between the City of Los Altos, a municipal corporation of the State of California (City) and the Los Altos Library Endowment, a 501(c)(3) Corporation (LALE), or hereinafter the Parties.
WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Library Commission unanimously approved the Woodland Expanded Patio Project as presented and provided the general proposal to the Los Altos Library Endowment to explore funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, the Los Altos City Council (“City Council”) received a memorandum that provided an update on the Woodland Library Patio Project; and WHEREAS, LALE presented an initial design to the Library Commission on January 9, 2025 and made adjustments based on feedback from the Commission and partner organizations; and WHEREAS, LALE provided the City with final bid-ready construction drawings and specifications; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager to issue formal bid for the Woodland Library Patio Expansion Project; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsive bid through the formal bid process was $332,000, which including a recommended 10% contingency, means the total project cost is $365,200; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that an expanded patio at the Woodland Library would be a benefit to the community through expanded flexible community space for existing and new library programs and services; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026, the City Council will approve this MOU in order to award the construction contract and begin work to complete the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby declare the following:
1. The City is allocating $29,700 for the project.
2. The City will enter into a separate agreement with the lowest responsive bidder to the project.
3. The City will supervise and manage construction activities, including but not limited to invoice reconciliation and regular construction updates.
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JH\00000999
4. The City will provide approved invoices for work performed during the construction process, and LALE will provide reimbursement to City for said approved invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt, up to the amount of $335,500 for the project.
5. LALE will provide any additional information required to complete construction of the project.
6. The City and LALE will meet and confer on any additional costs above the agreed upon total project cost of $365,200.
CITY OF LOS ALTOS LALE
Name: Gabriel Engeland
Title: City Manager
Name: Freddie Park Wheeler
Title: President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Name: Jolie Houston
Title: City Attorney, Los Altos
Name:
Title:
City of Los Altos 2026 Tentative Council Agenda Calendar All items and dates are tentative and subject to change unless a specific date has been noticed for a legally required Public Hearing.
Items may be added or removed from the shown date at any time and for any reason prior to the publication of the agenda.
January 27, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT:
• Weed Abatement Declaration of Public Nuisance
• Playground Renovations at Grant and Shoup Park
• Project Acceptance – Grant Park
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
• 81 Pepper Drive Appeal
• 4898 El Camino Real Appeal
• 4898 El Camino Real Tentative Map
• 996 Lorain Ave Tentative Map
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
• 1633 Dallas Ct. Tree Removal Appeal
• Number of Commissioners on Commissions
• Review of Council Norms
The remaining 2026 City Council agenda calendar items are pending and will be published at a later date.
PROGRAM SUB PROJECT INITIATION DATE HEU COMPLETION DATE STATUS Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Budget & Hire Planning
Technician December 31, 2022 COMPLETED
Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Amend ADU Ordinance
based upon HCD's letter 6 months or less COMPLETED
Program 6.G: Housing mobility
Allow more than one
JADU (at least two per
site)
with ADU Ordinance
Update COMPLETED
Program 3.H: Amend design review process and
requirements.
Eliminate 3rd Party
Architectural Review February 28, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 3.H: Amend design review process and
requirements.
Dismiss Design Review
Commission February 28, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 3.L: Eliminate the requirement of story poles. March 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 2.E: Conduct annual ADU rental income surveys.
Budget & Hire Housing
Program 4.J: Facilitate alternate modes of transportation for Manager March 31, 2023 COMPLETED residents.
Adopt VMT Policy &
Transportation Demand June 30, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
RFP-Permit Ready ADU
Plans July 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 1.H: Facilitate housing on City-owned sites. Financial Analysis July 1, 2023 December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 3.D: Evaluate and adjust impact fees. August 1, 2023 December 31, 2024 COMPLETED Program 1.H: Facilitate housing on City-owned sites. Release RFP December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 6.C: Target housing development in highest
resource areas. Initial Outreach September 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 6.D: Promote Housing Choice (Section 8) rental
assistance program. September 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 2.A: Continue to implement and enhance
inclusionary housing requirements. December 31, 2023 ONGOING Program 2.B: Establish an affordable housing in-lieu fee and commercial linkage fee. Housing in-lieu fee. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 2.F: Water and Sewer Service Providers. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 3.B: Modify building height in mixed-use zoning districts. Downtown Districts December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 3.E: Ensure that the density bonus ordinance
remains consistent with State law. December 31, 2023 ONGOING
Program 3.H: Amend design review process and
requirements. Code Amendments December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 3.K: Standardize multimodal transportation
requirements.
Bicycle Storage and
Charging Regulations December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 3.K: Standardize multimodal transportation
requirements.
Remove CSC Review of
Housing Developments December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 4.C: Allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers
consistent with AB 101. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 4.D: Allow transitional and supportive housing
consistent with State law. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 4.E: Allow employee/farmworker housing
consistent with State law. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 4.F: Reasonably accommodate disabled persons’
housing needs. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 6.B: Maintain and expand an inventory of affordable housing funding sources. Prepare Inventory. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED Program 6.E: Prepare and distribute anti-displacement
information. December 31, 2023 COMPLETED
Program 1.A: Rezone for RHNA shortfall. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED Program 1.G: Rezone housing sites from previous Housing Elements. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.G: Amend Conditional Use Permits findings
applicable to housing developments. March 31, 2024 COMPLETED Program 3.I: Allow residential care facilities consistent with State law. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.J: Explicitly allow manufactured homes consistent with State law. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.F: Reduce Conditional Use Permit requirement for residential mixed-use and
multi-family. September 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 1.B: Facilitate higher density housing in the
Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) District. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED Program 1.C: Allow housing in the Office Administrative (OA) District. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 1.E: Update the Loyola Corners Specific Plan. January 31, 2024 COMPLETED Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Adopt-Permit Ready ADU
Plans December 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.A: Prepare a Downtown parking plan and update citywide parking requirements. Downtown Parking Plan December 31, 2024 COMPLETED Program 3.A: Prepare a Downtown parking plan and update citywide parking requirements.
Comprehensive Parking
Ordinance Update December 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.B: Modify building height in mixed-use zoning districts.
Commercial
Neighborhood (CN)
District December 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.C: Remove floor-to-area ratio (FAR) restriction at Rancho Shopping Center and
Woodland Plaza. December 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 3.M: Modify parking requirements for emergency
shelters consistent with State
law. December 31, 2024 COMPLETED
Program 2.B: Establish an affordable housing in-lieu fee and commercial linkage fee. Commercial linkage fee. December 31, 2025 COMPLETED Program 1.D: Allow housing on certain Public and
Community Facilities District sites and
facilitate housing on religious institution properties. December 31, 2025 IN-PROGRESS Program 6.G: Housing mobility
Allow housing on all
religious sites within the
City December 31, 2025 IN-PROGRESS
Program 1.F: Rezone Village Court parcel. December 31, 2025 COMPLETED Program 4.H: Provide additional density bonuses and
incentives for housing that accommodates special needs
groups. December 31, 2025 IN-PROGRESS
Program 4.I: Allow senior housing with extended care
facilities in multi-family and mixed-use zoning districts. December 31, 2025 IN-PROGRESS Program 1.I: Incentivize Downtown lot consolidation. July 31, 2026 Program 4.G: Assist seniors to maintain and rehabilitate their homes. July 31, 2026 ONGOING
Program 6.C: Target housing development in highest
resource areas. Follow-up Outreach September 31, 2026
Program 1.H: Facilitate housing on City-owned sites. Entitlement Review December 31, 2026 Program 3.N: Modify standards in the R3 zoning districts. December 31, 2026 COMPLETED Program 4.J: Facilitate alternate modes of transportation for residents.
Capital Improvement
Project for above head
pedestrian crossing
signals on San Antonio
Road near Downtown Los
Altos December 31, 2027
Program 5.F: Incentivize the creation of play areas for multifamily housing projects. December 31, 2027 Program 1.K: Participate in regional housing needs planning efforts. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 1.L: General Plan amendments. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 1.M: SB 9 implementation. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 1.N: Facilitate and monitor pipeline housing
projects. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 2.C: Assist in securing funding for affordable
housing projects. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 2.D: Encourage and streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Ongoing ONGOING
Program 2.E: Conduct annual ADU rental income surveys. Annual Survey Annually ONGOING Program 4.A: Support efforts to fund homeless services. Ongoing ONGOING Program 4.B: Continue to participate in local and regional forums for homelessness,
supportive, and transitional housing. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 5.A: Monitor condominium conversions. Ongoing ONGOING Program 5.B: Continue to administer the City’s affordable housing programs. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 5.C: Restrict commercial uses from displacing
residential neighborhoods. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 5.D: Implement voluntary code inspection program. Ongoing ONGOING Program 5.E: Help secure funding for housing rehabilitation and assistance programs. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 6.A: Assist residents with housing discrimination and landlord-tenant
complaints. Ongoing ONGOING
Program 6.B: Maintain and expand an inventory of affordable housing funding sources.
Inform, Evaluate
Apply/Submit Ongoing ONGOING
Program 6.F: Affirmatively market physically accessible units. Ongoing ONGOING Program 7.A: Promote energy and water conservation and
greenhouse gas reduction
through education and awareness campaigns. Ongoing ONGOING Program 7.B: Monitor and implement thresholds and
statutory requirements of climate change legislation. Ongoing ONGOING