2 the Hills which may detract from the celebratory nature of the event. We could propose a cost share to JVAC based on population where the City provides $8,500 and the Hills provides $1,500. JVAC would receive $10k and everyone would be able to say it was based on a fair assumption. I'm open to other models as well, but I do not think we should force honorees to pay to get into the event honoring them. I like this proposal for the split to make $10K. We can run with this.
2. Can the changes be made in tandem between the two agencies? For instance, Arika asked if we plan to present the changes to JVAC/Removal of Brown Act be presented at one of our meetings in May, that we let the Hills know, because they will have their meeting immediately after so the two actions can occur simultaneously. Yes, I think this is a good idea. Agreed
3. She wanted us to know that Cody and the Hills’ Council is very eager to proceed with these changes, but they just want everyone to be on the same page. I agree. I think coordinating the final changes is the best. Confirmed – I have spoken with my councilmembers independently and we are all on board for an item to come to Council for approval.
LAH would prefer the current bylaws be voided, and either a new set of limited rules/structure outline be provided, or we let the group come up with their own internal document for their use. I don't have an issue with this approach, but it was JVAC that redlined the current bylaws, proposed the changes, and it is what they voted on. Howver, this proposal may be a better path. We could either 1) proceed with the redlines to each Council, but state that JVAC would come up with new limited rules or bylaws in their first year, as their first order of business, that both Councils would accept, or 2) ask JVAC to do this work now and proceed with changes in a few months. I think #1 is probably the easiest path to get JVAC what it needs while also staying in line with what the Hills prefers Im open to either as well. Arika and Taylor/Melissa can chart the path forward as they see fit.
Cody Einfalt, MPA
Acting City Manager
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
P: 650-947-2508 | F: 650-941-3160
E: [email protected]
From: Gabriel Engeland <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 11:08 AM
To: Melissa Thurman <[email protected]>; Cody Einfalt <[email protected]>; Arika Miller <[email protected]>
Cc: Jon Maginot <[email protected]>; Taylor Brown <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Meeting with LAH Clerk
Thank you, Melissa. I've responded below in RED. I've also added Cody and Arika to the email so we can coordinate. I moved Jolie to BCC so she isn't caught up in the back and forth.
Cody, Arika,
Please let me know what you think. Thanks for the collaboration on this.
3 Thanks,
Gabe
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Gabriel Engeland
City Manager, City of Los Altos
ICMA Credentialed Manager
(650) 947-2740 | www.losaltosca.gov
1 N. San Antonio Road | Los Altos, CA 94022
From: Melissa Thurman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:41 PM
To: Gabriel Engeland <[email protected]>; Jolie Houston <[email protected]> Cc: Jon Maginot <[email protected]>; Taylor Brown <[email protected]> Subject: Meeting with LAH Clerk
Hi All,
Taylor and I just met with the Town Clerk for LAH. We provided answers to the questions Cody provided, but Arika had comments/concerns that we were unable to answer, but we said we would forward them to you for consideration/review.
1. Cost of the event – Cody and Arika need more information on the cost of the event, specifically how the dollar amount is so high when the event space is provided without charge. This was a big learning curve for me as well. The costs are largely associated with the catering for the event, advertising, printing of the program, and the cost of the tables for the honorees. In previous years, if a person was honored, they were asked to purchase tickets for their family, colleagues, etc. to attend the event with them. I proposed that honorees were given an allotment of tickets (I forget the exact number) so they were able to have people attend with them. I didn't think it was fair they were being "honored" while also being asked to pay the cost of the attendance to the dinner. While I don't think it's necessary to try to have an "even" split of funding, I do understand that how fund it currently could lead to poor optics for the Hills which may detract from the celebratory nature of the event. We could propose a cost share to JVAC based on population where the City provides $8,500 and the Hills provides $1,500. JVAC would receive $10k and everyone would be able to say it was based on a fair assumption. I'm open to other models as well, but I do not think we should force honorees to pay to get into the event honoring them.
2. Can the changes be made in tandem between the two agencies? For instance, Arika asked if we plan to present the changes to JVAC/Removal of Brown Act be presented at one of our meetings in May, that we let the Hills know, because they will have their meeting immediately after so the two actions can occur simultaneously. Yes, I think this is a good idea.
3. She wanted us to know that Cody and the Hills’ Council is very eager to proceed with these changes, but they just want everyone to be on the same page. I agree. I think coordinating the final changes is the best.
4 4. LAH would prefer the current bylaws be voided, and either a new set of limited rules/structure outline be provided, or we let the group come up with their own internal document for their use. I don't have an issue with this approach, but it was JVAC that redlined the current bylaws, proposed the changes, and it is what they voted on. Howver, this proposal may be a better path. We could either 1) proceed with the redlines to each Council, but state that JVAC would come up with new limited rules or bylaws in their first year, as their first order of business, that both Councils would accept, or 2) ask JVAC to do this work now and proceed with changes in a few months. I think #1 is probably the easiest path to get JVAC what it needs while also staying in line with what the Hills prefers.
Melissa Thurman, MMC
City Clerk
City of Los Altos
www.losaltosca.gov
1 N. San Antonio Road | Los Altos, CA 94022
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ITEM 8B, Attachment 2
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS June 18, 2026
Staff Report to the City Council
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING THE LOS ALTOSLOS ALTOS HILLS JOINT VOLUNTEER AWARDS COMMITTEE AND THE
SENIOR COMMISSION AS NON-BROWN ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEES
FROM: Arika Birdsong-Miller, City Clerk ABM
APPROVED: Cody Einfalt, City Manager CE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Reclassify the Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee as a nonBrown Act advisory committee; and
2. Reclassify the Senior Commission as a non-Brown Act advisory committee.
BACKGROUND:
The Town of Los Altos Hills and the City of Los Altos jointly participate in the Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee and the Senior Commission. Both committees have historically operated as Brown Act bodies pursuant to bylaws adopted by the participating agencies.
The committees serve primarily as advisory and programmatic groups that support volunteer recognition activities and programs benefiting older adults in the community. Neither committee exercises decision-making authority on behalf of the Town.
DISCUSSION:
The proposal to reclassify the Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee and the Senior Commission as non-Brown Act advisory bodies originated from the committees themselves. Committee members expressed concerns regarding the administrative and procedural requirements associated with Brown Act compliance and requested that the participating agencies consider a governance structure that would allow the groups to operate more efficiently while continuing to fulfill their respective missions.
In particular, committee members identified challenges associated with compliance with the Brown Act's meeting requirements, including recent changes to remote participation requirements under Senate Bill 707. Members indicated that these requirements have made scheduling meetings and conducting committee business more difficult, particularly for volunteer bodies whose primary functions are community engagement, volunteer recognition, information sharing, and support for senior programs.
Staff Report to City Council Page 2
Reclassifying Non-Brown Act Committees
June 18, 2026
Staff from the Town of Los Altos Hills and the City of Los Altos have discussed the proposed governance change and believe that reclassifying the committees as non-Brown Act advisory bodies would provide greater flexibility in conducting meetings and carrying out committee activities while reducing administrative requirements associated with Brown Act compliance.
On June 9, 2026, the Los Altos City Council approved reclassifying the Senior Commission as a non-Brown Act advisory body. Staff recommends that the Town take corresponding action to maintain consistency between the two agencies with respect to the Senior Commission.
The Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee has not yet been considered by the Los Altos City Council. However, staff from both agencies have discussed the proposed reclassification and believe the committee would similarly benefit from the flexibility afforded to non-Brown Act advisory bodies.
Both committees currently operate pursuant to bylaws adopted by the participating agencies. Staff from both agencies have determined that any revisions to the bylaws may be addressed separately from the proposed reclassification and do not need to be considered as part of the current action.
As non-Brown Act advisory bodies, the committees would no longer be subject to the Town's appointment process for Brown Act committees, and Council liaison positions would no longer be assigned. Future membership recruitment, appointments, and governance procedures would be established by the committees through their operating procedures and governance documents, as appropriate.
Following Council action, the existing Brown Act committee structure would be dissolved and the committees would be reconstituted as non-Brown Act advisory bodies. The members of the newly constituted committees would be responsible for establishing their own operating procedures and governance documents as appropriate.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This action does not qualify as a “Project” as defined in California Government Code Section 15378(b) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. 2026-27 CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN:
This item is not part of the adopted FY 2026–27 City Council Work Plan and is considered part of the Town’s routine administrative functions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the Town associated with the proposed reclassification of the Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee and the Senior Commission as nonBrown Act advisory committees.
Staff Report to City Council Page 3
Reclassifying Non-Brown Act Committees
June 18, 2026
The Town currently provides financial support through the annual budget process for the Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Luncheon and contributes funding toward programs and activities associated with the Senior Commission. Staff recommends continuing these budgeted contributions following the proposed reclassification.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Resolution Reclassifying the Los Altos-Los Altos Hills JVAC and Senior Commission as Non-Brown Act Advisory Committees
Resolution XX-26 Page 1
RESOLUTION XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS RECLASSIFYING THE LOS ALTOS–LOS ALTOS HILLS JOINT VOLUNTEER
AWARDS COMMITTEE AND THE SENIOR COMMISSION AS NON-BROWN ACT
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills and the City of Los Altos jointly participate in the Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee and the Senior Commission; and WHEREAS, the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee supports volunteer recognition and community engagement activities within the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills communities; and WHEREAS, the Senior Commission serves as a forum for identifying opportunities, programs, and resources that benefit older adults residing in the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the functions of the Joint Volunteer Awards Committee and the Senior Commission are advisory, informational, and programmatic in nature and do not involve the exercise of decision-making authority on behalf of the Town; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide greater flexibility for the operation of these committees and reduce administrative requirements associated with the Ralph M. Brown Act while continuing to support their important community functions; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Altos has taken action to similarly reclassify these committees as non-Brown Act advisory committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills as follows:
Section 1 The Los Altos–Los Altos Hills Joint Volunteer Awards Committee is hereby reclassified as a non-Brown Act advisory committee effective immediately.
Section 2 The Senior Commission is hereby reclassified as a non-Brown Act advisory committee effective immediately.
Section 3 Following the effective date of this Resolution, the committees shall no longer be subject to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act unless otherwise required by law.
Section 4 The existing bylaws, rules, and procedures governing the committees shall remain in effect only to the extent necessary to facilitate an orderly transition to the newly reclassified advisory committees and may be revised or replaced by the committees as appropriate.
Section 5 The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take such administrative actions as are necessary to implement this Resolution and coordinate with the City of Los Altos regarding the transition of the committees.
The above Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
ITEM 5C, Attachment 1
Resolution XX-26 Page 2
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
ATTEST: Rajiv Bhateja, Mayor
Arika Birdsong-Miller, City Clerk
SPEED SIGN DATA 2026
(January-July)
INTRODUCTION
In November 2025 Sheriff’s Office provided targeted enforcement in these areas as indicated in the speed sign Data:
SB ALTAMONT AND PADRE COURT
Speed Limit at Location: 25 MPH
February 12 – February 23
Max Speed: 72mph 85th Percentile Speed: 34mph
February 24 – March 9
Max Speed: 62 mph 85th Percentile Speed: 35 mph
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SB Altamont & Padre (Speed Display OFF)
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SB Altamont & Padre Court (Speed Display ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
SB ALTAMONT AT PADRE
Speed Limit at Location: 25 MPH
July 13 – July 20
Max Speed: 61mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
July 20 - July 27
Max Speed: 62mph
85th Percentile Speed: 34mph
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0:001:002:003:004:005:006:007:008:009:00
10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00 SB Altamont at Padre (Speed Display OFF)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
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10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00 SB Altamont at Padre (Speed Display ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
NB ELENA AND JOSEFA
Speed Limit at Location: 25 MPH
March 9 – March 16
Max Speed: 73mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
March 16 – March 23
Max Speed: 61mph
85th Percentile Speed: 35mph
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80.0 Speed (mph)
Hour of Day (24-hour)
NB Elena and Josefa (Speed Display ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
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Hour of Day (24-hour)
NB Elena and Josefa (Speed Display OFF)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
SB ELENA AND JOSEFA
Speed Limit at Location: 25 MPH
April 21 – April 27
Max Speed: 48mph
85th Percentile Speed: 30mph
April 28 – May 4
Max Speed: 56mph
85th Percentile Speed: 28mph
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10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00 Speed (mph)
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SB Elena and Josefa (Speed Display OFF)
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Hour of Day (24-hour)
SB Elena and Josefa (Speed Display ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
NB MANUELLA ROAD
Speed Limit at Location: 30 MPH
March 23 –March 30
Max Speed: 69mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
March 30 – April 6
Max Speed: 56mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
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10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00 Speed (mph)
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NB Manuella Rd (Speed Display Off)
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NB Manuella (Speed Display On)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
SB MOODY AND RHUS RIDGE
Speed Limit at Location: 30 MPH
April 6 – April 13
Max Speed: 56mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
April 13 – April 20
Max Speed: 76mph
85th Percentile Speed: 35mph
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SB Moody and Rhus Ridge (Speed Display OFF)
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SB Moody and Rhus Ridge (Speed Display ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
NB BLACK MOUNTAIN AND ALTAMONT
Speed Limit at Location: 30 MPH
May 4 – May 11
Max Speed: 60mph
85th Percentile Speed: 49mph
May 11 – May 18
Max Speed: 64mph
85th Percentile Speed: 44mph
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NB Black Mountain and Altamont (Speed
Display OFF)
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NB Black Mountain and Altamont (Speed
Display ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
SB PURISSIMA AND CONCEPCION
Speed Limit at Location: 30 MPH
May 18 – May 25
Max Speed: 70mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
May 25 – June 1
Max Speed: 77mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
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OFF)
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SB Purissima and Concepcion (Speed Display ON)
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SB PURISSIMA AND LA PALOMA
Speed Limit at Location: 30 MPH
June 1 – June 8
Max Speed: 72mph
85th Percentile Speed: 36mph
June 8 – June 15
Max Speed: 61mph
85th Percentile Speed: 30mph
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OFF)
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SB Purissima and La Paloma (Speed Display
ON)
Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour
SB ROBLEDA AND DORI
Speed Limit at Location: 25 MPH
June 29 – July 6
Max Speed: 72mph
85th Percentile Speed: 34mph
July 6 – July 13
Max Speed: 60mph
85th Percentile Speed: 32mph
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80.0 0:001:002:003:004:005:006:007:008:009:00
10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00 SB Robleda and Dori (Speed Display OFF)
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Average Speed Per Hour Maximum Speed at Location Per hour