CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING
AGENDA
February 24, 2026 - 6:00 PM
In Person
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AGENDA
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ESTABLISH QUORUM
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Review of Commission Work Plans
Meet and Discuss the 2026 Commission Work Plans with the following Commissions:
• Environmental Commission
• Library Commission
• Financial Commission
• Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission
ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC
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City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: February 24, 2026
Prepared By: Melissa Thurman
Approved By: Gabe Engeland
Subject: Review of Commission Work Plans
COUNCIL PRIORITY AREA
General Government
RECOMMENDATION
Meet and Discuss the 2026 Commission Work Plans with the following Commissions:
• Environmental Commission
• Library Commission
• Financial Commission
• Parks, Arts, Recreation & Cultural Commission
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
None
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This is an annual meeting to review Commission work plans.
BACKGROUND
The City Council meets annually with City Commissions to review their upcoming work plans.
The 2024 and 2025 work plans have been included as an attachment for reference.
ANALYSIS
None.
DISCUSSION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026 Environmental Commission Work Plan
2. 2025 Environmental Commission Work Plan
3. 2024 Environmental Commission Work Plan
4. 2026 Library Commission Work Plan
5. 2025 Library Commission Work Plan
6. 2024 Library Commission Work Plan
7. 2026 Financial Commission Work Plan
8. 2025 Financial Commission Work Plan
9. 2024 Financial Commission Work Plan
10. 2026 PARC Commission Work Plan
11. 2025 PARC Commission Work Plan
12. 2024 PARC Commission Work Plan
2026 Los Altos Environmental Commission Work Plan
Focus Area Goal Project Expected
Completion Priority Source Status Assignment Notes
CAAP
Management Review CAAP priorities
Conduct a qualitative status review
of the CAAP to identify potential
updates to goals, actions, and
implementation timelines based on
progress.
Q3 2026 Power & Duties
Item B Not started City Staff + Working Pair
Commission to conduct a status review of the CAAP
biennially to identify potential updates. This includes reviewing what has been accomplished, reassessing
timelines, proposing goal/action edits, adjusting priority levels to ensure the plan remains current and identifying high-priority actions for future planning.
Building
Electrification
Accelerate electrification
in homes, businesses,
and travel
Create a prioritized list of monetary
electrification incentives and
programs to assist in determining
future incentives
Q2 2026
City Council
Strategic Goal:
Environmental
Sustainability,
Public Safety
CAAP Goals 2.3 &
2.4 In Progress City Staff + Working Pair
Staff is executing the local rebate program for Heat Pumps that was a result of work from the 2025 workplan. Working pair to assist in developing a prioritized list of additional monetary rebates to determine future incentives.
$75k or more depending on incentives used
Non-monetary incentives for
building electrification (FAR) TBD CAAP Actions 2.3 & 2.4 In Progress Working Pair Continuation of 2025 research and recommendations.
Requires a joint-workplan approval from Council and the Planning Commission.
Encourage energy
conservation measures
in homes and businesses
Identify and rank residential energysaving actions to align energyreduction goals with financial incentives.
Q3 2026 CAAP item 2.1B Not Started City Staff + Working Pair Explore existing home audit models / programs and evaluate the potential for linking audit results to future monetary incentives.
Part of $75k or more budget mentioned above would go
towards this goal
Green
Community
+ Climate Risk
Sequester carbon and
improve environmental
and human health
Provide recommendations and
advisory support for the Urban
Forest & Ecosystem Health Project
Q2 2026
City Council
Strategic Goal:
Environmental
Sustainability,
Public Safety
CAAP Action 5.2
Supporting
CAAP Actions
5.5, 6.1, 6.2
Lends habitat
connectivity
support to mission
of SB 337 (2023)
and AB 2785
(2008)
In Progress City Staff + Working Pair
Continuation of 2025 workplan item ($200k project funding approved). Commission to provide advisory support to staff to ensure ecosystem health and urban forestry initiatives align with community goals.
Support Public
Environmental Health
Research and develop
recommendations on synthetic
surfaces
TBD
Council Direction
CAAP Action 6.1C
Not started TBD
Working Pair Assigned
Review of regional data regarding synthetic surfaces
(including artificial turf). Formal work will be initiated following review of the Sunnyvale study. Recommendations will prioritize alignment with the specific surfaces addressed in the study, with the goal of a policy recommendation.
Transportation Support shared mobility Research ways the city can improve shared mobility in the city TBD CAAP Actions 1.1 D & 1.3A In Progress Individual Commissioner Continuation of 2025 commissioner research on increasing shared mobility in the city. Findings will be reviewed with staff to determine feasibility and next steps.
Resource
Conservation
Reduce waste from
demolition, construction
and building materials
Research current policies on this
topic and provide recommendations TBD CAAP Action 3.1C In Progress Individual Commissioner Continuation of 2025 research into regional deconstruction models. Findings will be reviewed with staff to determine next steps.
Community
Engagement
Support Public
Engagement
Participate in community outreach
at events Ongoing CAAP Action 1.4A Ongoing City Staff + Commission In coordination with City staff, Commissioners to attend tabling and outreach at local events, such as the Living Electric Fair, to promote CAAP goals.
Environmental Commission
2024 Work Plan
Project Goal Tasks Target Date Assignments Status
Dark Skies/Bird Safety
(CAAP Item 2.1)
Increase residen�al and
commercial building energy
efficiency, reduce light
pollu�on, and protect
wildlife.
Provide staff with guidance on
ligh�ng and bird safety
guidelines/ordinance.
Mid 2024 Hecht, Lu In Progress
Single Use Plas�cs
Ordinance
(CAAP Item 3.1B)
Reduce waste and increase
landfill diversion by
elimina�ng non-essen�al
single-use plas�cs.
Provide staff with guidance on
policy recommenda�ons for the
ordinance and assist with
community outreach.
Mid 2024 TBD In Progress
Accelerate Building
Electrifica�on
(CAAP Item 2.1)
Reduce GHG emissions
coming from residen�al
and commercial buildings.
Work with staff to research and
develop decarb programs. Assist
staff with outreach/educa�on.
Ongoing TBD Not Started
EV Fair
(CAAP Item 1.4A)
Reduce air pollu�on
through educa�on and
awareness of EV resources
and incen�ve programs.
Atend planning mee�ngs, table
at event, provide feedback, and
assist with public outreach.
March 2024
(Yearly Event) TBD In Progress
Adapta�on/Resilience
(CAAP Item 7.1, 7.2,
8.1)
Integrate adapta�on into
emergency preparedness
and response to ensure
public safety during
extreme weather events.
Develop a plan to address
community climate adapta�on
and safety.
Pending
comple�on of
projects #1-3
TBD On Hold
Goal Projects Anticipated
Completion Priority Source Status Assignment Notes
Improve
infrastructure Improvements to main library building* TBD City Council - Asset Management In Progress City staff Moving forward into Design Phase 2 and 3.
Improve services Research new services, programs, and events for library* Summer 2026 Powers and Duties In Progress Explore other opportunities to
create new services and
programs.
Explore targeted outreach to seniors, youth, and/or general public* Fall 2026 In Progress Explore other ways that the
library can provide targeted
services for key population
groups in collaboration with
partner organizations.
Education on pending construction for main library improvements Late Fall 2026 In Progress Explore ways to educate
community and increase
awareness on pending main
library improvements.
Host community events at library Late Summer
2026 In Progress
Begin planning an event to
celebrate the opening of the
new Children's Area or event to
celebrate impending new
construction.
Enhance
partnerships Attend meetings for external community organizations Ongoing Powers and Duties In Progress Commission liaisons are
regularly attending external
organization meetings and
reporting back to Commission.
*Aligns with County Library Strategic Plan
Updated 1/8/26
2026 Los Altos Library Commission Work Plan
Increase
awareness Powers and Duties
January 8 February March 5 April May 7 June
Joint Meeting No meeting Library Closure
Preparation No meeting Work Plan No meeting
Commission Update Library Service
Research
Library Closure
Preparation
Work Plan
Library Event
Library Closure
Preparation
July August 6 September 3 October 1 November December
No meeting Commission Presence Work Plan Election of Chair/ Vice Chair No meeting No meeting
Targeted Outreach for
Youth
Library Closure
Preparation Targeted Outreach
Work Plan
2026 Los Altos Library Commission Calendar
Goal Projects Anticipated
Completion Priority Source Status Assignment Notes
Improve
infrastructure Improvements to main library building* Summer 2025 City Council - Asset Management In Progress
City staff in
collaboration
with
Commission
City staff has identified design
firm through RFP. Library
Commission will be community
forum space for RFP project.
Improve
services Research new services, programs, and events for library* Spring 2025 Powers and Duties In Progress Through Commission work,
County purchased six sensory
headsets for pilot program that
will be evaluated in Spring
2025. Explore other
opportunities to create new
services and programs.
Explore targeted outreach to seniors, youth, and/or general public* Fall 2025 In Progress Explore other ways that the
library can provide targeted
services for key population
groups in collaboration with
partner organizations.
Improve the Commission's presence Spring 2025 In Progress Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Ad-Hoc Subcommittee was
established at October 2024
meeting and will present in
January 2025.
Host community events at library Summer 2025 In Progress Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Night at the Library Ad-Hoc
Subcommittee is working with
Library staff to coordinate
event in new year. Providing
feedback on Santa Clara
County Library District Event
Policy.
Enhance
partnerships Attend meetings for external community organizations Ongoing Powers and Duties In Progress Commission liaisons are
regularly attending external
organization meetings and
reporting back to Commission.
*Aligns with County Library Strategic Plan
2025 Los Altos Library Commission Work Plan
Increase
awareness Powers and Duties
January 9 February March 6 April May 1 June
Joint Meeting No meeting Night at the Library No meeting Night at the Library No meeting Commission Update Main Library
Improvements
Main Library
Improvements
Woodland Library
Patio
Sensory Headsets
Pilot Next Steps Work Plan
Commission Presence Targeted Outreach for
Youth
Work Plan
Cindy Hill Recognition
July August 7 September 4 October 2 November December
No meeting Commission Presence Work Plan Election of Chair/ Vice Chair No meeting No meeting
Main Library
Improvements Future Event Planning Main Library Improvements Targeted Outreach for
Youth Targeted Outreach
Work Plan
2025 Los Altos Library Commission Calendar
Goal Projects Priority Source Status
Improvements to main library building (Existing Ad-Hoc Subcommittee)* 1st Phase Complete Improvements to main library parking lot In Progress
Improve
services Research new services, programs, and events for library* Powers and
Duties In Progress
Explore targeted outreach to seniors, youth, and general public (Future Ad-Hoc Subcommittee)* In Progress Improve the Commission's presence Beginning
Host community events at library In Progress
Attend meetings for external community organizations In Progress Identify liaisons for all external community organizations Completed *Aligns with County Library Strategic Plan
2024 Los Altos Library Commission Work Plan
Increase
awareness
Enhance
partnerships
Powers and
Duties
Powers and
Duties
Improve
infrastructure
City Council -
Asset
Management
Financial Commission 2026 Work Plan – Updated for February 2, 2026 Financial Commission 2026 Work Plan
Goal Projects Assignments Frequency Target Date(s) Status Recurring Goals
#1 Investment Performance Review Investment Performance Quarterly Ended Dec 2025 – March 2026
Ended Mar 2026 – May 2026
Ended Jun 2026 – Sept 2026
Ended Sept 2026 – Nov 2026
#2 Operating Budget Current year Mid- Year Review and Annual Budget Review for the next fiscal year Annually
FY26 Mid- Year Review – February 2026
FY27 Annual Budget – May 2026
#3 Five- Year Capital Improvement
and Major Maintenance
Program Budget
Review Capital Spending Annually April 2026
#4 Annual Audit for Current Fiscal
Year (FY26)
Review the Audit planning and priorities
with auditors. Annually Audit Premeeting – August 2026
#5 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report For FY26
Review draft ACFR Annually ACFR draft – November 2026
#6 PERS Unfunded Liability Evaluate PERS Unfunded Liability; reevaluate prepay only or investment plan Annually March 2026 #7 Financial Policies Review/update City's Financial Policy Annually May 2026 #8 Investment Policy Review/update City's Investment Policy Annually October 2026 #9 Cross Commission Collaboration Finance Commission responds to requests from other commissions Ad hoc As needed
Financial Commission 2026 Work Plan – Updated for February 2, 2026 Non-recurring Goals
#10 Financial communications Explore methods for communicating with the community the financial state of the City
Ad Hoc
Goal Projects Assignments Frequency Target Date(s) Status #1 Investment Performance Review Investment Performance Quarterly Ended Sept 2024 – February 10, 2025Ended Dec 2024 – February 10, 2025Ended Mar 2025 – April 21, 2025Ended Jun 2025 – September 15, 2025Ended Sept 2025 – October 20, 2025 #2 Operating Budget Current year Mid- Year Review and Annual Budget Review for the next fiscal year Annually FY25 Mid Year Review – February 10, 2025 FY26 Annual Budget – May 19, 2025 #3 Financial Communication_ New Financial System Progress Update on the new Financial System (Tyler Munis) Implementation process. Quarterly or as needed October 2024 – Completed February 2025 – Completed May 2025 – May 19, 2025 #4 Annual Audit for Current Fiscal Year (FY25) Review the Audit planning and priorities with auditors. Annually Audit Premeeting – May 19, 2025 #5 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For FY24 Review draft ACFR Annually ACFR draft – February 10, 2025#6 PERS Unfunded Liability Evaluate PERS Unfunded Liability; re- evaluate prepay only or investment plan Annually February 10, 2025 In progress#7 Five- Year Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program Budget Review Capital Spending Annually April 21, 2025#8 Five- Year Capital Improvement and Major Maintenance Program Budget Annual Budget Review for the next fiscal year (FY26), focus on the method of project selection and cost estimation Annually FY26 Project review – May/June 2025 #9 Financial Policies Review/update City's Financial Policy Annually April/May 2025 #10 Investment Policy Review/update City's Investment Policy Annually February/March 2025#11 Cross Commission Collaboration Finance Commission responds to requests from other commissions Ad hoc As needed#12 Key Performance Indicators Develop list of key performance indicators to assist in monitoring City’s financials Ad Hoc Non-recurring Goals
Recurring Goals
Financial Commission 2024/25 Work Plan
Financial Commission 2024/2025 Work Plan
Financial Commission 2023/2024 Work Plan – Updated February 5th 2024 Last reviewed 2/5/2024
Draft Financial Commission 2023/24 Work Plan
Goal Projects Assignments Frequency Target Date(s) Status Recurring Goals
#1 Investment Performance Review Investment Performance Quarterly Ended Sep 30, 2023– Nov 2023
Ended Dec 31, 2023 – Feb 2024
Ended Mar 31, 2024– Apr 2024
Ended Jun 30, 2024– Sep 2024
#2 Operating Budget Current year Mid- Year Review and Annual Budget Review for the next fiscal year Annually
FY24 Mid- Year Review – Feb 2024
FY25 Annual Budget-May 2024
#3 Financial Communication_ New
Financial System Progress
Update on the new Financial System (Tyler
Munis) Implementation process.
Quarterly or
as needed
Feb 2024
May 2024
September 2024
November 2024
#4 Annual Audit for Current Fiscal
Year (FY24)
Review the Audit planning and priorities with
auditors. Annually Audit Premeeting- May 2024 New
#5
Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report For FY23
Review draft ACFR and Internal Control with the
Auditor Annually ACFR draft- March 2024
#6 PERS Unfunded Liability Evaluate PERS Unfunded Liability; re-evaluate prepay only or investment plan Annually June 2024
#7
Five- Year Capital Improvement
and Major Maintenance Program
Budget
Review Capital Spending Annually March 2024 New
#8
Five- Year Capital Improvement
and Major Maintenance Program
Budget
Annual Budget Review for the next fiscal year
(FY25), focus on the method of project selection
and cost estimation. Annually
FY25 Project 1
ST review- April 2024
FY25 Project 2nd review- May/June
2024
Financial Commission 2023/2024 Work Plan – Updated February 5th 2024 Last reviewed 2/5/2024
#9
Community Center Debt
(commenced 6/30/21, 2.29%)
Review if payoff feasible
Full payoff: Yrs 1-5 a 102%, Yrs 6-10 at 101%,
Yrs 11 on at 100% on any pmt date
Partial payoff annually of no more than $500,000
on any pmt date, applied to end of pmt schedule
Both require 30 day notice
Annually March 2024
#10 Financial Policies Review/update City's Financial Policy (Including the Debt Policy) Annually September/ October 2024
#11 Investment Policy Review/update City's Investment Policy Annually February/March 2024
October/ November 2024 (with 3rd
Quarterly Investment Report)
#12 Cross Commission Collaboration Finance Commission responds to requests from other commissions Ad hoc As needed
Non-recurring Goals
Commission Approved 1/20/26
Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Cultural Commission
2026 Work Plan
Goal Objective Projects Anticipated
Completion
Priority
Source
Assignment Done?
PROMOTION &
EXPANSION OF
PARKS
Identify projects that can
expand the use and
appreciation of Los Altos
Parks and the potential for
added park space
Evaluate parks and collaborate with staff
regarding park upgrades, enhancements,
and expansion while keeping an eye on
environmental concerns
Dolich, MacDonald
Work with appropriate commissions
when considering promotion and
expansion of parks
Nguyen, Dolich
PROMOTION &
EXPANSION OF
PUBLIC ART
Leverage resources to
complete regular support
programs and expand public
art programs
Continue exploring collaboration with
Arts Los Altos for programming and
displays
Morris, Stout
Select the theme and hang selected art in
the Community Center Gallery
Morris
Explore a joint guide and update the public
art listing and brochure annually
Nguyen,
MacDonald
Select call for art and artists for Art
Without Walls program
Nguyen, Morris
Evaluate and recommend public art for
maintenance and/or replacement needs
Nguyen, Morris
PROMOTION &
EXPANSION OF
RECREATION
PROGRAMS
Identify opportunities to be
involved in existing Parks &
Recreation programming
Table at Summer Concert(s) Stout, Sangani
Host a project room at Family Fun Day Stout, Sangani
Select the movie for and host Halloween
Movie Night
Stout, Sangani
Assist P&R staff with Spring Egg Hunt Stout, Sangani,
MacDonald
PROMOTION &
EXPANSION OF
CULTURAL
PROGRAMMING
Look for and be involved
in programs that expand
the cultural
opportunities for the
community
Continue current partnerships with MALA,
Justice Vanguard, Chinese Association
Nguyen
Explore additional cultural events Nguyen, Sangani
Explore a multi-cultural event, with a
focus
Sangani,
MacDonald
Winter Cultural Concert Series MacDonald,
Sangani
ONGOING
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
Gather public feedback
within and outside of
regular commission
meetings
Table at Farmers’ Market for public input
on upcoming projects
Stout, Nguyen
Explore a partnership for a self-guided art
tour
Morris, Nguyen
2/18/25
Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Cultural Commission
2025 Work Plan
Goal Objective Projects Anticipated
Completion
Priority
Source
Assignment Done?
INCREASE
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
Identify ways to gather
public feedback outside of
regular commission
meetings that will help
support commission
recommendations
Table at Farmers Market for public input
on upcoming projects
September Young
Gather public input, on-site, regarding
facility improvements as it relates to
pickleball at McKenzie Park
July Valadez, Morris
EXPANSION OF
PUBLIC ART
Utilize resources to expand
public art programs and
displays
Explore and create partnership with Arts
Los Altos for programming and displays
April Morris, Couture
COMMUNITY
EVENT
PARTICIPATION
Attend all community
programs as a commission
Table at Summer Concert July/August Couture
Host a project room at Family Fun Day November Morris
Host the Halloween Movie night at Grant
Park
October Couture, Morris
Assist P&R staff with Spring Egg Hunt April Young
INCREASE
CULTURAL
PROGRAMMING
Partner with cultural
groups and participate in
events as a commission
Partner with Greater Los Altos Chinese
Association at the Moon Festival
September Valadez
Endorse the 2025 MALA Iftar event and
work with them on ways the commission
can support the 2026 event
February &
June
Valadez
Support the Justice Vanguard events June Valadez
ONGOING PARKS
AND ARTS INPUT
AND
PARTICIPATION
Complete the regular
support of programs and
functions within the
purview of the commission
Select the theme and hang selected art in
the Community Center Gallery art twice
per year
August &
February
Couture
Update the public art listing and brochure
annually
January Corrigan
Select the movie for the Halloween Movie
Night
August ALL
Select call for art and artists for Art
Without Walls program
As necessary ALL
Approved 01/16/2024
Parks Arts Recrea�on & Culture Commission
2024 Work Plan
Impact Objec�ve Deliverables Leadership Status
Community
Outreach
Con�nue increasing
community
involvement in
ac�vity and the arts
through programs
and events
Con�nue search for opportuni�es for community
involvement programs.
• Everyone is an ar�st
Partnership Grant Program – Call for Art
• Develop process/program
PR Outreach: Work with City PR support for
communica�ons outreach and Commission
charter
• Brochure
• Commission program signage
PARC representa�on at City and community
special events
• Farmers Market
• Concerts
• Family Fun Days
Expand exis�ng
public arts
“footprint”
Establish Los Altos as
a “Des�na�on” for
experiencing public
art
Walking and bike tour of business district
sculptures: Planned tours, flyer, promo�on
• Create/update sculpture walking tour map
and brochure
Call for public art (Art Without Walls)
Placing art within a reasonable distance to the
public. (Art Near Me)
Art Conserva�on
and Stewardship
Ensure a posi�ve
end-to-end
experience with our
city’s art installa�ons
including interac�on
Work with staff to enter website updated with
new sculpture informa�on.
Work with staff to manage and monitor:
• Current values of city-owned sculptures
Approved 01/16/2024
with ar�sts, staff and
community
• Placement of sculptures
• Loan sculptures insurance and extensions
• Best prac�ces of other ci�es regarding
loan program
• Proof of insurance through the life of the
art loan (check with staff on this)
Explore restora�on possibili�es for various Cityowned artworks Catalog all art in public spaces (City and private)
Mange Los Altos
Community Center
and other public
facility art programs
Implement ongoing
visual art exhibits
that enhance
community spaces
Community Center art gallery: Complete two calls
for art each year
• Winter Call for Art
• Fall Call for Art
Art for the Council Chamber entry steps: Scope
project and seek community input
Increase park and
facility use
Engagement events Work with staff on:
• Art related event(s)
• Recrea�on related event(s)
• Gather feedback on events
Assess use of current
dog parks
Compile report with observa�ons that were done
by commissioners
DEI (Diversity Equity
and Inclusion)
Apply DEI principles to everything we do
Increase
par�cipa�on in
recrea�on
programs
Mul�-cultural Work with staff and partners to plan new cultural events
Performance Be responsive to staff as they select performance ac�vi�es
Scholarship Program Work with staff to explore a scholarship program Sponsorship Work with staff to recommend a sponsorship
program for summer concerts and events
Approved 01/16/2024
Public Process
Be conduit for public
input and city
transparency
Park improvement projects and public art
purchases
Strategic Planning
Approach parks
planning in a holis�c
way
Update the City’s Parks Plan